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There's no surer sign of the holiday season quickly approaching than the return of one of Raleigh, N.C.'s best (and biggest) annual traditions—the Raleigh Christmas Parade ! An event truly made for the whole family, the parade provides endless entertainment in downtown Raleigh for...

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 started on planning...

Festivals, parades and light displays— the Raleigh area is gearing up for the holidays this month! Shopping sprees, ballets, hockey games and more make for perfect weekend adventures, date nights and family gatherings. Have your jackets, scarves and boots ready? Let's dive in! ACC...

The Warehouse District has quickly become a go-to neighborhood in downtown Raleigh for visitors and locals alike. Don't just take our word for it—Thrillist named the area " one of 12 neighborhoods across the U.S. that are about to get crazy popular ." With an eclectic mix of...

What’s more fun than visiting Raleigh N.C.? Visiting as part of a larger group! Here are eight fun activities and experiences, designed specifically for groups of all types and sizes, to add to your list of things to do while visiting the Raleigh area . Triangle Glides (Trikke and walking...

The deep-fried fun at the N.C. State Fair returns Fri., Oct. 12 (note the opening date was pushed back one day to this date due to poor weather expected from Hurricane Michael), and runs through Sun., Oct. 21! The state's largest annual event (drawing more than a million visitors per year...

With Fall comes lots of great events around Raleigh, N.C.! And those not only include signature events in the capital city like PNC presents Wide Open Bluegrass and the N.C. State Fair but also fun festivals in Raleigh's surrounding towns. Apex , Cary , Fuquay-Varina , Holly Springs ,...

No matter who you love or how you self-identify, all are truly welcome to explore and enjoy Raleigh, N.C. The City of Oaks continues to evolve into an exciting destination where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer visitors can feel comfortable being themselves—here’s our...

It's so long to summer, hello to fall! We'll miss these warm-weather months—baseball games, summer festivals, outdoor concerts and such. But we're ready to embrace a new season and the new experiences that come with it in the Raleigh area —hockey games, cultural...

Fall is quickly approaching, and we’ve rounded up some of the best classic autumn activities in the Raleigh area . From pumpkin patches to haunted mazes, there’s an activity for everyone in the family to have a little fun in the crisp fall air! Ken’s Korny Corn Maze Get lost in...