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7:00 AM · End time not published · Marathon start · other distances vary
Cheer on the city, find a spot along the course, and make a morning of Raleigh’s hometown race.
Spectating free · race registration paid
Archival event photograph9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admission
Garden setting · not the current exhibition10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Gallery visiting hours · reserve tickets
Gold, royal stories, and treasures of the Nile make a rewarding museum afternoon.
$20 adults · $17 seniors · $12 students · members/ages 6 and under free
Exhibition artwork · © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston10:30 AM–4:30 PM
Train rides, a little pumpkin and autumn play in one family outing.
Tickets $14
Raleigh location archive · event not pictured11:00 AM–7:00 PM
Follow your appetite through food trucks, artisan stalls, and a family-friendly fall weekend.
Free admission · food and shopping extra
Organizer festival photograph · location may vary3:00 PM · End time not published · Audio-described performance
An intimate theatre night with sharp comedy, theatrical surprises, and a fresh angle on Hamlet.
$33 adults · $30 concessions · tax/fees extra
Current production photographAll-day reminder · check hours
A movie night with room left in the budget.
$6.25 base ticket · $7.75 with taxes and fees reported
Chapel Hill location archive · event not pictured9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibition9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibition10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Gallery visiting hours · reserve tickets
Gold, royal stories, and treasures of the Nile make a rewarding museum afternoon.
$20 adults · $17 seniors · $12 students · members/ages 6 and under freeExhibition artwork · © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibition10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Gallery visiting hours · reserve tickets
Gold, royal stories, and treasures of the Nile make a rewarding museum afternoon.
$20 adults · $17 seniors · $12 students · members/ages 6 and under freeExhibition artwork · © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston6:30 PM–9:30 PM
An intimate first look at the illuminated garden, with dinner and live music.
$95 general · $75 arboretum members
Organizer publicity photographAll-day reminder · check hours
See the arboretum transformed by carefully designed after-dark lighting.
Ticketed · check timed-entry options
Raleigh location archive · event not picturedAll-day reminder · check hours · Participating venue hours vary
Gallery-hop after dark, meet local artists, and leave room for a spontaneous dinner stop.
Free to explore · purchases extra
Downtown Raleigh Alliance publicity photograph9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibition10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Gallery visiting hours · reserve tickets
Gold, royal stories, and treasures of the Nile make a rewarding museum afternoon.
$20 adults · $17 seniors · $12 students · members/ages 6 and under freeExhibition artwork · © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4:00 PM–8:00 PM
Taste Egyptian favorites, explore cultural exhibits, and turn an afternoon into a family discovery.
Free entry · purchases extra
Archival event photograph5:00 PM–9:00 PM
Make a night of a local market, live music and an outdoor film.
Free · food and shopping extra
Raleigh location archive · event not pictured7:30 PM · End time not published
An intimate theatre night with sharp comedy, theatrical surprises, and a fresh angle on Hamlet.
$33 adults · $30 concessions · tax/fees extraCurrent production photographAll-day reminder · check hours
See the arboretum transformed by carefully designed after-dark lighting.
Ticketed · check timed-entry optionsRaleigh location archive · event not pictured8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Make Saturday a little tastier: seasonal produce, locally made treats, and a browse through Durham’s farmer-run market.
Free entry
Archival market photograph9:00 AM–12:00 PM
A crisp Saturday morning for local produce, baking and pantry treats.
Free entry · purchases extra
Cary location archive · event not pictured9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Watch miniature railways come alive and browse model trains with the family.
$10 covers both days · ages 12 and under free with adult
Raleigh location archive · event not pictured9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibition10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Find handmade gifts, live music and hands-on art on the park lawn.
Free entry · purchases extra
Raleigh location archive · event not pictured10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Gallery visiting hours · reserve tickets
Gold, royal stories, and treasures of the Nile make a rewarding museum afternoon.
$20 adults · $17 seniors · $12 students · members/ages 6 and under freeExhibition artwork · © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Follow the aromas to Chinese food, cultural performances and family activities.
Free entry · food extra
Cary location archive · event not pictured11:00 AM–8:00 PM
Taste Egyptian favorites, explore cultural exhibits, and turn an afternoon into a family discovery.
Free entry · purchases extraArchival event photograph7:30 PM · End time not published
An intimate theatre night with sharp comedy, theatrical surprises, and a fresh angle on Hamlet.
$33 adults · $30 concessions · tax/fees extraCurrent production photograph9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibition10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Watch miniature railways come alive and browse model trains with the family.
$10 covers both days · ages 12 and under free with adultRaleigh location archive · event not pictured10:00 AM–5:00 PM
A museum day for curious Durham families.
Free for Durham County residents with proof of address
Museum location photograph10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Gallery visiting hours · reserve tickets
Gold, royal stories, and treasures of the Nile make a rewarding museum afternoon.
$20 adults · $17 seniors · $12 students · members/ages 6 and under freeExhibition artwork · © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston11:00 AM–7:00 PM
Taste Egyptian favorites, explore cultural exhibits, and turn an afternoon into a family discovery.
Free entry · purchases extraArchival event photograph3:00 PM · End time not published
An intimate theatre night with sharp comedy, theatrical surprises, and a fresh angle on Hamlet.
$33 adults · $30 concessions · tax/fees extraCurrent production photographAll-day reminder · check hours
A movie night with room left in the budget.
$6.25 base ticket · $7.75 with taxes and fees reportedChapel Hill location archive · event not pictured9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibition11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Share a community brunch honoring local veterans and their service.
Veterans free · guests $5 · registration required
Raleigh location archive · event not pictured9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibition10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Gallery visiting hours · reserve tickets
Gold, royal stories, and treasures of the Nile make a rewarding museum afternoon.
$20 adults · $17 seniors · $12 students · members/ages 6 and under freeExhibition artwork · © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibition10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Gallery visiting hours · reserve tickets
Gold, royal stories, and treasures of the Nile make a rewarding museum afternoon.
$20 adults · $17 seniors · $12 students · members/ages 6 and under freeExhibition artwork · © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Listen in or bring your instrument to an energetic circle of old-time tunes.
Free · purchases extra
Organizer publicity photograph · not the November sessionAll-day reminder · check hours
See the arboretum transformed by carefully designed after-dark lighting.
Ticketed · check timed-entry optionsRaleigh location archive · event not pictured9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibition10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Gallery visiting hours · reserve tickets
Gold, royal stories, and treasures of the Nile make a rewarding museum afternoon.
$20 adults · $17 seniors · $12 students · members/ages 6 and under freeExhibition artwork · © Museum of Fine Arts, BostonAll-day reminder · check hours
See the arboretum transformed by carefully designed after-dark lighting.
Ticketed · check timed-entry optionsRaleigh location archive · event not pictured8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Make Saturday a little tastier: seasonal produce, locally made treats, and a browse through Durham’s farmer-run market.
Free entryArchival market photograph9:00 AM–12:00 PM
A crisp Saturday morning for local produce, baking and pantry treats.
Free entry · purchases extraCary location archive · event not pictured9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibition10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Discover the stories of Black physicians in the twentieth-century South.
Free
Museum location photograph · not the new exhibition interior10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Gallery visiting hours · reserve tickets
Gold, royal stories, and treasures of the Nile make a rewarding museum afternoon.
$20 adults · $17 seniors · $12 students · members/ages 6 and under freeExhibition artwork · © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston6:00 PM · End time not published
Dress up for an art-filled night celebrating Artspace’s fortieth anniversary.
$175 general admission · $25 after-party
Archival Art Bash event photograph9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibition10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Gallery visiting hours · reserve tickets
Gold, royal stories, and treasures of the Nile make a rewarding museum afternoon.
$20 adults · $17 seniors · $12 students · members/ages 6 and under freeExhibition artwork · © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston1:00 PM–2:00 PM
Ride through the places and lives that shaped Raleigh’s Jewish community.
Paid · confirm current price at registration
Official trolley vehicle photograph2:00 PM–3:00 PM
Ride through the places and lives that shaped Raleigh’s Jewish community.
Paid · confirm current price at registrationOfficial trolley vehicle photograph3:00 PM–4:00 PM
Ride through the places and lives that shaped Raleigh’s Jewish community.
Paid · confirm current price at registrationOfficial trolley vehicle photograph7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Build your confidence in a friendly, slower bluegrass session.
Free
Archival photograph of this jam seriesAll-day reminder · check hours
A movie night with room left in the budget.
$6.25 base ticket · $7.75 with taxes and fees reportedChapel Hill location archive · event not pictured9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibition10:00 AM–5:00 PM
A museum day for curious Durham families.
Free for Durham County residents with proof of addressMuseum location photograph4:00 PM–8:00 PM
Learn to photograph the illuminated garden with guided practice after dark.
$90 nonmembers · $80 arboretum members
Raleigh location archive · event not pictured9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibition10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Gallery visiting hours · reserve tickets
Gold, royal stories, and treasures of the Nile make a rewarding museum afternoon.
$20 adults · $17 seniors · $12 students · members/ages 6 and under freeExhibition artwork · © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibition10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Gallery visiting hours · reserve tickets
Gold, royal stories, and treasures of the Nile make a rewarding museum afternoon.
$20 adults · $17 seniors · $12 students · members/ages 6 and under freeExhibition artwork · © Museum of Fine Arts, BostonAll-day reminder · check hours
See the arboretum transformed by carefully designed after-dark lighting.
Ticketed · check timed-entry optionsRaleigh location archive · event not pictured9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibition10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Gallery visiting hours · reserve tickets
Gold, royal stories, and treasures of the Nile make a rewarding museum afternoon.
$20 adults · $17 seniors · $12 students · members/ages 6 and under freeExhibition artwork · © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston5:30 PM–8:00 PM
Start the holiday weekend with an illuminated tree and a local gift market.
Free entry · market purchases extra
Organizer publicity photographAll-day reminder · check hours
See the arboretum transformed by carefully designed after-dark lighting.
Ticketed · check timed-entry optionsRaleigh location archive · event not pictured8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Make Saturday a little tastier: seasonal produce, locally made treats, and a browse through Durham’s farmer-run market.
Free entryArchival market photograph9:00 AM–12:00 PM
A crisp Saturday morning for local produce, baking and pantry treats.
Free entry · purchases extraCary location archive · event not pictured9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibition9:30 AM · End time not published
A big downtown morning of marching bands, floats and holiday cheer.
Free
Organizer publicity photograph10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Gallery visiting hours · reserve tickets
Gold, royal stories, and treasures of the Nile make a rewarding museum afternoon.
$20 adults · $17 seniors · $12 students · members/ages 6 and under freeExhibition artwork · © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Meet North Carolina’s tribal communities through art, demonstrations and performances.
Free
Raleigh location archive · event not pictured4:00 PM–7:00 PM
Catch live entertainment, kids’ crafts and the Midtown tree lighting.
Free entry · purchases extra
Raleigh location archive · event not pictured6:00 PM–10:00 PM
Walk into glowing larger-than-life lantern scenes beside Symphony Lake.
Ticketed · price varies by date
Organizer publicity photograph6:30 PM–9:00 PM
A grown-up holiday night with a train ride, lights, crafts and live music.
$20 · ages 21+
Raleigh location archive · event not pictured9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibition10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Gallery visiting hours · reserve tickets
Gold, royal stories, and treasures of the Nile make a rewarding museum afternoon.
$20 adults · $17 seniors · $12 students · members/ages 6 and under freeExhibition artwork · © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston6:00 PM–10:00 PM
Walk into glowing larger-than-life lantern scenes beside Symphony Lake.
Ticketed · price varies by dateOrganizer publicity photograph6:00 PM–10:00 PM
Walk into glowing larger-than-life lantern scenes beside Symphony Lake.
Ticketed · price varies by dateOrganizer publicity photograph7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Spend a Monday evening listening to local players trade bluegrass tunes.
Free · purchases extra
Archival photograph of this jam at its indoor venueAll-day reminder · check hours
A movie night with room left in the budget.
$6.25 base ticket · $7.75 with taxes and fees reportedChapel Hill location archive · event not pictured9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibition6:00 PM–10:00 PM
Walk into glowing larger-than-life lantern scenes beside Symphony Lake.
Ticketed · price varies by dateOrganizer publicity photograph9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibition10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Gallery visiting hours · reserve tickets
Gold, royal stories, and treasures of the Nile make a rewarding museum afternoon.
$20 adults · $17 seniors · $12 students · members/ages 6 and under freeExhibition artwork · © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston6:00 PM–10:00 PM
Walk into glowing larger-than-life lantern scenes beside Symphony Lake.
Ticketed · price varies by dateOrganizer publicity photograph6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Walk into glowing larger-than-life lantern scenes beside Symphony Lake.
Ticketed · price varies by dateOrganizer publicity photograph9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Browse handmade gifts and holiday food during Thanksgiving weekend.
Adults $12 · seniors/military $10 · ages 6–12 $5
Organizer publicity photograph of the gift market10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Gallery visiting hours · reserve tickets
Gold, royal stories, and treasures of the Nile make a rewarding museum afternoon.
$20 adults · $17 seniors · $12 students · members/ages 6 and under freeExhibition artwork · © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston6:00 PM–10:00 PM
Walk into glowing larger-than-life lantern scenes beside Symphony Lake.
Ticketed · price varies by dateOrganizer publicity photograph8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Make Saturday a little tastier: seasonal produce, locally made treats, and a browse through Durham’s farmer-run market.
Free entryArchival market photograph9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibition10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Browse handmade gifts and holiday food during Thanksgiving weekend.
Adults $12 · seniors/military $10 · ages 6–12 $5Organizer publicity photograph of the gift market10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Gallery visiting hours · reserve tickets
Gold, royal stories, and treasures of the Nile make a rewarding museum afternoon.
$20 adults · $17 seniors · $12 students · members/ages 6 and under freeExhibition artwork · © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston6:00 PM–10:00 PM
Walk into glowing larger-than-life lantern scenes beside Symphony Lake.
Ticketed · price varies by dateOrganizer publicity photograph9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibition10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Gallery visiting hours · reserve tickets
Gold, royal stories, and treasures of the Nile make a rewarding museum afternoon.
$20 adults · $17 seniors · $12 students · members/ages 6 and under freeExhibition artwork · © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Browse handmade gifts and holiday food during Thanksgiving weekend.
Adults $12 · seniors/military $10 · ages 6–12 $5Organizer publicity photograph of the gift market6:00 PM–10:00 PM
Walk into glowing larger-than-life lantern scenes beside Symphony Lake.
Ticketed · price varies by dateOrganizer publicity photograph6:00 PM–10:00 PM
Walk into glowing larger-than-life lantern scenes beside Symphony Lake.
Ticketed · price varies by dateOrganizer publicity photographCalendar downloads add a reminder in Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, or Outlook. They do not book tickets or send invitations to other people.