Current Wellness, at 219 S East Street, Raleigh, NC, is hosting First Friday: Escape the Winter Blues with Virtual Reality Beach Lounging and Tropical Mocktails on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. It's free to attend. Enjoy a virtual reality trip to the tropics! You’ll be able to put on a VR headset and drift away to sounds of the ocean, with an alcohol-free coconut lime margarita … [Read more...] about First Friday at Current Wellness Feb. 6: Escape the Winter Blues with Virtual Reality Beach Lounging and Tropical Mocktails
Health and fitness
Celebrate American Heart Month with Raleigh Parks — free fitness, nutrition classes, more…
Raleigh Parks Health & Wellness Programs invites you to prioritize your heart health through several free programs and activities in February, 2026. Enjoy a variety of engaging activities, all designed to support your journey toward a healthier heart and lifestyle. These events are free. Registration is required. Learn about all the programs at raleighnc.gov/heartmonth. Follow the links to … [Read more...] about Celebrate American Heart Month with Raleigh Parks — free fitness, nutrition classes, more…
Ballroom Dancing at Pullen Park Community Center on Wednesdays
Pullen Dance hosts low-cost ballroom dancing socials on most Wednesday nights at Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Read on to learn about this weekly event. Pullen Dance's Weekly Dance This long-standing event takes place from 7 to 9 p.m., and costs $5 per person. Adults of all dance skills and abilities are welcome to attend. Attendees dance to a … [Read more...] about Ballroom Dancing at Pullen Park Community Center on Wednesdays
Free Acro Yoga every Wednesday at Method Road Park (indoors)
Every Wednesday, experience free Acro Yoga at Method Park, 514 Method Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Acro Yoga is a practice that combines yoga and acrobatics. This class is for all levels, including beginners. Bring a yoga mat or towel, and a water bottle. Follow the Acro Yoga @ Pullen Park group on Facebook to keep up to date on plans. If the event is canceled … [Read more...] about Free Acro Yoga every Wednesday at Method Road Park (indoors)
Free February programs at Historic Yates Mill County Park: Guided hikes, drop-in science, kids’ programs, more…
Historic Yates Mill County Park, at 6420 Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh, is a 174-acre wildlife refuge and an environmental research center. The centerpiece is the Historic Yates Mill, which is the last operable water-powered gristmill in Wake County. The mill is on the National Register of Historic Places and was restored to working order in 2005. Admission to the park is free. Tours of … [Read more...] about Free February programs at Historic Yates Mill County Park: Guided hikes, drop-in science, kids’ programs, more…
Free Yoga at City of Raleigh Museum
City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Yoga in the Galleries, starting January 18, 2026. This is a FREE yoga class, taught by Elizabeth Comtois. It takes place from 1 to 2 p.m. on the following dates in 2026: Please bring your own mat and tools. This class is open for all ages and yoga levels. … [Read more...] about Free Yoga at City of Raleigh Museum
Free Self-Care Yoga at Dix Park Jan. 11
Dix Park is offering Self-Care Sunday: Yoga on January 11 and February 8, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. The classes take place indoors at The Chapel, 2030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. These classes are free, but registration is required and space is limited. Yoga is a practice of connection… connecting us to our more authentic selves and connecting people together into community. Join … [Read more...] about Free Self-Care Yoga at Dix Park Jan. 11
Weekend Nature Walk in Durham Parks
Durham Parks & Recreation leads monthly Weekend Nature Walks throughout the year in Durham Parks. Make sure to follow each link, below, to register. The cost is $1.50 for Durham residents and $6.50 for non-residents. Walk the trails at local Durham Parks. Come and see what surprises nature has in store as the seasons change on this guided one-hour walk. Sign up with your friends, or make … [Read more...] about Weekend Nature Walk in Durham Parks
The 22nd Krispy Kreme Challenge Feb 7 — run 5 miles, eat a dozen doughnuts, and help UNC Children’s Hospital
The Krispy Kreme Challenge was started by NC State students with a passion for running and for doughnuts. The race puts your stomach, not just your legs, to the test. As they say, it is a "unique challenge of both athletic and gastrointestinal skill." The Krispy Kreme Challenge requires participants to run 2.5 miles, starting at the Memorial Belltower on the NC State campus, at 2011 … [Read more...] about The 22nd Krispy Kreme Challenge Feb 7 — run 5 miles, eat a dozen doughnuts, and help UNC Children’s Hospital
Seize the Night Trail Run at Forest Ridge Park Jan. 21
Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources is hosting Seize the Night Trail Run. This after-dark run takes place on Wednesdays, January 21 and February 25, 2026, at Forest Ridge Park, 2100 Old NC 98 Hwy, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The runs are from 6 to 8 p.m., and for ages 16+. The cost is $2, and registration is required. Register here. Short on daylight? Training for a trail race? … [Read more...] about Seize the Night Trail Run at Forest Ridge Park Jan. 21
