Bright Spirits Holiday Market is a local artisan market taking place behind MAX JR mini mini mart on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. Celebrate Small Business Saturday and get a jump on your holiday shopping by shopping for hand-made crafts. Admission is free. … [Read more...] about Bright Spirits Holiday Market Nov. 29
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Bynum Front Porch Holiday Bazaar Nov. 29
Bynum Front Porch, at 950 Bynum Road, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting the Bynum Front Porch Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shop for local art, crafts, jewelry, handmade soaps and much more, while you enjoy music from the Bynum Front Porch Pickers. Also, snack on tasty treats, hot cider and chicken cracker stew. While you're there, enjoy Bynum's … [Read more...] about Bynum Front Porch Holiday Bazaar Nov. 29
Smashfest returns to The Scrap Exchange Nov 28 — smash stuff, listen to live bands, more…
Do you ever feel like smashing things? Or do you NEED to smash things? Head to The Scrap Exchange, 2050 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, for SmashFest on Friday, November 28, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. At this event you[ll be able to let out your frustrations by throwing various breakables against a wall. Enjoy a fun, carnival atmosphere with a large crowd, music, food and other … [Read more...] about Smashfest returns to The Scrap Exchange Nov 28 — smash stuff, listen to live bands, more…
Big list of things to do Thanksgiving Weekend 2025 with friends and family
Looking for something to do with friends and family Thanksgiving weekend, 2025? Here is a big list of things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. More will be added! What do you think should be on the list? We've highlighted a few major attractions and fun ideas, but please scroll down for a more comprehensive day-by-day list. Or just jump to the day-by-day list. On Triangle on … [Read more...] about Big list of things to do Thanksgiving Weekend 2025 with friends and family
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
Restaurants open for Thanksgiving dinner in the Triangle for 2025
If cooking dinner doesn't sound like a holiday to you here's a list of Triangle restaurants open on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27, 2025. Most of these restaurants have special Thanksgiving meals. Many will fill up early, so make sure to make reservations right away. There are a few takeout options included in this list as well. These restaurants are in all price ranges. We abandoned our … [Read more...] about Restaurants open for Thanksgiving dinner in the Triangle for 2025
Chipotle offers buy-one-get-one free entrée on Thanksgiving Eve, Nov. 26
Enjoy a frugal meal at Chipotle before the big Thanksgiving feast. Chipotle is offering a buy-one-get-one free entrée on Thanksgiving eve, November 26, 2025, from 4 p.m. to closing. The offer is open to all customers and is available only in-restaurant. There is a limit of five free entrées per check -- each one requiring the purchase of another entrée of equal or greater value. Kids' meals … [Read more...] about Chipotle offers buy-one-get-one free entrée on Thanksgiving Eve, Nov. 26
51st Annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner with Durham Rescue Mission Nov. 27 — learn how you can help
Durham Rescue Mission is hosting its 51st Annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at 1201 East Main Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's held outside at the Mission campus. This event feeds homeless, hungry and needy men, women and children. Doors open at 11 a.m. and dinner starts at 12 p.m. Those in need can enjoy a free hot turkey dinner with all the trimmings, … [Read more...] about 51st Annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner with Durham Rescue Mission Nov. 27 — learn how you can help
Best deals on turkey in the Triangle for Thanksgiving 2025
If you're planning a Thanksgiving feast, now is the time to be shopping for a turkey. Many grocery stores in the Triangle have very low prices on frozen turkeys right now. These turkeys are no different than the ones stores are selling for much higher prices. They are just "loss leaders" -- the deals meant to draw you to the store, where you are likely to buy more groceries. In some cases, you … [Read more...] about Best deals on turkey in the Triangle for Thanksgiving 2025
Bull City Kids Closet — shop for FREE clothes Nov. 25
Durham Parks and Recreation is presenting Bull City Kids Closet. They're collecting clean, cold-weather clothing for kids newborn to 18 years old. Read to to learn how to donate clothing and how to receive clothing. Donate to Bull City Kids Closet Please consider donating your gently used kids' clothing, all sizes. The clothing drive is taking place November 12 to 22, 2025, Monday to … [Read more...] about Bull City Kids Closet — shop for FREE clothes Nov. 25
