Looking for fun things to do in Raleigh this weekend? This weekly update, hand crafted by us, will help you plan for memorable moments with your friends, family, or even just by yourself. Happy Long Weekend – for those who get the Monday off. Some do; some don’t! There are plenty of things happening this

Tis the season, y’all. It’s time to get merry by joining some Christmas activities in Raleigh where the holiday cheer is as joyful as your aunt Edna after one too many eggnogs! Raleigh knows how to spread Yule tide spirit. There are so many Christmas events in Raleigh for 2025, it can actually be overwhelming

Historic Oakwood has always been a neighborhood we’ve dreamed of living in, and the annual Historic Oakwood Candlelight Tour further cemented that! On the 13th and 14th December 2025, join us for the 54th annual candlelight tour, as we wander the streets on an unusually balmy evening enjoying the beautiful homes decorated for Christmas. We’re

Raleigh might not be known as an artsy city, but beneath the canopies of oak trees, between the high rises of downtown, and under the leafy sprawl of university campuses, the city pulses with a quiet artistic beat. We love exploring Raleigh’s art scene, which is created by local, regional and international artists, who have

If the walls could talk…they do at The Carolina Hotel, the gracious heart of Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina. Pinehurst may be famed today as the Home of American Golf, but it didn’t start that way. Long before championship Sundays and birdie putts, Boston entrepreneur James Walker Tufts, a soda-fountain magnate, purchased thousands of acres

Are you a gluten-free eater and struggling to find safe places to eat in Raleigh? Tired of searching on your phone for gluten free options near me and coming up with just a salad? I know how you feel – while I am not celiac, I do react to eating gluten and have done my

It’s that time of year again when the buzz around the N.C. State Fair starts building, and everyone keeps asking, what new foods are hitting the midway this year? The wait is over! The 2025 lineup is here and, true to tradition, it’s packed with bold, creative, and downright wild ideas from vendors who never

Being a large, metropolitan hub nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, you can be sure to find plenty of things to do in Roanoke. Roanoke in Virginia is less than a 3-hour drive from Raleigh, and there’s so many things to do there, it makes for the perfect weekend getaway destination! Roanoke

Although not known as a foodie city, this reputation may well be changing, as downtown Raleigh is a foodie’s paradise! The buzzing downtown district is the heart and soul of the City of Oaks, especially when it comes to food, and is where you’ll find some of the most lip-smacking restaurants in the city. Whether

Another big month in Raleigh celebrating all the fun of Fall is upon us. There are so many things happening in Raleigh this October 2025 to get excited about. We have two of Raleigh’s biggest events for the year, there’s spooktacular fun for Halloween, the Carolina Hurricanes start playing hockey again, tailgating is in full