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September 2025: Free Things To Do In Downtown Raleigh

September 2…Moore Storytime – Moore Square – 10:30-11:30

September 4…Science Trivia – N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences – 7:00

September 5…Homeschool History Day – Mordecai Historic Park – 10:00-2:00

September 5…Hopscotch Day Party – Hargett Street – 12:00-5:00

September 5…First Friday

September 5…Indie Rewind – City of Raleigh Museum – 6:00-9:00

September 5…Trivia Night – Dix Park – 6:30

September 6…Birdwatching – Dix Park – 8:00 a.m.

September 7…Summer Concert Series – Fletcher Park – 5:00

September 8…Yoga in the Park – Dix Park – 5:30

September 10…The Midweek Market – Moore Square – 4:00-7:00

September 11…Stroll through History Tour – Historic Oakwood Cemetery – 10:00

September 11…Jazz in the Square – Moore Square – 6:00-8:00

September 12…Market & Movie (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial) – Moore Square – 5:00-9:00

September 13…Food Truck Rodeo – Fayetteville Street – 12:00-7:00

September 14…Summer Concert Series – Fletcher Park – 5:00

September 15…Yoga in the Park – Dix Park – 5:30

September 16…Yoga in the Park – Moore Square – 10:30

September 17…The Midweek Market – Moore Square – 4:00-7:00

September 18…Lunchbox Lecture – City of Raleigh Museum – 12:00

September 18…Jazz in the Square – Moore Square – 6:00-8:00

September 18…Science Cafe: Silly Science Matters – N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences – 7:00

September 19…Trivia Night – Dix Park – 6:30

September 20…BugFest – N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences – 10:00-7:00

September 20…Guided Walking Tour – Dix Park – 12:00

September 20…The Main Event – Chavis Park – 1:00-6:00

September 21…Foodie Fare – Moore Square – 11:00-3:00

September 21…Ballads & Books – City of Raleigh Museum – 12:00-4:00

September 21…La Fiesta del Pueblo – Fayetteville Street – 12:00-6:00

September 22…Yoga in the Park – Dix Park – 5:30

September 24…The Midweek Market – Moore Square – 4:00-7:00

September 25…Stroll through History Tour – Historic Oakwood Cemetery – 10:00

September 25…Summer Concert Series – Fletcher Park – 5:00

September 25…Jazz in the Square – Moore Square – 6:00-8:00

September 26…Little Explorers (Ages 2-6) – Dix Park – 11:00

September 26…Chess Club – Express Library – 12:00-2:00

September 26…Outdoor Film: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 – Moore Square – 6:00-9:00

September 26…Movie on the Lawn – Halifax Park – 6:30-10:00

September 27…ASL Guided Walking Tour – Dix Park – 10:30

September 27…Raleigh Tamale Festival – Moore Square – 2:00-6:00

September 28…Forest Bathing – Dix Park – 10:00

September 29…Yoga in the Park – Dix Park – 5:30

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August 2025: Free Things To Do In Downtown Raleigh

August 1…Raleigh Shop & Rock – City Plaza – 2:00-9:00

August 1…Market & Movie (Inside Out 2) – Moore Square – 5:00-9:00

August 3…Summer Concert Series – Fletcher Park – 5:00

August 4…Yoga in the Park – Dix Park – 6:00

August 6…Midweek Market – Moore Square – 4:00-7:00

August 7…Jazz in the Square – Moore Square – 6:00-8:00

August 7…Science Trivia – N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences – 7:00

August 8…Nash Square History Stroll – Nash Square – 11:00

August 9…Family Fun Day – City of Raleigh Museum – 11:00-2:00

August 10…Summer Concert Series – Fletcher Park – 5:00

August 11…Yoga in the Park – Dix Park – 6:00

August 14…Stroll Through History Tour – Historic Oakwood Cemetery – 9:00

August 14…Jazz in the Square – Moore Square – 6:00-8:00

August 16…Guided Trolley Tour – Dix Park – 12:00 *preregister*

August 16…CaribMask Caribbean Festival and Parade – Fayetteville Street – 12:00-8:00

August 16…Back to School Jamboree – Chavis Park – 5:30-8:30

August 17…Adult Pop-Up Roller Skating – Tarboro Road Park – 1:30-3:30

August 17…Summer Concert Series – Fletcher Park – 5:00

August 18…Little Explorers (Ages 2-6) – Dix Park – 11:00

August 18…Yoga in the Park – Dix Park – 6:00

August 20…Midweek Market – Moore Square – 4:00-7:00

August 20…Live After Five – City Plaza – 6:00-9:00

August 21…Lunchbox Lectures – City of Raleigh Museum – 12:00

August 21…Jazz in the Square – Moore Square – 6:00-8:00

August 21…Science Cafe: Whales – N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences – 7:00

August 22…Outdoor Movie: Wicked – Moore Square – 7:15

August 23…Kickoff to Kindergarten – Marbles Kids Museum – 9:00-5:00

August 23…Summer Celebration 2025 – Artspace – 11:00-3:00

August 23…Back to School Bash – Moore Square – 11:00-3:00

August 23…Packapalooza – Hillsborough Street – 2:00-10:00

August 23…Kirby Derby – Dix Park – 3:00-8:00

August 24…Food Truck Rodeo – Fayetteville Street – 12:00-6:00

August 25…Yoga in the Park – Dix Park – 6:00

August 28…Stroll Through History Tour – Historic Oakwood Cemetery – 9:00

August 28…Jazz in the Square – Moore Square – 6:00-8:00

August 27…Midweek Market – Moore Square – 4:00-7:00

August 29…Free Friday – Mordecai Historic Park – 10:00-4:00

August 29…Chess Club – Express Library – 12:00-2:00

August 30…Birdwatching – Dix Park – 7:30 a.m.

August 30…End of Summer Block Party – Dix Park – 1:00-11:00

July 2025: Free Things To Do In Downtown Raleigh

July 2…The Midweek Market – Moore Square – 4:00-7:00

July 3…Science Trivia – N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences – 7:00

July 4…First Friday

July 4…Market & Movie (Top Gun: Maverick) – Moore Square – 5:00-9:00

July 7…Yoga in the Park – Dix Park – 6:00

July 9…The Midweek Market – Moore Square – 4:00-7:00

July 10…Stroll Through History Tour – Historic Oakwood Cemetery – 10:00

July 12…Pirates Day – City of Raleigh Museum – 11:00-2:00

July 12…Summer Beats Festival – City Plaza – 11:00-8:00

July 13…Summer Concert Series – Fletcher Park – 6:00

July 14…Yoga in the Park – Dix Park – 6:00

July 16…The Midweek Market – Moore Square – 4:00-7:00

July 17…Lunchbox Lectures – City of Raleigh Museum – 12:00

July 17…Science Cafe: Cetaceans – N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences – 7:00

July 18…Movie: The Wild Robot – Moore Square – 6:00-9:00

July 19…Plant Swap – City of Raleigh Museum – 11:00-1:00

July 19…Guided Walking Tour – Dix Park – 12:00

July 19…Capital City Block Party – City Plaza – 12:00-8:00

July 19…Raleigh Nights – Smoky Hollow – 5:30-9:30

July 20…Summer Concert Series – Pullen Park – 6:00

July 21…Little Explorers (Ages 2-6) – Dix Park – 11:00

July 21…Yoga in the Park – Dix Park – 6:00

July 23…The Midweek Market – Moore Square – 4:00-7:00

July 23…Live After Five – Fayetteville Street – 6:00-9:00

July 24…Stroll Through History Tour – Historic Oakwood Cemetery – 10:00

July 25…Chess Club – Express Library – 12:00-2:00

July 26…Birdwatching – Dix Park – 7:30 a.m.

July 26…Birthday in Bloom – Dix Park – 9:00-9:00

July 26…Galaxy Con Streetfest – Fayetteville Street – 10:00-9:00

July 28…Yoga in the Park – Dix Park – 6:00

July 30…The Midweek Market – Moore Square – 4:00-7:00

June 2025: Free Things To Do In Downtown Raleigh

June 2…Yoga in the Park – Dix Park – 6:00

June 4…The Midweek Market – Moore Square – 4:00-7:00

June 5…Science Trivia – N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences – 7:00

June 6...First Friday – DTR

June 6…Market + Movie (Shrek 2) – Moore Square – 5:00-9:00

June 7…Gipson Play Plaza Grand Opening Celebration – Dix Park – 9:00 am -10:00 pm

June 7…Raleigh’s International Food Festival – City Plaza – 11:00-9:00

June 8…Gipson Play Plaza Grand Opening Celebration – Dix Park – 9:00 am -10:00 pm

June 9…Yoga in the Park – Dix Park – 6:00

June 11…The Midweek Market – Moore Square – 4:00-7:00

June 12…Stroll Through History Tour – Historic Oakwood Cemetery – 10:00

June 14…Family Fun Day – City of Raleigh Museum – 11:00-2:00

June 14…Capital City Juneteenth Celebration – Dix Park – 2:00-6:30 (weather cancellation)

June 16…Fayetteville St. Streetscape Plan Open House – City of Raleigh Museum – 5:30-7:30

June 16…Yoga in the Park – Dix Park – 6:00

June 17…Little Explorers (Ages 2-6) – Dix Park – 11:00

June 17…Artival – Chavis Park – 5:30-8:30

June 18…Raleigh Transportation Sidewalk Session – Nash Square – 9:00-12:00

June 18…The Midweek Market – Moore Square – 4:00-7:00

June 18…Chavis Frolics – Chavis Park – 6:00-9:00

June 18…Live After Five – Fayetteville Street – 6:00-9:00

June 19…Lunchbox Lectures – City of Raleigh Museum – 12:00

June 19…Science Cafe – N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences – 7:00

June 20…Summer Solstice Yoga – Dix Park – 6:00 a.m.

June 20…Movie: Piece by Piece – Moore Square – 6:00

June 21…Guided Walking Tour – Dix Park – 12:00

June 21…Out! Raleigh Street Festival – Fayetteville Street – 12:00-7:00

June 21…World Refugee Day – Moore Square – 4:00-7:00

June 21…Raleigh Nights – Smoky Hollow – 5:30-9:30

June 22…Summer Concert Series – Pullen Park – 6:00

June 23…Yoga in the Park – Dix Park – 6:00

June 25…The Midweek Market – Moore Square – 4:00-7:00

June 26…Stroll Through History Tour – Historic Oakwood Cemetery – 10:00

June 27…Downtown Skate Jam – Moore Square – 10:00-4:00

June 27…Chess Club – Express Library – 12:00-2:00

June 28…Traffic Garden Grand Opening…Dix Park – 10:00-12:00

June 28…Food Truck Rodeo – Fayetteville Street – 12:00-6:00

June 29…Summer Concert Series – Fletcher Park – 6:00

June 30…Yoga in the Park – Dix Park – 6:00

International Festival 2009

Were you at the International Festival in Raleigh’s new convention center this past weekend?  Thought so.  Judging by the size of the crowd, I don’t think anyone in town missed it.  And it was definitely an event not to be missed!

There were three stages of entertainment, with attentive audiences at each stage.  Hundreds of appreciative spectators filled the seats at the dance demonstration stage.  There were booths offering information and booths selling items from countries around the world,  even henna tattoos and belly dancing lessons!

And the smells!  The whole place smelled so delicious that it was difficult to decide which country’s menu to order from.  Fortunately for us, most of the menus at the food stands offered a selection of  inexpensive items, so that we didn’t have to choose after all, but instead enjoyed food from Bagladesh, China, Turkey, and Nepal.  What a treat to be able to sample authentic foods from so many different countries all in one place!

While I expected to see a diverse group taking part in the International Festival,  I was amazed by the incredible diversity of the festival-goers.  Raleigh has truly become a melting pot.

That’s Life in Raleigh.

Our Sir Walter Raleigh decked out for the 2009 International Festival.
Our Sir Walter Raleigh decked out for the 2009 International Festival.

SPARKcon……..wow!

SPARKcon 2009 transformed Raleigh into an amazingly cool place to be on a weekend in September.

SPARKcon is a grassroots event celebrating the creativity in our area –  the “creative hub of the south.”  And if you think Raleigh can’t possibly live up to such a weighty description, you obviously missed SPARKcon this year.  For four days, Downtown Raleigh was spilling over with proof of this creativity.  Music, art, dance, ideas, film, poetry…….

….fashion.  Did I mention fashion?  The fashion show on the stage in the middle of Fayetteville Street had to be a turning point for our fair city.  The loud, thumping beat, the large, appreciative crowd, the models whose hair and makeup were  closer to “Night of the Living Dead” than “Night in Raleigh, N.C.,” plus the designs being showcased had me murmuring that famous line about Toto and not being in Kansas anymore! Raleigh has graduated to the big time.

That’s Life in Raleigh…a big, happening city.

SPARKcon 2009
SPARKcon 2009