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Nov 14, 2026, 9:30 AM EST · Brentwood Park, 3315 Vinson Court, Raleigh, NC 27604
A hands-on public-art workshop with artist Adam Cooley for ages 8 and up. Registration is required; the city lists a $5 fee and a 12-person limit.
Organizer’s website · City of Raleigh ↗Wake County, NC
Nov 14, 2026, 10:00 AM EST · Pope House Museum, 511 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC
A free, all-ages opening for the new Pope House Museum exhibit, with no registration required.
Organizer’s website · City of Raleigh ↗Wake County, NC
Nov 14, 2026, 2:30 PM EST · Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh, NC 27607
A City of Raleigh workshop on rain gardens and rain barrels at Raleigh Little Theatre. Registration is required; the official page does not list a fee.
Organizer’s website · City of Raleigh ↗Wake County, NC
Nov 15, 2026, 1:00 PM EST · Flowers Field, 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
A free guided forest-bathing experience at Flowers Field. Registration is required, and the organizer notes uneven outdoor terrain.
Organizer’s website · dixpark.org ↗Wake County, NC
Nov 18, 2026, 6:00 PM EST · Block Gallery, Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
A free, public Block Gallery reception where visitors can meet artists whose work reflects Raleigh’s Greenway System.
Organizer’s website · City of Raleigh ↗Wake County, NC
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Nov 21, 2026, 6:30 PM EST · Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, NC
An ages-21-and-up evening at Pullen Park with holiday lights, food and drinks. Tickets are $20 and limited.
Wake County, NC
Dec 5, 2026, 9:30 AM EST · Brentwood Park, 3315 Vinson Court, Raleigh, NC 27604
An adult workshop with artist Adam Cooley using supervised hot-wax and dye techniques. Registration is required; the city lists a $5 fee and six-person limit.
Organizer’s website · City of Raleigh ↗Wake County, NC
Dec 11, 2026, 5:00 PM EST · Moore Square, 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
The free, all-ages opening evening of a three-day holiday market with local makers, food trucks, live performances, crafts, games and Santa.
Organizer’s website · City of Raleigh ↗Wake County, NC
Dec 13, 2026, 1:00 PM EST · Brentwood Park, 3315 Vinson Court, Raleigh, NC 27604
A beginner-friendly public-art workshop for ages 10 and up. Participants make a textile piece and contribute to a future Brentwood Park installation; registration is required and the fee is $5.
Organizer’s website · City of Raleigh ↗Wake County, NC
Dec 17, 2026, 3:30 PM EST · Optimist Community Center, 5900 Whittier Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
A registered holiday program for children ages 10 and under with a candy-cane hunt, crafts, games, music and snacks. The city lists an $8 fee.
Organizer’s website · City of Raleigh ↗Wake County, NC
Dec 19, 2026, 10:00 AM EST · Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum, 511 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
A free, all-ages holiday open house with a morning story hour and carolers through the afternoon at the historic Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum.
Organizer’s website · City of Raleigh ↗