Friday, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM
Summer music at North Hills
Midtown Park at North Hills · North Hills (27609)
Free outdoor music series in season.
Tip: Check the North Hills calendar for dates.
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From summer concerts at the amphitheatre to the Sunday farmers market and holiday parades — Raleigh's event calendar runs all year.
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Pulled daily from the Downtown Raleigh calendar and the amphitheatre's upcoming concert schedule.
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Saturday, Oct 31 · 8:00 AM
State Farmers Market Saturday
NC State Farmers Market, 1201 Agriculture St · South Raleigh (27603)
Year-round market with NC produce, plants and the Farmers Market Restaurant.
Tip: Arrive early on spring weekends.
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Sunset on the Big Field
Dorothea Dix Park · Dix Park (27603)
Bring a blanket for the best free skyline sunset in town.
Tip: Park near the Big Field lots.
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First Friday Raleigh
Downtown galleries & shops · Downtown (27601)
Gallery night with open studios, pop-ups and live music across downtown.
Tip: Start in the Warehouse District and work east.
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Raleigh Christmas Parade
Hillsborough & Fayetteville streets · Downtown (27601)
One of the largest holiday parades in the Southeast, held the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
Tip: Arrive early to claim curb space.
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Dreamville Festival
Dorothea Dix Park · Dix Park (27603)
J. Cole’s hip-hop festival; check dreamvillefest.com for whether it runs this year.
Tip: Ticketed; plan rideshare in advance.
Claim this business — freeYear-round highlights
August
Lemon Festival
Third Avenue's signature street festival celebrating Raleigh's citrus history.
December
Starlight Parade
A nighttime holiday parade through downtown with floats, lights, and local groups.
June–August
Summer Concert Series
Live music at the amphitheatre and community parks across the city.
Sundays
Third Avenue Farmers Market
Fresh produce, tamales, flowers, and live music every Sunday.