The Governor of North Carolina issued an executive order allowing, on a temporary basis, to-go, takeout, and delivery of mixed drinks. Although the sale of alcohol for on-site consumption must stop at 9 p.m., and bars and restaurants have to close for in-person operation at 10 p.m., under this executive order, they are allowed to continue to provide to-go and delivery drinks after … [Read More...]
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The best food and drink deals in the Triangle
Hungry? Looking for restaurant deals? You've come to the right place! Here's a list of food and drink deals int he Triangle. Make sure to follow the links to get all the details. And please remember that the deals at chains is almost always limited to "participating locations only," and we aren't told which locations are participating. So make sure to call the restaurant to confirm if you're … [Read More...]

Animal encounters: where to find alpacas, goats, tigers and more in the Triangle
If there are animal lovers in your family, you're in luck, because there are several places in the Triangle where you can visit animals of all kinds. Alpacas? Check. Tigers? Check. Goats? Lots of them! Some of these attractions are working farms and ranches. Some are private zoos or aquariums. Some are rescue and rehabilitation facilities. You should read up a little bit on the venue before … [Read More...]
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Camp Gladiator workouts free in January -- both outdoor and online
All Day | FREE | Various locations
Art Walk on Franklin in Chapel Hill -- view augmented reality art and win prizes
All Day | FREE | Various locations
Quiznos: Loyalty program members buy 8-inch sub, get bowl of soup for $1
All Day | $1.00 | Various locations
StoryWalk and goat visiting at Oak View
8:30 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Historic Oak View County Park
Kidzu's Virtual Supported Playgroups
9:00 am to 10:00 am | FREE | Virtual
Read With Us -- StoryWalk at Pullen Park
10:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Pullen Park, Raleigh
North Carolina Museum of Art Jukebox
11:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh
NC Museum of Natural Sciences Lunchtime Discovery: Are Toxic Cyanobacteria in the Air We Breathe?
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | Virtual
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