October brings traditions like the Raleigh Wide Open and NC State Fair — plus fall festivals, performances and enticing art exhibits.

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On Apr. 22, WakeUp Wake County and RaleighForward hosted Under One Canopy, an Earth Day Celebration of Wake County's trees.

Harper's Home broke ground on its first residential cottages in Durham, providing no-cost housing for patients of Duke Children's Hospital.

North State Bank hosted its Summer Salute fundraiser for Transitions LifeCare, a nonprofit that provides hospice and palliative care.

On Apr. 13, NCFC Youth hosted its 21st Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser, bringing together 251 golfers to increase access to youth soccer.

On June 5, TLC dedicated its Raleigh campus, which will provide residential care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

On May 30, the 100 Black Men of Triangle East, a mentoring organization, held its 2026 Scholarship Dayla at The Hibiscus Event Space.

Tracey Kunz and TileBar hosted the Triangle Professional Women in Building Council for networking and learning about tile design trends.