Celebrate Día de los Muertos with vibrant events across Raleigh. | Photo via City of Raleigh
Día de los Muertos is traditionally celebrated Nov. 1 and 2, but Raleigh’s got two weekend’s worth of fun events to honor + celebrate love ones we’ve lost.
Day of the Dead 5K | Saturday, Oct. 25 | 9 a.m. | Starts at Centro | Price varies | Raise money for the Boys & Girls Club during the 5K and celebrate after with a street festival.
Revista Latina Día De Los Muertos | Sunday, Oct. 26 | 12-4 p.m. | City Plaza | Free | Honor + celebrate loved ones who have died and pass on special traditions with ofrendas, folklore, Aztec dance, Mexican crafts, and food trucks.
Día de Oakwood | Saturday, Nov. 1 + Sunday, Nov. 2 | Times vary | Oakwood Cemetery | Free | On Saturday, enjoy a free screening of “Coco” alongside food trucks and ofrendas. On Sunday, expect a Catarina parade + live performances.
9th Annual Día De Los Muertos | Friday, Nov. 7 | 6:30-9 p.m. | City of Raleigh Museum | Free | This kids-focused celebration will feature a student-made Catrina’s altar and more kid-friendly activities.
🎻 Hear Dolly Parton’s songs + stories come alive in symphony
Presented by North Carolina Symphony
Images courtesy the NC Symphony
You’ve never experienced Dolly’s music quite like this.
Threads: My Songs in Symphony is an innovative multimedia concert that blends live orchestral music, vocalists, and Dolly Parton on the big screen, as she guides audiences through the songs, stories, and memorable moments that shaped her legendary career.
🎶 Hits that strike a chord
Joined by guest vocalists hand-picked by Parton, your North Carolina Symphony will perform fresh symphonic arrangements of Dolly’s timeless hits, including “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and “I Will Always Love You,” alongside a new, never-before-heard tune from her upcoming Broadway musical.
Whether you’re a die-hard Dolly fan or a first-time listener, this fusion of music and storytelling will help you hear a whole new side of the country music icon.
🌹 Don’t miss your chance
Pro tip: This symphonic celebration is only happening twice, so don’t wait to reserve your seats.
Levant Bistro, which closed its Lafayette Village restaurant + bakery in 2020, is coming back near Vinnie’s Steak House in North Raleigh. Anita Khalek has received weekly emails from Levant fans, and the new location will continue to serve up gluten- and soy-free breakfast, lunch, and dinner. (Triangle Business Journal)
Sports
The Canes aren’t playing tomorrow night, but the Whalers are. The Hurricanes will be sporting their throwback Hartford Whalers jerseys during tomorrow’s game against the Quebec Nordiques, AKA the Colorado Avalanche. Although tomorro’s game is on the road, both teams will be wearing throwback jerseys again when they meet in Raleigh on Jan. 3.
Community
Some areas of Glenwood South reached over 100 decibels based on a study by Sound City Planning, and new rules will try to cap noise at approx. 80 decibels. Read more about the commotion on Glenwood Avenue. (The News & Observer)
Real Estate
A home from “Dawson’s Creek” is now for sale in Wilmington. Dawson Leery’s home, which has stood in Wilmington for 145 years, has been listed for over $3 million and has a private pier and floating dock. (WBTV)
Try This
Ready to feel the heat? Check out six of the spiciest dishes you can find here in Raleigh. Our mouths are already watering and burning over My Way’s El Jefé wings and Royal India’s chicken Jalfrezi. (Raleigh Magazine)
Eat
A new fast food option is coming to Raleigh courtesy of Texas Roadhouse. Jaggers, a subsidiary of the steakhouse, plans to take over Mami Nora’s on Glenwood Avenue, north of Crabtree Valley Mall. In addition to fast food staples, expect a black bean burger, shoestring fries, and tater tots. (The News & Observer)
Listen
With fall comes local-favorite festivals + live music (catch us at the Lenovo Center for Tate McRae). Luckily, these hearing aids are the world’s first with multi-stream processing, designed to help you engage in conversations effortlessly (even in noisy environments). Explore a no-risk trial.*
Giveaway
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David Sedaris has been recognized as one of the best humorists in the country. | Photo by Anne Fishbein
Humor writer David Sedaris is coming home to Raleigh with “An Evening with David Sedaris” at the Martin Marietta Center on April 18, 2026, and tickets are on sale now.
The event will include a Q+A and book signing with copies of his upcoming book, “A Carnival of Snackery and Pretty Ugly,” available courtesy of Quail Ridge Books.
Sedaris is known for his sardonic wit on NPR and wide collection of personal essays, and his work is even better on stage. Grab a copy of Sedaris classics with Raleigh stories like “Me Talk Pretty One Day” from a local independent bookstore.
Asked
Asked
Which Raleigh restaurant did David Sedaris work at?
A. Char-Grill B. IHOP C. Irregardless D. Players Retreat
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Over the weekend, I took a visit to Sound Off Records on South Street and loved perusing their selection of used records — and selling some of my less-loved vinyl. Give them a visit and grab a matcha at Feature Flora next door.
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