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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.
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
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
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
09/24/2026
Jazz in the Square is tonight! 🕺💃
Get ready for live video game jazz covers from Turnabout Players in Moore Square, plus plenty of room to swing and dance your heart out.
📆 Thursday, September 24th 🕕 6-8pm
📍Moore Square 🎟️ Free + family-friendly
Find nearby parking, food & drink vendors, and the full series lineup 👇
downtownraleigh.org/jazz
09/23/2026
Downtown Raleigh is officially on the board! 🎲🏙️
MONOPOLY: Raleigh Edition launched today and it’s packed with places that make our city iconic, including Downtown Raleigh landmarks and businesses like Marbles Kids Museum, Heirloom, The Pit Authentic BBQ, and Two Roosters Ice Cream
Pick up the new game for yourself at Marbles Playstore and explore Raleigh like you never have before!
Who’s ready for chills, thrills, and fall feels? 🍂🦇 Spooky Hollow First Friday Raleigh is back next Friday to kick off autumn in Downtown Raleigh with a night of Halloween festivities.
Put on your costume and head downtown for exclusive specials by Smoky Hollow businesses, free face-painting, free tarot card readings, a 360 photobooth, kids crafts with Marbles Kids Museum, vintage clothing for fall, and more!
📆 Friday, October 2nd | 5-8pm
📍Smoky Hollow
Sponsored by North Carolina Courage
Something spooky is brewing at Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing! 🔮🍹
Step inside “Witch, Please,” an apothecary-inspired Halloween pop-up at this downtown restaurant and brewery, serving intoxicating elixirs and seasonal food specials for anyone who dares to enter.
📆 Now through November 1st 📍201 S Boylan Ave
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