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Hello, summer! We can hardly contain our excitement—there are so many fun ways to enjoy the longer days and extra sunshine we get during these warm-weather months. Here's all the fun stuff we're doing in July! Pop-up Markets Browse handmade items, discover small businesses, enjoy...

Ready to celebrate Independence Day in a big way for 2024? Fireworks displays, bounce houses, live music and other patriotic celebrations are lined up all across the Raleigh area to celebrate America's 248th birthday—don't miss out! Here's your rundown on the biggest and best...

The hospitality industry needs your help. In Raleigh and Wake County, the hospitality industry employs more than 67,000 people—chefs, hotel workers, retailers, tour operators, event planners, caterers, museum staff and many, many others—who make a living serving both visitors and local...

Note: The below events and activities are from a previous year. For safe, distance-friendly ideas in 2020—light displays, drive-in movies and more—please see this updated page. Thanks and happy holidays! During the holiday season, the Raleigh area is aglow with light displays, tree...

Roll call! Who's ready for outdoor movies, baseball games, stand-up paddleboarding and brewery hopping? We've got huge plans this summer in the Raleigh area! To jump-start and keep you busy during these longest days of the year, we've put together this list of 30 items for your summer...

Craving something down-home and Southern for breakfast? Check out these old-school diners and local hot spots in Raleigh, N.C., to find gigantic pancakes, buttery biscuits and gravy, country ham, grits and more for breakfast (and some for brunch!). Also, look out for places that put creative twists