Happy Memorial Day Weekend, Raleigh! Whether you’re planning to soak in sunshine, get a little artsy, or feast your way through the city, this holiday weekend is stacked with local flavor, fresh air, and festive energy. The Raleigh Weekend Events Guide: Holiday Edition is your passport to making the most of the long weekend.

Get ready to stroll, sip, explore, and celebrate!

Saturday, May 24 – Discover + Delight

Start Your Day the Active Way

Saturday Run Club at Dorothea Dix Park 8:30am – 9:15am Join the runners and walkers at Raleigh’s favorite green space for an early morning sweat with skyline views.

Cultural, Culinary, and Curious Adventures

African American Third Ward Walking Tour Tours at 10am, 12pm, 2pm | Pope House Museum Dive into Raleigh’s rich Black history in this eye-opening guided walk through the historic Third Ward. A Taste of Downtown Raleigh Food Tour 2:30pm – 5:30pm | City of Raleigh Museum Bring your appetite and your curiosity—this guided food tour is your chance to sample hidden gems and local favorites downtown. True Crime & Curious Tales Tour 4:30pm – 6:00pm | Raleigh Walking Tours Walk the shadowy side of Raleigh with spine-tingling stories of mystery, mischief, and misdeeds.

Treasure Hunts + Sips on the Streets

Downtown Raleigh Treasure Hunt 2:00pm – 3:00pm | Sir Walter Coffee Gather your cleverest friends for this team scavenger hunt through downtown streets. Sip N’ Stroll Treasure Hunt 2:00pm – 3:00pm | Crank Arm Brewing Combine your love of brews and brainteasers for a social scavenger adventure. Neighborhood Mulberry Stroll + Sip 11:30am – 12:30pm | Current Wellness Unwind with a guided stroll and some midday sipping in this charming downtown micro-neighborhood.

Art + Soul in the City

Closing Weekend: Best of North Carolina 2025 at Gallery C 11:00am – 4:30pm | Tues–Sat Last chance to catch this juried exhibit celebrating NC’s finest creatives—from painters to sculptors. Darkness RISING Block Party: Live Black Arts & Mental Health 2:00pm – 6:00pm | Moore Square Experience this joyful block party uplifting Black creatives and mental wellness. Expect music, dance, community care, and good vibes.

Sunday, May 25 – Chill, Create, and Celebrate

Start with Intention

New Moon Intention Soundbath 10:00am – 11:00am | The Self Care Marketplace Manifest your week in a peaceful session of meditation and vibrational sound healing.

Hands-On Fun

Graffiti Art Class: Break The Wall 11:00am – 2:00pm | The CoLab Learn to tag, spray, and express in this beginner-friendly graffiti workshop.

Sweet Sunday Vibes

NC Sugar Rush 12:00pm – 6:00pm | City Plaza Indulge your sweet tooth at this dessert-focused festival with cakes, cookies, and confections galore.

Move Your Body, Love Your Body

Fat Positive Flow Yoga 4:00pm – 5:00pm | Current Wellness A joyful, body-affirming flow class for all levels and sizes.

Sunday Tradition

Half-Priced Spaghetti & Meatballs at Gravy 11:00am – 10:00pm | Gravy End your weekend with a comforting plate of pasta in downtown Raleigh—your stomach will thank you.

Monday, May 26 – Memorial Day, Raleigh-Style

Neighborhood Vibes & Night Owls

“Meet Me at Slim’s” Monday Mingle 4:30pm – 2:00am | Slim’s Downtown Celebrate the community with DJs, dancing, and late-night hangs at this neighborhood institution. Bingo Night at The Longleaf Time TBD | The Longleaf Hotel It’s not just for grandma—grab a drink, snag a card, and yell “Bingo!” under the city lights.

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