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Peace Pacer 5K at William Peace University (Run, Walk, Celebrate)

Support students, stretch your legs, and stick around for the festival.

Pop By SomeThyme Plant Market at The Portal HQ (Adopt Your Patio Pals)

Small vendors, easygoing vibes, and plants worth bringing home.

Arbor Day Celebration with Tree Giveaway, Live Music, and Family Activities

Free trees, fresh air, and a very good reason to touch grass.

Bountiful Containers: Small-Space Foodscaping Workshop with Brie Arthur

Learn how to grow herbs and veggies almost anywhere—and take home your own container garden

Invasive Species Awareness Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Park (Plus Free Hot Chocolate!)

Explore Raleigh’s wild side and learn how to protect it.

Winter Symposium & Rare Plant Auction at JC Raulston Arboretum

Inspiration now, brag-worthy plants later.

Groundhog Day Predictions (and Critters!) at White Deer Park

Free family fun, live animals, and a noon spring prediction.

GLOW Under the Silver Moon Parade: Lanterns, Music, and a Magical Night Walk

Handcrafted lights, live rhythms, and a cozy winter evening under the stars.

Lake Myra Christmas Lights: One of North Carolina’s Biggest Holiday Light Shows

Catch it now—only a few nights left before the lights go dark.

KickStart 5K: A Raleigh-Area Run With Cocoa, Medals, and a Strong Finish

Run Fenton, loop the soccer park, and toast the finish line.

Thomas Dambo’s Trolls Take Root in Dix Park

Giant recycled mischief-makers are moving in this fall.

Family Campout at Lakeside Retreats: A Weekend Under the Stars ✨

Yoga, marshmallows, and a fire show for the whole family.