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Events
Plan Ahead: March events in Raleigh
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
March 03, 2026 10:00 AM
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Allie Remhof
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Culture
Raleigh influencer Magnolia Megan is competing for Miss North Carolina USA
With over 200,000 followers on Instagram, Raleigh-based influncer Magnolia Megan sat down with RALtoday to talk all things pageantry, North Carolina, and being an influencer.
June 13, 2024
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Allie Remhof
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Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of The Triangle’s past — plus hope for the future.
June 11, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Culture
Grill out with meats, fixin’s, and more from Raleigh, NC
Fire up the grill and enjoy a cookout that’s curated with locally procured goods.
May 29, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Food
Join us for Drink Up Week sponsored by Sports & Social Cary
We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Raleigh, NC from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
May 24, 2024
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Monica Garske
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City
How well do you know the map of Raleigh?
We’ve got a game for you — test how well you know Raleigh venues by the address alone.
May 24, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Try This: Dueling Dinosaurs at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Modern museum exhibit meets real, working paleontology lab at this one-of-a-kind interactive dino experience.
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Culture
The ultimate Raleigh playlist
You shared tunes that have connections to the City of Oaks and we added them to our Raleigh playlist.
May 20, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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City
Meet Raleigh’s sister cities
Raleigh has sister city partnerships with five locations across the globe to promote cross-cultural connection, understanding, and cooperation.
May 16, 2024
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Erin McPherson
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Culture
Where to get crafty in Raleigh
If you’ve got a creative muscle you’re itching to flex, try these seven crafty spots around Raleigh, including one-off painting classes and workshops to start a new hobby.
May 10, 2024
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Allie Remhof
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Food
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Calling all hot dog lovers, bratwurst enthusiasts, and frank fans. We’ve rounded up eight spots in Raleigh to enjoy a delicious dawg.
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Books written by authors with ties to Raleigh
Whether you’re looking for your next leisure read, a book for the whole family, or a thrilling fictional novel, we’ve got a list of books written by local authors in Raleigh.
June 30, 2025
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Explore 37 parks in Raleigh
We’re highlighting the 37 best parks that Raleigh has to offer — complete with playgrounds, trails, and tennis courts.
June 25, 2025
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Beat the heat with a sweet treat in Raleigh
From gourmet popsicles to endlessly customizable soft serve, Raleigh has plenty of sweet treats to keep you cool all summer.
June 24, 2025
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Coworking space Switchyards is coming to Durham
Switchyards’ Durham location promises a new space for Bull City to get to work in a stylish, professional environment.
June 23, 2025
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Allie Remhof
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City
Several developments are coming to revilatize the Depot Historic District
The Depot in the Warehouse District will see a new hotel, office, and retail space as part of a historic revitalization.
June 19, 2025
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Allie Remhof
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Live
13+ activities for retired locals in Raleigh
If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Raleigh.
June 18, 2025
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Allie Remhof
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Culture
Pride Month events in Raleigh
June is Pride Month, and Raleigh is showing out in style. Head to these six events around Oak City to show your pride and celebrate the local LGBTQ+ community.
June 12, 2025
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Allie Remhof
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Business
Andia Xouris talks community, Greek tradition, and local Southern ice cream
We caught up with Andia’s Ice Cream’s CEO + co-founder, Andia Xouris, to talk innovative flavors, her Grand Master Ice Cream Chef title, and community.
June 10, 2025
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