Take advantage of FREE fitness classes at Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. These are one-hour, instructor-led classes taking place on select Monday events from August to October, 2026. Classes include Jazzercise, Zumba, Yoga, Self-Defense and more. Register on RecLink for the classes. The classes take place on the Pullen Park event lawn. Wear comfortable clothes and … [Read more...] about Free Fitness Series at Pullen Park on Mondays through Oct. 19
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PoeFest Community Festival Oct. 10 — free dental screenings, bike giveaway, more…
Poe Center for Health Education, 224 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting PoeFest Community Festival on October 10, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. Featured activities include: Special Guests & Entertainment: … [Read more...] about PoeFest Community Festival Oct. 10 — free dental screenings, bike giveaway, 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 Wednesdays at Pullen Park
Every Wednesday, experience free Acro Yoga at Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Avenue, 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 Wednesdays at Pullen Park
Duke Regional Cares Community Day Oct. 3
Duke Regional Health is celebrating its 50th anniversary with Duke Regional Cares Community Day on October 3, 2026, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Durham County Stadium, 750 Stadium Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Admission and parking are free. The celebration will feature live music, kids' activities, games, and giveaways. Duke Regional Health will offer free health screenings for adults and … [Read more...] about Duke Regional Cares Community Day Oct. 3
Dance Gumbo: Free outdoor dance fitness at NCMA Museum Park Oct. 3 (registration required)
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Dance Gumbo, dance fitness classes led by instructor Jordan Farrell. These are FREE (or pay what you wish) classes that take place at the Ellipse in the Museum Park. You'll find a link for each class here. Be sure to register. Each class blends pop, Zumba, Latin, hip-hop, and more into an energetic, … [Read more...] about Dance Gumbo: Free outdoor dance fitness at NCMA Museum Park Oct. 3 (registration required)
Free line dancing classes in Hillsborough on Tuesdays
KatMoves Travelling Studio is offering FREE line dancing classes on Tuesdays in Hillsborough, North Carolina. They take place every Tuesday through December 15, 2026, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Snow Approach Foundation, 129 E King Street. No RSVP is required. These fun, easy sessions are open to all ages and ALL skill levels. Kat teaches footwork/patterns. Then there's a review, followed by … [Read more...] about Free line dancing classes in Hillsborough on Tuesdays
Day of the Dead 5K and Street Festival in Raleigh Oct. 31
The 14th Annual Day of the Dead 5K takes place in Downtown Raleigh on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event, presented by Centro Mexican Restaurant, celebrates tradition, community and diversity. It benefits Fox Road Boys & Girls Club (formerly Brentwood Boys & Girls Club.) The event also includes art, food, music, dancing, local beer and costumes. The race … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead 5K and Street Festival in Raleigh Oct. 31
Free Sunrise Yoga for Autumn Equinox in Cary Sept. 19
The Town of Cary is presenting FREE Sunrise Community Yoga for the Autumn Equinox. The class will be taught by Tiffany Cole Candioti on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The class takes place at Bond Park Outdoor Spaces, 801 High House Road, Cary, North Carolina, at 7:30 a.m. Register here. Bring your yoga mat, park at Bond Park Community Center and follow the signs to the grassy spillway for the … [Read more...] about Free Sunrise Yoga for Autumn Equinox in Cary Sept. 19
Open House with Fit4Mom Hillsborough-Mebane Sept. 14-19 — free fitness classes and more
Fit4Mom Hillsborough-Mebane is holding a fall open house, with free classes from September 14 to 19, 2026. Registration isn't required, but is appreciated. The events take place at these locations: Monday, September 14 Tuesday, September 15 Wednesday, September 16 Friday, September 18 Saturday, September 19 … [Read more...] about Open House with Fit4Mom Hillsborough-Mebane Sept. 14-19 — free fitness classes and more
