Go big or gourd home 🎃

9 places get pumpkins around the Triangle

Two dogs sit in a truck bed with pumpkins.

Bring the pups along to farms like The Family Farm on Avent Ferry. | Photo provided by @rustynrosie

‘Tis the season of the Pumpkin King and autumnal decor galore. Which begs the question: Why do we display jack-o'-lanterns and gourds during fall?

Well, it all started with the Irish legend of Stingy Jack. In the 1800s, people in Ireland would carve creepy faces out of turnips to scare away Jack’s wandering soul. When Irish immigrants moved to the US, they adapted and carved jack-o'-lanterns from fruit native to the region. Enter: Pumpkins.

Keep Jack away this season or just indulge in the seasonal decor with pumpkins from these eight patches + farm stands. Heads up: Some of these patches aren’t primed for picking just yet, so save this list for later.

Pumpkin patch experience

DJ’s Berry Patch, Apex | Fill your cart with gourds, corn stalks, NC apples, and mums.

Grasshopper Farms, Knightdale | After finding your way through the four acre corn maze, browse fall produce.

Naylor Family Farm, Fuquay-Varina | Grab tickets in advance for hay rides, gem mining, and apple cannons to pair with your pumpkin patching.

Page Farms | Visit this family-owned farm to pick the perfect pumpkin, relax in the corn crib, and enjoy hayrides + farm animals.

Phillips Farms, Cary | After you grab a few pumpkins, play human foosball, gaga ball, roller racers, and ride down the quad slide.

Ragan and Holly’s Pumpkin Patch, Apex | Grab your pick of pumpkins then shop the neighborhood market filled with gift options, local goods, and much more.

A stack of decorative pumpkins. — Pick your favorite decorative pumpkin stack at Shepherds Way Farms.

Grab-and-go decor

The Family Farm on Avent Ferry, Holly Springs | This sixth-generation farm has decorative hay bales, flint corn, cornstalks, and, of course, pumpkins to make your home the most gourd-geous on the block.

Shepherd’s Way Farms, multiple locations | Pick up a premade pumpkin stack to display on your front porch.

State Farmers Market | Shop from several different local farmers to complete your fall arrangements.

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Today

Katherine Blanford | Wed., Oct. 5 | 8 p.m. | Goodnights Pop-Up Club, 511 Woodburn Rd. | $20+ | Watch this comedian + co-host of the podcast “Cheaties” spill confessions of a nanny.

Thursday

Movies in the Garden: Hocus Pocus | Thu., Oct. 6 | Raleigh Little Theater, 301 Pogue St., Raleigh | $1.00+ | Bring a blanket to watch this screening of a Halloween Disney classic on the lawn.

Friday

Greek Night at Taverna Agora | Fri., Oct. 7 | 8-11 p.m. | 326 Hillsborough St. | Free | Experience the sounds, food, and culture of the Greek Isles.
Hi-Wire Tap Takeover | Fri., Oct. 7 | 7-11 p.m. | The Raleigh Times Bar, 14 E. Hargett St., Raleigh | Free | There will be 10 Hi-Wire brews on tap (plus a surprise sour beer), live music from The Jacob Harshman Project + local vendors to shop from.

Saturday

Dix Park Pow Wow | Sat., Oct. 8 | 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. | Big Field At Dix Park, 101 Blair Dr., Raleigh | Free | Experience a day of competition, dancing, music, and vendors showcasing the legacy and culture of Indigenous communities living in NC today.

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Have you tried Fenton’s new restaurants?

A chef sprinkling cheese on a pizza from Colletta.

The trendy shopping district offers apartments, family-friendly events, chef-driven restaurants + more. | Photo provided by Fenton

Feast your eyes on the fresh Fenton restaurants now open + ready to be devoured. 👀

The bustling shopping + lifestyle development announced the opening of five chef-driven spots:

Colletta, Italian food and wine
CRÚ Food & Wine Bar, elegant, casually hip environment
Honeysuckle Gelato, Southern-inspired gelato and sorbet
M Sushi, Japanese sushi and seafood
Superica, Tex-Mex cuisine served in a casual, lively atmosphere

Save room for coming-soon spots like Crawford Brothers Steakhouse, Doc B’s Restaurant + Dram & Draught.*

MORE TO EXPLORE AT FENTON

Weather

72º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain ☀️

Open

Just in time for spooky season — The Lodge Gallery at the Oakwood Cemetery is now open. The exhibit will feature contemporary artists and highlight new stories of Oakwood’s past uncovered by its research team. 🪦

Traffic

After rising concerns about the safety of transit riders, City Council approved changes in the traffic schedule yesterday. The city will establish a bus zone on the east side of the 600 block of Person Street. 🚌

Eat

Trophy Brewing is hosting its second Beer Dinner on Tues., Oct. 11. Enjoy five fall-inspired dishes paired with projects from wood-aged beer experts, Nick + Jake. Make reservations.

Community

Copperline Plant Company, Decree Company, Sugar Euphoria, and Unorthodox Vintage received a total of $32,500 in grants for expenses related to storefront improvement from the Downtown Raleigh Alliance. Apply for the next round of the DRA’s Storefront Upfit Grants by Tues., Nov. 1.

Ranked

Yesterday, Niche ranked the NC School of Science and Mathematics as the best public high school in America. Niche evaluated ratings from current students, alumni, and parents + data from the US Department of Education. Raleigh Charter also made the list, coming in at No. 31. 🎒 (WRAL)

Award

Out of 899 entires, Carolina Brewery’s Costero Mexican Lager won gold at the 2022 NC Brewers Cup. The Chapel Hill brewery recently completed renovations which include more seating, a brand new brewing system, and new bar stools.

DYK

Eastern NC is the only place on Earth where red wolves live? The two red wolves at the Museum of Life and Science are going on a mission. Eno and Ellerbe, both four-years-old, will move to the Red Wolf Center in Columbia to help repopulate their species. 🐺 (The News & Observer)

Holiday

Yesterday evening saw the beginning of Yom Kippur, the “Day of Atonement” and holiest day of the Jewish calendar. Those who observe will refrain from eating or drinking until nightfall today. May you have an easy fast.

Number

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Fall in Five Points 🍂

Fall for Five Points Festival in Raleigh, NC

A mural of Sir Walter Raleigh with the words "Five Points Raleigh, NC."

Sir Walter Raliegh is ready to jam out at Fall for Five Points. | Photo by RALtoday

Celebrate all things local this Sat., Oct. 8 at the Fall For Five Points Festival, which spotlights the area’s most-up-and-coming artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs.

Enjoy live music on an outdoor stage featuring local artists Kat Taylor, Jeane Jolly, and the Hemlock Bluff Cloggers. While you’re jamming out, check out the street market lined with local vendors, artists, and restaurants. Treat your tastebuds to casual food and snacks from spots like High Top Burger, Larry’s Coffee, and Lonerider Brewery.

Bonus: Take your little ones to the kids zone which includes a bounce house, face painters, and a balloon maker.

The festival is free to attend from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at 2000 Fairview Rd. Want to look your absolute best? You can purchase a festival t-shirt to wear to the event and help support the vendors in attendance.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Cat.

Editor’s pick: Yesterday, Anne + I previewed the reimagined People’s Collection at the NCMA. I think it’s safe to say that we were both blown away. My favorite part was getting to listen to museum curators gush about each collection. The collection is open to the public on Sat., Oct. 8.

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