Bring the fam downtown for Flannels & Frost next Saturday

Bring the whole family downtown for Flannels & Frost

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Kids play with a bubble machine at Flannels & Frost in Raleigh, NC.

Bring the fam + friends to Flannels & Frost on Saturday, Feb. 25. | Photo provided by Downtown Raleigh Alliance

We Raleighites are pretty spoiled when it comes to mild winters, but that seasonal gloom can still get the best of us. If you’re in need of some weekend plans on the books to get you up and out of the house, consider yourself busy on Saturday, Feb. 25.

Grab your coats and head outside to Moore Square for Flannels & Frost, Downtown Raleigh Alliance’s free, family-friendly winter event hosted in partnership with Raleigh Parks. From 12-4 p.m., enjoy hot beverages, sweet treats, local vendors, and activities like:

Big Ed’s Pancake Eating Contest (register for free)
Snow machine
Chainsaw ice carving demo
Arts + crafts
Games and activities
Inflatable and real axe throwing
Photo ops
And more

A father and daughter throw inflatable axes. — The annual Flannels & Frost event is hosted by Downtown Raleigh Alliance in Moore Square.

Alcoholic beverages will be available to enjoy on-site within Moore Square’s park boundaries. Pro tip: Make the morning easier by scoping out some of the best places to park, or ride in with GoRaleigh.

Looking to make a full day of it? Find the closest places to eat, shop, and have fun in the Moore Square District. Our recs:

Transfer Co. Food hall for some group dining options
Marbles Kids Museum if the little ones need some indoor play time
Watts & Ward for an afternoon happy hour drink*

PLAN YOUR FUN WITH THE FAM

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Friday, Feb. 17

Carolina Hurricanes Fan Fest | Friday, Feb. 17 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Downtown Raleigh, Fayetteville Street, Raleigh | Free | Meet Canes alumni, take a picture with The Stanley Cup, play street hockey, ride the Ferris Wheel, and enjoy live music and entertainment all day.
Coastal Love for Carolina Seafood | Friday, Feb. 17 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Current Wellness, 219 S. East St., Raleigh | $75-$140 | Eric Montagne of Locals Seafood will lead this cooking class featuring sustainable seafood and tips for roasting oysters.
Tell Me Lies - The Fleetwood Mac Experience | Friday, Feb. 17 | 9 p.m. | The Pour House Music Hall and Record, 224 S. Blount St., Raleigh | $12-$15 | Grab your chiffons to dance and sing along to songs like “Dreams” and “Go Your Own Way.”

Saturday, Feb. 18

Cat Show - It’s TICA Time | Saturday, Feb. 18-Sunday, Feb. 19 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | NC State Fairgrounds: Holshouser Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh | $5-$10 | Cheer on your favorite cats as they’re judged, learn about different breeds, and meet adoptable cats from local shelters.
Yoga and Mimosas | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Whitaker & Atlantic, 1053 E. Whitaker Mill Rd., Ste. 111, Raleigh | $20 | Enjoy a flow and complimentary mimosa after class.
Sugar On Top Comedy Show | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 7-9 p.m. | Anisette Sweet Shop, 209 Bickett Blvd., Raleigh | Free | This monthly comedy show features some of the Triangle’s best comedians.
NHL Stadium Series | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 8 p.m. | Carter-Finley Stadium, 4700 Trinity Rd., Raleigh | $200-$590 | Cheer on the Carolina Hurricanes as they take on the Washington Capitals during this outdoor hockey game.

Sunday, Feb. 19

UNC vs. NC State | Sunday, Feb. 19 | 1 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $152-$400 | Cheer on your favorite team during this rivalry men’s basketball game.
My Mini Scientist | Sunday, Feb. 19 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Joy Worthy Co., 131 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh | $29 | Bring your little one for a Valentine’s Day themed science experiment workshop.

We have a calendar filled with events and 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

69º | Showers | 94% chance of rain 🌧️

Civic

Raleigh’s Community Engagement Board is seeking feedback from the community on ways to improve City Council’s public comment process. Review the current process, then take the poll by Wednesday, March 1. The board will review the results the following week.

Community

Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts will officially be renamed Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, March 2. The name change will cost Martin Marietta ~$14 million over the next 20 years. Learn more. 🎭

Arts

SEEK Raleigh, an experimental public art program by Raleigh Arts, has selected its artists for 2023. Meet them here. The first project supported by the program is Inkspired: Kings Edition by silent poet Curtis Hill, also known as s.P. The Writer, on Saturday, Feb. 25.

Drink

Raleigh Brewing is throwing a party to celebrate its 10th anniversary on Saturday, March 4. From 1-9 p.m., there will be beer Olympics games, live music, food trucks, and special beer releases, including an exclusive edition of Hell Yes Ma’am. Bonus: The Bandit Flight Team will fly over the craft brewery at 3 p.m. 🍺

Try This

Southern Picnics is hosting a free photoshoot this Sunday, Feb. 19 in Flowers Field at Dix Park. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., come by to take pictures with an aesthetic picnic setup in front of the blooming daffodils. Bonus: Here’s how to plan your own Raleigh picnic. 🌼

Travel

Avelo Airlines has opened its new base at RDU, which will create at least 50 jobs in the Triangle. It’s also launching six new nonstop routes this month to locations across Florida, including Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, Palm Beach, Sarasota, and Tampa. Flying soon? Save our guide to RDU. ✈️
Planning a weekend road trip? Pro tip: Get bonus gas rewards when you buy participating items at Lowes Foods. Learn more.⛽ *

Sports

Super Bowl weekend may be over, but NBA All-Star Weekend kicks off today, Feb. 17. See the lineup of events — like this afternoon’s All-Star Celebrity Game and Sunday’s 72nd NBA All-Star Game — and get your hands on the limited edition All-Star merch before it sells out. 🏀 *

Home

So you can’t stop dreaming about fresh, new cabinets in your kitchen. If the question of financing is the only thing holding you back, we’ve got two words for you: home equity. Calculate your monthly payment.*

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Brighten up Raleigh with kindness 💚

7 random acts of kindness to brighten up Raleigh’s community

Donuts being made at Bright Spot Donuts.

Brighten a day with a Bright Spot donut. | Photo by RALtoday

February is the season of love, but we’re adding kindness to the mix. Today is National Random Acts of Kindness Day, but these acts can be performed any time of year.

From simple gestures to volunteering your time, here are seven random acts of kindness you can perform to make a neighbor’s day or brighten up the community.

Bring treats to work

Next time you’re on the way to work, grab your coworkers some coffee or pastries. Pro tip: Donuts from Bright Spot Donuts and brews from The Third Place are a perfect pairing.

Gift something just because

Whether it’s to recognize a teacher or just surprise someone special in your life, we suggest gifting a special person in your life with a candle from Wixology or a card from Joy Paper Co. 🎁

Volunteer with local organizations

Check out our growing list of organizations with local volunteer opportunities.

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Anne.

Editor’s pick: Wondering what Carter-Finley Stadium will look like as an outdoor ice hockey rink? Check out this awesome timelapse video of the rink being built. 🏒

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