Activities in Raleigh, NC
General Events
The following list describes some recurring events you might be interested in. It should give you a good idea of the variety of things you can do here in Raleigh. Below it is also information on the night life and music scene in Raleigh.
- events at the art museum (including outdoor movies in the summers, events are usually low cost/free and generally have reduced fairs for students)
Website
- classy events downtown, usually exhibits or other fine arts related
Event Calendar
- free/younger crowd events downtown, usually concerts or other music related
City Market Raleigh
- first Friday of every month, special events downtown
First Friday
- check here to learn how to gain access to the gym at ncsu
Carmichael Gym at NCSU
- outdoor trips led by NCSU. must have gym access to participate, but very reasonably priced and fun (be sure to register on registration date advertised)
Outdoor Adventures
- also only available with gym membership: indoor rock wall
Rock Wall (Indoor climbing) [This is a good rock climbing facility -Ed.]
- contradancing (American folk dance, fabulously fun, but requires transportation out to Chapel Hill)
- clubs at NCSU
NCSU organizations
- international organizations exist for many nationalities. There is one for Europe specifically, but it is open to all nationalities (as are the other international organizations)
Euro Connection
- crafts center at ncsu, for wood working, ceramics, jewelery making classes or studio access
NCSU Crafts Center
- map to area greenways (good for biking or jogging)
Capital Area Greenway
- cheapest movies in town, aside from those listed above
Blue Ridge Cinemas (can take an NCSU bus here from campus)
- NC State Fairgrounds and info on farmer's market
Fairgrounds and Farmer's Market
Night Life:
You can find a
map of Raleigh hot spots for night life in downtown Raleigh
Music:
