The Town of Cary is presenting several Black History Month programs in February of 2026. The theme this year is … [Read More...]
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Free and cheap things to do in Raleigh, NC and the rest of the Triangle this weekend
Are you looking for things to do in Raleigh, NC this weekend? Or Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, or other places … [Read More...]

Mardi Gras Celebrations in the Triangle
No matter how you like to celebrate Mardi Gras, there's a party for you in the Triangle. Learn about a couple of the … [Read More...]

Lunar New Year 2026 — how to celebrate the Year of the Horse in the Triangle
The Lunar New Year takes place February 17, 2026, and is celebrated for several weeks, starting in late … [Read More...]

February in the Triangle — the top things to do in the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill
By Jody Mace
There's lots of fun packed into the 28 days of February, 2026! Plan your month with this list of the top things to do … [Read More...]

60 Black History Month events in the Triangle 2026
By Jody Mace
Black History Month, which takes place in February every year, is celebrated throughout Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, … [Read More...]
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No Valentine? Wendy’s offers $1 cheeseburgers for Singles Awareness Day Feb. 15
Forget all the drama of Valentine’s Day. This is a deal that lets you celebrate your unhitched status and treat yourself … [Read More...]
Her Voice, Her Power: International Women’s Day at Downtown Cary Park March 7
Celebrate International Women’s Day at the Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Her Voice, … [Read More...]
Live & Local at Downtown Cary Park March 22: Cary Ballet and Leela Dance Company
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FREE Dose Yoga at Nasher Museum, Feb. 26, and more
By Jody Mace
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, is free for everyone every day that it's … [Read More...]
An Evening with NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green at the Gregg Museum, Feb. 19, and more
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Women’s History Month Events at Wake County Public Library in March
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Holy Trinity Concert Series: Music for the Heart March 1
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Third Space Open Mic at Lanza’s Cafe in Carrboro
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Music Bingo, Trivia, and Run Club Every Week at Growler Grlz in Durham
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Music Lecture: Darius Milhaud’s Provençal Esther at North Carolina Museum of Art, Feb. 20
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Free and cheap New Year’s Eve Parties in the Triangle
By Jody Mace
Looking for fireworks near you for New Year's Eve? Or a festive champagne toast? We've got you covered! There are many … [Read More...]

Family friendly New Year’s celebrations in the Triangle, including Noon Year’s Eve and early countdowns
By Jody Mace
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Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle in 2025/2026
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Tour the Best Christmas Lights in the Triangle — a list and map (updated again!)
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Triangle restaurants open for Christmas 2025, including dine-in, takeout, and delivery
By Jody Mace
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Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, for 2025
By Jody Mace
This is a growing list of 2025 holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. This day by day guide will … [Read More...]

Order a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in the Triangle in 2025 from restaurants, grocery stores, more…
By Jody Mace
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else for Christmas and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider … [Read More...]

Celebrate winter solstice in the Triangle with a lantern walk, labyrinths, and more — 2025
By Jody Mace
Winter solstice takes place when one of the Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. When that happens, … [Read More...]

Hanukkah Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
By Jody Mace
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Live Nativity Events in the Triangle in 2025
By Jody Mace
With all the excitement over Santa, sometimes the more sacred or spiritual aspects of Christmas can be … [Read More...]

Where to get free Santa pictures in the Triangle in 2025
By Jody Mace
Would you like your child to get a chance to meet Santa without having to pay for an expensive photo package? Make … [Read More...]

Free Holiday Concerts in the Triangle in 2025
By Jody Mace
Looking for free holiday concerts in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle? You're in the right … [Read More...]

Big list of Holiday Markets in the Triangle 2025
By Jody Mace
Shop for gifts at these 2025 holiday markets in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. Here's a growing list of … [Read More...]

25 Christmas and Holiday Parades in the Triangle from A(pex) to Z(ebulon)!
By Jody Mace
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Tree Lighting Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
By Jody Mace
All throughout the Triangle, in Raleigh, Durham, and surrounding towns, tree lighting events are marking the beginning … [Read More...]

