15 Things to Do in Raleigh This Week · October 8–11, 2026

Outdoors & Active

Fall into Gardening

A hands-on fall seed-sowing workshop led by horticulturist Brie Arthur, where you sow seeds and take home a custom-mixed tray of plants.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM · JC Raulston Arboretum

Wellness Wednesdays: Dose Yoga

A Dose Yoga session on the grass lawn at Midtown Park, rescheduled from September 23.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Midtown Park, North Hills

Music & Nightlife

Mendelssohn Violin Concerto

The North Carolina Symphony performs Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto at Meymandi Concert Hall.

Friday, October 9, 2026 – Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Meymandi Concert Hall, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Pop Up Music - Robert Morton

A Pop-Up Music performance by Robert Morton at The Commons in North Hills.

Friday, October 9, 2026 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · The Commons, North Hills

Sunday RITUAL at William & Company

One more Sunday RITUAL gathering at William & Company, part of the series' year-long run.

Sunday, October 18, 2026 · William & Company

Arts & Culture

Capital City Culture Club

True stories of a local legend brought to life through improv, with guest monologist Christopher G. Moore.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM · ComedyWorx

Two Dykes and a Mic: Soaking Wet Tour

A stand-up comedy stop on the Soaking Wet Tour at Raleigh Improv.

Sunday, October 11, 2026 6:30 PM · Raleigh Improv

Carmen

NC Opera presents Carmen at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium.

Friday, October 16, 2026 – Sunday, October 18, 2026 · Raleigh Memorial Auditorium

Date Night

Carolina Ballet Dracula

Carolina Ballet presents Dracula at the Fletcher Opera Theater.

Thursday, October 15, 2026 – Sunday, November 1, 2026 · Fletcher Opera Theater, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Family-Friendly

2026 Costume Sale

Raleigh Little Theatre's annual costume sale.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Stephenson Amphitheatre Parking Lot

NC State Fair

The N.C. State Fair brings free entertainment, rides and games, thousands of animals, family activities, competitions, and deep-fried foods.

Thursday, October 15, 2026 – Sunday, October 25, 2026 12:00 PM · NC State Fairgrounds

Festivals & Special Events

Small Business Saturday at Raleigh Iron Works

A Triangle Pop-Up market featuring local makers, creators, and vendors at Raleigh Iron Works.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM · The Market at Raleigh Iron Works

Oak City Comedy Festival – The Variety Show

A stand-up, improv, and sketch show with something for everyone, presented by Oak City Comedy Festival.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM · ComedyWorx

Fall Harvest Night

A fall harvest night event in Apex.

Friday, October 16, 2026 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · 220 North Salem Street, Apex, NC

Free Events

Bass & Bites: Open Decks

A 21+ open decks night at Portal HQ with two hours of open decks and free food, with free entry.

Thursday, October 22, 2026 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM · Portal HQ