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Healthy Funk Music Fest

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Jody Mace


Healthy Funk Music Fest is a free event on June 28th, 2019, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Gardens, 1215 MLK Jr. Blvd., Raleigh.

This family-friedly event includes:

  • A DJ playing funk music
  • Food trucks selling healthy food
  • Children’s games


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Sunday, October 17, 2021

Barktoberfest

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Pop-Up Raleigh Market

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Traffic Garden

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Stroll in the Streets: Downtown Raleigh's Open Streets event goes from Dix Park to Chavis Park

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1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Pope House, Raleigh

Live music: Steve Weinberg

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Monday, October 18, 2021

Moore Busker Series

11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Free Latin & Swing Dancing every Tuesday at A Step to Gold International Ballroom in Raleigh

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Liberation Station Storytime

10:30 am to 11:00 am | FREE | North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Moore Busker Series

11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

Free Acro Yoga every Wednesday in Pullen Park

5:30 pm | FREE | Pullen Park, Raleigh

Yoga in the Park

6:00 pm | FREE | Dorothea Dix Park

Raleigh Rockers -- Open breakdancing session

6:00 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

Raleigh Drum Circle and Hoop Jam

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Pullen Park, Raleigh

Edward's Battle Haunted Yard returning in 2021 -- free drive-by attraction raises money for critically ill children

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Edward’s Battle Haunted House, Raleigh

OpinioNation Trivia - Wednesdays at Flying Mayan

7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Flying Mayan, Raleigh

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Smithfield Hunger Relief Day: Free admission to N.C. State Fair with donation of 6 cans of food

FREE | NC State Fairgrounds

Lunchtime Trivia at Moore Square

12:15 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

Raleigh Night Market

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

Tai Chi at Dix Park

6:00 pm | FREE | Dorothea Dix Park

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Friday, October 22, 2021

Historic Yates Mill County Park children's program: The Little Red Hen

10:00 am to 10:45 am | FREE | Historic Yates Mill County Park

Pumpkin Painting at Millbrook Exchange Park

10:00 am to 12:00 pm | $6.00 | Millbrook Exchange Park, Raleigh

Moore Busker Series

11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

Garner Night Market

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Garner

Cinema in the Square (movie, with pre-show entertainment)

6:00 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

Haunted Trolley at Mordecai Park (3 tours nightly)

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Haunted Carwash coming to Garner

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Raleigh Haunted History Walking Tour (pay what you want)

7:15 pm | FREE | North Carolina Executive Mansion

Haunted Car Wash at Splash Car Wash in Raleigh

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Saturday, October 23, 2021

Tours of Pope House Museum in Raleigh (by appointment only)

9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Pope House, Raleigh

Bike-Walk-Rail Event

9:30 am to 11:30 am | FREE | Citrix Cycle Station, Oberlin Road, Raleigh

Pumpkin Painting at Millbrook Exchange Park

10:00 am to 12:00 pm | $6.00 | Millbrook Exchange Park, Raleigh

Free Camp Gladiator workout

10:00 am | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

Museum Park Tours

10:30 am | FREE | North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh Murals and Public Art Walking Tour (pay what you want)

10:30 am | FREE | Wake County Justice Center, Raleigh

Yoga and Mimosas at Dogwood Bar & Eatery

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Guided Walking Tour at Dix Park

1:00 pm | FREE | The Chapel at Dix Park

Black Flea Market

1:00 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

Fall Leaves Hike at Historic Yates Mill County Park

3:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Historic Yates Mill County Park

Raleigh Haunted History Walking Tour (pay what you want)

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Enchanted Forest

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Annual Raleigh Zombie Walk

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Haunted Car Wash at Splash Car Wash in Raleigh

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Sunday, October 24, 2021

Not So Scary Spiders

10:00 am to 11:30 am | $3.00 | Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center

Tours of Pope House Museum in Raleigh (by appointment only)

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Live music: Richard Boston

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Haunted Car Wash at Splash Car Wash in Raleigh

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Monday, October 25, 2021

Moore Busker Series

11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

Howling Halloween

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm | $8.00 | Hill Street Community Park, Raleigh

Yoga in the Park

6:00 pm | FREE | Dorothea Dix Park

Fall Drive-Thru

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Connect + Create Art Class at Dix Park

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Free Latin & Swing Dancing every Tuesday at A Step to Gold International Ballroom in Raleigh

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | A Step to Gold International Ballroom, Raleigh

Edward's Battle Haunted Yard returning in 2021 -- free drive-by attraction raises money for critically ill children

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Edward’s Battle Haunted House, Raleigh

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Moore Busker Series

11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

Free Acro Yoga every Wednesday in Pullen Park

5:30 pm | FREE | Pullen Park, Raleigh

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6:00 pm | FREE | Dorothea Dix Park

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7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Edward’s Battle Haunted House, Raleigh

OpinioNation Trivia - Wednesdays at Flying Mayan

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

Lunchtime Trivia at Moore Square

12:15 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

Halloween Fall Festival at Laurel Hills Park

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Laurel Hills Park, Raleigh

Dark Raleigh Walking Tours with City of Raleigh Museum

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm | $20.00-25.00 | City of Raleigh Museum

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Friday, October 29, 2021

Family Scarecrow Walk

9:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Powell Drive Park, Raleigh

Moore Busker Series

11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

Book-o-Ween -- trick or treat for candy and books

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Learning Together, Raleigh

Clouds Brewing Oktoberfest

3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Clouds Brewing Taproom, Raleigh

Dark Raleigh Walking Tours with City of Raleigh Museum

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm | $20.00-25.00 | City of Raleigh Museum

Cinema in the Square: Nightmare Before Christmas (pre-show: pumpkin painting and Halloween activities)

6:00 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

Haunted Trolley at Mordecai Park (3 tours nightly)

6:45 pm to 9:45 pm | $10.00 | Mordecai Historic Park

Edward's Battle Haunted Yard returning in 2021 -- free drive-by attraction raises money for critically ill children

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Edward’s Battle Haunted House, Raleigh

Haunted Carwash coming to Garner

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $20.00-30.00

Halloween Party at Lonerider

7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Lonerider Brewing Company

Raleigh Haunted History Walking Tour (pay what you want)

7:15 pm | FREE | North Carolina Executive Mansion

Raleigh Community Orchestra concert: Behind the Mask

7:30 pm | $0-15.00 | Sanderson High School, Raleigh

The Haunted at the Pines

8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00 | Carolina Pines Community Park, Raleigh

Haunted Car Wash at Splash Car Wash in Raleigh

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | $20.00 | Splash Car Wash, Raleigh

Saturday, October 30, 2021

Tours of Pope House Museum in Raleigh (by appointment only)

9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Pope House, Raleigh

Family Scarecrow Walk

9:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Powell Drive Park, Raleigh

Historic Oakwood Cemetery Tour

10:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh

Batty for Bats

10:00 am to 11:30 am | $3.00 | Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center

Spellbound Square -- family Halloween event at Moore Square

10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

Halloween at Pullen Arts Center

10:00 am to 4:00 pm | $0-5.00 | Pullen Arts Center

Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow

10:00 am to 6:30 pm | FREE | Dorothea Dix Park — Big Field

Museum Park Tours

10:30 am | FREE | North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Fall Festival at John Chavis Memorial Park

11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | John Chavis Memorial Park (Raleigh)

Triangle Family Festival -- fall festival at Triangle Christian Center

11:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Triangle Christian Center, Raleigh

Yoga and Mimosas at Dogwood Bar & Eatery

11:00 am | $13.00 | The Dogwood Bar & Eatery, Raleigh

Historic Oakwood Neighborhood Walking Tour (pay what you want)

11:00 am | FREE | North Carolina Medical Society

Halloween Fun and Concert at Peach Road Park

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Peach Road Park, Raleigh

Clouds Brewing Oktoberfest

3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Clouds Brewing Taproom, Raleigh

Sanderford Trunk or Treat

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Sanderford Road Park, Raleigh

Raleigh Haunted History Walking Tour (pay what you want)

5:00 pm | FREE | North Carolina Executive Mansion

Halloween Spooky (Bike) Ride

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Crank Arm Brewing Company

Halloween Bash at Bowstring with live music and costume contest

6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard, Raleigh

Haunted Trolley at Mordecai Park (3 tours nightly)

6:45 pm to 9:45 pm | $10.00 | Mordecai Historic Park

Edward's Battle Haunted Yard returning in 2021 -- free drive-by attraction raises money for critically ill children

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Edward’s Battle Haunted House, Raleigh

Haunted Carwash coming to Garner

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $20.00-30.00

Halloween Bash, featuring Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute

7:30 pm | FREE | Lorraine’s Coffee House & Music

Raleigh Haunted History Walking Tour (pay what you want)

7:30 pm | FREE | North Carolina Executive Mansion

Haunted Car Wash at Splash Car Wash in Raleigh

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | $20.00 | Splash Car Wash, Raleigh

Sunday, October 31, 2021

Family Scarecrow Walk

9:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Powell Drive Park, Raleigh

Tours of Pope House Museum in Raleigh (by appointment only)

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Pope House, Raleigh

Clouds Brewing Oktoberfest Family Day

1:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Clouds Brewing Taproom, Raleigh

Raleigh Haunted History Walking Tour (pay what you want)

2:30 pm | FREE | North Carolina Executive Mansion

Gizmo Open Mic

3:00 pm | FREE | Gizmo Brew Works, Raleigh

Raleigh Haunted History Walking Tour (pay what you want)

5:00 pm | FREE | North Carolina Executive Mansion

FANG-tastic Halloween Drop-In at Powell Drive

5:30 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Powell Drive Park, Raleigh

Aversboro's Trunk or Treat Harvest Fest (Garner)

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Aversboro Road Baptist Church, Garner

Halloween Party and Trivia Night

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | PourWorks Beer and Wine Shop, Raleigh

Edward's Battle Haunted Yard returning in 2021 -- free drive-by attraction raises money for critically ill children

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Edward’s Battle Haunted House, Raleigh

Haunted Car Wash at Splash Car Wash in Raleigh

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | $20.00 | Splash Car Wash, Raleigh

Monday, November 1, 2021

Moore Busker Series

11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

Yoga in the Park

6:00 pm | FREE | Dorothea Dix Park

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Free Latin & Swing Dancing every Tuesday at A Step to Gold International Ballroom in Raleigh

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | A Step to Gold International Ballroom, Raleigh

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Moore Busker Series

11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

Yoga in the Park

6:00 pm | FREE | Dorothea Dix Park

Raleigh Rockers -- Open breakdancing session

6:00 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

OpinioNation Trivia - Wednesdays at Flying Mayan

7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Flying Mayan, Raleigh

Thursday, November 4, 2021

Visions of Sugarplums 47th Annual Holiday Art & Gift Show

9:00 am to 8:00 pm | FREE | Quail Hollow Swim Club

Lunchtime Trivia at Moore Square

12:15 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

Tai Chi at Dix Park

6:00 pm | FREE | Dorothea Dix Park

Friday, November 5, 2021

Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week

All Day

Visions of Sugarplums 47th Annual Holiday Art & Gift Show

9:00 am to 8:00 pm | FREE | Quail Hollow Swim Club

Moore Busker Series

11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

First Friday Raleigh -- art, music, more...

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Various locations

Shop for Good Pop-Up , held by Our Wave

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | The Loading Dock, Raleigh

Cinema in the Square (movie, with pre-show entertainment)

6:00 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

Saturday, November 6, 2021

Visions of Sugarplums 44th Annual Holiday Art & Gift Show

9:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Quail Hollow Swim Club

Tours of Pope House Museum in Raleigh (by appointment only)

9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Pope House, Raleigh

The Raleigh Market

9:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | NC State Fairgrounds

78th Annual NC Gourd Arts & Crafts Festival

9:00 am to 5:00 pm | $0-3.00 | NC State Fairgrounds

Free forest playgroup in Raleigh with WildRoots Nature School

10:00 am | FREE | Prairie Ridge Ecostation (North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences), Raleigh

Museum Park Tours

10:30 am | FREE | North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh Murals and Public Art Walking Tour Part II (pay what you want)

1:30 pm | FREE | The Professional Building, Raleigh

Raleigh Haunted History Walking Tour (pay what you want)

4:30 pm | FREE | North Carolina Executive Mansion

Sunday, November 7, 2021

The Raleigh Market

9:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | NC State Fairgrounds

78th Annual NC Gourd Arts & Crafts Festival

10:00 am to 4:00 pm | $0-3.00 | NC State Fairgrounds

Tours of Pope House Museum in Raleigh (by appointment only)

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Pope House, Raleigh

Live music: Derek Chase

2:00 pm | FREE | Nickelpoint Brewing Co., Raleigh

Gizmo Open Mic

3:00 pm | FREE | Gizmo Brew Works, Raleigh

Monday, November 8, 2021

Moore Busker Series

11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Connect + Create Art Class at Dix Park

5:30 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | The Chapel at Dix Park

Free Latin & Swing Dancing every Tuesday at A Step to Gold International Ballroom in Raleigh

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | A Step to Gold International Ballroom, Raleigh

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Moore Busker Series

11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

Raleigh Rockers -- Open breakdancing session

6:00 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

OpinioNation Trivia - Wednesdays at Flying Mayan

7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Flying Mayan, Raleigh

Thursday, November 11, 2021

Lunchtime Trivia at Moore Square

12:15 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

Friday, November 12, 2021

Moore Busker Series

11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

Cinema in the Square (movie, with pre-show entertainment)

6:00 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

Saturday, November 13, 2021

Bird watching at Dix Park

8:00 am | FREE | Dorothea Dix Park

Tours of Pope House Museum in Raleigh (by appointment only)

9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Pope House, Raleigh

The Raleigh Market

9:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | NC State Fairgrounds

Museum Park Tours

10:30 am | FREE | North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Guided Walking Tour at Dix Park

1:00 pm | FREE | The Chapel at Dix Park

Raleigh Haunted History Walking Tour (pay what you want)

4:30 pm | FREE | North Carolina Executive Mansion

Sunday, November 14, 2021

The Raleigh Market

9:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | NC State Fairgrounds

Tours of Pope House Museum in Raleigh (by appointment only)

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Pope House, Raleigh

Gizmo Open Mic

3:00 pm | FREE | Gizmo Brew Works, Raleigh

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Gardens, Raleigh

1215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Raleigh, NC

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