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Know before you go
Raleigh Right Now
Forecast
TonightMostly Clear51°F
SaturdayMostly Sunny68°F
Saturday NightMostly Cloudy48°F
SundayPartly Sunny68°F
Sunrise & sunset
Today
- Sunrise7:35 am
- Golden hour5:47 pm
- Sunset6:22 pm
Saturday
- Sunrise7:36 am
- Golden hour5:46 pm
- Sunset6:21 pm
Parking
First two hours free on weekdays, and free all weekend.
Street meters
Weekdays 8 am to 6 pm (8 pm on some corridors). Free on weekends.
Getting around
The free R-Line downtown bus is paused while the city rethinks it, so plan on walking or a rideshare between districts.
Rates change each year; check posted signs or the official site.
What's on
Events in Raleigh
- May
Artsplosure
Usually May
A free downtown arts festival with hundreds of artists and live music, since 1980.
- Sep
Hopscotch Music Festival
Three days in September
Hundreds of bands across downtown clubs and outdoor stages.
- Oct
North Carolina State Fair
Eleven days in October
The state's biggest annual event: rides, livestock, music and fair food, drawing about a million visitors.
Dates change from year to year, so check before you book. Visit Raleigh events has the full calendar.
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