Mystic Farm & Distillery is set on a 22-acre farm at 1413 Stallings Road, Durham, NC, just minutes from Downtown Durham and North Raleigh. It's a home-grown operation: they grow their own wheat and corn to distill and barrel in their 3000 square foot distillery. They've got bee hives on the farm producing honey. You can find Mystic's upcoming events by following their Facebook page … [Read more...] about Live Band Karaoke at Durham’s Mystic Farm and Distillery Dec. 26
Live Music at Fortnight Brewing in Cary, Dec. 26: Police and Thieves
Fortnight Brewing Company, at 1006 SW Maynard Rd, Cary, brings the taste of English beers to North Carolina. Some of the partners are from England, and, together with the North Carolina natives who also share ownership, they offer English Ale, Porter, and ESB use only English-grown ingredients and yeast. They also offer a Blonde Ale, Coffee Amber, and an IPA that is a fusion of English and … [Read more...] about Live Music at Fortnight Brewing in Cary, Dec. 26: Police and Thieves
Final Friday Cary Art Loop Dec. 26
The final Friday of every month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., downtown Cary showcases its artists and musicians during Final Friday Cary Art Loop. Visit art galleries and enjoy live performances. Scroll down for an interactive map of all the participating venues, but make sure to check the Cary Art Loop Facebook page or website to make sure there is activity at each. Cary Final Friday Map … [Read more...] about Final Friday Cary Art Loop Dec. 26
Holiday Deals on Amazon: Beats Headphones, Nutribullet Blender, Roomba, more…
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday might have past, but sellers are competing for your holiday dollars, and that means that there are many steep discounts on popular products. Whether you're shopping for a gift or a specific need, or just browsing, take a look at this list of today's deals at Amazon. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end … [Read more...] about Holiday Deals on Amazon: Beats Headphones, Nutribullet Blender, Roomba, more…
Bars open on Christmas Day in the Triangle
Looking for a bar open on Christmas Day in the Triangle? Maybe you’d like to go have a drink with your out of town guests. Or maybe you need to get away from your guests. Or maybe you don’t have family in town, and would just like to get out of the house and connect with others. No matter the reason, this list should help. We’ve asked around and have put together a list of bars open on … [Read more...] about Bars open on Christmas Day in the Triangle
Triangle restaurants open for Christmas 2025, including dine-in, takeout, and delivery
Diners in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area can cross a stress-free Christmas dinner off their holiday wish list. A number of restaurants serve a special Christmas Eve or Christmas Day menu. Others are open with their regular menu. Most restaurants on this list also offer takeout and delivery. Here are some options at various price points. Make sure to note if the meal is just on … [Read more...] about Triangle restaurants open for Christmas 2025, including dine-in, takeout, and delivery
Tour the Best Christmas Lights in the Triangle — a list and map (updated again!)
Where are the best Christmas lights in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle? Read on! We have a huge list! Some of these displays are professional operations, but many of them, often synchronized to Christmas music, are put on by regular people, at their own expense, and it takes an incredible amount of time and creativity. So visit and let them know you appreciate it. If … [Read more...] about Tour the Best Christmas Lights in the Triangle — a list and map (updated again!)
Free Country Ham Biscuits on Christmas Eve at Taylor’s Wine Shop
Taylor's Wine Shop, at 10005 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is continuing a much-loved tradition. On Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, 2025, they'll be giving away FREE Country Ham Biscuits. Stop in, exchange seasonal greetings, and enjoy a free tasty treat. They'll be giving them away from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., while supplies last. Parking is available at the little white … [Read more...] about Free Country Ham Biscuits on Christmas Eve at Taylor’s Wine Shop
Burger King offers 13 Days of Deals (free food!) in December
Burger King is offering 13 Days of Deals, from December 12 to 24, 2025. Each day, Burger King is offering a special deal, which is usually a FREE food item or beverage with a minimum purchase. You need a Royal Perks account to access the deals. They'll be available on the BK site or app. Join Royal perks. Here are the list of offers. One offer per customer per day. From December 12 to … [Read more...] about Burger King offers 13 Days of Deals (free food!) in December
12 family day trips from the Triangle
Looking for some new things to do with kids? If you have kids, you know that there are plenty of fun, inexpensive things for kids Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the rest of the Triangle, including parks, museums, splash pads and much more. But it's worth the short drive to check out some of these slightly out-of-town attractions. All are within two hours from the Triangle. Know of others … [Read more...] about 12 family day trips from the Triangle
