• Hippo Campus | Fri., Oct. 21 | 7 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Drive, Raleigh | $48.00 | The indie-rock band will perform with support from Chai.
• Haunted History - Oakwood Ghost Walk | Fri., Oct. 21 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Oakwood Commons Park, 533 N East St., Raleigh | $20.00 | Listen to tales of Raleigh’s spooky history on this guided walk.
• Perpetual Groove | Fri., Oct. 21 | 9 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre, 126 E Cabarrus St., Raleigh | $22.50 - $180.00 | Watch this rock band perform live.

• Explore Dix Park: Birdwatching | Sat., Oct. 22 | 8 a.m. | Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh | Free | Train your eyes and ears for urban birding with Deja Perkins (AKA Naturally Wild).
• Geek and Grub Market (Halloween Edition) | Sat., Oct. 22 | 4-8 p.m. | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh | Free | Dress up in your Halloween best to trick-or-treat, play giant board games, and browse items from local artisans.
• Raleigh’s International Wine Festival | Sat., Oct. 22 | 12-9 p.m. | City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville St, Raleigh | $0.00 - $30.00 | Sip vino from 25 international wine suppliers + enter the Halloween costume contest.

• The Surprising Story of the Three Little Pigs | Sun., Oct. 23 | 4 p.m. | Raleigh Little Theater, 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh | $13.00 - $17.00 | See this fairytale come to life during this outdoor production.
• Sunday Supper with (ish) delicatessen | Sun., Oct. 23 | 6-9 p.m. | Young Hearts Distilling, 225 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh | $60.00 | Enjoy a five-course dinner experience inspired by your favorite New York deli with Chef Matt Fern.
• Deep Greenwood The Hidden Truth of Black Wall street | Sun., Oct. 23 | 5 p.m. | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St, Raleigh | $42.00 - $99.00 | Watch this fact-based stage play from the early 1900s.

• Did you know that the overall cost of living in Raleigh is higher than the national average? We recently dove into how much it cost to live in the City of Oaks — keep reading.

• Get ready to up your dating game this season with our list of six fall date ideas in Raleigh. Tell me s’more. 🥂

• Curious to see how the NC State Fair has changed over the years? Local photographer Avery Danziger took us through the history of the fair — through his lens. Check out his work. 📸

Why go?

• Visit Green Lakes State Park featuring two glacial lakes + 10 miles of trails. It’s a great way to get some fresh air, speaking from experience.
• Feeling Italian food? Make a reservation at Pastabilities — you won’t be disappointed. Want a taste of the Lowcountry? Grab a pulled pork platter from Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. Pro tip: You’ve got to stop by Stella’s Diner at least once for breakfast.
• Vrbo: Stone House, located right on Oneida Lake (~$192/night).*

• If you WFH like us, it’s nearly time to break out the space heater. Solve chilly mornings the energy efficient way with the Dr. Infrared Heater that warms objects, not the air. Hello, cozy legs. Bonus: Heat your patio with infrared, too. 🔥*

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• We’re a beverage-loving kind of people (peep our guide to local speakeasies), so allow us to level up your libations. Craft cold brew at home with this Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker and open wine with ease with this cordless electric wine opener. Did we mention each is rated over 4.5 stars? 🌟*