10.04.2023

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51º | Cloudy | 0% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:25 a.m. | Sunset 5:17 p.m.

🎃 Carve out some fun

9 places get pumpkins around the Triangle

Two dogs sit in a truck bed with pumpkins.

Bring the pups along to farms like The Family Farm on Avent Ferry. | Photo provided by @rustynrosie

‘Tis the season of the Pumpkin King, autumnal decor galore, and our pumpkin carving contest. Head to these eight local patches for unique fall fun not too far from home.

Pumpkin patch experience

DJ’s Berry Patch, 1223 Salem Church Rd., Apex | Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Fill your cart with gourds, corn stalks, NC apples, and mums.

Grasshopper Farms, 8004 Poole Rd., Knightdale | Monday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. | After finding your way through the four acre corn maze, browse fall produce.

Naylor Family Farm, 6016 US 401 N., Fuquay-Varina | Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 9 p.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Grab tickets in advance for hay rides, gem mining, and apple cannons to pair with your pumpkin patching.

Page Farms, 6100 Mt. Herman Rd. | Wednesday-Sunday, times vary | Visit this family-owned farm to pick the perfect pumpkin, relax in the corn crib, and enjoy hayrides + farm animals.

Phillips Farms, 6701 Good Hope Church Rd., Cary | Thursday-Sunday, times vary | After you grab a few pumpkins, play human foosball, gaga ball, roller racers, and ride down the quad slide.

A stack of decorative pumpkins. — Pick your favorite decorative pumpkin stack at Shepherds Way Farms.
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Photo by Emma Hayes

Grab-and-go decor

The Family Farm on Avent Ferry, 1719 Avent Ferry Road, Holly Springs | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 1-6 p.m. | This sixth-generation farm has decorative hay bales, flint corn, cornstalks, and, of course, pumpkins to make your home the most gourd-gous on the block.

Shepherd’s Way Farms, 1010 St. Albans Dr. and 13044 Norwood Rd. | Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. | Pick up a pre-made pumpkin stack to display on your front porch.

State Farmers Market, 1201 Agriculture St. | Monday-Saturday, 5 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Shop from several different local farmers to complete your fall arrangements.

Events

Wednesday, Oct. 4

Stargazing at The Willard: Saturn Returns | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | The Willard Rooftop, 9 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | Free | Look to the skies to view Saturn through telescopes with Raleigh Astronomy Club and sip on celestial-inspired cocktail specials on the roof.

Thursday, Oct. 5

Halloween Upcycled Painting Class | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Joy Worthy Co., 131 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh | $59 | Inspired by the spooky TikTok trend, add ghastly flair to thrifted art while sipping a complimentary drink.
Special Event: Kevin Nealon | Thursday, Oct. 5-Saturday, Oct. 7 | Times vary | Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh | $30-$40 | You know him from “Weeds” and “Saturday Night Live,” now see him live.
Liberty University vs. Icepack | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 9:15 p.m. | Invisalign Arena, 111-100 Competition Center Dr., Morrisville | $0-$11 | Watch NC State’s club hockey team take on its regional rival in game one of the Wagon Wheel Trophy.

Friday, Oct. 6

YogaSix First Friday Free Flow | Friday, Oct. 6 | 4:15 p.m. | YogaSix Glenwood South, 621 Hillsborough St., Raleigh | Free | Celebrate the start of October by signing up for this yoga class.
Designed For Joy First Friday in the Studio | Friday, Oct. 6 | 5-7 p.m. | 517 W Cabarrus St., Raleigh | Free admission | Shop handbags, jewelry, and decor at this nonprofit as part of First Friday celebrations.
First Friday Market & Movie Night by Popup Carolinas | Friday, Oct. 6 | 5-9 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Watch “The Mummy” while munching on food truck fare, shopping local vendors, and playing family-friendly games.
North Hills Nights — ‘70s Kids | Friday, Oct. 6 | 5-9 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills St., Raleigh | $5 | Listen to your fav 1970s music and grab some grub from a local restaurant.
Haunted History: Oakwood Walking Ghost Tour | Friday, Oct. 6 | Times vary | Oakwood Commons Park, 535 N. East St., Raleigh | $20 | Stroll through Raleigh’s most haunted historic sites with a ghastly guide.
Triangle Oktoberfest | Friday, Oct. 6 | 5 p.m. | Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy., Cary | $25 | Enjoy the running of the wiener dogs followed by a parade, family-friendly fun in the Kid Play Area, food vendors like Capital Club 16, and German competitions like yodeling and Mr. + Mrs. Oktoberfest.

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Wellness

3 hair thinning FAQs (and how Nutrafol can help)

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News Notes

Sports

NC State football will start sophomore quarterback MJ Morris in the game against Marshall this weekend, instead of graduate transfer Brennan Armstrong. Last year, Morris led the Wolfpack to victory over Virginia Tech and Wake Forest as a true freshman. Get tickets for the game. (ESPN)

Announced

Oak City Yoga is opening a downtown studio at 303 N. West St., near Five Star and 42nd Street Oyster Bar. Though an opening date has not yet been announced, get ready for energizing flows in this centralized location — and maybe grab a bite and beer after.

Jobs

Today is the first-ever in-person State of North Carolina Career Expo at the McKimmon Center on NC State’s campus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attend this free expo to pursue jobs at various state agencies, like the transportation and public safety departments, and NC universities.

Active

NCFC Youth is holding a club-wide campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month all of October. The soccer club’s 16,000 players and 1,700 staff members + coaches will raise money for the Pretty in Pink Foundation through pink sock sales and direct donations. Pretty in Pink helps provide financial assistance to those with breast cancer.

Plan Ahead

BYO tent and get ready for s’mores at the campfire sleepover hosted by Brookside Bodega at Haven Farm. Take this opportunity to enjoy some family time under the stars and two catered meals provided by Brookside. Tickets start at $90 per couple and $150 per family of four with glamping upgrades available, too.

Finance

This leading balance transfer card offers 0% intro APR for guess how many months… with no annual fee. (Hint: It’s one of the longest 0% intro APR periods we’ve seen.) See details and apply.*

Cause

Wine + shopping… for a cause? Sign us up. During North Hills’ Wine Walk on Saturday, Oct. 21, a $25 donation gets you a cup and a “passport” to visit participating stores for shopping and wine tasting. Turn in your completed passport for a chance to win a North Hills gift card.*

Theater

Coming to NCT this October, “Beautiful - The Carole King Musical” is the inspiring true story of one woman’s remarkable journey from a young songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This crowd-pleasing international phenomenon is filled with the songs you remember—and the story you’ll never forget. Get tickets.*

Coming Soon

Get ready to chow down

Mac’s Speed Shop: Bikes, beer, and barbecue is coming to Five Points

This outdoor area will soon belong to NC restaurant chain Mac’s. | Photo by RALtoday

Start your engines. According to Triangle Food Blog, Mac’s Speed Shop is coming to Raleigh’s Five Points neighborhood. The Charlotte-based restaurant chain will open in place of the recently closed Lonerider Brewing.

Mac’s promises beer, bikes, and award-winning barbecue. The 1626 Glenwood Ave. location will be its first in the Triangle and 10th overall with the closest restaurant being in Fayetteville.

This smokin’ hot chain doesn’t have an opening date, but get acquainted with them online or check out one of their other NC locations.

As for Lonerider, the brewery will continue operating in its two local hideouts.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

How do you discover local music? Let us know. I went to a huge music festival in Maryland last weekend, and it’s inspiring me to seek out more Raleigh + Triangle artists to keep that music discovery spirit alive right where I live. Also, are you looking to see live music in Raleigh? Check out our fall concert guide.

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