Raleigh Weekend

The Local's Guide to Things to Do in Raleigh, NC

Lisa Jeffries Nobling

Cool-Season Veggies Made Easy!

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Fairview Garden Center is helping you turn fall and winter into a harvest season.

On Saturday, join their free, hands-on workshop and learn how to prep your garden beds, boost soil health, and pick the most rewarding vegetables for cooler temps. Whether you’re brand-new or ready to expand your seasonal harvest, you’ll walk away with a clear plan for fresh, delicious veggies all season long.

📅 When: Saturday, Sept. 20 • 10 a.m.
📍 Where: Fairview Garden Center — 8224 Holly Springs Rd., Raleigh, NC 27606
💸 Cost: $Free.99
🌿 Vibe: Practical tips, soil-boosting know-how and easy-to-grow veggie picks
📲 Next Step: Register online to attend for free

BugFest 2025 at the Museum of Natural Sciences

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The buzz is real: BugFest—the Museum’s biggest event of the year—is back and buggier than ever. Explore 100+ exhibits with hands-on activities, meet entomologists and scientists, and discover the incredible world of arthropods. This year’s spotlight is on krill, celebrating the Blue Whales special exhibition, plus marine decapods.

📍 North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences — 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
💸 FREE
🗓 Saturday, Sept. 20 · 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
👉 No registration needed—just show up to enjoy!

Pups n Pints at Raleigh Beer Garden

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Who’s ready for some puppy love and wet noses? 🐾🍺 Every third Saturday, Raleigh Beer Garden teams up with Blazin’ Trails Bottle Babies for an afternoon of adoptable puppy meet & greets, tail wags, and pints of fun. Come for the food and drinks, stay to meet your new furry BFF—and learn about the rescue’s mission.

👉 Bring friends and family for a paw-some time—just don’t be surprised if you leave with a new four-legged friend!

📍 Raleigh Beer Garden—614 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603
💸 FREE (but go ahead and buy a beer if you’d like)
🗓 Saturday, Sept. 20 · 1–4 p.m.

Plan Ahead: Really Really Free Market Returns Monthly–Mark Your Calendars for October

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Feeling the pinch? Raleigh’s community-driven Really Really Free Market proves that sharing-economy magic is alive and well. Bring what you can, take what you need—everything is 100% free. Whether you’re clearing space in your closet or treasure-hunting for hidden gems, it’s a feel-good way to give and get without spending a dime.

📅 When: Sunday, October 12 • 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Where: Eliza Pool Park, 1600 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh
💲Cost: 🆓 Free (of course!)
♻️ Vibe: Community swap + neighborhood treasure hunt

Friday Five: Retro Feels, Modern Fun Coming Through

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I’m really feeling the vintage vibes this week as Peyton and I work at the Raleighwood Media office listening to a Spotify playlist (created just for me) dubbed “Good Times, Great Oldies“. And fittingly enough, Raleigh has no shortage of vintage and vintage-inspired happenings to enjoy this weekend. From sparkly gems to shiny chrome, from vinyl spins to retro markets, it’s all waiting for you.

For those of you heading out of town for a Labor Day getaway—safe travels! We’ll be right back here in your inbox next week with more ways to make the most of your Raleigh Weekend.

Shine Bright Like a Diamond

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Jewelry lovers (🙋), rock hounds, and crystal collectors—this one’s for you. The Treasures of the Earth Show brings vendors from across the country with everything from estate jewelry to custom faceted gemstones, fossils, and museum-worthy mineral specimens. Bonus: skilled wire wrappers can design and set pieces on-site.

📍 NC State Fairgrounds — Kerr Scott Building, Raleigh
💸 $8 Adults · FREE for 16 & under
🗓 Friday, Aug. 29 · Noon–6 p.m. | Saturday, Aug. 30 · 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Sunday, Aug. 31 · 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Monday, Sept. 1 · 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Vintage Vibes + Cold Pints

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House of Hops–Glenwood North is bringing the nostalgia back for round two of the Hops Vintage Night Market. Browse old books, vinyl, VHS tapes, retro fashion, and local art while enjoying cold brews and smash burgers from Smash It Up!. It’s the perfect Friday night throwback.

📍 House of Hops — 6909 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh
💸 FREE
🗓 Friday, Aug. 29 · 6–10 p.m.