Category - Things to Do

Juneteenth Events in Raleigh, N.C.

Monday, June 10, 2024, 9am by visitRaleigh

Juneteenth—the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the U.S.—became a federal holiday in 2021, 156 years after slaves in Galveston, Texas were notified on June 19, 1856, that they were now free after the Civil War had come to an end. In 2020, both...

Things to Do in Raleigh, N.C.: June 2024

Saturday, June 01, 2024, 9am by visitRaleigh

Every month we send out a newsletter that includes the best of the best upcoming events. If you sign up for our E-magazine, you'll get those, plus all the best new content (our favorite brunch spots, for example, or the details on a hidden kayaking gem just outside of Raleigh). Hello, summer!...

Pride Month Events in Raleigh, N.C.

Friday, May 24, 2024, 9am by visitRaleigh

No matter who you love—or how you display it—Pride Month in Raleigh, N.C., provides plenty of chances to show up, show off and celebrate the LGBTQ community. The 12th annual Out! Raleigh Pride festival—one of the state's largest Pride gatherings—takes place on June...
Raleigh, N.C., keeps adding happy occasions to the calendar. Festivals and major events serve an important purpose—they mark history and sense of pride, plus they showcase talent, creativity and culture, delicious foods and beverages (and some surprises, too!). Make plans now to spend a day...

Things to Do in Raleigh, N.C.: May 2024

Wednesday, May 01, 2024, 12pm by visitRaleigh

Hello, May! A busy spring continues in the Raleigh area this month—longer days and lots of sunshine mean it's time to get outdoors and explore. Temperatures have hit a sweet spot, patios are open, picnics are in full swing, the calendar is packed with major events and there's never...
Are you ready to root, root, root for the home team? Grab your sunscreen, hats, peanuts and Cracker Jack—America's favorite pastime is finally back! The Carolina Mudcats, single-A affiliate of Major League Baseball's Milwaukee Brewers, are swinging into action in with a new season...

Things to Do in Downtown Raleigh, N.C.

Wednesday, April 03, 2024, 12pm by visitRaleigh

Downtown Raleigh, N.C., is where historic neighborhoods, world-class museums, Southern diners, outdoor green spaces, performing arts venues, local shops, breweries, and underground cocktail spots all work together to create one incredible cultural hotspot. Here's how to eat, drink, dance, and

Things to Do in Raleigh, N.C: April 2024

Saturday, March 30, 2024, 12pm by visitRaleigh

Hello, spring! We're nearly a quarter of the way through 2024, and winter weather has been kicked to the curb for good. Sunshine, longer days, major concerts, food festivals, outdoor exploration and more are here to stay—cheers to that . Here's what we're doing in April in the...
The days are longer, the weather is warmer and the flowers are blooming—sure signs of spring in the Raleigh area! The perfect season to explore parks and gardens budding with colorful flowers, use this list to get out and enjoy sunshine and the beauty of the City of Oaks. WRAL Azalea Gardens...