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Winter events happening in and around the City of Oaks
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Get your fuzzy socks and hot cocoa ready Raleigh. From light displays to holiday performances and festive parties, winter is where the City of Oaks thrives.

Gather the family and friends and celebrate what makes the holiday season special with this guide featuring 45+ winter events happening between December and January.

Holiday events

29th Annual Jingle Ball Gala | Thursday, Dec. 8 | 7-10:30 p.m. | NC Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones St., Raleigh | $130 | Enjoy a night of live music, dueling pianos, raffles, cocktails, and elevated food to raise money to buy children Christmas presents.

Holidays at Hogwarts | Saturday, Dec. 17 | 4-6 p.m. | Borden Building, 820 Clay St., Raleigh | $80 | Enjoy a magical evening in the Hogwarts Common Rooms while creating wizarding Christmas ornaments, sipping on Butterbeer, and finding your house.

Two festive holiday drinks.

Try this: The Christmapolitan served in a classic coup glass at The Haymaker.

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Food and drink

Miracle at The Haymaker | Friday, Dec. 2-Saturday, Dec. 31 | 5 p.m.-1 a.m. | The Haymaker, 555 Fayetteville St., Raleigh | Free | Sip on holiday drinks like the Yippee Ki Yay served in Santa’s boot at this holiday pop-up bar.

2nd Annual NC Holiday Beer Fest | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 3-7 p.m. | Clouds Brewing Tap Room, 1233 Front St., Raleigh | $20-$40 | The brewery will feature 25+ holiday beers on tap.

New Year’s Eve celebrations

New Year’s Eve at The Willard Rooftop | Saturday, Dec. 31 | 8 p.m.-1 a.m. | The Willard Rooftop Lounge, 9 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | $155 | Ring in 2023 with spectacular views of the downtown Raleigh fireworks.

2023 Raleigh New Year’s Eve Party - Gatsby’s House | Saturday, Dec. 31 | 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. | Sheraton Raleigh Hotel, 421 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh | $89-$825 | A little party never killed nobody... dance the night away at this Gatsby-themed party featuring an open bar and four NC DJs.
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Wednesday, Nov. 30
  • Special Event: Sarah Hester Ross | Wednesday, Nov. 30 | 8 p.m. | Goodnights Pop-Up Club, 511 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh | $25-$35 | Enjoy a performance by this Las Vegas headliner, musical comedian, viral TikTok star, and dueling piano player.
Thursday, Dec. 1
  • Holiday Wine Walk | Thursday, Dec. 1 | 4-7 p.m. | Village District, 2108 Clark Ave., Raleigh | $25 | This charitable tasting tour benefits the Frankie Lemmon School and Development Center.
  • 22 & Good 4 U: A Taylor Swift vs. Olivia Rodrigo Night | Thursday, Dec. 1 | 8 p.m. | The Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop, 224 S. Blount St., Raleigh | $15-$20 | Join this dance party for lovers of Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo.
Friday, Dec. 2
  • Cinderella 2022 | Friday, Dec. 2-Sunday, Dec. 4 | 6 p.m. | Raleigh Little Theater, 301 Pogue St., Raleigh | $27-$32 | Laugh along with this musical comedy fit for the whole family.
Saturday, Dec. 3
  • Sip and Salsa | Saturday, Dec. 3 | 1-3 p.m. | Atlantic Gardening Company, 5217 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh | Free | Enjoy this salsa class led by instructor Jenny Geska — discounted happy hour drinks will be available for purchase.
Sunday, Dec. 4
  • A Very Cheeni Holiday Open House | Sunday, Dec. 4 | 2-5 p.m. | Cheeni Indian Food Emporium, 1141 Falls River Ave., Raleigh | $15 | Be the first to sample the holiday cocktail menu while snacking on small bites, shopping from the bazaar, and enjoying wine and beer pairings.
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You probably know the name, but do you know where the idea for The Loading Dock came from? The dream stemmed from founder Philip Freeman’s need for flexible space when he was scaling his business (and trying to get out of his garage).

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  • 67º | Showers | 100% chance of rain ☔
Featured
  • Triangle Esports Academy co-founder Caleb Smith was featured in the 12th annual Forbes Under 30, a list that recognizes trailblazers “who have turned to entrepreneurship to solve the world’s most complex challenges.” Kasper Kubica and David Spratte, the co-founders of Durham-based antiperspirant manufacturer Carpe, also made the list.
Coming Soon
  • Nonprofit group Skate Raleigh has entered into a licensing agreement with the City of Raleigh to build Conlon Family Skate Park at the future Smoky Hollow Park. The group has raised more than half of its initial $400,000 fundraising goal and plans to complete the park in April 2023. See the plan. 🛹 (Raleigh Magazine)
Closed
  • After serving the community for 10 years, Nourish Raleigh, a healthy smoothie spot, has closed. You can still grab healthy shakes and energy bars at its sister location, Blend Raleigh.
  • Bendito, a Raleigh-based Puerto Rican-inspired restaurant that opened in May 2022, has closed its doors. Owner and chef Kevin Ruiz will be moving to the position of co-executive chef at ORO in downtown. (Triangle Business Journal)
Community
  • Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations are planned along New Bern Avenue with proposed zoning changes along the route. Learn more about the project by attending an Ask-A-Planner session on Thursday, Dec. 1 at Tarboro Road Community Center or Thursday, Dec. 8 at Roberts Park Community Center.
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  • No. 2. That’s Raleigh’s ranking on RentCafe’s list of the top 50 cities for remote workers. The ranking considered 19 metrics in 150 cities, with Raleigh winning out for our share of high-end apartments, apartments with internet access, and number of remote workers. 💼
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  • ‘Tis the season for entertaining, RAL. Looking to impress your dinner guests (with less prep + more merriment)? Enter: Lowes Foods. From Pick & Prep to pre-made entertainment trays, here are six hacks to take advantage of during this busy season.*
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Downtown adds another splash of color 🎨

Downtown Raleigh adds another splash of color
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You can peep the “Spill” mural in the background. | Photo by RALtoday
There’s a new colorful corner near Smoky Hollow. The project, created by Gabriel Eng-Goetz and the Glenwood South Neighborhood Collaborative, celebrates the area’s residential history and growing food scene. The Glenwood South Neighborhood Collaborative works toward bringing residents and merchants together to strengthen the downtown community.

Painted on two opposing train track pillars, you can see the installations for yourself between West Johnson and North West streets. Bonus: You can’t miss the “Spill” mural in the background.
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