Free things to do in Raleigh, NC
Free events in Raleigh, NC, from concerts and festivals to library programs and nature walks.
Sunday, October 11
- Public Tour Sunday, October 11 · 1 PM–2 PM
- Theater on the Greenway: The Many Adventures of Peter Rabbit Sunday, October 11 · 2 PM–2:40 PM
- Free Live Music: The Dan Davis Group (Jazz) Sunday, October 11 · 2 PM–5 PM
- Theater on the Greenway: The Many Adventures of Peter Rabbit Sunday, October 11 · 4 PM–4:40 PM
Monday, October 12
- Drop-In Science: Animal Skulls, Skins & Specimens Monday, October 12 · 12 PM–2 PM
- Open-Mic Nights Monday, October 12 · 3 PM–6 PM
- Zumba with Crunch Fitness Village District Monday, October 12 · 5:30 PM–6:30 PM
Tuesday, October 13
- Music Bingo Tuesday, October 13 · 7 PM–9 PM
- Open Mic with a Live Band–Every Tuesday at Slim’s! Tuesday, October 13 · 9 PM–12 AM (through Wednesday, October 14)
Wednesday, October 14
- Oak City Salsa Social: FREE Live Band Music and Dance Series Wednesday, October 14 · 6 PM–9 PM
- Hammered Trivia Wednesday, October 14 · 7 PM–9 PM
- Stargazing at The Willard Wednesday, October 14 · 8 PM–10 PM
Thursday, October 15
- THIRST4ARCHITECTURE HAPPY HOUR Thursday, October 15 · 6 PM–8 PM
- Opinionation Thursday, October 15 · 7 PM–9 PM
- NCMA After Hours: Ancient Nubia Thursday, October 15 · 7:30 PM–10 PM
Friday, October 16
- Blast From the Past Music Series Friday, October 16 · 7 PM–9 PM
- Free Live Music - Thomas Rucker Friday, October 16 · 7 PM–9 PM
Saturday, October 17
- Brewing HOPE Saturday, October 17 · 9 AM–10:30 AM
- Ricci Rescues in the Park by Ricci Law Firm Saturday, October 17 · 10 AM–1 PM
- Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club Open House Saturday, October 17 · 10 AM–4 PM
- The Cozy Cryptid Fall Market with Bloom Collective Saturday, October 17 · 3 PM–6 PM
Sunday, October 18
- Free Air Hockey Tournament at Super Rad Retro Lounge Sunday, October 18 · 1 PM
- Boo! The Park at Night Sunday, October 18 · 2 PM–2:45 PM
Monday, October 19
- Mother/Daughter Fitness with GLOW Fitness Monday, October 19 · 5:30 PM–6:30 PM
Tuesday, October 20
- NC State Fair - Senior Citizen's Day Tuesday, October 20 · 9 AM
- Worthdale Fall Festival Tuesday, October 20 · 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
- Open Mic with a Live Band–Every Tuesday at Slim’s! Tuesday, October 20 · 9 PM–12 AM (through Wednesday, October 21)
Wednesday, October 21
- NC State Fair - Duke Energy Military Appreciation Day Wednesday, October 21 · 10 AM
Thursday, October 22
- NC State Fair - Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day Thursday, October 22
Friday, October 23
- Green Road’s Ghostly Spooktacular Friday, October 23 · 6:30 PM–8:30 PM
- Late Night at the Longleaf: A Comedy Show Friday, October 23 · 9 PM–11 PM
Saturday, October 24
- Spellbound at Mordecai Saturday, October 24 · 10 AM–2 PM
- MMAHR Pup-kin Fall Event Saturday, October 24 · 11 AM–2 PM
- Raleigh Retro Gamers Triangle Town Market: Halloween Edition Saturday, October 24 · 12 PM–5 PM
- Corn Grinding Demonstrations Saturday, October 24 · 1 PM–4 PM
- PoeFest Community Festival Saturday, October 24 · 1 PM–4 PM
- The Fiendish Book Festival Saturday, October 24 · 6 PM–9 PM
Sunday, October 25
- Corn Grinding Demonstrations Sunday, October 25 · 1 PM–4 PM
- Free Live Music: The Dan David Group (Jazz) Sunday, October 25 · 2 PM–5 PM
Monday, October 26
- Fall Carnival at Carolina Pines Monday, October 26 · 6:30 PM–8 PM
Tuesday, October 27
- Open Mic with a Live Band–Every Tuesday at Slim’s! Tuesday, October 27 · 9 PM–12 AM (through Wednesday, October 28)
Friday, October 30
- Park Tales: If You're a Monster and You Know It Friday, October 30 · 10 AM–10:45 AM
- Mill History Tours Friday, October 30 · 1 PM
- Halloween Adult Book Fair Friday, October 30 · 6 PM–10 PM
- Oak & Ink at Tap Yard Friday, October 30 · 6 PM–10 PM
Saturday, October 31
- Day of the Dead 5k & Street Festival Saturday, October 31 · 9 AM–12 PM
- Front Paige Media Raleigh Halloween Book Fair Saturday, October 31 · 12 PM–5 PM
- Halloween Night School of Rock Saturday, October 31 · 4 PM–6 PM
- Ghouls' Night Out 5th Annual Halloween Party at The Longleaf Hotel Saturday, October 31 · 8 PM–11 PM
Tuesday, November 3
- Open Mic with a Live Band–Every Tuesday at Slim’s! Tuesday, November 3 · 9 PM–12 AM (through Wednesday, November 4)
Thursday, November 5
- NCMA After Hours Thursday, November 5 · 5:30 PM–9:30 PM
Saturday, November 7
- Fall Arts Fair Saturday, November 7 · 10 AM–4 PM
- The Market at NCMA Saturday, November 7 · 11 AM–4 PM
Tuesday, November 10
- Open Mic with a Live Band–Every Tuesday at Slim’s! Tuesday, November 10 · 9 PM–12 AM (through Wednesday, November 11)
Saturday, November 14
- The Market at Raleigh Iron Works Saturday, November 14 · 11 AM–4 PM
Tuesday, November 17
- Open Mic with a Live Band–Every Tuesday at Slim’s! Tuesday, November 17 · 9 PM–12 AM (through Wednesday, November 18)
Tuesday, November 24
- Free Wine Tasting Tuesday, November 24 · 5:30 PM–7 PM