Raleigh Events

Annual Events

Great for families, this award-winning, one-day festival presents crafts from various regions of the country. Children's activities, refreshments and live entertainment add to the fun. Held in downtown Cary.

This tournament, held on the weekend before Labor Day, honors former NCSU basketball coach Jim Valvano. Valvano's family started the event in 1994 with the purpose of raising money for the "V" Foundation, a cancer research organization. Former participants have included such superstars as Michael Jordan and Kevin...

Raleigh's International Festival allows you to dabble in the musical, culinary and artistic contributions of cultures worldwide. In the Village Square, you might encounter anything from Turkish dancers to tae kwan doe to Korean percussion. The world bazaar offers a selection of unusual souvenirs, and most patrons...

Held in October, this 10-day event features live entertainment, livestock, music, arts and crafts. Among the highlights are the action-packed demolition derby and BMX stunt show. Children of all ages enjoy watching the magic show and visiting historic craft booths in the "Village of Yesteryear." Each night, activities...

Theatre in the Park first performed its musical, based on the Dickens classic "A Christmas Carol," in 1974. The production has toured in England and France and draws 30,000 attendees each year. Well-known stars such as Rita Glynn and Terrence Mann have appeared in former performances.

Held for two days during the middle of December, this tour may be your only chance during the entire year to take a look inside some of Raleigh's most beautiful and historic homes. Homeowners invite you in to view festive holiday decorations and period furnishings and to share with you the history of their homes. This...

This annual alcohol-free New Year's Eve celebration presents more than 100 performing artists and arts groups in downtown Raleigh and features an afternoon Children's Celebration at the state Museums of History and Natural Sciences, followed by the People's Procession, evening performances in 35 inside venues and on...