City Editor Cat here. đ I have a very busy (wink wink) weekend planned out that includes sipping on the rest of the white wine Anne got me from Rocks + Acid, picking up odds and ins from DECO, and purchasing tickets to First Night Raleigh ($12).
Keep reading to plan your weekend with nine things to do in the City of Oaks, Friday, Dec. 16-Sunday, Dec. 18.
EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
Friday, Dec. 16
Christmas Movie Trivia | Friday, Dec. 16 | 8-10 p.m. | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh | $0-$10 | Wear a festive costume and test your knowledge of Christmas movies.
So This Is Christmas Ballroom Showcase | Friday, Dec. 16 | 6:30-9 p.m. | A Step To Gold International Ballroom, 6278 Glenwood Ave. Ste. 200, Raleigh | $40 | Watch or dance along to this Christmas showcase and enjoy performances, heavy hors dâoevres, and dancing.
Visit Santa | Fri., Dec. 16 - Sat., Dec. 24 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Santa Set at Crabtree, 4325 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | $34.95-$45.95 | Share your wish list and with Santa now through Dec. 24 â plus, a special special photo opportunity with an ice princess on Saturday, Dec. 17.*
Saturday, Dec. 17
Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Market | Saturday, Dec. 17 | 12-5 p.m. | State of Beer, 401 Hillsborough St., Raleigh | Free | Explore goods from local artists and illustrators, candlemakers, and ceramicists â donât forget about the gift-wrapping station and mulled wine.
Gingerbread Village Workshop | Saturday, Dec. 17 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. | Joy Worthy Co., 131 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh | $49 | Join this mommy and me class to make gingerbread houses, drink hot cocoa, and to get into the Christmas spirit.
Dallas Stars vs. Carolina Hurricanes | Saturday, Dec. 17 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $28-$375 | Cheer on the Canes at home.
Gingerbread Jamboree | Saturday, Dec. 17-Sunday, Dec. 18 | Times vary | Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh | $15-$18 | Enjoy creating a sweet treat masterpiece with friends and family.
Sunday, Dec. 18
Raleigh Flute Choir Concert | Sunday, Dec. 18 | 2 p.m. | North Carolina Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh | $6-$10 | Enjoy music that depicts images of the holiday season through renditions of favorite Christmas carols, a medley of Chanukah tunes, and more.
George Birge, Scotty McCreery & Kylie Morgan | Sunday, Dec. 18 | 5:30 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus St., Raleigh | $40 | Enjoy this Christmas show featuring Garnerâs own Scotty McCreery.
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GREAT ESCAPES
Our guide to Harrisonburg, VA
Great Escapes: Our guide to Harrisonburg, VA
Raise a glass to the mountains at CrossKeys Vineyards. | Photo by 6AM City
Planning a getaway? Check out Harrisonburg, VA, a mountain town with a lot of spirit, sports, and so many snacks.
Why go? Harrisonburg is a smaller city within driving distance of hiking, caving, winery exploring + world-class collegiate sports. Itâs always buzzing with action, which means every season brings a new restaurant, new place to stay, and festival.
Act like a local: Catch dinner, drinks + a show at the Golden Pony, a downtown spot which hosts local live music nearly every night. The baked pimento cheese dip goes well with just about every genre.
Where to stay: Hotel Madison is right on James Madison University campus, within walking distance of downtown and Bridgeforth Stadium.
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