Breweries + bars 🐾

• Crank Arm Brewing Company, 319 W. Davie St., Raleigh | Take your BFF (best furry friend) to this downtown spot. Bonus: If your dog likes to be on the move, you can Sip n’ Stroll.
• East Bower Cider Company, 2020 Progress Ct., Raleigh | Raleigh’s first cidery welcomes dogs inside and outside.
• Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh | This pooch-approved watering hole invites pups indoors and out. Bonus: Snap a pic of your dog at the Tap Yard and they might be featured in the Dogs of the Day gallery.
• The Avenue, 3 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | Dogs are welcome inside and out, plus, this downtown hangout hosts various pet adoption events.
• Vault Craft Beer, 518 W. South St., Raleigh | Your pup will love the covered patio of this bank-turned-taproom.

Restaurants 🐾

• The Station, 701 N. Person St., Raleigh | Enjoy dinner, brunch, or drinks on the patio with your dog.
• Village Draft House, 428 Daniels St., Raleigh | Snack on pickle chips and sip on NC brews outside on the dog-friendly patio.
• Whiskey Kitchen, 201 W. Martin St., Raleigh | Grab small and large plates to share and sit outdoors with your dog.
• Wilson’s Eatery, 1053 E. Whitaker Mill Rd., Raleigh | Not only are dogs allowed in the patio and beer garden, but Wilson’s is named after the owners’ yellow lab and family dog.
• Wye Hill, 201 S. Boylan Ave., Raleigh | You and your pup can kick back on the dog-friendly patio and enjoy skyline views.

• Game On! | Monday, June 19, Wednesday, June 21, Friday, June 23 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Enjoy a fun variety of giant games, lawn games, board games, and more.
• Monday Mom’s Meet Up | Monday, June 19 | 3:30-5 p.m. | Little Doodles Play Cafe, 6548 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | Free | Author Heather Vincent will join this meet-up for local moms.

• North Hills Kids - Dan the Animal Man | Tuesday, June 20 | 9:30-11 a.m. | Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at N. Hills St., Raleigh | Free | This animal expert will show off some of his animal friends as he shares fun facts — stick around to touch live animals.
• Guest Chef Cooking Demo: Steven Satterfield w/ Ashley Christensen | Tuesday, June 20 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Bridge Club, 105 West Hargett St., Raleigh | $150 | Celebrate Atlanta chef Steven Satterfield’s new cookbook, “Vegetable Revelations” while enjoying specialty dishes.

• Go Fish Scavenger Hunt | Friday, June 23 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Nash Square, 200 S. McDowell St., Raleigh | $0-$32 | Compete to win prizes from local businesses during this nautical-themed hunt through the city.
• Gag Presents: Girls Room Pride | Friday, June 23 | 8 p.m. | Junction West, 310 S. West St., Ste. 110, Raleigh | $10-$20 | Dress to impress at this music and art-filled party created and curated by queer women.

• Moose Tracks ice cream is raising money for a local cause by giving out free scoops. On Tuesday, June 20, the dessert company will be handing out free ice cream from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in City Plaza. For each scoop served, Moose Tracks will donate $1 to The Salvation Army of Wake County’s social services programs.

• Looking to book a family getaway? Amtrak announced a summer travel flash sale where kids ride free running now until tomorrow, June 20. Tickets for trips between June 30-September 30 will be free with an adult ticket purchase.

• Today is Juneteenth, which marks the end of institutional slavery in the US. It is a federal holiday, so expect closures.

• The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum are hosting events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop Music on Saturday, Aug. 12. There will be performances by Terminator X, DJ Skillz, Raleigh Rockers, a block party, and a DJ battle. The eventful day will close with the Sneaker Ball at Raleigh Union Station.

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