The annual Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market takes place on Thanksgiving Weekend at NC State Fairgrounds. Specifically, it will be at the Jim Graham Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. This is the Triangle's largest marketplace for arts, crafts, and seasonal favorites. There will be over 200 exhibitors from all over the Southeast. Santa at The Christmas … [Read more...] about The Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market returns to Raleigh Thanksgiving weekend
Hunting for Hidden Urban Insects – A Family-Friendly Guided Field Trip with South Wake Conservationists
South Wake Conservationists' goal is to conserve and improve wildlife habitat and diversity through conservation projects and outreach. They host many events for both adults and kids. One of South Wake Conservationists' popular programs is Eco Kids. The mission of Eco Kids is to engage the younger generation to develop a lifelong appreciation of the natural habitat and wildlife, and to learn, … [Read more...] about Hunting for Hidden Urban Insects – A Family-Friendly Guided Field Trip with South Wake Conservationists
Falling for Local at Dix Park: free hayrides, inflatables, pumpkin patch, more
Falling for Local is a free event at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, on Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This festival is a celebration of fall and of local businesses. It's presented by Shop Local Raleigh, Dix Park Conservancy and Dorothea Dix Park. The festival features 100+ local vendors, food trucks, North Carolina craft breweries, live music, FREE pumpkins and … [Read more...] about Falling for Local at Dix Park: free hayrides, inflatables, pumpkin patch, more
Prime Big Deal Days — huge sale coming to Amazon (and early deals available now)
Whether or not you took advantage of Prime Day in July, you have another chance to take advantage of extreme savings on Amazon before the Black Friday / Cyber Monday sales. Amazon is introducing a new shopping event -- Prime Big Deal Days on October 10 and 11, 2023. This is a chance to get a jump on your holiday shopping and get the best deals on the products you've been looking for. … [Read more...] about Prime Big Deal Days — huge sale coming to Amazon (and early deals available now)
Halloween Boo Bash in Wake Forest Oct 26
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will sponsor its annual Boo Bash on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest. This is a free event. The Halloween Spooktacular is a family-oriented festival for children ages 12 and younger. This year’s festivities will include: … [Read more...] about Halloween Boo Bash in Wake Forest Oct 26
Fall in Stars Hollow Pop-Up at Gather Goods Co.
Gather Goods Co., 417 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, North Carolina is hosting a pop-up event, Fall In Stars Hollow, on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join us for a day full of coffee, boutique shopping, DIY, and so much fun! This Stars Hollow themed day will include a pop up coffee shop by WanderBee Coffee Co (whos ready to try the Sookie?!), Baileys Clothing Truck will be … [Read more...] about Fall in Stars Hollow Pop-Up at Gather Goods Co.
Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival
Saturday, October 7, 2023, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival will take place in Historic Downtown Fuquay-Varina. It features live music, a BMX Bike Show, artist village, kids' zone, The Storm Tour (mobile interactive Canes experience) and much more. The festival will take place along Main Street, between Academy Street and Vance Street, as well as the side streets. Find the … [Read more...] about Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival
7th Annual Day of the Dead celebration at City of Raleigh Museum Nov 3
The City of Raleigh Museum, at 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, is hosting the 7th Annual Day of the Deal celebration on Friday, November 3, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is in collaboration with Artist Studio Project and The Friends of COR Museum. This year the focus is Indigenous Voices. Visual artist Lety Alvarez will create the Day of the Dead … [Read more...] about 7th Annual Day of the Dead celebration at City of Raleigh Museum Nov 3
Pullen Park’s Holiday Express tickets go on sale Oct 4
Holiday Express, the popular holiday train in Pullen Park, is back in December, 2023. Tickets will go on sale October 4, 2023. They will sell out almost immediately, so set a reminder. This year's event will take place on 17 nights from November 29 to December 15, 2023. Holiday Express 2023 Ticketing Update For any updates to the process, please go to … [Read more...] about Pullen Park’s Holiday Express tickets go on sale Oct 4
Sister Cities of Durham’s International Food Truck Festival Oct 8
Sister Cities of Durham is presenting the International Food Truck Festival on Sunday, October 8, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. You can expect lots of international food trucks, and beer and beverage stations. Also, enjoy music representing Greece, Mexico and places in Latin America, as well as prizes and promotional items from … [Read more...] about Sister Cities of Durham’s International Food Truck Festival Oct 8