Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2026 in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas at one of these events. We will … [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...]

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...]
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35+ Spring festivals in the Triangle in 2026
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Lunar New Year Festival March 14
The Triangle's largest Chinese New Year celebration returns in 2026! Celebrate the year of the horse! The 2026 NC … [Read More...]
Carolina FiberFest March 13-14
Carolina FiberFest takes place on March 13 and 14, 2026, in the Jim Graham Building at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue … [Read More...]
Celebrate Smithfield — International Culture Fair March 14
Historic Downtown Smithfield, NC, is presenting the first annual Celebrate Smithfield: International Culture Fair on … [Read More...]
How to see the total lunar eclipse and blood moon
This March, 2026, we’ll get a chance to witness a total lunar eclipse and a Blood Moon in the Triangle for the first … [Read More...]
Holi celebrations in the Triangle
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Raleigh Book Fair at Raleigh Iron Works Feb. 28
Front Paige Media is bringing Raleigh Book Fair to Raleigh Iron Works, 1101 E Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh, North … [Read More...]
UNC Science Expo April 11
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, in partnership with the students and faculty at UNC, celebrate science with our … [Read More...]
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile in Raleigh and Wake County this weekend
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St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in the Triangle 2026
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2026 in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas at one of these events. We will … [Read More...]
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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
Ring in 2026 with the kids at these family-friendly Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area celebrations. These events are … [Read More...]

Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle in 2025/2026
By Jody Mace
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Tour the Best Christmas Lights in the Triangle — a list and map (updated again!)
By Jody Mace
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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
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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...]

