5 things to do in Raleigh, NC — Friday, August 28, 2026
Picked each day from verified Raleigh-area event calendars. Every listing links back to the organizer.
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Historic Oakwood and North Blount: Architecture and History Tour
Community at Heck-Andrews House, starting 1 p.m.
Raleigh's historic Oakwood and North Blount neighborhoods are famous for their array of fascinating historic houses, displaying a multitude of historic architectural styles from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. Th…
Details from the organizerNC State University Women's Volleyball vs Stony Brook University
Sports at Orlando, FL, starting 4 p.m.
NC State University Women's Volleyball vs Stony Brook University
Details from the organizerThe Americans: Silver Gelatin Photographs by Marsha Burns
Community at gallery c fine art, starting 11 a.m.
Marsha Burns transitioned from painting to photography in 1972, eventually developing intimate figure studies in her Seattle studio that treated subjects as formal elements alongside light and reflective surfaces. A piv…
Details from the organizerDowntown Raleigh Historian Guided Walking Tour
Community at Raleigh Sheraton Downtown, starting 3 p.m.
This guide is hosted by a local historian who will provide you a unique perspective in the history of Raleigh. Our guide has worked as an exhibit creator, educator, and researcher for multiple local museums and historic…
Details from the organizer321Coffee Movie Night: Project Hail Mary
Community at 321 Coffee Downtown Raleigh Courtyard, starting 6 p.m.
Join 321Coffee at the Downtown Raleigh Courtyard for movie nights! Friday, August 28th: Project Hail Mary Friday, September 25th: Star Wars – The Mandalorian & Grogu Friday, October 16th: Hoppers
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