Compass Rose Brewery, 3201 Northside Drive in Raleigh, hosts frequent events, many of which are free. Find them all on their Facebook page or on their website calendar. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events YogaSundays (scheduled through January 2026)11 a.m. to 12 p.m.Pay what you can (Suggested donation of $10) Step into a flow state at this hour-long yoga class run by … [Read more...] about Yoga at Compass Rose Brewery Every Sunday: Pay what you can, all ages and skill levels welcome!
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Weekly Trivia and Open Mics at Clouds Brewing Taproom, Raleigh
Clouds Brewing has two locations in the Triangle: They frequently host events and you can find them all on their Facebook page or website. Here is what's coming up. Please make sure to note which location each event takes place at. 1233 Front Street, Raleigh Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Open Mic NightSundays (scheduled through January 2026)6 to 9 … [Read more...] about Weekly Trivia and Open Mics at Clouds Brewing Taproom, Raleigh
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
Live Band Karaoke at Durham’s Mystic Farm and Distillery Dec. 26
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
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
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
Durham Rescue Mission’s 48th Annual Toy Giveaway and Community Dinner Dec. 23
Durham Rescue Mission is hosting its 48th Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway and Community Dinner on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 1201 East Main Street, Durham, North Carolina. The event starts at 12 p.m., with the line forming at 11 a.m. Activities for the day will include free toys for children in attendance. They have a ton of bikes to give away. Also, enjoy a free hot turkey & ham dinner … [Read more...] about Durham Rescue Mission’s 48th Annual Toy Giveaway and Community Dinner Dec. 23
Taylor’s Wine Shop: Free wine tastings Dec. 23
Taylor's Wine Shop, at 10005 Six Forks Road, in North Raleigh, sells live bait, fine Cabernet, and everything in between. In other words, you'll probably find everything you need there. Taylor's Wine Shop regularly hosts free wine tastings. If you attend, please do not park in the spots in front of Bayleaf Vet Clinic. Extra parking is available at the little white church just past the vet … [Read more...] about Taylor’s Wine Shop: Free wine tastings Dec. 23
