A new Sheetz is opening at 2825 Forestville Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. The grand opening is Thursday, January 15, 2026, and includes giveaways. This new location, which opens to the public at 8 a.m., will also welcome customers by offering free self-serve coffee and soda for the entire grand opening day. If you bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to Food Bank of Central and … [Read more...] about Grand Opening of Sheetz in Raleigh Jan. 15 — free coffee and soda, plus a chance to win gift cards
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Meet Carolina Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin at Two Roosters Ice Cream Wake Forest on Jan. 25
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman, Jaccob Slavin, will be at Two Roosters Ice Cream -- The Factory in Wake Forest on Sunday, January 25, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m., for a meet and greet. Announced on Facebook. 1839 S Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina. One group photo allowed, and one signed item per person. Slavin Sundaes and Two Roosters' full ice cream menu will be available. This … [Read more...] about Meet Carolina Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin at Two Roosters Ice Cream Wake Forest on Jan. 25
Winter Tasting Fair at Weaver Street Market Raleigh on Feb. 1
Weaver Street Market Raleigh, at 404 W Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting a Winter Tasting Market on Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to everyone. Enjoy an evening of delicious tastings. Visit with vendors, try seasonal Weaver-made items and spin the wheel to win great prizes. … [Read more...] about Winter Tasting Fair at Weaver Street Market Raleigh on Feb. 1
IHOP: Add a FREE order of bottomless pancakes to your meal
From January 5 to March March 30, 2026, IHOP is offering a FREE order of Bottomless Pancakes when you purchase select breakfast combos at participating locations. We don’t have info at this time about which menu items qualify for the freebie — ask your server before you order. The offer is for dine-in only. It is not valid for the 55+ Menu, Value Menu, Omelettes, or Kids Menu items. The … [Read more...] about IHOP: Add a FREE order of bottomless pancakes to your meal
Restaurants open for dine-in, takeout, and delivery on New Year’s Day 2026 — some with lucky New Year’s menus
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 — some with lucky New Year’s menus
Clyde Cooper’s BBQ: New Year’s Day Buffet
Clyde Cooper's BBQ, at 327 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC, has been serving Carolina-style barbecue in Downtown Raleigh since 1938. It will be moving to a new location in Raleigh soon. As a farewell celebration, Clyde Cooper's Barbeque is is holding an New Year's Day Buffet on January 1, 2026, from 12 to 4 p.m. If you buy your ticket the day of the event it's $28.95 for adults and $14.95 … [Read more...] about Clyde Cooper’s BBQ: New Year’s Day Buffet
Wendy’s celebrates National Bacon Day with 1¢ Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers Dec. 30
Wendy's is celebrating National Bacon Day with a special deal. On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, fans can snag a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger (JBC) for $0.01 with any purchase by redeeming the offer in the Wendy's app. Wendy's Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger features a fresh, never-frozen square beef patty, topped with two strips of bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and creamy mayo on a toasted … [Read more...] about Wendy’s celebrates National Bacon Day with 1¢ Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers Dec. 30
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
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
