The Mason Jar Lager Co., at 341 E. Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina, hosts frequent events, many of them free. They host live music every Saturday. You can find them on The Mason Jar's Facebook page. Upcoming Events Live Music: Aaron PelsueFriday, December 19, 20256:30 p.m.Free FestivusSaturday, December 20, 20255 p.m.Free Have fun with off-beat holiday festivities by partaking in the … [Read more...] about Festivus Fun at Mason Jar Lager Co., Dec. 20, and more
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Order a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in the Triangle in 2025 from restaurants, grocery stores, more…
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else for Christmas and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider ordering your Christmas dinners from a grocery store, caterer, or restaurant. We've putting together a list of restaurants, grocery stores, and caterers in the Triangle where you can order a fully-cooked Christmas dinner, with sides, in advance. In many cases, you'll pick up the meal … [Read more...] about Order a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in the Triangle in 2025 from restaurants, grocery stores, more…
Holiday Karaoke at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in Downtown Durham, Dec. 20: Holiday Music and Snowglobe Jell-O Shots
The Glass Jug Beer Lab, Downtown Durham is at 545 Foster Street, Durham. The taproom is adjacent to Durham Central Park. They serve Glass Jug beers on draft, plus draft wine and cider and have a great view of Durham Central Park and Downtown Durham. You can find The Glass Jug Beer Lab's Downtown Durham events on their Facebook page. You can also check their website calendar. Check out our … [Read more...] about Holiday Karaoke at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in Downtown Durham, Dec. 20: Holiday Music and Snowglobe Jell-O Shots
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
Ben & Jerry’s gives away new ice cream bars for free on Dec. 17
Ben & Jerry’s is raising the bar with the introduction of its new treat for ice cream lovers. The iconic ice cream company is dropping something big in the new year — Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Bars! The treat has all the much-loved chunks and swirls fans love in a handy, on-the-go bar. Available in five flavors, each bar features Ben & Jerry’s signature decadent ice cream dipped in a … [Read more...] about Ben & Jerry’s gives away new ice cream bars for free on Dec. 17
“A Christmas Carol” Concert with Brendan White at Grace Lutheran Church in Durham Dec. 27
Grace Lutheran Church, 824 N Buchanan Blvd, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting "A Christmas Carol" Concert with Brendan White on Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This special concert features Grammy Award-winning pianist Brendan White. His program will showcase masterworks by Liszt, Mendelssohn-Hensel, and Tchaikovsky, offering a beautiful and reflective conclusion to the … [Read more...] about “A Christmas Carol” Concert with Brendan White at Grace Lutheran Church in Durham Dec. 27
Celebrate winter solstice in the Triangle with a lantern walk, labyrinths, and more — 2025
Winter solstice takes place when one of the Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. When that happens, we experience the shortest number of hours of sunlight in the year. Winter solstice marks the beginning of the winter season. After winter solstice, the days start getting longer, with a little more sunlight each day. Winter solstice takes place on December 21, … [Read more...] about Celebrate winter solstice in the Triangle with a lantern walk, labyrinths, and more — 2025
The Irish Session at Bond Brothers Eastside in Cary, Jan. 10, and more open jams
Bond Brothers Eastside, at 602 East Chatham Street, Cary, is one of two Bond Brothers' locations in Downtown Cary. The other is at 202 East Cedar Street, Cary. This location of Bond Brothers boasts a very full music calendar, in addition to a great beer list. The food truck Bulkogi is there every day that Bond Brothers Eastside is open, offering the Bulkogi Burger, Galbi Basket, Ramen Fried … [Read more...] about The Irish Session at Bond Brothers Eastside in Cary, Jan. 10, and more open jams
60% off Sam’s Club Membership
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If you have never shopped Sam's Club, now is a good time to start. Normally annual memberships are: For a limited time, Groupon has a special deal: Once you purchase this Groupon, you'll need to redeem the voucher with Sam's Club using the link provided with the promotion code. Important -- read this before you buy New members only Both of these deals are good for new members -- or … [Read more...] about 60% off Sam’s Club Membership
Buy a Costco membership and receive a $40-$60 digital Costco shop card
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Costco is offering a special deal through Groupon. Please note that this deal is only valid for new members and those who memberships (Primary and Household) expired at least 18 months ago. It's not available for renewal of an existing Costco membership. If you're not sure if you currently have a membership, or when yours might have expired, you should login to Costo first and figure it out, … [Read more...] about Buy a Costco membership and receive a $40-$60 digital Costco shop card
