Plus, haunted trolley tour + Community Pet Days.
 
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Sunrise 7:22 a.m. | Sunset 6:38 p.m.

 

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Please join us in supporting recovery efforts for our neighbors in Western NC. Our hearts are heavy for our friends, family, and team members affected by the destruction of Hurricane Helene and its aftermath. 100% of donations will be sent to BeLoved Asheville, supporting food and water distribution, clothing and supply deliveries, and debris cleanup across the region. Donate now.
 

Good ol’ Raleigh fun
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Join a local fitness class at Raleigh’s community + senior centers tailor made for retired and active adults.  | Photo via City of Raleigh
Goodbye, 9-5. If you (or someone you know) recently retired, you might be looking for activities catering to older adults. Clock into our retirement guide, and find opportunities in Raleigh that work for you.

Get fit

If you’re not planning on slowing down in your retirement, keep moving with fitness classes designed for older Raleighites. The Triangle YMCA offers THRIVE classes + programs aimed at older adults including low-impact exercise, volunteer opportunities, and interest groups.

There’s no wrong way to get fit. Your first step could be as easy as finding walking trails at a local park or exploring one of Raleigh’s accessible hikes. If you’re still working up to it, Dix Park is a lovely spot to sit, read, and enjoy the weather.

Spend time with the grandkids

If you’re looking to spend time with the grandchildren, explore these 25+ kid-friendly activities in Raleigh and pick one that’s your speed, like Marbles Kids Museum or animal encounters throughout Raleigh. Pro tip: Don’t drive — kids under 18 and adults 65+ can ride with GoRaleigh for free.

A little girl walking in the lobby of Marbles Kids Museum.

Marbles Kids Museum is a little’s paradise.

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Volunteer

Give back to the community by volunteering at a local organization. Whether you’re interested in supporting a community center or want to volunteer outdoors, check out our full list. Our faves? Pitching in at a local animal shelter, helping out at the NC Opera, or becoming a creative volunteer at the NC Museum of Art.

Explore

It’s never too late to learn new skills while making friends. Wake Tech Community College has classes for lifelong learners, including retirement planning and foreign languages, at various community centers in Wake County. Raleigh Parks also offers aquatics, crafts, arts, and theater classes exclusively for older adults.

Beat the crowds and take a weekday trip to one of Raleigh’s many museums, most of which are free to all or discounted for seniors, like Durham’s Museum of Life and Science.

The City of Raleigh offers active adult trips of varying distance, time, and activity level. Take a day trip to Fayetteville for Veterans Day or plan ahead for two weeks in Alaska by land and sea.

Go out and explore, or share this with someone ready to make the most of their retirement in Raleigh.
 
Asked
 

Do you plan on retiring in Raleigh?
A. Yes, there’s no place I’d rather be
B. I’m not sure yet
C. No, I’ll be somewhere else
D. I am retired in Raleigh
 
 
Events
 
Tuesday, Oct. 15
Wednesday, Oct. 16
  • Zombie Run at Raleigh Brewing | Wednesday, Oct. 16 | 6:30 p.m. | Raleigh Brewing Company | Free | Outrun the undead in this fun + spine-tingling run complete with a costume contest and post-run party.
  • Jungle — The VOLCANO World Tour | Wednesday, Oct. 16 | 7 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater | $40+ | Dance the night away with this band’s groovy tunes, including “Back on 74.”
Thursday, Oct. 17
  • Lunchbox Lectures | Thursday, Oct. 17 | 12-1 p.m. | City of Raleigh Museum | Free | Take a short history of Raleigh lesson on your lunch break.
Friday, Nov. 22
  • THE DESSERTERY — A Holiday Dessert Café | Friday, Nov. 22-Monday, Dec. 23 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Kennedy Theatre in the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts | $15+ | Enjoy all-you-can-eat holiday sweets and hot cocoa, plus live entertainment on select nights at this family-friendly dessert café.*
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✅ Here’s your fall home heating checklist
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A healthy heating system leaves more time for enjoying the fall foliage (pun intended).  | Photo provided by Air Experts
Fall is in full swing, bringing spine-tingling movie nights, apple-picking weekends, and, for the first time in months, home heaters back to life.

Since none of us want a faulty furnace disrupting our cool weather fun, here are five easy ways to get your home cozy-ready, according to the experts:
  1. Test your heating system
  2. Replace all air filters
  3. Improve system efficiency + extend lifespan with a tune-up
  4. Check smoke + CO detectors
  5. Dust your space
So don’t wait. Schedule your heating tune-up today.
 
News Notes
 
Plan Ahead
  • The NC State fair starts this Thursday, Oct. 17. The News & Observer has you covered with everything you need to know, including the lunch pass program, WNC donations, accessibility, and bag policies. See you at the Ferris wheel.
Cause
  • Crabtree Valley Mall is joining efforts to help WNC, including a giving wall to share how to help, a concert + silent auction to raise funds, and an art walk fundraiser. Plus, when you get your pictures with Santa, a portion of the proceeds will go toward our Western neighbors. (The News & Observer)
Sports
  • Tickets are on sale now for the first two rounds of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship at the Lenovo Center, hosted by the Wolfpack. These tickets get you access to three days of top-level college ball, and exclusive experiences cost about $1,000 per person for the duration of the two rounds.
Pets
  • Wake County has three upcoming Community Pet Days where pet owners can get essential vaccinations + microchips for free or low cost. These events are cash only and just for cats and dogs. The next event is Sunday, Oct. 27 at Dorcas in Cary.
Volunteer
  • Sure, you can take a haunted Raleigh trolley tour this and next weekend, or you can be a part of it. Volunteers are needed for this spine-tingling experience to haunt visitors along the trolley route in ghastly makeup + Victorian garb. Register to volunteer online and get to scaring.
Community
  • Raleigh’s water meets new EPA standards regarding lead + copper contamination. City water has no known lead service lines and meets all safety standards. Peek at the city’s map to see if there are lead lines at your home.
Seasonal
  • Looking to boost your brand’s visibility? Our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide is the perfect place to showcase your gift-worthy products. With thousands of engaged readers, you will be seen by the right audience just in time for holiday shopping. Get in the guide.
Job
  • We’re looking for a Sales Executive to identify and secure new advertising partnerships and grow existing client relationships for our sister market, the CLTtoday team. Apply to join.
 
 
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Travel easy (and cheap) with this homeswap members’ club
Three photos of different homes: One with cozy wooden features and lots of green plants; another clean and modern apartment with fresh furnishings; another mountain home with warm woods and beautiful mountain views.
Swiftstay members can stay in driving-distance Southeastern cities (think: one-five hours away) and get access to professional cleaning services, plus bed linens, towels + toiletries. | Photos provided by Swiftstay members
If you’ve ever been struck by whirlwind wanderlust, you’ll know that last-minute travel can get expensive. Hotel and rental rates often force you back onto the couch at home instead of exploring somewhere new. But Swiftstay is rewriting that narrative.

The travel company chose Raleigh as one of its first destination cities, meaning you can share your apartment, condo, townhome, or house with other vetted members.

The best part — all you pay is a $150 flat-rate cleaning fee + a yearly $300 members fee.

🧳 Where will you travel?

Swiftstay showcases homes available to book up to four weeks in advance. Driving-distance cities include Nashville, Chattanooga, Charleston, Savannah, and more.

Start by applying for membership and submitting your home. (It can be big, small, owned, rented, pet-friendly... the key is that it’s a nice place in a nice spot near the city).

Once interviewed and approved, you’re introduced to the community and gain access to the app. Boom — booked + busy.
 
The Buy
 
A coffin letter board — perfect for writing out “Let’s go ghouls,” “Witch, please,” or whatever Halloween pun you love at your next October party.
 
 
The Wrap
 
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