The City of Raleigh Museum offers free Lunch Box Lectures, with the next one featuring Bonnie Eamick discussing Dr. Wilkerson's impact on September 18.

Durham invites residents to an Arts Town Hall on September 25 to discuss the community's cultural future. The event features free food, crafts, and parking, and is accessible by public transport.

Raleigh's Five Points for Active Adults center is starting 'Visions of Peace' art workshops with artist Adrienne Garnett for adults 18+, focusing on expressing emotions through art.

The Five Points Center for Active Adults offers a watercolor class for seniors in September, teaching techniques and letting participants create original artwork.

The Pullen Arts Center offers various creative classes, including jewelry making and watercolor painting, with registration available on their website.

Amy Pridgen becomes the new director of Wake Forest's Renaissance Centre, taking over from the retired Debbie Dunn, and brings experience from academia and her previous role in Garner.

The City of Raleigh Museum hosts a free "Family Fun Day Zines!" event for kids to learn and create DIY zines on September 13, fostering creativity and family bonding.

Pullen Arts Center in Raleigh is holding an artist talk on September 18, featuring insights from creators of the "Wandering Between Worlds" exhibit. The event is free to the public.

Lake Lynn Community Center hosts "Autumn Adventures" for preschoolers, offering fall-themed crafts and snacks on October 6, aimed at fostering creativity.

Raleigh hosts a free document preservation workshop for residents interested in family history, scheduled for September 9 at the Five Points Center for Active Adults.

California students enjoyed a hands-on educational field trip to Merchant Millpond State Park, kayaking and connecting with nature, supported by the Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fund.

Raleigh Arts Commission designates 35 nonprofits as Raleigh Arts Partners for 2025–2026, providing funding to enhance the arts scene for residents and visitors.

Former undercover FBI agent Tamer Elnoury will speak about his infiltration of Al Qaeda at Wake Forest's Renaissance Centre on September 11 in two separate sessions for first responders and the general public.