Looking for things to do in Raleigh this weekend? The City’s November 14–15 schedule includes hands-on art, history, a bridge celebration, a sensory-friendly family gathering, technology help and environmental learning.
Sunday brings Jewish history trolley tours and a preview of Raleigh’s upcoming website.
All times are Eastern. Check official event pages for schedule changes and registration availability before attending.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Foam Stamp Printing Workshop
Time: 9:30 a.m.–noon
Location: Brentwood Park, 3315 Vinson Court
Cost: $5
Ages: 8 and older; children must attend with an adult
Registration: Required
Join artist Adam Cooley to create craft-foam stamps and print patterns onto fabric. No drawing or carving experience is needed.
Participants take home a printed piece and contribute to a future public artwork at Brentwood Park. Bring a cotton item, such as a bag or T-shirt, if you would like to stamp it.
Space is limited to 12 participants.
View details and register through RecTrac.
Exhibit Opening: The Doctor Is In
Time: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location: Pope House Museum, 511 S. Wilmington Street
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
Explore the experiences of Black physicians in the 20th-century South at this new permanent exhibit.
Featuring original items from the Pope Collection, “The Doctor Is In” offers an opportunity to connect with Black medical history during a downtown museum visit.
Read the official exhibit announcement.
Big Red Bridge Ribbon Cutting
Event listing: 11 a.m.–noon
Ribbon-cutting time: 11:30 a.m., according to the City’s latest project update
Location: Big Red Bridge over Wade Avenue, along the Blue Ridge Road corridor
Parking: Available at the NC Museum of Art Visitor Center
Celebrate the Blue Ridge Road Bike-Ped Improvement Project, including the new bridge, multi-use path and sidewalk improvements.
The project also includes what the City describes as Raleigh’s first protected intersection at Blue Ridge Road and Reedy Creek Road.
Timing note: The event calendar lists an 11 a.m. start, while the November 10 project update specifies an 11:30 a.m. ribbon cutting. Arrive ahead of the ceremony and check the latest notice.
Hot Dogs with Heroes: Autism Awareness Event with Raleigh Fire
Time: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: Fire Station 12, 4306 Poole Road
Cost: Free
Registration: Required; one ticket per family
The Raleigh Fire Department and nonprofit Cool2Care are hosting a sensory-friendly gathering for autistic community members and their families.
Meet firefighters and explore equipment at your own pace in a relaxed setting. The City says activities include hot dogs, sensory items and hands-on opportunities.
Space is limited, so reserve a family ticket before attending.
Find details and family registration.
Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
Time: 1–3 p.m.
Location: Green Road Community Center, 4201 Green Road
Cost: Free
Registration: Not required
Have a question about using your device or want help working toward a digital goal?
Stop by this City resource for assistance and an opportunity to build your technology skills.
View device-help session details.
Rain Garden & Rain Barrel Workshop
Time: 2:30–4 p.m.
Location: Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue Street
Registration: Required
Learn how rain gardens and rain barrels help protect water resources, communities and ecosystems.
This interactive workshop covers installation steps, maintenance needs and resources for bringing these stormwater tools to your property.
The City’s official page lists Raleigh Little Theatre as the location. Use that page for registration and final updates.
View workshop information and register.
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Jewish History Trolley Tour
Departure times: 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Duration: Approximately one hour
Location: Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street
Cost: $15 per person
Ages: All ages
Tickets: Available through RecLink or at the Mordecai Visitor Center
Explore the people and places that helped shape Raleigh’s Jewish community.
The tour includes stories of Moses Mordecai and Michael and Regina Grausman, who hosted the city’s first synagogue in their home. Photo and map packets help connect these stories with historic sites.
Tours begin and end at Mordecai Historic Park. Arrive 15 minutes before departure to check tickets. For more information, call 919-996-4364.
View tour details and purchase tickets.
RaleighNC.gov Live Tour at Laurel Hills Community Center
Time: 2–4 p.m.
Location: Laurel Hills Community Center, 3808 Edwards Mill Road
Get a first look at the City’s upcoming RaleighNC.gov website.
The live tour introduces its features and shows residents how to find City information and services. It’s a practical afternoon option for anyone who uses Raleigh’s website to navigate local resources.
View the Laurel Hills website-tour details.
Plan Your Raleigh Weekend
Several Saturday morning events overlap, so choose your favorites and allow travel time between locations. Register ahead for the stamp workshop, Hot Dogs with Heroes and the rain garden workshop.
On Sunday, choose a trolley departure that fits your schedule. The afternoon tours overlap with the 2–4 p.m. website preview at Laurel Hills.
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