Raleigh’s city and partner event calendar offers business resources, arts activities, local history and community gatherings this weekend. The City of Raleigh Government Event Guide for September 25–27, 2026, includes small business office hours, the Engage Raleigh Community and Neighborhood Expo, the Raleigh Tamale Festival and an outdoor movie.

Here’s what’s scheduled Friday through Sunday.

Friday, September 25

Small Business Development Virtual Office Hours
9–10 a.m. | Virtual
Connect with small business development resources during Friday morning’s virtual office hours. Check the event listing for access instructions.

Game On!
10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Game On! appears on the city’s calendar throughout the weekend. Review the individual listing for its location, activities and participation details.

How to Start Your Business: Key Steps to Get Started
10:30 a.m.–noon | In person | En Español | Partner event
This Spanish-language session focuses on the steps involved in starting a business. Prospective entrepreneurs should confirm the location and registration requirements with the organizer.

Art in Nature
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Art in Nature adds a creative daytime option to Friday’s lineup. Check the listing for the location, intended ages and any materials or registration requirements.

Moore Square Buskers Series
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
The Moore Square Buskers Series offers a midday performance event in downtown Raleigh.

Create Moore!
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Create Moore! provides another creative activity on Friday’s calendar. Consult the event listing for the planned activities and participation details.

138th Annual Meeting
11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Partner event
A partner organization’s 138th Annual Meeting is listed for Friday. The supplied schedule does not identify the host or venue; confirm the organizer, admission requirements and location before attending.

Through the Thresholds: A History of Moore Square Walking Tour
2–2:30 p.m.
Explore Moore Square’s past during this half-hour history walking tour. Check the event listing for the meeting point and any booking requirements.

Toy Story 5 on the Lawn
6:30–9 p.m.
Finish Friday with an outdoor movie event featuring Toy Story 5. Confirm the location, screening start time and weather plan; the listed hours cover the overall event.

Saturday, September 26

Engage Raleigh: Community and Neighborhood Expo 2026
Public attendance hours need confirmation
The Engage Raleigh Community and Neighborhood Expo is part of Saturday’s city calendar.

The supplied listing shows 12 a.m.–11:59 p.m., which appears to be an all-day calendar entry. Confirm the actual public event hours, location and registration details before making plans.

Game On!
10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Game On! returns to Saturday’s schedule. Check the city’s event listing for activities and location details.

Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo
11 a.m.–6 p.m. | Partner event
The Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo offers a Saturday outing for residents interested in local food trucks. Confirm the venue, participating vendors and admission details with the organizer. Food purchases may be additional.

Raleigh Tamale Festival
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
The Raleigh Tamale Festival joins Saturday’s community event lineup. Check the official listing for location details, programming and food pricing before heading out.

Sunday, September 27

Game On!
10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Game On! rounds out the supplied Sunday calendar, offering another opportunity to take part in the weekend program. Confirm the location and participation details before attending.

Plan Your Raleigh Weekend

Friday’s schedule offers several midday activities, followed by a history tour and evening movie. Saturday brings community engagement and food events, while Game On! is listed across all three days.

Confirm locations, registration requirements, admission costs and schedule changes with organizers. All times are Eastern.

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