Pumpkin picking at local farms

Explore the gardens at JC Raulston Arboretum

Attend a local festival or wine tour

Visit Raleigh’s farmers market for produce

Enjoy a bonfire or outdoor movie

Attend the NC State Fair

• Wine + Weeds | Wednesday, Sept. 18 | 6-7 p.m. | Raleigh City Farm | Pay what you can | Gather with farm friends, sip wine, and learn about regenerative agriculture.
• Scratch Made Staples | Wednesday, Sept. 18 | 6-8 p.m. | Home for Entertaining, Cary | $99 | Learn how to make fresh ricotta, basil marinara sauce, and whipped cream from scratch in this immersive chef-led class.
• Smooth Jazz at the Improv Presents: Mike Phillips | Wednesday, Sept. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Raleigh Improv, Cary | $65+ | Have an intimate evening of smooth jazz with a renowned saxophonist.

• End of an Era Move Out Sale | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 4-7 p.m. | Pop-Up Shops at Martin Street | Price of purchase | Shop and sip at this move-out sale where everything must go — furniture, art, and decor will be on sale.
• Dr. Edge Wine Tasting | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Westgate Wine Bar | $15+ | Taste limited edition Dr. Edge wines with the founder and winemaker Peter Dredge.
• Pollinator Station: Honey and Wildflowers | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 6-7 p.m. | NC Museum of Art | Free | Learn about pollinators, discover honey varieties by taste, and pot your own perennial wildflower seeds to take home.

• Magical Crystal Terrarium Workshop | Friday, Sept. 20 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Urban Pothos Houseplant Shop | $40 | Create an enchanting terrarium accented with crystals.

• Additional green space
• A tented area
• Newly-added restrooms

• Glenwood South is getting a new bar, Embargo, made from shipping containers. Set to open early next year, it will offer a three-level space with six bars and various food vendors. The new spot aims to add to the neighborhood’s lively vibe with this flexible, outdoor-friendly venue. (Axios Raleigh)

• Jewelers Mutual Group has secured a full floor at One North Hills Tower, leasing 31,553 sqft. The Wisconsin-based insurance company is investing $5.85 million and plans to hire 200 people. (Triangle Business Journal)

• The Wake County Board of Commissioners greenlit the Marbles Kids Museum courtyard expansion, investing $2.72 million in the $6.14 million project. The upgrade will add 2,600 sqft of exhibit space, a rooftop courtyard + new amenities, boosting the museum’s capacity for dynamic, educational experiences.

• Guess who’s going pro. NC State standout DJ Burns has signed with the Sono Skygunners of the Korean Basketball League. The forward will play center for the team in Goyang, South Korea. Burns aims to help the Skygunners win their first KBL Championship since the 2015-16 season. (The News & Observer)

• Dix Park Conservancy is calling for NC artists to apply for its new Artist in Residence program hosted by the historic Physician’s House. The year-long residency offers an $80,000 budget and aims to support environmentally focused art. Applications are open until Friday, Sept. 27.

• Try the new Ripple Effect art series at Lake Wheeler on Saturday, Sept. 28 for an outdoor watercolor painting session. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., adults and teens can explore watercolor techniques, share ideas, and work on their projects in a creative, round-table setting.

• Picture natural sound all around you — from bustling cafes to quiet parks. With advanced directional microphones, these tiny hearing devices focus on what you want to hear, and soften what you don’t. Hear what all the fuss is about.*

• Synergy Face + Body’s Inside the Beltline Grand Opening celebration is nearly here. Stop by the luxe med spa on Tuesday, Sept. 24 for refreshments, complimentary aesthetic consultations, product giveaways + more. RSVP for the festivities.*

• This Saturday, Sept. 21, is the Grand Opening of Elm Park, the new townhome community near Crabtree Valley Mall. If you enjoy touring luxe spaces, free swag, and food + drink, RSVP for the festivities.*

• Yesterday, we mistakenly shared the wrong voter registration deadline. In order to vote on Nov. 5, you need to be registered by Oct. 11 — learn more about how to cast your ballot.