The Big List

Drop in with hooks and yarn for a laid-back crochet meetup with the Raleigh Crochet Group — beginners genuinely welcome, no instruction required.

A free monthly poetry club for adults who want to read, dissect, and talk through a shared collection together.

A third-Wednesday tradition for the 60-plus crowd — bagels, a few book talks, then a round of Bingo.

Kids and caregivers hear about the Wright Brothers for National Aviation Day, then paint and assemble their own balsa wood plane — dress ready to get messy.

Fold your best design and see whose paper airplane flies farthest — a scrappy little National Aviation Day competition, no registration needed.

A librarian-led cookbook club digs into Tasting History by Max Miller — bring a dish you cooked from it, or just come for the discussion.

A drop-in printmaking craft session — carve a simple linocut design and stamp it onto your own tote bag to take home.

A guided walk on identifying wild edible plants growing right around the library grounds, led by a local forager.

Author Rosanna Chiofalo talks through the inspiration behind The Sunflower Girl over light refreshments with fellow readers.

Bring your own hook and yarn (or borrow some) for a weekend morning of casual crochet and conversation.

A letter-writing club for stationery fanatics — this month's theme is The History Corner, and North Regional supplies the paper if you don't bring your own.

Monthly trivia night at Leesville — assemble a team, all ages welcome, bragging rights on the line.

A free crash course on camping basics at North Regional Library — gear, setup, and tips for first-timers thinking about a trip.

Free fandom-themed crafting at Green Road Community Library — bring your favorite show, book, or game and make something inspired by it.

A free cello performance at North Regional Library — a short, easy way to catch some live music on a Sunday afternoon.

A free stained glass demonstration and talk with artist Jason Blyskal at North Regional Library — a low-key evening for anyone curious about the craft.

A 2.8-mile loop where long wooden boardwalks run right over the lake — turtles, herons, and the best golden-hour reflections in North Raleigh. Park at the Ray Road community center.

The two-mile paved loop is North Raleigh's town square — herons at dawn, strollers by nine, and a long view down the water from the dam. Playgrounds at both ends for the kids.