Every year, North Carolina State Parks host First Day Hikes led by park staff. Not every state park participates, but we are listing the ones in and near the Triangle that are hosting guided walks. We will also list some First Day Hikes in city and county parks. You should feel free to take your own hike too! Check out our photo guide to hiking in N.C. State Parks. Falls Lake State … [Read more...] about First Day Hikes in Raleigh and Wake Forest
Triangle New Year
KwanzaaFest in Durham
The African American Dance Ensemble is planning Kwanzaa Fest as an in-person event on January 1st, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street, Durham. Doors will open at 11 a.m. and performances will start at 1 p.m. Enjoy the performances and marketplace. Kwanaa is a seven-day celebration from December 26th to January 1st. Each day celebrates a different … [Read more...] about KwanzaaFest in Durham
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at rooftop bar at Residence Inn in Downtown Raleigh — no tickets required
Residence Inn, at 616 South Salisbury Street in Downtown Raleigh, boasts a rooftop bar, 10th & Terrace. It's on the 10th floor of the hotel, and is open six days a week (closed Monday), serving beer, wine, cocktails and small plates. No reservations are required. 10th & Terrace wants you to know that you can celebrate New Year's Eve there! There will be a DJ, festive drinks, and, of … [Read more...] about Celebrate New Year’s Eve at rooftop bar at Residence Inn in Downtown Raleigh — no tickets required
Marbles Kids Museum Noon Year’s Eve Party
Ring in 2022 a little bit early with Marbles Kids Museum's Noon Year's Eve Celebration! On Friday, December 31st, 2021, Marbles, at will be open 201 E Hargett Street, Raleigh, will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Purchase tickets in advance to guarantee entry for your time slot. At noon, kids can ring in the "New Year" with activities like stomping on bubble wrap. Tickets are … [Read more...] about Marbles Kids Museum Noon Year’s Eve Party
Celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day 2022 in the Triangle
New Year's Eve is going to be a lot of fun in the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas this year. Say goodbye to 2021 and hello to 2022 with one of these events. This is a growing list. Please keep checking back! We are highlighting a few events below, but keep scrolling, and we will include our full calendar of events for December 31st through January 2nd. Know of other … [Read more...] about Celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day 2022 in the Triangle
First Night Raleigh features music, roller skating, ferris wheel, fireworks, much more (all outdoors)
WRAL First Night Raleigh returns for New Year's Eve 2021, offering a fun, jam-packed way to welcome 2022. The festivities begin in early afternoon with the Children's Celebration. Then the Evening Celebration includes performances in more than 30 downtown Raleigh locations, across more than 20 blocks. The City of Raleigh announced Monday morning that in light of the spread of Covid-19, … [Read more...] about First Night Raleigh features music, roller skating, ferris wheel, fireworks, much more (all outdoors)
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration at Little Doodles Play Cafe in Raleigh
Little Doodles Play Cafe, at 6548 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, offers open play and messy art for kids, with no reservations required. (Make sure to check their schedule.) The cost to visit is $10 for each adult and mobile child. On Friday, December 31st, 2021, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Little Doodles Play Cafe is hosting a Noon Year's Eve party. Bring the kids by for an early New Year's … [Read more...] about Noon Year’s Eve Celebration at Little Doodles Play Cafe in Raleigh
Family friendly New Year’s celebrations in the Triangle
Ring in 2022 with the kids at these family-friendly Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area celebrations. These events are either free or very affordable. Make sure to follow the links to get the details. Also, have you subscribed to Triangle on the Cheap yet? You'll receive one email a day and be in the know. Start 2022 out the cheap way! Looking for a more comprehensive list of New … [Read more...] about Family friendly New Year’s celebrations in the Triangle
30+ restaurants open for dine-in, takeout, and delivery on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day 2022
Interested in not cooking for New Year's Eve 2021 or New Year's Day 2022? Check out this growing list of restaurants in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle that are open for the New Year holiday. Most listed will be available for take-out as well, and, in some cases, delivery. Some will serve a special New Year's Eve or Day meal, and some will serve their regular menu. … [Read more...] about 30+ restaurants open for dine-in, takeout, and delivery on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day 2022
Order your fully cooked New Year’s Eve dinner or New Year’s Day brunch to enjoy at home
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else when you ring in 2022, consider ordering your New Year's Eve dinner or New Year's Day meal from a grocery store, caterer, or restaurant. We've put together a list of businesses in the Triangle where you can order a fully-cooked New Year's meal. In many cases, you'll pick up the meal in advance, and you'll heat it up yourself. In all cases … [Read more...] about Order your fully cooked New Year’s Eve dinner or New Year’s Day brunch to enjoy at home
