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Frolic through these farmers markets
An aisle runs between potted and hanging plants in a covered outdoor market.
The State Farmers Market has a great selection of local plants and flowers. | Photo by RALtoday
Get ready to fill up your reusable shopping bags with fruits and veggies, Raleigh.

In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up six farmers markets in the Raleigh area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.

The Farmstand at Raleigh City Farm | Wednesdays, April through November | 4-7 p.m.
  • Features: Fresh, pay-what-you-can produce and specialty items
  • Parking: Free parking in the Raleigh City Farm lot
  • Space: Outdoors
State Farmers Market | Daily, year-round | 5 a.m.-7 p.m. (Monday-Saturday); 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sunday)
  • Features: Wines, local cheese, and plants starting in March
  • Parking: Free parking in Farmers Market lot
  • Space: Indoor and outdoor
Midtown Farmers’ Market | Saturdays, April through November | 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Features: Seafood, baked goods, and artisan crafts
  • Parking: Free parking in the underground parking garage
  • Space: Outdoors
Click below to keep planning your next local shopping trip.
3 MORE MARKETS

How much revenue do farmers markets and on-farm stores bring in across the US?

A. $1.6 million
B. $10.6 million
C. $1.9 billion
D. $2.9 billion
ANSWER HERE
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Wednesday, March 15
  • Art in Bloom | Wednesday, Mar. 15-Sunday, Mar. 19 | Times vary | NCMA, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh | $30-$33 | This annual event features 35+ imaginative floral arrangements, special events, and more.
  • Cooking for the Kids Finale | Wednesday, Mar. 15 | 5:30-10 p.m. | 1705 East, 1705 E. Millbrook Rd., Raleigh | $150 | Chefs Josiah Halbohm of Young Hearts Distilling and Kyle Teears of Craften will face off in the final round of this fundraising cooking competition.
Thursday, March 16
  • Candle Making & Tea Tasting | Thursday, Mar. 16 | 6-8 p.m. | The Metro Suite, 404 B Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | $65-$116 | Stacy Ahua of Usu Company Candles will lead this workshop, complete with a flight of four tea blends from the new Metro Suite Tea Bar.
  • Artspace Unplugged | Thursday, Mar. 16 | 7-9:15 p.m. | Artspace, 201 E. Davie St., Raleigh | $15-$20 | Art and music collide with a live performance by Stray Local.
Friday, March 17
  • St. Patrick’s Day Weekend | Friday, Mar. 17-Saturday, Mar. 18 | 12 p.m.-2 a.m. | Boxcar Bar + Arcade, 330 W. Davie St., Raleigh | Free | Celebrate the Irish with a special cocktail menu, live music, and games.
  • St. Patrick’s Day Party | Friday, Mar. 17 | 4-10 p.m. | Oaklyn Springs Brewery, 2912 N. Main St., Fuquay-Varina | Free | Listen to live music from Dudley Baggett (6-9 p.m.) and drink green beer.
Saturday, March 18
  • Raleigh Roasts | Saturday, Mar. 18 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | $7-$13 | This annual event celebrates Raleigh’s vibrant cafe culture and coffee roasters.
  • HOMEGROWN Beer & Music Festival | Saturday, Mar. 18 | 1-9 p.m. | Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard, 1930 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh | $32-$38 | This live music festival features music from some of NC’s hottest talent including Duck, Rebekah Todd, and Boulevards.
  • Easter Bunny Photos | Saturday, Mar. 18 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Crabtree, 4325 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | $19.95 | The Easter Bunny is headed to Crabtree from March 18 through April 8 — reserve a spot to take photos and make memories in their springtime setting.*

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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This is what happens when the community comes together
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Trinity Academy’s new Upper School Academic Building is due to be dedicated this spring. | Photo provided by Trinity Academy
Three years and more than $6.5 million later, Trinity Academy is on the cusp of unveiling its new Upper School Academic Building.

The 27,000-sqft building was made possible with donations from parents, students, alumni, and all those who believe in the school’s mission to equip students with wisdom, excellence, and purpose.

Here’s a look at what the facility will provide, by the numbers:
  • 4 science labs
  • 17 classrooms
  • 2 collaboration rooms
  • 1 Innovation Lab
  • Countless learning opportunities for 560+ students*
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Weather
  • 57º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain ☀️
Open
  • Sushi Time, a restaurant serving Japanese and Thai cuisines, softly launched in Bent Tree Plaza off of Falls of Neuse Road. Expect dishes like pad thai, curry, and an extensive list of specialty sushi rolls on the menu. Although dine-in seating will begin in early April, online ordering, takeout, and delivery options are now available. 🍣 (Triangle Business Journal)
Development
  • Skate Raleigh will break ground on downtown’s first skate park next Wednesday, March 22. Located at the future Smoky Hollow Park along Capital Boulevard, Conlon Family Skate Park plans to have accessible amenities and be a safe place for kids and adults to skate. 🛹
Coming Soon
  • NC’s first ice cream bar and bakery for dogs is opening this summer in Smoky Hollow. Salty Paws will feature lactose-free treats for pups, retail items, and social events like breed meet ups and doggie birthday parties. The owners plan to open a second location in North Hills in 2024 or 2025. 🐾
Transit
  • Express GoTriangle routes between Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill will return starting Sunday, March 26. The Chapel Hill-Raleigh Express (CRX) and Durham-Raleigh Express (DRX) were suspended in December due to a bus driver shortage. (ABC 11)
Sports
  • Canes forward Andrei Svechnikov suffered a serious knee injury and is out for the rest of regular season and the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He will undergo reconstructive surgery on his right ACL tomorrow morning in Raleigh.
Eat
  • DTR Sandwich Week is back March 27-April 7. During this time, eat at one of downtown’s 100+ locally-owned lunch spots and post a photo of your meal on social media using #DTRSandwichWeek. Winners will be randomly selected for free sandwiches, gift cards, and naming rights to a local sandwich. 🥪
Community
  • Artsplosure is seeking volunteers to help out with its Spring Arts Festival, May 20-21. Roles are available for people of varying ages and interests. Bonus: All volunteers get a free T-shirt. Sign up.
Beauty
  • Been curious about Botox? If you’ve never had Botox before (or if you’ve never had it at Synergy Face + Body), enjoy this one-time introductory offer of superior Botox care + pricing. Bonus: There’s no minimum purchase required. Snag the deal.*
Featured Space
  • Calling all Raleigh business owners: Colony Shopping Center — located at a signalized intersection off Six Forks + Millbrook Road, just one mile from North Hills — has two available spaces (with excellent visibility) for lease. Details this way.*
Travel
  • Looking for a vibrant place with scenic outdoors and an expansive culinary scene? Explore Greenville, SC where eclectic dining, outdoor adventures + natural beauty awaits. Check out travel inspo so you can start planning your trip.*
Finance
  • This Princeton grad’s startup raised $161 million to help people plan for retirement — and its free tool can match you with up to three vetted financial advisors serving your area who can help you work towards a more comfortable retirement. Try it out for yourself.*
Wellness
  • AG1 by Athletic Greens is so much more than “greens.” With one scoop, AG1 empowers the gut for whole-body health. (And, ICYMI, we can’t achieve a healthier everything else without a healthy gut.) Try it and receive a free one year supply of vitamin D and five free travel packs.*
Watch
  • It’s time for biscuits with the boss. Season three of “Ted Lasso” premieres today only on Apple TV+, which means AFC Richmond is hitting the pitch and Jason Sudeikis will surely have some feel-good life advice for us. Bonus: Get your first week free when you sign up to stream. 📺 *
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Stress less with TSA PreCheck ✅

Enroll in TSA PreCheck ahead of spring travel
Terminal 2 in RDU.
Cut down your travel time with TSA PreCheck. | Photo courtesy of the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority
Planning a spring getaway? Don’t forget to add TSA PreCheck enrollment to your pre-vacay to-do list.

The government program provides an expedited security lane at 200+ airports for travelers that pass a security screening — which includes a short application and a 10-minute in-person enrollment appointment — and are given a Known Traveler Number. Bonus: The screening is good for five years and costs $78.

The main benefit of enrolling? Save time when traveling. Recent data found that 96% of TSA PreCheck passengers spent less than five minutes at airport security checkpoints.

To apply, find out if you are eligible, then fill out an application and schedule an appointment at a nearby enrollment center. Most people will know if their application has been approved within three to five days.

Psst — don’t forget to read our airport guide before heading to RDU, and grab these airport essentials: a memory foam travel pillow, this smart luggage carry-on set, and an AirFly wireless headphones transmitter.
THE WRAP

The answer to the quiz is D — $2.9 billion. According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service’s report, direct-to-consumer agricultural sales generated $2.9 billion in revenue in 2020.

Today’s issue was written by Anne.

Editor’s pick: I’m already familiar with Salty Paws — there’s a location in my hometown of Annapolis, MD and my dog Lucy is obsessed with their cheddar cheese-filled bone. I’ve never seen her more excited for a treat. 🦴

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Know who to cheer for with our ultimate guide to sports teams in Raleigh.
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