The holidays are the perfect time to come together with friends and family, celebrating the magic of the season and taking part in the Raleigh area's holiday traditions, old and new. This list, full of events and activities in N.C.'s capital city area, should get you...
A 200-foot-long, 21-foot-tall dragon has invaded Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, N.C. Yes, the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival has returned to the Raleigh area for an eighth time! The festival—which only visits a handful of spots around the country each year is...
There’s a pretty good reason why Raleigh, N.C., has earned the nickname the “Smithsonian of the South.” Only here can you admire the Southeast’s largest collection of Rodin sculptures in a beautiful space filled with natural light at the North Carolina Museum of Art....
Raleigh’s food scene? It’s booming. Thriving. Better than ever, thanks to tasty endeavors from a community that’s passionate about good eats and drinks. The recent accolades: One of America’s hottest food cities (Zagat); one of the most underrated food cities on the...
The last five seasons have been a heck of a ride for the Carolina Hurricanes. Owner Tom Dundon purchased the franchise in late 2017, former Canes player Rod Brind'Amour was brought on as head coach just a handful of months later, the team made five straight playoff...
The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) has unveiled a spectacular exhibition that art enthusiasts won't want to miss. The museum will host Dutch Art in a Global Age: Masterpieces from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The exhibition takes a fresh approach exploring...
Enjoy the thrill of ice skating in a winter wonderland created in the heart of downtown Raleigh! THE RINK presented by UNC Health... View More
Fenton's Skate the Square rink is open Nov. 5-Feb. 5! General admission is $17+ for 75 minutes. Start your Mondays off right with... View More
Downtown Raleigh comes to light with Illuminate, a self-guided, light-based art walk. This five-week activation takes place in... View More
Experience Carolina Ballet’s reimagined production. First performed in December 2022, this new production is the Ballet’s... View More
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Dive into Raleigh's culture with guided Signature Experiences, a curated collection of unscripted tours and hands-on encounters designed to take you "backstage" and alongside the locals who live it and breathe it every day.
Enjoy a downtown Raleigh brewery and scenic overlooks for a session in painting skylines (booking available upon request) View More
Learn the art of crocheting, out and about at cookie shops, parks and more fun locations (booking available upon request) View More
Learn the basics of stamping on metal to create personalized accessories and gifts (booking available upon request) View More
Learn about the craft of blending and distilling in this behind-the-scenes tour (booking available upon request) View More
Big events and festivals are straight ahead in the Raleigh area. Save these dates and make plans for a trip.
