Raleigh, N.C., Welcomes the AAW 40th International Woodturning Symposium!
June 4-7, 2026
Raleigh Convention Center
Let us be among the first to welcome you to Raleigh! We look forward to hosting the AAW 40th International Woodturning Symposium. Below you'll find links for some of the best things to do while you're in town, dining and more!
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The City of Raleigh and the Downtown Raleigh Alliance will host Stanley Cup Final watch parties on a giant screen at Moore Square in downtown Raleigh on Tues., June 2 and Thurs., June 4. Go here for more details. It has been a wild ride for the Carolina Hurricanes over...
Live Music
Tried-and-true recipe for a great time: a dash of warm weather, a heap of live music and plenty of good friends. With a jam-packed schedule of open-air tunes, we've put together your guide to the...
Things to Do
Note: Authored by David Menconi, this piece has been produced in partnership with Raleigh Arts . Menconi's latest book, "Oh, Didn't They Ramble: Rounder Records and the Transformation...
Things to Do
Note: Authored by David Menconi, this piece has been produced in partnership with Raleigh Arts . Menconi's latest book, "Oh, Didn't They Ramble: Rounder Records and the Transformation...
Live Music
Note: Authored by David Menconi, this piece has been produced in partnership with Raleigh Arts . Menconi's latest book, "Oh, Didn't They Ramble: Rounder Records and the Transformation...
Sports & Recreation
Raleigh wears its nickname with pride. The City of Oaks is no stranger to great outdoor spaces—lush, lively and packed with places to play, wander and unwind. From sculpted gardens to wildflower fields, wooded trails to waterfront lounging, these wonders show off the area's natural side in style.