Carolina Pines Park in Raleigh hosts the Ignite 2026 Gospel concert with artists like Dr. Kim Person, aiming to unite traditional and contemporary Gospel music.

Raleigh is hosting the 2026 Trashion Show, inviting participants to create wearable art from recyclable materials for cash prizes. Applications close on February 22, 2026.

Worthdale Community Center hosts its first active adult Walk-a-Thon for those 50+ on February 13, featuring line dancing, walking, a cool-down session, and vendor engagement.

Raleigh hosts a free drumming event celebrating global rhythms, featuring food trucks and crafts, and includes performances from Japanese, Senegalese, and local drumming ensembles.

Forest Ridge Park is offering two bike programs this spring, including a Mountain Bike Basics course and a Trailside Maintenance course, aimed at improving biking skills and self-reliance on trails.

The Five Points Center in Raleigh is offering new art classes in watercolor and calligraphy for adults, with different levels and prices, and you must bring your own supplies.

The Five Points Center is hosting an "LGBTQIA+ Film Series," starting with a film on LGBTQ+ history. Attendance is free but requires prior registration.

The City of Raleigh Museum is hosting a "Sip 'n Shop" event on December 5 from 5:30 to 9 p.m., offering free admission, holiday-themed drinks, and local vendor shopping.

The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources offers a variety of holiday events, including music performances, train rides, and historical celebrations for all ages, many free of charge.

Raleigh hosts its first Mardi Gras Masquerade Prom for Adults on Feb. 7, offering music, masks, and charitable giving for the over-21 crowd at The Chapel at Dix Park.

Raleigh's John Chavis Memorial Park invites the community to a soulful Holiday Open House on Dec. 12, with activities, refreshments, and live entertainment for all ages.

Raleigh community centers are hosting the Elf Squad Toy Event for children aged 0-13, with no registration needed, aiming to provide holiday toys on a first-come, first-served basis.

The NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources announced the 2025 North Carolina Book Awards winners and will hold the ceremony on December 5th in Raleigh.