Kings Dining + Entertaining, 141 Park at North Hills Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a "Big Game Sunday" party on February 8, 2026. There's no admission charge. Enjoy a pre-game tailgate with game stations and family fun. Then stick around to watch the game on the big screens with lots to eat and big giveaways. Also, bowling will be free after 6 p.m. that day. First come, first … [Read more...] about “Big Game Sunday” at Kings North Hills, with free bowling after 6 p.m.
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Gold Medal Games at Downtown Cary Park Feb. 7
Celebrate the Olympic Winter Games at Downtown Cary Park's Gold Medal Games on February 7, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. This is a free event for all ages. No registration is required. Downtown Cary Park is at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Bundle up for a winter games–themed celebration full of fun, competition, and creativity! Cheer on Team USA as they chase the gold, then step into … [Read more...] about Gold Medal Games at Downtown Cary Park Feb. 7
National Girls & Women in Sports Day Clinic with Duke Athletics Feb. 7
Duke Athletics is hosting a National Girls and Women in Sports Day Clinic on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., in Cameron Indoor Stadium, 115 Whitford Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This is a FREE event that's open to kids (both boys and girls) from 1st to 8th grade. Registration is not required, but is strongly encouraged. Each participating women's varsity sport will … [Read more...] about National Girls & Women in Sports Day Clinic with Duke Athletics Feb. 7
Big Game Bash at Sports & Social in Cary
Sports & Social, at 301 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting Big Game Bash on February 8, 2026, starting at 6 p.m. This Super Bowl party will be one of the biggest in the area. Purchase tickets here. General Admission tickets are $13.54 ($10 plus fees) each and grant you: A general admission ticket does not secure you a table, however. Premium reserved seating is … [Read more...] about Big Game Bash at Sports & Social in Cary
Free Pickleball Class at Sanderford Road Park, Raleigh on Jan. 17
Pickleball coach Matthews Goodman is offering a free Pickleball: Learn to Play session on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 12 to 1 p.m., at Sanderford Road Park, 2623 Sanderford Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Space is limited. Register here. Learn how to play the fastest growing sport in America. Whether you are playing for the first time or want to brush up on your skills, this event is for … [Read more...] about Free Pickleball Class at Sanderford Road Park, Raleigh on Jan. 17
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
Fenton’s Skate the Square: Save $3 on Mondays
Fenton in Cary is once again hosting an outdoor ice skating rink in the winter of 2025. The skating rink will be in Fenton Square, 21 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, NC. Fenton also hosts many events throughout the week, including fitness, children's activities, live music, holiday events and more. Check out Fenton's event calendar. Tickets for Fenton Skate the Square are $18 per person. That … [Read more...] about Fenton’s Skate the Square: Save $3 on Mondays
Noon Year’s and New Year’s Eve parties at United Skates of America
Keep United Skates of America, 2901 Trawick Road, Raleigh, in mind for entertaining the kids over Winter Break, or when planning fun for your out of town guests. United Skates of America has a several special events planned. Here are some New Year's Eve events. Noon Year's Eve Skate with CharactersWednesday, December 31, 202510 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.$20 online, $25 at the door Noon Year’s Eve Skate … [Read more...] about Noon Year’s and New Year’s Eve parties at United Skates of America
The RINK at Red Hat Amphitheatre — outdoor ice skating ends Dec. 28
This winter, once again enjoy outdoor ice skating in Downtown Raleigh, at The RINK, presented by UNC Health. Enjoy skating on a natural ice skating rink in the heart of Raleigh. The RINK is at Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 South McDowell Street, Raleigh, from November 22, 2025, to December 28, 2025. Please note that this is earlier than the planned end date, due Keep reading to see the specific … [Read more...] about The RINK at Red Hat Amphitheatre — outdoor ice skating ends Dec. 28
Where to ski in North Carolina — and the opening date of each resort
Where to Ski in North Carolina There are six ski resorts in Western North Carolina. Three of them are clustered in the northern part of the North Carolina mountains, near Boone: Sugar Mountain Resort, Appalachian Ski Mtn., and Beech Mountain Ski Resort. Hatley Pointe (formerly Wolf Ridge) is in Mars Hill, near Asheville. Cataloochee Ski Area is in Maggie Valley, near Cherokee, Waynesville, … [Read more...] about Where to ski in North Carolina — and the opening date of each resort
