Things to do in Raleigh

07/08/2025

🏰🇺🇸 Are you ready RALEIGH? 🇺🇸🏰 is taking over Lakeside Retreats Sep 19 - 21. Individual sessions available to suit all age groups from toddlers through to adults only.
Get your tickets here: https://thebigbounceamerica.com/event/raleigh/
SO WHAT TO EXPECT?
🏰 The World’s Biggest Bounce House 🏰 - Live DJs playing the hottest tracks, climbing towers, basketball hoops, slides, ball pits, confetti blasts, bubbles (lots of bubbles!), crazy dancing and even crazier competitions.
Get your tickets before they sell out. This is not a paid promotion, we did this in Charlotte a few years ago and had so much fun.

04/08/2025

🎨 Call for Artists 🎨 We’re looking for local artists in the Triangle area to donate artwork for a great cause! 🐾 Now through August 30th, Pips is accepting art donations to support the Perfectly Imperfect Pups Love is Art event on October 2nd.
If you’d like to showcase your work and help animals in need, email them at [email protected] for details.
Let’s turn creativity into compassion! 💕🖼️

29/07/2025

🎉 Tuesday Happy Hour Plans in Raleigh? We’ve got you covered! 🌮
Tuesdays don’t have to be boring when you’ve got deals like these:
🍔 Bar Louie (Brier Creek) –HH 3-6PM and $8 craft burgers all day, served with fries or tots. It’s the perfect midweek treat!
🌮 Tin Roof (Glenwood Ave) – Sip on $5 margaritas, $4 Coronas, and enjoy $1 off tacos. Bonus: 50% off apps from 5–7 PM!
🌮 La Santa Modern Mexican Food (Glenwood Ave) – ½‑off tacos all day, perfect for Taco Tuesday lovers.
🌭 Snoopy’s Hot Dogs – Snoopy’s offers ½‑price hot dogs every Tuesday — such a fun and nostalgic twist to your Tuesday specials lineup.

Tag your crew and make it a Tuesday to remember 🍻✨

29/07/2025

Calling all Artists, support this amazing cause with one of your pieces of Art. There is plenty of time to create something magical for the Perfectly Imperfect Pups event on October 2nd.

Love is Art is seeking artist donations for our annual fundraiser.

If you are interested in donating Art work, please reach out to [email protected]

26/07/2025

Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week
July 24th – August 3rd, 2025
Restaurant Week is the perfect time to immerse yourself in the one-of-a-kind flavors of Downtown Raleigh. Support home-grown businesses that make our food scene truly special.
List of restaurants- https://downtownraleigh.org/restaurant-week/restaurants

18/07/2025

Wish Ball 2025 is looking for silent auction items for their upcoming Gala to support their mission: granting life-changing wishes for children right here in eastern North Carolina.
Capital Auto Group is the presenting sponsor for this year’s Wish Ball on August 7! Their amazing team has been creating unforgettable wish celebrations at their dealerships across eastern North Carolina, and now they’re bringing that same magic to one of the most special nights of the year. Wish Ball 2025 is a disco-themed evening filled with hope, joy, and community spirit as we celebrate our mission of granting life-changing wishes for children in eastern North Carolina.
Donate- https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-001C000000oEytyIAC/events/vevt:ee5a62fc-2842-4170-bc1e-11af9d3a3437/home/story

16/07/2025

The Dix Park sunflowers are in beautiful bloom! Join the fun on Saturday, July 26 as we enjoy the sunflower field and celebrate 10 years of Dix Park! 🌻🥳
9 am - 11 am | Get up close with the blooms! Enjoy hands-on activities, meet pollinator pros, and discover how these golden fields come to life each summer.
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | The party continues with live music from Garland Mason and Good Company, tasty eats from your favorite local food trucks, and a limited-edition Birthday Brew crafted by Trophy Brewing.
Bring your friends, your family, and your dancing shoes—there’s fun blooming everywhere!
Learn more about this event at dixpark.org/sunflowers

11/07/2025

The 15th anniversary lineup is HERE! The festival will be September 4th-6th.

Don't miss My Morning Jacket, Earl Sweatshirt, Sparks, Built to Spill, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Crumb, & many more in Raleigh.

Passes are on sale NOW - don't wait, prices will increase!
Once you make your purchase for Hopscotch Music Festival, you’ll receive a ticket via email from Etix. Bring your digital ticket, or print it out at home and bring a physical copy, to Wristband City to pick up your wristbands for the festival.

Located at 98 Market Plaza in downtown Raleigh, just a short walk from both City Plaza and Moore Square.

General Admission and VIP purchasers should enter from Fayetteville Street.

08/07/2025

🎬✨ Get ready to get weird on screen with Fringe on Film at the Raleigh Fringe Festival happening July 10th-13th
Join for short films that push boundaries, break rules, and embrace the wonderfully strange. From surreal comedy to experimental art to heartfelt oddities, this screening celebrates filmmakers who dare to do things differently.
🗓 Fringe on Film
📍 Theatre Raleigh Arts Center
🕕July 11th 7:00 - 9:00pm
🎟️ Free and open to the public!
For more festival details visit the page above and get tickets to the events.

08/07/2025

We are officially 100 days away from the 2025 N.C. State Fair! 🎉🤩

Are you planning to join us Oct. 16-26th?!

07/07/2025

🎶 Weekend Lineup at Slim's Downtown – Raleigh, NC 🎶
Live music. Cold drinks. Good vibes. Let’s goooo 🔥

🎺 Friday – Ctrl-Alt-Del Brass Band
Get ready to party! This high-energy brasshouse crew blends hip-hop with sousaphone, baritone sax, and booming drums. Expect an explosive live show that’ll keep you moving all night.

🎹 Saturday – The Dan Davis Group
Smooth, soulful, and full of groove. Enjoy a classic jazz organ trio with a twist of New Orleans soul-jazz, funk, and Latin flavor. Perfect for music lovers who like it rich and vibey.

🎸 Sunday – Kozmazuul & Glowing Practice
Indie rock takes the stage with Kozmazuul and Glowing Practice! Catch some dreamy riffs, introspective lyrics, and local energy to close out your weekend right.

📍 Slim’s Downtown – Where Raleigh rocks every night of the week.