12 Things to Do in Raleigh This Week · October 15–18, 2026

Music & Nightlife

NC Symphony Friday Favorites: Rhapsody in Blue

The NC Symphony performs Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue in this Friday Favorites matinee.

Friday, October 16, 2026 12:00 PM · Meymandi Concert Hall

Pop Up Music - Gary Pullen

Acoustic pop-up music from local artist Gary Pullen in the common areas of North Hills, part of the fall Pop-Up Music series.

Friday, October 16, 2026 6:00 PM · The Commons, North Hills

ComedyWorx Show

Two teams compete for points and laughs in this Oak City Comedy Festival night at ComedyWorx.

Friday, October 16, 2026 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM · ComedyWorx

RITUAL

The Sunday RITUAL music series returns for one more gathering with the Willco crowd, marking its one-year anniversary.

Sunday, October 18, 2026 · William & Company

Arts & Culture

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

Raleigh Little Theatre stages Tom Stoppard's comedy, following two minor Hamlet characters as they navigate a world of actors, royalty, and pirates.

October 23 – November 8, 2026 · Raleigh Little Theatre

Food & Drink

Midtown Farmers' Market

A Saturday morning farmers market at The Commons in North Hills with food and beverage vendors.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · The Commons, North Hills

Spooky Halloween Beer and Cider Tour

A Taps & Corks Tours walking tour through Whitaker Mill mixing local history and spooky stories with stops at Lynnwood Brewing Concern and East Bower Cider Co. Costumes welcome; must be 21 to participate.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM · Whitaker Mill, Raleigh (1053 East Whitaker Mill Road)

Hocus Pocus Drag Brunch

A Hocus Pocus-themed drag brunch at the Raleigh Improv.

Sunday, October 25, 2026 1:00 PM · Raleigh Improv

Family-Friendly

Hillsborough Street Trick-or-Treat

Year four of the Hillsborough Street trick-or-treat features 50 candy stations, a trunk-or-treat zone, Big Air Raleigh inflatables, face painting, and a caricature artist.

Sunday, October 18, 2026 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Hillsborough Street, Raleigh

Outdoors & Active

Pink Out Run

A free We Run Raleigh run club event with post-run food and games.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Miles Before the Mat

A 3-mile run around Lake Johnson with We're Not Really Runners, followed by a mat Pilates class overlooking the lake.

Saturday, October 24, 2026 · Lake Johnson Waterfront Center

Free Events

Raleigh and Wake County Candidates' Forum

A free candidates' forum for Raleigh and Wake County races ahead of the November 3 general election, hosted with community partners.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 10 am · Shaw University