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During the holiday season, the Raleigh area is aglow with light displays, tree lightings and other seasonal presentations. These are some of the best happenings and places for Christmas and other holiday pageantry! Waverly Place Tree Lighting & Holiday Concert Nov. 22 Join Cary’s Waverly...

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 ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Parade! An event truly made for the whole family, the parade provides endless entertainment in downtown Raleigh...

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The Raleigh area is home to some of the best-kept secrets when it comes to entertainment, food, shopping and more. For some truly-awesome experiences, be sure to add these hidden gems to your travel list. Natural gems Carl Alwin Schenk Memorial Forest Escape the noise of civilization without

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! Exhibit:...

Looking to “retreat” yourself during the fall season? Need a weekend getaway with a loved one? Kick back in the lively Raleigh area, where Southern charm meets booming metropolis meets your sweet escape (and where relaxing days at the spa and outdoor adventures await!). Rich history,...

In one form or another, the N.C. State Fair has been happening at various locations since the 1850s. It has been at its current home at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds adjacent to Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh for more than nine decades now. And like all venerable annual events, the fair

Fall brings many great events to Raleigh, N.C.! Those not only include signature events like PNC presents Wide Open Bluegrass and the N.C. State Fair, but also fun festivals in Raleigh's surrounding towns. Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Morrisville, Wendell, Rolesville and other Raleigh...

High-flying rides and deep-fried pies—the N.C. State Fair is back in Raleigh, N.C., this month! The 152nd annual N.C. State Fair, in town Oct. 17-27, adds 30 new foods to the deep-fried fun for 2019. Hot foods, loaded-to-the-max foods, messy foods, foods we had no idea could actually go

Fall! The season of pumpkin spice, sweaters, corn mazes, Halloween and, yes, beer festivals. With Oktoberfest parties, Beericana and so many more upcoming events and festivals in the Raleigh area, there’s an occasion for everyone who loves craft beer, live music and cooler weather. Beericana...