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Our mission: Advancing the vitality of Downtown Raleigh for everyone.

DRA is an award-winning nonprofit organization whose mission is to continue the revitalization of Raleigh’s downtown by enhancing its quality of life and contributing to its economic success.

10/13/2026

The final Jazz in the Square of the season is this Thursday, and you don’t want to miss it!

Bring a blanket, grab dinner from on-site food trucks or nearby restaurants, check out the local vendors, and soak up a free night of live jazz with Jasmine Best & the Jazz Xperiment as the sun sets over downtown.

📆 Thursday, October 15th 🕕 6-8pm
📍Moore Square 🎟️ Free + family-friendly

On-site vendors (subject to change):
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Learn more and find even more things to do downtown at the link below ⬇️

10/08/2026

Join us tonight for Jazz in the Square! The Enloe Jazz Ambassadors and the Moore Square Middle School Jazz Band are performing tonight, so bring a chair, grab a bite, and come hear what the next generation of jazz sounds like.

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📆 Thursday, October 8th 🕕 6-8pm
📍Moore Square 🎟️ Free + family-friendly
Find nearby parking, the full series lineup, and more at the link below 👇

10/07/2026

That's a wrap on Spooky Hollow First Friday Raleigh 🎃🦇

Thank you to everyone who came out to Smoky Hollow to kick off spooky season in Downtown Raleigh. We loved to see so many kids and families in costume enjoying all the frightfully fun activities!

From free face painting and tarot readings to 360 photobooth portraits with Triangle Twirl, crafts with Marbles Kids Museum, trick-or-treating, and treats from local businesses like Midwood Smokehouse, Weaver Street Market, and Madre it was a scary fun night. 🧡

A very special thank you to Roary 🦁 for joining us and to the North Carolina Courage ❤️💙 for sponsoring this year's First Friday celebrations!

Missed it? Don't be afraid! We'll see you for another First Friday next month, and you can always find things to do in Downtown Raleigh at the link below 👇

10/06/2026

Your week in Downtown Raleigh is looking good! 🎷🍷

Catch Jazz in the Square, sing your heart out at karaoke, test your knowledge at trivia, and raise a glass at Korktoberfest. Plus pottery painting, candle making, special dinners, kids yoga, and so much more.

Don't miss a second of the action! Find 100+ more events here 👇

10/05/2026

Join us for Jazz in the Square this Thursday 10/8 with Ambassadors and the Jazz Band!

Our series ends next week, so tag a friend and make a plan to join us for these last two shows. Hope to see you in Moore Square!

On-site vendors (subject to change) –
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📆 Thursday, October 8th 🕕 6-8pm
📍Moore Square 🎟️ Free + family-friendly
Find nearby parking, the full series lineup, and more at the link below 📲

📸: Santiago Sun Photography

10/01/2026

No tricks, all treats! Tomorrow's Spooky Hollow First Friday Raleigh will be scary fun! 🎃

Get excited for...
🖌️ Free face painting
🔮 Free tarot readings
📸 360-photobooth portraits
👗 The Sustainable Spirit Halloween vintage pop-up
🎨 Craft activities with Marbles Kids Museum
🍬 Trick-or-treating
🤹 Costumed performers
💀 A family-friendly DJ
🍂 And exclusive offerings from Smoky Hollow businesses!

📆 Friday, October 2nd 🕔 5-8pm 📍Smoky Hollow
Learn more and find things to do this First Friday 👇
https://bit.ly/37u84T3

Sponsored by North Carolina Courage

09/30/2026

The stage is set for a night of Jazz in the Square tomorrow with NCCU Jazz Collective! 🌃 🎺

📆 Thursday, October 1st 🕕 6-8pm
📍Moore Square 🎟️ Free + family-friendly
Find nearby parking, this week's vendors, the full series lineup, and more 👇
downtownraleigh.org/jazz

09/29/2026

Spooky Hollow First Friday Raleigh is where local love meets autumn magic. 🪄🧡

Come out this Friday for free face-painting, free tarot card readings, a 360 photobooth, kids' crafts with Marbles Kids Museum, costumed performers, vintage clothing for fall, and exclusive specials by Smoky Hollow businesses...
🍖 Midwood Smokehouse
🍦 Morelia Gourmet Paletas
🏃‍♀️ Jetset Pilates - Downtown Raleigh
🤩 And more!

Whether you're exploring new spots or revisiting old haunts, First Friday is the perfect night to soak up the season and support the downtown community.

📆 Friday, October 2nd 🕔 5-8pm 📍Smoky Hollow
Learn more and find things to do this First Friday 👇
https://bit.ly/37u84T3

Sponsored by North Carolina Courage

09/28/2026

Don’t miss Jazz in the Square this Thursday with NCCU Jazz Collective! 🌳 🎷

📆 Thursday, October 1st | 6-8pm
📍Moore Square 🎟️ Free + family-friendly

Find nearby parking, this week’s vendors, the full series lineup, and more 👇
downtownraleigh.org/jazz

09/25/2026

If you’ve been looking for an excuse to get out and shop downtown, this weather is it. 🍂

Here are a few Fayetteville Street District stops to save for your stroll downtown…
🛍️ DECO Raleigh
🍹 Le Dive
🗝️ Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum
👕 Munjo Munjo

The best part? They’re all just a short walk from each other, so you can spend less time getting around and more time shopping, exploring and enjoying the neighborhood.

Nearby free garage parking:
🅿️ Moore Square Deck, 233 S. Wilmington Street
🅿️ Wilmington Station Deck, 117 S. Wilmington Street
🅿️ Blount Street Deck, 314 Blount Street (unavailable after 7 p.m.)

Save this one for your next day downtown and discover more spots to visit in the Fayetteville Street District 👇
downtownraleigh.org/fayettevillestreet

Address

Raleigh, NC
27601

Telephone

(919) 832-1231

Website

https://www.downtownraleigh.org/

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