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Major events, festivals and celebrations serve an important purpose—they mark history and build a sense of pride, plus they showcase talent, creativity and culture, delicious foods and beverages (and some surprises, too!). The spring calendar of festivals in the Raleigh area have been largely

We are closely monitoring event cancellations and postponements and updating visitRaleigh.com info accordingly. However, we strongly recommend double-checking event organizers’ websites/feeds to confirm details before traveling. Raleigh, N.C., keeps adding happy occasions to the calendar.

Paint the town “green” with a holiday visit to the Raleigh area for St. Patrick’s Day. From parades to pub crawls, Raleigh pulls out all the stops to celebrate all things Irish! Parades and festivals Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Wearin’ ‘O the Green...

Valentine’s Day may be just around the corner, but the Raleigh area serves up the perfect places for romantic dates year-round! If you’re looking to take a trip with your loved one this season, you should take a peek at some of the best date ideas the City of Oaks has to offer. Whether...

Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs, two small towns just outside of Raleigh, N.C., are growing into flourishing hospitality areas, offering a slew of unique eateries, bars, festivals and—perhaps most popular—breweries. Visiting these beloved gathering spots—home to run clubs, live...

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Downtown Raleigh, N.C., is where historic neighborhoods, world-class museums, Southern diners, outdoor green spaces, performing arts venues, local shops, breweries and underground cocktail spots all work together to create one incredible cultural hotspot. Here's how to eat, drink, dance and...

Say farewell to 2019 in the best way possible at one of Raleigh, N.C.'s many exciting New Year’s Eve events, which range from high-energy parties and concerts to special dining experiences. There’s a fitting party for all to ring in 2020, so make plans to get out and about on Dec....

Who's ready to close out 2019 in style and ring in the new year with a bang? We are! WRAL First Night Raleigh 2020, a downtown Raleigh New Year's Eve celebration for nearly 30 years, is an all-day event with nearly 100 performances (music, dance, theater, comedy and more) across 25 venues....

Scarves and gloves ready? Dreaming of hot chocolate? Fingers crossed for a good snow? We've got big plans this winter in Raleigh, N.C.! To jump-start your new year, we've put together this list of 30 items for your winter bucket list, perfect for planning a trip to the Raleigh area with...