City Editor Cat here. 👋 I can’t make it through a workday without listening to music. Recently, I’ve been wearing out our Hopscotch 2022 playlist as I prepare to soak in all the talented musicians this Thurs., Sept. 8-Sat., Sept. 10 at the Hopscotch Music Festival happening all across downtown. Check out this guide so you’re ready to rock the weekend.
Fri., Sept. 9
Haunted Historic Tour | Fri., Sept. 9 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Governor’s Mansion, 200 N. Blount St. | Prices vary | Join this spooky downtown walking tour to learn about Raleigh’s important landmarks and ghost stories. 👻
NC International Auto Expo | Fri., Sept. 9-Sun., Sept. 11 | Raleigh Convention Center | $10 | Check out all types of domestic vehicles and imports + learn about them from manufacturer representatives.
The Temptations and the Four Tops | Fri., Sept. 9 | DPAC, 123 Vivian St., Durham | $35+ | Listen to classic Motown songs like “My Girl” and “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone.” 🎤
Sat., Sept. 10
Sister Cities Picnic | Sat., Sept. 10 | 12-4 p.m. | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St. | Price of purchase | Celebrate the parks 50th anniversary with vendors, food trucks, and games.
Brier Creek Food Truck Festival |Sat., Sept. 10 | 5-8 p.m |8010 Arco Corporate Dr. | Price of purchase | Treat yourself to food trucks like Hot Chix Hotcakes and Chicken, listen to live music, and sip on cold beer. 🍗
NC Vintage Bazaar | Sat., Sept. 10 | 12-6 p.m. | Exposition Center, 4825 Trinity Rd. | $5+ | Pop some tags at the biggest vintage clothing event in NC.
Mural Unveiling | Sat., Sept. 10 | State of Beer, 401 Hillsborough St. | 12-5 p.m. | Price of purchase | Join this Hopscotch day party to see the reveal of a Dix Park themed mural + to try the new “Parks for the People” beer. 🍻
Sun., Sept. 11
Fall Fest | Sun., Sept. 11 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park | Price of purchase | Shop from more than 30 local vendors, grab a snack from a food truck, and enjoy live bands + lawn games. 🍂
Raleigh Brewing, 3709 Neil St. | Sun., Sept. 11 | 1-6 p.m. | Free | Dust off your lederhosen for a day of live music by the Little German Band, food trucks + pints of Oktoberfest Lager.
Oktoberfest kicks off in the City of Oaks this weekend at Raleigh Brewing from 1-6 p.m. Can’t make it this weekend? We’ve got you. Check out five more Oktoberfest celebrationshere.
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After closing its doors in late August, Garland is reopening for two days only to serve Hopscotch slushies. The acclaimed restaurant will open its takeout window tomorrow, Sept. 9 + Sat., Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. 🥤
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