Outdoors

• Explore JC Raulston Arboretum after-hours during an Evening Garden Stroll.
• Tour the gardens of the NC Executive Mansion.
• Volunteer to help beautify our community with The Great Raleigh Cleanup.
• Walk under the ornamental Yoshino cherry trees at Duke Gardens.
• Sign up to run or walk in a local race.
• Try out a new local hike.
• Learn a trick at the Conlon Family Skatepark (opening May 2023).

Community

• Check out two new exhibitions at the NCMA.
• Win a prize during Bingo Night at the Longleaf Hotel & Lounge.
• Conquer spring cleaning and donate new and gently used items to locals in need.
• Pick up a book for you and a child at Liberation Station Bookstore (opening June 17).

Festivals

• Pig out on barbecue at the NC ‘Cuegrass Festival (April 15).
• Discover your new favorite craft beer at Brewgaloo (April 21-22).
• Get inspired by local creators and jam out on Fayetteville Street during Artsplosure (May 20-21).
• Eat around the world at the International Food Festival (June 3).

Eat + drink

• Try a “White Lotus"-inspired cocktail at The Parlor at Heights House.
• Take in views of the Triangle at a rooftop bar.
• Try Tex-Mex barbecue on Midwood Smokehouse’s patio.
• Grab a beer at The Green Monkey’s new downtown bar and gift shop (opening Spring 2023).
• Sample scoops at Andia’s Ice Cream at Raleigh Iron Works (opening May 2023).

• Bingo Night | Monday, Apr. 10 | 7-9 p.m. | The Long Leaf Hotel, 300 N. Dawson St., Raleigh | Free | Play Bingo, hosted by Neighbor John, to win prizes.

• Carolina Hurricanes vs. Detroit Red Wings | Tuesday, Apr. 11 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $36-$350 | Cheer on the Canes at home.

• Wellness Wednesdays | Wednesday, Apr. 12 | 6-7 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at N. Hills St., Raleigh | $5 | Oak & Iron Fitness will host this outdoor workout session.
• TK-K Bluebird Story Hour | Wednesday, Apr. 12 | 12:30-2 p.m. | Trinity Academy, 10224 Baileywick Rd., Raleigh | Free | Join Trinity Academy’s Bluebird Story Hour for TK-K students and parents with snacks, crafts, and a walking tour of a bluebird trail.*

• Zen and Zero Proof | Thursday, Apr. 13 | 7:45-8:45 p.m. | Current Wellness, 219 S. East St., Raleigh | $20 | Get zen with a yoga flow + enjoy a non-alcoholic beverage after class.

• Aly & AJ: With Love From | Friday, Apr. 14 | 7 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh | $39-$157 | See this pop duo perform live.

1. Change your air filter.
2. Clean your bathroom fans.
3. Unblock all air vents.
4. Close your blinds or curtains.
5. Use fans.
6. Fire up the outdoor grill.
7. Run full dishwasher + laundry loads.
8. Install a programmable thermostat.
9. Seal the gaps.
10. Schedule AC maintenance.*

• Caraleigh Park is getting some upgrades. The City of Raleigh was awarded an Accessibility for Parks Grant from the state of NC. The $300,000 received will be used for universal design-focused renovations to the park, with an emphasis on sensory play.

• Today’s the last day to vote for Raleigh’s 2023 Tree of the Year. View and cast your vote by 5 p.m. for one of the 13 entries. The champion tree will receive a certificate and yard sign. May the best tree win.

• Playoff season for the NHL is approaching, with the first round beginning on Monday, April 17. Although the Carolina Hurricanes’ date, time, and opponents aren’t yet known, tickets for the first few playoff games at PNC Arena are now available. (USA Today)

• Three new retail tenants are coming soon to Cary’s Fenton. Skincare and facial bar Face Foundrié is slated to open this summer, followed by luxury nail parlor brand Nail Kitchen in the fall. Rejuvenation, a store specializing in custom lighting, cabinet hardware, and furniture, will open this year. (Triangle Business Journal)

• Braswell Family Farms, an egg company based in Nash County (around one hour from downtown), will provide ~30,000 eggs for today’s White House Easter Egg Roll. This is ~12,000 more eggs than it brought to Washington, DC last year. (Triangle Business Journal)
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• ICYMI on our Instagram, last week was the grand opening for AVA Rooftop Bar at Sports & Social. Featuring a prime photo spot, pickleball court (coming soon), DJ booth + bar, AVA will be open Wednesday-Friday from 5 p.m. to close, and Saturday-Sunday from noon to close. Meet you on the rooftop, Raleigh.*

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• Get ready for Brewgaloo, NC’s largest craft beer festival that brings food trucks, vendors, and live music to downtown on Friday, April 21 + Saturday, April 22. Want half-off tickets for the kick-off party? Use our code RALTODAY to sign up for an Offline membership to receive the discount — one of Offline’s many, many perks.

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• The Green Chair Project and Habitat for Humanity Restore offer furniture pickups.
• Donate new or gently-used children’s clothes and shoes to Note in the Pocket.
• Donate professional outfits to Dress for Success.
• The Wake County Animal Center accepts donations such as new or lightly used blankets and large towels, pet food, and indestructible toys.
• If you have usable tech like laptops, monitors, or smartphones, the Kramden Institute collects technology to refurbish and give to disadvantaged students throughout the state.
• The Salvation Army accepts non-perishable food donations for its Food Pantry.