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Fallin’ for Raleigh 🍂

Your guide to Falling for Local in Raleigh, NC
A big crowd of people at last years Falling for Local festival.
More than 40 eateries will be set up for Raleighites to get their munch on. | Photo by RL Photography
Raleigh’s community-focused fall market + festival is back on Sat., Oct. 15. This year’s Falling for Local (hosted by Shop Local Raleigh, Dix Park, + Dix Park Conservancy) autumnal celebration at Dix Park will feature eateries, live entertainment, fall activities, local makers, and NC craft breweries.

Let’s dive into fall with these can’t-miss activities and vendors.

Family-friendly fall fun

There will be plenty of free activities to keep the whole family feeling gourd from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Highlights include hay rides, inflatables, classic cars, yard games, and ponies to pet.

The festival will have three stages with seven bands and eight performers + presenters ranging from dog training with Oak City K9 to floral arrangements with The English Garden.

Make sure to also wish Stormy, the Canes’ official mascot, good luck this season from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Bonus: If you haven’t picked out the perfect pumpkin yet — here’s your chance. Festival goers will be able to enjoy a free pumpkin patch with over 2,000 pumpkins to choose from.

Eat, sip + shop ‘til you drop

Wear your stretchy pants and bring a reusable bag — there will be 40+ food trucks and tents, 20+ breweries + cideries, and 100+ local makers and businesses to shop from. Drink tickets are sold in bundles and can be redeemed for a sample or pint-sized pour.

Take your sip — here are nine Raleigh breweries that will be ready to serve thirsty Raleighites:
Pro tip: Bring a blanket or chairs to enjoy the festival more comfortably + follow this parking guide.
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Today
Friday
  • Haunted History Tour | Fri., Oct. 14 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Raleigh Walking Tours, 200 N. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Learn about the history of some of Raleigh’s most important landmarks accompanied by a ghost story at each stop.
  • SAS Championship | Fri., Oct. 14 - Sun., Oct. 16 | 9 a.m. | Prestonwood Country Club, 300 Prestonwood Pkwy., Cary | $19.50+ | Watch this annual PGA Tour Champions golf tournament.
Saturday
  • Chelsea Cutler | Sat., Oct. 15 | 7 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh | $29.50 | Listen to this singer-songwriter perform on the When I Close My Eyes Tour.
  • Howl-O-Ween Pup Crawl | Sat., Oct. 15 | 12-4 p.m. | Boxcar Bar + Arcade, 330 W. Davie St., Raleigh | $20.00 | Dress up your dogs in spooky costumes and bring them along for food, drinks, raffles, and more.
Sunday
  • Fall Fest @ North Hills | Sun., Oct. 16 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh | Free | Kick off the season with live music, local makers, food trucks, drinks, kids zone, installations, and an exclusive VIP Lounge.
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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Weather
  • 78º | Scattered showers | 70% chance of rain ☔
Coming Soon
  • Yesterday, 321 Coffee announced that they are opening a fully accessible coffee bean roasting facility in Raleigh with Lenovo + EngageNC. The facility will be fully equipped with Lenovo technology and will provide ~200 work hours per week for people with disabilities. ☕
Development
  • NC Freedom Park — a project celebrating freedom + the African experience — is making progress downtown. The “Beacon of Freedom” has been erected as the centerpiece of the park and can be viewed on Lane and Wilmington streets. (Indy Week)
Today Is
  • The first day of the NC State Fair. Don’t miss Bandwidth’s accessABILITY Day on Sun., Oct. 16. From 9 a.m.-1 p.m., fair goers can enjoy a calmer experience with rides, games, and vendors operating without lights or music.
DYK
  • Did you know that you can donate canned food in exchange for free entry to the NC State Fair? Drop off six cans of food to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC booth to receive free admission for that day. 🥫
Eat
  • Buon appetito. Vidrio is hosting a Taste Tour of the Mediterranean muti-course Italian dinner on Wed., Oct. 26. Chef Saif Rahman will showcase his rustic cooking style with Italian inspired cuisine. Purchase tickets ($125 a person). 🍝
Arts
  • Artspace announced a call for HBCU artists for its Artist in Residence program. The program is open to current residents who have graduated from an NC HBCU within the last five years. Apply + learn more.
Job
  • Dix Park Conservancy is hiring a Development Coordinator. The position supports the nonprofit’s capital and annual fundraising efforts. Apply. 🌳
Announced
  • Grab your brooms + mark your calendars. Wicked is coming to DPAC next year from Aug. 23-Sept. 17. Ticket information has not yet been announced. 🧹
Shop
  • Since its founding in 1994, Larry’s Coffee has become a mainstay in kitchens across the country. The Raleigh-based company offers 100% organic and fair-trade coffee beans and is continuously experimenting with ways to better its product and company standards. For these reasons, we love all things Larry’s — especially the Cowboy Blend. ☕*
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Honk if Raleigh is driver-friendly 🚘

Raleighites weigh in on driver-friendliness
A gif of traffic + cars rushing by in North Hills.
Traffic in North Hills. | Gif by RALtoday via Giphy
WalletHub named Raleigh the most driver-friendly city in the US. So we asked you, our readers, if you think this is true. Most of you did not agree — 12.9% answered yes, 22.6% voted maybe, and 64.5% of readers said no.

Here’s what some of our readers are saying about Raleigh’s roads.

How could Raleigh make its roads more driver-friendly?

“By making it more friendly to everything that isn’t a car, to take cars off the road, and reduce congestion + improve safety.” – Emmet H.

“The biggest problem with driving in Raleigh isn’t really the roads; it’s the drivers. We need better public transportation so there are fewer drivers on the road in general. And the roads don’t need to be more driver-friendly; they need to be more bike- and pedestrian-friendly.” – Dale V.

“More trash pickup. Enforcement of litter laws (stuff falling off of vehicles seem to be a common occurrence).” – Gary C.

Where would you like to see traffic improvements in Raleigh?

“Wade Ave., Capital Blvd., 440, Glenwood S., Hillsborough St.” – Robert M.

“The city recently instituted lower speed limits downtown, but this needs to be done in other places as well. Also, we need safer bike lanes basically everywhere.” – Dale V.

“Secondary roads. Highways are generally in good condition, but improvements are needed in secondary and local roads to handle increased population.” – Gary C.
THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Cat.

Editor’s pick: If you’re looking for the perfect Raleigh night out... last night, Anne + I went on a City Editor date. We sipped on fall cocktails at The Parlor at Heights House (try the Chai This, made with house-infused vanilla gin, chai spice tea, amaretto + lemon). Then, we walked over to Wye Hill for dinner + an autumnal sunset over the city.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Take our virtual tour of Raleigh’s spookiest Halloween decorations.
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