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Things to do in Raleigh this weekend

Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18 · 54 events

54 events are listed in Raleigh, North Carolina for this weekend (Oct 16–18), soonest first. The most common categories are arts & culture (17), live music (14) and sports (4). 9 of the events listed are marked free.

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Friday, October 16

  1. Triangle Tech NetFree

    Triangle Tech Net

    Family Legacy Offices

  2. North Carolina Symphony - Rhapsody In Blue

    North Carolina Symphony - Rhapsody In Blue

    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

    Check price

  3. 2026 Annual Open House + 30 Year Anniversary Celebration

    2026 Annual Open House + 30 Year Anniversary Celebration

    Garden Supply Company

    Check price

  4. Lonerider Live! Series: Chatham County Line with special guest Blue Cactus

    Lonerider Live! Series: Chatham County Line with special guest Blue Cactus

    Lonerider at Wake Forest

    Check price

  5. Blacklight Pottery Painting with Cozy Panda

    Blacklight Pottery Painting with Cozy Panda

    Daughter's Soft Serve

    Check price

  6. Avery Anna - Blood Runs Thicker Tour

    Avery Anna - Blood Runs Thicker Tour

    The Ritz

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  7. The Whole Woman Conference

    The Whole Woman Conference

    Vision Church RDU

    Check price

  8. North Carolina Opera Presents CARMEN

    North Carolina Opera Presents CARMEN

    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

    Check price

  9. The Lounge at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

    The Lounge at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

    Check price

  10. Carolina Ballet presents Dracula

    Carolina Ballet presents Dracula

    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

    Check price

  11. "Run It Back" R&B FRIDAY'S (Every Friday At 101 Kitchen, Knightdale, NC)

    "Run It Back" R&B FRIDAY'S (Every Friday At 101 Kitchen, Knightdale, NC)

    101 kitchen

    Check price

  12. North Carolina Symphony - Rhapsody In Blue

    North Carolina Symphony - Rhapsody In Blue

    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

    Check price

Saturday, October 17

  1. Get Punished - Male Explosion - Weekly Male Revue Show in Raleigh NC

    Get Punished - Male Explosion - Weekly Male Revue Show in Raleigh NC

    Get Punished - Male Explosion Strip Show

    Check price

  2. SAS Championship - Saturday

    SAS Championship - Saturday

    Prestonwood Country Club

    Check price

  3. NVIDIA x Red Hat Small Models HackFree

    NVIDIA x Red Hat Small Models Hack

    Downtown

  4. Hyrox Workout with Lexi Lutheran

    Hyrox Workout with Lexi Lutheran

    Hard Work Strength & Performance South

    Check price

  5. K-pop Pilates

    K-pop Pilates

    The Corner @ NCSU Centennial

    Check price

  6. Six Years of Showing Up - Cleanup and HangoutFree

    Six Years of Showing Up - Cleanup and Hangout

    Pelagic Beer and Wine

  7. Spooky Pottery Painting & Kitty Cuddles

    Spooky Pottery Painting & Kitty Cuddles

    Purr Cup Cafe

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  8. Farm Club: Oct-Dec 2026

    Farm Club: Oct-Dec 2026

    Planet Peace Farm

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  9. FRESH Family Day

    FRESH Family Day

    Artspace

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  10. GOSPEL MELODIES DAY PARTY & BRUNCH: RALEIGH, NC

    GOSPEL MELODIES DAY PARTY & BRUNCH: RALEIGH, NC

    The Venue Raleigh

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  11. Raleigh's 5th Annual International Wine & Beer Oktoberfest! FREE Admission

    Raleigh's 5th Annual International Wine & Beer Oktoberfest! FREE Admission

    City Plaza

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  12. Hack The Box Meetup: Raleigh, NC, USA # 21Free

    Hack The Box Meetup: Raleigh, NC, USA # 21

    ECPI University

  13. Carolina Ballet presents Dracula

    Carolina Ballet presents Dracula

    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

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  14. Tappin' The Gourd Pumpkin FestFree

    Tappin' The Gourd Pumpkin Fest

    Tap Yard Raleigh

  15. Pinktober Festival

    Pinktober Festival

    1900 Poole Rd

    Check price

  16. Campbell Fighting Camels Football vs. Towson Tigers Football

    Campbell Fighting Camels Football vs. Towson Tigers Football

    Barker Lane Stadium

    Check price

  17. Drag Queen Sip and Paint Raleigh The Drag Queen Paint experience

    Drag Queen Sip and Paint Raleigh The Drag Queen Paint experience

    2221 New Hope Church Rd

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  18. Kawaii Fall Festival 2026Free

    Kawaii Fall Festival 2026

    5208 Hollyridge Dr, Raleigh, NC 27612, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27612

  19. NC Courage GameFree

    NC Courage Game

  20. Mario Adrion

    Mario Adrion

    Goodnights Comedy Club

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  21. North Carolina Courage vs. San Diego Wave FC

    North Carolina Courage vs. San Diego Wave FC

    WakeMed Soccer Park

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  22. North Carolina Symphony - Rhapsody In Blue

    North Carolina Symphony - Rhapsody In Blue

    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

    Check price

  23. Sunny Days Presents Saturday’s at Westwood

    Sunny Days Presents Saturday’s at Westwood

    Westwood

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  24. Mario Adrion

    Mario Adrion

    Goodnights Comedy Club

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  25. AFROWAVE Saturdays; Summer Series; Afrobeats; Amapiano; CASA ORO

    AFROWAVE Saturdays; Summer Series; Afrobeats; Amapiano; CASA ORO

    CASA ORO

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Sunday, October 18

  1. SAS Championship - Sunday

    SAS Championship - Sunday

    Prestonwood Country Club

    Check price

  2. Sip + Stitch

    Sip + Stitch

    201 E Davie St

    Check price

  3. Artspace Open Studio

    Artspace Open Studio

    Artspace

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  4. Carolina Ballet presents Dracula

    Carolina Ballet presents Dracula

    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

    Check price

  5. North Carolina Opera Presents CARMEN

    North Carolina Opera Presents CARMEN

    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

    Check price

  6. Spring Umstead HikeFree

    Spring Umstead Hike

    Umstead State Park Reedy Creek Entrance (GPS 2100 N. Harrison Ave.)

  7. Sunday Funday

    Sunday Funday

    Westwood

    Check price

  8. Spooky Pottery Painting with Cozy Panda

    Spooky Pottery Painting with Cozy Panda

    Unhinged Coffee & Co.

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  9. 3D Sip & Paint: Spooky Edition @SIDEQUEST

    3D Sip & Paint: Spooky Edition @SIDEQUEST

    Side Quest Game Lounge + Bar

    Check price

  10. Self-Care Sunday: Yoga

    Self-Care Sunday: Yoga

    The Chapel at Dix Park

    Check price

  11. Conversations with the community in RaleighFree

    Conversations with the community in Raleigh

    Downtown

  12. Badu @ Vidrio Raleigh

    Badu @ Vidrio Raleigh

    Vidrio

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  13. Trampled By Turtles w/ Futurebirds

    Trampled By Turtles w/ Futurebirds

    Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park

    Check price

  14. The Lounge at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

    The Lounge at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

    Check price

  15. Waylon Wyatt - Dustpiles World Tour

    Waylon Wyatt - Dustpiles World Tour

    The Ritz

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  16. MICHAEL BLAUSTEIN: THE TASTE ME TOUR VIP ADDON *NOT AN EVENT TICKET

    MICHAEL BLAUSTEIN: THE TASTE ME TOUR VIP ADDON *NOT AN EVENT TICKET

    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

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  17. ISAIAH FALLS PRESENTS: LVRS PARADISE - SIDE B TOUR

    ISAIAH FALLS PRESENTS: LVRS PARADISE - SIDE B TOUR

    Lincoln Theatre

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Questions about Raleigh this weekend

What's on in Raleigh this weekend?
54 events are listed in Raleigh for this weekend (Oct 16–18), including Triangle Tech Net, North Carolina Symphony - Rhapsody In Blue and 2026 Annual Open House + 30 Year Anniversary Celebration.
Are there free events in Raleigh this weekend?
Yes. 9 of the events listed for this weekend (Oct 16–18) are marked free.
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