Start the New Year on the right foot with this hike at Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 5229 Awls Haven Drive, Raleigh. The hike takes place on Friday, January 1st, 2021, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. It's free, but registration is required. To register, go to RecLink and search for barcode 266877. If it's filled up, you can join a waitlist. The group will be hiking all three Wilkerson Nature … [Read more...] about New Year’s Day Hike at Wilkerson Nature Preserve in Raleigh
Triangle New Year
Restaurants open for dine-in, takeout, and delivery on New Year’s Eve and Day
New Year's Eve is going to be a little different this year. With the modified stay-at-home order in North Carolina, restaurants and breweries will close by 10 p.m. Takeout and delivery of food will still be permitted after 10 p.m., however. In order to help with your food and drink needs, we've put together a list of restaurants in the Triangle that are either open for dining earlier on New … [Read more...] about Restaurants open for dine-in, takeout, and delivery on New Year’s Eve and Day
New Year’s Eve Light Show at Holland Road Lights, in Fuquay-Varina
Throughout the holiday season we've maintained a list of the best Christmas light displays in the Triangle, and Holland Road Lights have been featured on that list. They are presenting a special show on New Year's Eve. As always, it's free to enjoy. (And, as always, please obey all traffic laws and be considerate of the homeowner's neighbors.) On Thursday, December 31st, 2020, the show will … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Light Show at Holland Road Lights, in Fuquay-Varina
Kidzu Children’s Museum’s Light It Up — Noon Year’s Eve Virtual Dance Party
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Kidzu Children's Museum, 201 S Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, is hosting Light it Up! Noon Year's Eve Virtual Dance Party on Thursday, December 31st, 2020, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dance ‘til the ball drops...and then start again! Join Kidzu Children’s Museum and ring in the New Year with a virtual dance party! Participants will make some glow-in-the-dark instruments … [Read more...] about Kidzu Children’s Museum’s Light It Up — Noon Year’s Eve Virtual Dance Party
The Avett Brothers present a Virtual New Year’s Eve Concert, with guest artists Willie Nelson, Brandi Carlile, many more…
North Carolina band The Avett Brothers has a tradition of performing in North Carolina every New Year's Eve. They've held New Year's Eve shows in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, and more North Carolina cities. This New Year's Eve, December 31st, 2020, they're performing for all of North Carolina, and beyond. They're streaming a full band concert, including special guests, and a New Year's … [Read more...] about The Avett Brothers present a Virtual New Year’s Eve Concert, with guest artists Willie Nelson, Brandi Carlile, many more…
Order your fully cooked New Year’s Eve dinner or New Year’s Day brunch to enjoy at home
This year, many of our celebrations have moved back home. Especially with the modified stay-at-home order in North Carolina, ringing in the New Year at a bar, restaurant or brewery is not in the cards for 2021. Plan in advance by ordering a New Year's Eve dinner or New Year's Day brunch of lunch ahead of time, from a restaurant, caterer or grocery store. If you haven't planned … [Read more...] about Order your fully cooked New Year’s Eve dinner or New Year’s Day brunch to enjoy at home
Celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day 2021 in the Triangle
New Year's Eve is different this year. With the modified stay-at-home order, people need to be home (with some exceptions) by 10 p.m. So any planned events will end long before the stroke of midnight. Restaurants can provide take-out and delivery services after 10 p.m., however, so keep that in mind! Soon, we'll be adding a list of some restaurants that will be open for your dining … [Read more...] about Celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day 2021 in the Triangle
First Day Hikes in parks on New Year’s Day
Every year, North Carolina State Parks host First Day Hikes led by park staff. This year, however, those guided hikes will <strong>not</strong> be taking place. The North Carolina State Parks will be open, however. Please check out our photo guide to hiking in N.C. State Parks. More free fitness opportunities Check out our big list of free fitness classes and hikes in the … [Read more...] about First Day Hikes in parks on New Year’s Day
First Night Raleigh will be part of Nights of Lights at Dix Park in 2020
This year is a little different, and New Year's Eve, of course, is also different. First Night Raleigh will be part of WRAL Nights of Lights at Dix Park. The special First Night features will take place December 30th and 31st, 2020. And, yes, the acorn will be there! Read on to learn all about WRAL Nights of Lights, including First Night Raleigh. WRAL/Capitol Broadcasting, in partnership … [Read more...] about First Night Raleigh will be part of Nights of Lights at Dix Park in 2020
KwanzaaFest 2020 in Durham
Update: KwanzaaFest 2021 has been canceled. KwanzaaFest 2020 is a free event that takes place on Wednesday, January 1st, 2020, at the Durham Armory, 212 Foster Street, Durham, from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The doors open at 12 p.m., and performances start at 2 p.m. Learn about more Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle. The free festival includes: Children's Village Drumming … [Read more...] about KwanzaaFest 2020 in Durham
