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
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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
A Very Chill Christmas Eve Vinyl Music at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in RTP
The Glass Jug Beer Lab, RTP is at 5410 NC Highway 55, Suite V, Durham. This location is a retail craft beer and wine store with an on-site microbrewery, bar, and event space. Their outdoor beer garden hosts all sorts of events like live music, trivia, food trucks, and more. You can find The Glass Jug Beer Lab's RTP events on their Facebook page. You can also check their website … [Read more...] about A Very Chill Christmas Eve Vinyl Music at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in RTP
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
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
Restaurants open for dine-in, takeout, and delivery on New Year’s Day 2026
Interested in not cooking on New Year's Day 2026? Check out this growing list of restaurants in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the rest of the Triangle that are open on January 1st, 2026. Most listed will be available for take-out as well, and, in some cases, delivery. Most (if not all) will also be open on New Year's Eve. Some will serve a special New Year's Eve or Day meal, and some … [Read more...] about Restaurants open for dine-in, takeout, and delivery on New Year’s Day 2026
Order your fully cooked New Year’s Eve dinner or New Year’s Day meal to enjoy at home
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else when you ring in 2026, consider ordering your New Year's Eve dinner or New Year's Day meal from a grocery store, caterer, or restaurant. We've put together a list of businesses in the Triangle where you can order a fully-cooked New Year's meal. There are even a couple of "traditional, lucky New Year's Day meals" available! In many cases, … [Read more...] about Order your fully cooked New Year’s Eve dinner or New Year’s Day meal to enjoy at home
Stranger Things New Year’s Eve Party at The Williams House Craft Taproom in Cary (and more)
The Williams House Craft Taproom, 210 East Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina, serves up both coffee and beer, as well as cider and hard seltzer. They are hosting many events, which you can find on their website. Upcoming Events Live music: Kaylee GraceDecember 27, 20257 to 10 p.m.Free Stranger Things New Year's Eve PartyWednesday, December 31, 20257 p.m. to 1 a.m.Free Recurring … [Read more...] about Stranger Things New Year’s Eve Party at The Williams House Craft Taproom in Cary (and more)
Lunar New Year Festival with TACAS Jan 24
The Triangle's largest Chinese New Year celebration returns in 2026! Celebrate the year of the horse! The 2026 NC TACAS Lunar New Year Festival takes place Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be at Dorton Arena at the North Carolina Sate Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC. Tickets are $10 in advance and $13 at the door. Kids under age 6 are admitted for … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Festival with TACAS Jan 24
Live Jazz in the Study at Peck & Plume on Jan. 7 and 21
Peck & Plume at The Mayton, 301 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, offers breakfast, lunch dinner, and brunch in Downtown Cary. Reservations are strongly encouraged. You can find their upcoming events here. We're listing a couple below. Live Jazz in the StudyWednesday, January 7, 20266 to 9 p.m.Free Enjoy an evening of live jazz featuring Ricky Bugel on bass and Scott Sawyer on … [Read more...] about Live Jazz in the Study at Peck & Plume on Jan. 7 and 21
