UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to the weather. Downtown Raleigh Home Show will be at Raleigh Convention Center from January 23 to 25, 2026. Save 50% on tickets with promo code CHEAP. Three days only to shop, compare & save on kitchens, baths, flooring & more! Hundreds of local experts under one roof & ready to consult with you on all of the home improvement … [Read more...] about Downtown Raleigh Home Show canceled due to weather
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Puppy Bowl Watch Party at Eno River Brewing in Hillsborough Feb. 8
Eno River Brewing, 329 Eno Mountain Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is hosting a Puppy Bowl Watch Party on Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. Join Hope Animal Rescue at the free event. You can expect: This event is extra special this year because two Hope alum pups that are in the Puppy Bowl will be at the event! Both of them will be at the party ready to give their pawtographs. … [Read more...] about Puppy Bowl Watch Party at Eno River Brewing in Hillsborough Feb. 8
Musical Storytime with Author Ebony Lynn Mudd: Celebrating Tina Turner at Liberation Station Bookstore Jan. 31
Liberation Station Bookstore, at its new location, 430 Hill Street, Raleigh, NC, is North Carolina's first Black-owned children's bookstore. On Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Liberation Station is hosting a free event. Musical Storytime with Author Ebony Lynn Mudd: Celebrating Tina Turner is an interactive celebration inspired by the life, music, and legacy of Tina Turner. … [Read more...] about Musical Storytime with Author Ebony Lynn Mudd: Celebrating Tina Turner at Liberation Station Bookstore Jan. 31
Chicken Salad Chick: Free scoop on Guest Appreciation Day Jan 22
Chicken Salad Chick is celebrating Guest Appreciation Day on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Every customer gets a free scoop of Classic Carol. Limit one free scoop per guest. Classic Carol is all white meat, shredded chicken, finely minced celery, mayonnaise and Chicken Salad Chick's secret seasoning. The giveaway is available for dine-in, carryout or drive-thru — no purchase … [Read more...] about Chicken Salad Chick: Free scoop on Guest Appreciation Day Jan 22
Up to 40% off select children’s books on Amazon
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Winter is the perfect time to snuggle up with your child and read books together. Replenish your child's library at this children's book sale on Amazon. Select titles are up to 40% off. Shop here for all the deals, or read on for a few suggestions. Prices can change without notice. … [Read more...] about Up to 40% off select children’s books on Amazon
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
Verizon offering $20 credit for those affected by the service outage — how you might be able to get $20 per LINE
Verizon experienced a very large service outage for seven hours on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Thousands of customers had no cell service for much of the day. Verizon is offering a $20 credit per account on the bills of customers who were affected by the outage, but the catch is that you have to redeem the credit. Perhaps the motivation is that many people will not take the steps to claim the … [Read more...] about Verizon offering $20 credit for those affected by the service outage — how you might be able to get $20 per LINE
National Day of Racial Healing event for MLK Day with Raleigh Human Relations Commission on Jan. 20
The Raleigh Human Relations Commission is hosting a National Day of Racial Healing event on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., at City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event to celebrate MLK Day. Please RSVP. All ages are welcome! Childcare will be provided. Launched in 2017, the National Day of Racial Healing is a national … [Read more...] about National Day of Racial Healing event for MLK Day with Raleigh Human Relations Commission on Jan. 20
Play chess every Tuesday at Der Nachbar, and more
Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, at 4916 Hillsborough Road, Durham, North Carolina, features 20 taps, wine by the glass, and non-alcoholic options. There's an outside patio, where leashed dogs are welcome. There's an outdoor serving window, so you can order right from the patio. Kids are welcome at Der Nachbar. Der Nachbar hosts food trucks at times, and also sometimes offers pretzels from … [Read more...] about Play chess every Tuesday at Der Nachbar, and more
Free Friday at Mordecai Historic Park Jan. 23
Mordecai Historic Park, at 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, includes the Mordecai House, which is the oldest house in Raleigh in its original location. It was built in 1785. It became a public park in 1972. The park also includes: The park encompasses 3.2 acres in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Tours cost $7 for adults, $3 for seniors, $4 for youth. Kids 6 and under are free. Upcoming … [Read more...] about Free Friday at Mordecai Historic Park Jan. 23
