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The Raleigh area is the perfect place for visitors and locals this Memorial Day weekend. From fun on the water to baseball games and fireworks, the destination is packing in the fun over the long weekend ahead. Show your patriotism On Sun. evening starting at 7pm, the Town of Cary 's Koka Booth

Tried-and-true recipe for a great time: a dash of warm weather, a heap of live music and plenty of good friends. With the most live music in North Carolina , Raleigh knows how to rock the summer! The area's outdoor concert venues hit all the right notes when putting together the summer...

Hello, May! A busy spring continues in the Raleigh area this month—longer days and lots of sunshine mean it's time to get outdoors and explore. Temperatures have hit a sweet spot, patios are open, picnics are in full swing, the calendar is packed with major events and there's never...

Passionate local chefs, brewers and creative types have teamed up to guide the Raleigh area through a foodie renaissance, bringing you delicious, unique and approachable culinary experiences. These food and drink events blossom just in time for beautiful spring weather—save these dates (and...

Raleigh, N.C., is known for many things, from its eclectic culture and Southern hospitality to its magnificent nature and remarkable cuisine. But as of late, North Carolina's capital city has also made a name for itself in the world of beer—so much so that the City of Oaks was recently...

Hello, spring! We're nearly a quarter of the way through 2019, and winter weather has been kicked to the curb for good. Sunshine, longer days, major concerts, food truck rodeos, outdoor exploration and more are here to stay—cheers to that. Here's what we're doing in April in...

The Spring season in the Raleigh area means big beer festivals, beer dinners and all sorts of celebrations at 30+ breweries —lots of chances to experience the best of our beer scene! The fun starts in March and leads into April's Beer Month in Raleigh (in celebration of N.C. Beer Month...

With outdoor concert season coming into full swing again this spring, the Raleigh area 's live music calendar is packed with awesome shows. It's a prime time to check out some new artists and to see your favorite bands on tour. Here are 30+ picks to help you start planning your Raleigh...

April is N.C. Beer Month, and the Raleigh area is celebrating with plenty of beer events, tastings, festivals, dinners and more to enjoy all month long. Throughout the entire month, experience excellent beers and happenings area breweries have to offer. Here are 10 reasons to raise your pint and

Raleigh, N.C., keeps adding happy occasions to the calendar. Festivals and major events serve an important purpose—they mark history and sense of pride, plus they showcase talent, creativity and culture, delicious foods and beverages (and some surprises, too!). Make plans now to spend a day...