Things To Do

Artsplosure

Artsplosure - The Raleigh Arts Festival for 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, 2026, taking place in Downtown Raleigh, continuing its tradition as a large, juried art event with artists and activities.

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh is the state's most-visited museum and the largest of its kind in the Southeast, offering free general admission to its downtown location with exhibits on North Carolina's natural habitats, wildlife, and geology, plus a giant globe theater and live animals.

Transfer Co. Food Hall

North Carolina Museum of Art

Morgan Street Food Hall

And More!

Among Raleigh’s many great restaurants, bakeries, and bars, here are a few of our favorites: The Stanbury (our first date spot ☺️), City Market Sushi, Figulina, Death & Taxes, Crawford & Son, Beasley’s Chicken & Honey, Big Ed’s, Ajja, Benchwarmers Bagels, Boulted Bread Raleigh, Dram and Draught, Foundation, Whiskey Kitchen, Midwood Smokehouse Raleigh, Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing, Bright Spot Donuts, Lucettegrace, Paul & Jack, and more!