UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to the weather. Downtown Raleigh Home Show will be at Raleigh Convention … [Read More...]
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Triangle Restaurant Week: Jan. 26 to Feb. 1 — restaurants announced
Triangle Restaurant Week is returning soon! Restaurants all over the Triangle are participating, each offering a … [Read More...]

Free and cheap things to do in the Triangle this week
Are you looking for things to do in Raleigh, NC this week? Or Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, or other places in … [Read More...]

Lunar New Year 2026 — how to celebrate the Year of the Horse in the Triangle
By Jody Mace
The Lunar New Year takes place February 17, 2026, and is celebrated for several weeks, starting in late … [Read More...]

What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Day in the Triangle
By Jody Mace
Learn about holiday hours at County facilities, City and Town services, ABC Stores and grocery stores. This post is … [Read More...]

MLK Day events in the Triangle 2026
By Jody Mace
Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at one of these events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary and … [Read More...]
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Carolina Roller Derby’s Valentine’s Day Match: Bless Your Heart
Skaters from the Carolina Roller Derby home teams, the Dogwood Destroyers and the Box Turtle Bruisers, will compete in a … [Read More...]
Valentine’s Day at Sunshine Lavender Farm Feb. 14
Sunshine Lavender Farm is opening for Valentine's Day for the first time. Stop by on February 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to … [Read More...]
My Dog is my Valentine Pawty at Saving Grace Supply Co Feb. 7
Saving Grace Supply Co., 4016 Durham Road, Raleigh, NC, is hosting My Dog is my Valentine Pawty on Saturday, February 7, … [Read More...]
Pay Your Age Birthday Discount at Build-a-Workshop
If your child has a birthday coming up, treat them to the Birthday Treat Bear at Build-a-Bear Workshop. With the Pay … [Read More...]
Groundhog Day at White Deer Park in Garner — watch North Carolina’s weather-predicting groundhog
Snerd, at White Deer Park in Garner, is the Triangle's only official Groundhog Day groundhog. The pressure's on, … [Read More...]
Spring Eggstravaganza in Garner March 28
Garner Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources is hosting a Spring Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10 … [Read More...]
Cat Show: It’s TICA Time Garden Pawty on April 11-12
Cat lovers won't want to miss the TICA Time Cat Show on April 11 and 12, 2026, at Dorton Arena at the NC State … [Read More...]
Live Music at Oaklyn Springs Taproom on Broad Street, and more
Oaklyn Springs Taproom can be found at 505 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina. Oaklyn Springs Brewery grew from a home-brewing … [Read More...]
Metalcore Night at Oaklyn Springs Brewery on North Main Street, Jan. 31, with alternative music, local vendors, and more
Oaklyn Springs Brewery can be found at 2912 N Main Street, Fuquay-Varina. Oaklyn Springs Brewery grew from a … [Read More...]
Monthly Book Club at Southern Peak Brewery, more
Southern Peak Brewery, 950 Windy Road #100, Apex, hosts many events, including live music, crafts, food trucks, … [Read More...]
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Free and cheap New Year’s Eve Parties in the Triangle
By Jody Mace
Looking for fireworks near you for New Year's Eve? Or a festive champagne toast? We've got you covered! There are many … [Read More...]

Family friendly New Year’s celebrations in the Triangle, including Noon Year’s Eve and early countdowns
By Jody Mace
Ring in 2026 with the kids at these family-friendly Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area celebrations. These events are … [Read More...]

Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle in 2025/2026
By Jody Mace
Kwanzaa is a communal, cultural celebration that honors African-American people and their heritage. The holiday lasts … [Read More...]

Tour the Best Christmas Lights in the Triangle — a list and map (updated again!)
By Jody Mace
Where are the best Christmas lights in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle? Read on! We have a … [Read More...]

Triangle restaurants open for Christmas 2025, including dine-in, takeout, and delivery
By Jody Mace
Diners in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area can cross a stress-free Christmas dinner off their holiday wish list. A … [Read More...]

Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, for 2025
By Jody Mace
This is a growing list of 2025 holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. This day by day guide will … [Read More...]

Order a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in the Triangle in 2025 from restaurants, grocery stores, more…
By Jody Mace
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else for Christmas and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider … [Read More...]

Celebrate winter solstice in the Triangle with a lantern walk, labyrinths, and more — 2025
By Jody Mace
Winter solstice takes place when one of the Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. When that happens, … [Read More...]

Hanukkah Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
By Jody Mace
Looking for fun ways to celebrate the Festival of Lights in the Triangle? Here are some Hanukkah events in the … [Read More...]

Live Nativity Events in the Triangle in 2025
By Jody Mace
With all the excitement over Santa, sometimes the more sacred or spiritual aspects of Christmas can be … [Read More...]

Where to get free Santa pictures in the Triangle in 2025
By Jody Mace
Would you like your child to get a chance to meet Santa without having to pay for an expensive photo package? Make … [Read More...]

Free Holiday Concerts in the Triangle in 2025
By Jody Mace
Looking for free holiday concerts in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle? You're in the right … [Read More...]

Big list of Holiday Markets in the Triangle 2025
By Jody Mace
Shop for gifts at these 2025 holiday markets in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. Here's a growing list of … [Read More...]

25 Christmas and Holiday Parades in the Triangle from A(pex) to Z(ebulon)!
By Jody Mace
You can find Christmas parades in every corner of the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and many … [Read More...]

Tree Lighting Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
By Jody Mace
All throughout the Triangle, in Raleigh, Durham, and surrounding towns, tree lighting events are marking the beginning … [Read More...]

