What to Do in Raleigh in October 2026
October brings traditions like the Raleigh Wide Open and NC State Fair — plus fall festivals, performances and enticing art exhibits.
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WALTER Magazine Recognized in 2026 NCPA Awards
The winning submissions included articles that highlighted feature writing, community coverage and feature photography.
Protected: Raleigh’s Architectural Story: Then, Now & Next
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The Whirl: Under One Canopy
On Apr. 22, WakeUp Wake County and RaleighForward hosted Under One Canopy, an Earth Day Celebration of Wake County’s trees.
The Whirl: Harper’s Home Groundbreaking
Harper’s Home broke ground on its first residential cottages in Durham, providing no-cost housing for patients of Duke Children’s Hospital.
The Whirl: North State Bank Summer Salute
North State Bank hosted its Summer Salute fundraiser for Transitions LifeCare, a nonprofit that provides hospice and palliative care.
The Whirl: NCFC Youth Golf Tournament
On Apr. 13, NCFC Youth hosted its 21st Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser, bringing together 251 golfers to increase access to youth soccer.
The Whirl: TLC Campus Dedication
On June 5, TLC dedicated its Raleigh campus, which will provide residential care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Whirl: 100 Black Men of Triangle East 2026 Dayla
On May 30, the 100 Black Men of Triangle East, a mentoring organization, held its 2026 Scholarship Dayla at The Hibiscus Event Space.
The Whirl: Professional Women in Building Hot Trends & Happy Hour
Tracey Kunz and TileBar hosted the Triangle Professional Women in Building Council for networking and learning about tile design trends.
The Whirl: StepUp Ministry’s Impact Luncheon
StepUp Ministry hosted its supporters for its 15th Annual Impact Luncheon on June 1 at White Memorial Presbyterian Church.
The Scooter Scene: Whimsical Art for Micromobility Parking
On the streets of Downtown, local artists transform e-scooter and e-bike parking corrals into eye-catching ground murals.
Built to Serve: The History of Fire Station 3
Fire Station 3 in Raleigh, NC has a unique tie to our first Black firefighters — and boasts all the latest in department technology
September Poem: What Grounds Us Is Not Weight
In “What Grounds Us Is Not Weight,” the poet traces her roots back to the magnolia trees that taught her how to grow.