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Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
The 77th annual Raleigh Christmas Parade will march through downtown Saturday, Nov. 18 with Grand Marshal Cam Ward, over 100 local groups, and Santa Claus himself.
Cannonball Music Hall will join Salvage Yard’s lineup in late 2024 and will add music to the entertainment district as well as a space for burgeoning bands.
The NC Chinese Lantern Festival will light up Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre from Friday, Nov. 17 to Sunday, Jan. 14 with more than 40 LED light displays.
Don’t leave your out-of-town guests with nothing to do while they visit the City of Oaks. Our readers gave us restaurant and activity suggestions for every type of occasion — here are some of our favs.
Five local businesses are showing out for the holidays by transforming their space into festive pop-ups featuring creative cocktails, kitschy Christmas decor, and much more.
The $2.5 million project will add to Dix Park’s growing landscape. This creative infrastructure will begin construction early 2024.
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See why the North Carolina Theatre’s “Elf - The Musical” is the gift that keeps giving this holiday season.
Rip up your gift list — it’s time to rethink the holidays.
Shop the most popular gifts of the 2023 holiday season, plus gifts that support small businesses and the best holiday wrapping paper to tie it all up in.
Want to listen to local live music but don’t want to go to a traditional concert? Listen to music, and eat there too — we’ve got five casual local spots to experience live music in Raleigh.
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This home at 1421 Sky Vista in Raleigh spans over 6,000 sqft with a built-in pool and hot tub. Explore this massive modern property with us for Mansion Monday.
Headliners like Chappell Roan and Lainey Wilson sold out Red Hat Amphitheater in 2024 and nearly doubled 2023’s economic impact of $17.6 million.
Don’t chuck your shucks — learn the ins and outs of how (and why) to recycle oyster shells in Raleigh, and help rebuild reefs on the NC coast in the process.
Apple is moving forward in other parts of North Carolina with investments after announcing its four year delay for RTP.
We sat down to speak with local artist Maya Freelon to talk about her new position at NC State and the art she has created + collaborated on in Raleigh.
Join us at RALtoday in celebrating the heart of our community, small businesses.
NC State’s women’s basketball team defeated Notre Dame in a double overtime and boosted its AP ranking in the process. What’s next for the Pack?
The deadline to obtain your REAL ID is coming up on May 7, 2025 — here’s how and why to get one in North Carolina.