Good morning Cary! Not much to cover up at the top today, so let’s just get straight into the week.

Here’s what you can expect in Today’s issue:

— Mason from Cary Digest

Remember last month when we said Barkitecture needed volunteers? Well, not only did Cary Digest readers help them meet their volunteer goal, this Saturday is the big day!

Triangle Barkitecture takes over Downtown Cary Park on Saturday, October 10th from 1PM to 5PM. Local architects and designers build one-of-a-kind homes for pets, and every one of them gets auctioned off to help local animal rescues.

There is more to do outside of looking at all of the pet houses though! Fan favorites like the Kitten Cuddle Room (yes, you really can join this), Howl-o-Ween pet costume competition, and more return this year as well!

If you want to help support a good cause without bidding, bring a bag of pet food for the donation drive as well. Admission is free and leashed pets are welcome, so bring the dog (costume optional but recommended). It's also the last featured event of the park's Barktoberfest series, so let’s help them close it out strong!

This is not sponsored but I do know the lovely people who run this event and want to support where I can. See you out there on Saturday!

There's a fun adventure waiting right next door at Whole Brain Escape!

Owner Heather Chandler and Designer Rafael Chandler spent their careers making video game worlds before opening up Apex's first escape room. You and up to nine others get one hour to solve puzzles and escape rooms they designed themselves.

Visit the Weird & Wild West, travel back thousands of years to the Tomb of the Pharaoh, or even escape Blackbeard’s hideout off the Carolina Coast!

Great for family night, a birthday, or finally getting your co-workers together. Leave the phones out of it and enjoy a device-free hour as you work to solve puzzles and find clues.

Check them out at 410 Upchurch St in Downtown Apex, just down the road from Cary!

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I’m writing this on Monday before the meetings go live. I won’t be able to check updates by the time this goes out but here is where you can see links when you read this on Tuesday morning — find the agenda notes here for the below:

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We’ve had some feedback down below to improve the readability of the events, so we will be updating that soon as well to bring a bit more focus to this section each week.

Tuesday, October 6th: Mahjong & Mingle - 6PM to 8PM · The Backyard at Fenton offers a beginner lesson if you've never played ($40, everything provided) or open play if you bring your 2026 NMJL card ($20).

Tuesday, October 6th: French Wine Tasting at Vino & Tap - 7PM to 8PM · Vino & Tap hosts a guided tasting through France's major wine regions right on Academy Street in Downtown Cary.

Wednesday, October 7th: Live at The Bark Bar: Josh Rhyne - 6PM to 9PM · Downtown Cary Park hosts free pop-up live music at the dog-friendly bar. Grab a drink, walk the dog, and listen to some tunes.

Wednesday, October 7th: Open Mic Night - 7PM to 10PM · Bond Brothers Eastside hosts signups at 6:45PM with cables, mics, PA, and more provided. Get about 15 minutes to perform as Joe Levitin hosts the evening.

Thursday, October 8th: Spooky Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas - 7PM to 9PM · Fenton Square screens this classic movie outside on the square. Bring your own chairs or blankets, see baby goats beforehand, and wear costumes if you’re up for it.

Heading into Raleigh instead? Check out our sister newsletter at The Raleighwood Inbox for a full list of things to do over there as well.

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