Weaver Street Market, 404 West Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is celebrating National Video Game Day with the Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament on Saturday, September 12, 2062, at 5 p.m. The tournament will take place in the conference room. 1st place is a $100 Weaver Street Market gift certificate. Announced on Facebook. … [Read more...] about Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament at Weaver Street Market Raleigh Sept. 12
Hobbies
Bull City Woodshop Open House Aug. 28
Bull City Woodshop, at 1912 E Pettigrew Street, Durham, North Carolina, is a youth centered nonprofit that guides individual development, fosters community connection, and cultivates creativity through woodworking. It offers classes, as well as a Community Open Shop for members. Check their online store for tools, youth-made projects and Bull City Woodshop merch. On Friday, August 28, 2026, … [Read more...] about Bull City Woodshop Open House Aug. 28
Hello Kitty and Friends MiniCon on Aug. 29
Charlie's Collectible Show is bringing Hello Kitty and Friends MiniCon to Triangle Town Center, 3801 Sumner Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina, on August 29, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will take place in the former Macy's space. This is a free event. Items will be for sale, and there may be some activities that require a fee. This is a celebration of bows, friendship, kindness, cute … [Read more...] about Hello Kitty and Friends MiniCon on Aug. 29
CCS Nerd Yard Sale at Triangle Town Center Aug. 30
Charlie’s Collectible Show is bringing CCS Nerd Yard Sale to Triangle Town Center, 3801 Sumner Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina, on August 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will take place in the former Macy’s space. This is a free event. Items will be for sale, and parking is free too. Collectors, fans, and hobbyists will open up their shelves, clear out their stashes, and pass along the … [Read more...] about CCS Nerd Yard Sale at Triangle Town Center Aug. 30
Mahjong 101 at Dix Park Sept. 5 — registration opens Aug. 22
Get started learning American Mahjong at a free, beginner-friendly class at The Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. No experience is required, and everything you need will be provided. Registration opens on August 22, 2026, and is sure to fill up. In this class you'll learn the fundamentals, including: By the … [Read more...] about Mahjong 101 at Dix Park Sept. 5 — registration opens Aug. 22
Retro Video Game Expo Aug. 15 and 16
Charlie's Collectible Show is bringing Retro Video Game Expo to Triangle Town Center, 3801 Sumner Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina, on August 15 and 16 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. It will take place in the former Macy's space. Entry and parking are free. Some activities have a fee. Vendors and collectors bring out consoles, cartridges, imports, accessories, and rare gaming finds from … [Read more...] about Retro Video Game Expo Aug. 15 and 16
NCMA Games Together Festival Aug. 15
North Carolina Museum of Art, at 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting the inaugural Games Together Festival on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly day of video games and tabletop gaming. Games Together Festival features tabletop gaming, a freeplay area for video games, live video game music, special guests, a movie and … [Read more...] about NCMA Games Together Festival Aug. 15
Raleigh World of Hot Wheels Aug. 1 and 2
Charlie's Collectible Show is bringing Raleigh World of Hot Wheels to Triangle Town Center, 3801 Sumner Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina, on August 1 and 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. It will take place in the former Macy's space. Entry and parking are free. This is a family-friendly collector experience. Explore a full floor of collecting with vendors who also love the hobby, … [Read more...] about Raleigh World of Hot Wheels Aug. 1 and 2
Car Showcase at Dix Park July 11
Check out the Car Showcase on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Dix Park, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will take place at Adams Field. Park at Adams parking lot, 101 Blair Drive Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Join Triangle Chapter AACA for a car display with a variety of cars from the 1920s to the 2000s. Talk with the owners about their cars, or tell them your favorite car story. … [Read more...] about Car Showcase at Dix Park July 11
Free line dancing classes at Sanderford Road Community Center in Raleigh
Raleigh Parks and Recreation is offering free line dancing classes on Tuesdays in June, 2026, at Sanderford Road Community Center, 2623 Sanderford Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. The classes from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This event is for ages 18+. Whether you're looking to learn the staples of line dancing or just dance to your favorite hits, you'll enjoy these classes. Register on … [Read more...] about Free line dancing classes at Sanderford Road Community Center in Raleigh
