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Top Stories
New + fun fair foods to enjoy | This year, the NC State Fair will welcome 70+ new food items, and we got a taste of what they’re serving up — including those social media-worthy bites. Here’s what food at the 2024 NC State Fair we loved and can’t wait to try again.
Dorton’s rich history | We’re digging into the history of Dorton Arena and the NC State Fairgrounds through musical acts and iconic photography.
Retired, booked + busy | If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Raleigh.
Events
Events
This Weekend
Priscilla’s Girls Breast Cancer Awareness 5k | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Shelley Lake Park | $10 | Join this 5k run to raise research funds + expand awareness for breast cancer.
Chance’s Fair Flea | Saturday, Oct. 19-Sunday, Oct. 20 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Rebus Works | $5 | Shop vintage clothing, art + more at this antique-centered fair.
Raleigh’s International Wine Festival | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 12-7 p.m. | City Plaza | Free to attend | Take an international journey by expanding your palette.
Yoga Sunday Series | Sunday, Oct. 20 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Element Gastropub | $30 | Start your week by getting in the flow + practice mindfulness.
Plan Ahead
Movie Night: “Poltergeist” | Monday, Oct. 21 | 6-8 p.m. | Richard B. Harrison Community Library | Free | Get spooky with this film where a ghost visit transforms from friendly to terrorizing.
Halloween Cookie Decorating | Monday, Oct. 21 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Joy Worthy Co. | $65 | Learn to design show-stopping cookies from the pros.
BK Pilates, a Brooklyn-based reformer Pilates studio, is opening at Rockway Raleigh in early 2025. This is the second tenant announced for downtown’s Rockway development, with the first being Benchwarmers Bagels.
Eat
‘Tis the season of expansion. Giorgios Bakatsias is set to open Naos Hellenic Cuisine in Cary, taking over the former Ko.an space. Slated for later this year, the Greek-inspired restaurant will feature a menu by Kevin Draper + Alex Ricci, blending ancient Greek traditions with modern cuisine. (Axios Raleigh)
Sports
In the wake of Hurricane Milton damaging Tropicana Field, the Tampa Bay Rays may temporarily relocate to Durham, home of their Triple-A affiliate, while repairs are made. This opportunity could bolster the Triangle’s efforts to secure an MLB expansion team, showcasing regional support for major league baseball. (Carolina Journal)
Try This
Next Saturday, Oct. 26, Makers Alley at the North Hills Innovation District will host a fall fest, complete with a pumpkin patch, pop-up vendors, refreshments, and live music. Meet Makers Alley’s vendors including Designed for Joy, Ky’s Candles, and Green Rabbit Plants.
Coming Soon
Calling all green thumbs. New plant store Fifth Season Gardening will open off Wake Forest Road next to Bowstring Pizza & Brewyard next month. The gardening company specialized in organic gardening, houseplants, and homesteading — you might recognize the name from a former store near the fairgrounds.
Weather
Is it cold in here or is it just us? Regardless if you’re a fall-lover or not, you may be curious about what’s in store for Raleigh this season. Check out our fall weather outlook for predictions on what may be headed our way.
Wellness
Posture check — this is your weekly reminder to straighten your back. If that felt good, imagine how nice a stretch at DOSE Yoga would feel. Find your flow at these Raleigh yoga studios.
Job
We’re looking for a Sales Executive to identify and secure new advertising partnerships and grow existing client relationships for our sister market, CLTtoday. Apply to join.
Number
$2.98. That’s how much a gallon of gas costs in NC right now. Read more about the cost of living in Raleigh, including the median household income, and average cost of healthcare and groceries.
City Guide
City Guide
Museums to explore in Raleigh
The Joel Lane house was home to the father of Raleigh and Wake County. | Photo by RALtoday
Museums are the cultural hubs of Raleigh — we’re known as the Smithsonian of the South, and for good reason. Whether you’re looking to learn something new about the City of Oaks or plotting a way to spend your Saturday afternoon, here are 17 museums to visit in our city.
History
Mordecai Historic House, 1 Mimosa St. | Free | Built in 1785, visit Raleigh’s oldest house still on its original foundation — it’s filled with more than 5,000 artifacts. Take a tour of the grounds on foot or travel throughout the City of Oaks on a historic trolley tour starting from the house.
Science
NC Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones St. | Free | This is the largest science museum in the Southeast and oldest established museum in NC. Check out larger-than-life dinosaur fossils and learn about everything the Earth has to offer. Pro tip: Be sure to try the Dueling Dinosaurs exhibit, a live paleontology project.
