Editors’ Picks

• Cat | Two of my favorite holiday stops are on Person Street — I always snag a few stocking suffers from Edge of Urge and Unlikely Professionals. But when I’m downtown, I tend to browse (read: buy) from DECO and The Flourish Market for unique finds.
• Allie | I’m shopping small at City Market this holiday. I am grabbing a latte and maybe a book or two from Blackbird Books and Coffee before shopping green-thumbed sales at Copperline Plant Co. Then, I’m heading to Unleashed to shop for all the pet parents I know.
• You all love shopping small. Check out where else you said you’ll be shopping on Nov. 25.

Local Favorites

• Honeyluv Design by artist Renee Davis | Browse prints and apparel featuring designs inspired by the Carolinas.
• Trailblazing Love | Cultivate deeper connections with this brand’s activity boxes for couples. Bonus: Also shop s’mores kits, wooden ornaments and coasters, and cozy throw blankets.

Popular Gifts

• For her: simple beaded pearl ring | Drea Studio
• For friends: hygge gift box | Arinna Gifts
• For sisters: personalized “To my sister” blanket | Relatable Basic by Irene and Annie
• For holiday lovers: winter lambs ear wreath | Sprig and Vine Wreaths
• For crafters: paint your own pins kit | Jill Makes
• For anyone: stoneware coffee mug | Spinware

• Trophy Trot | Thursday, Nov. 23 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Healing Transitions, 1251 Goode St., Raleigh | $40-$130 | Enjoy a brisk morning run or walk through Dix Park — reward yourself with a brew during the after party at Trophy Brewing on Maywood Avenue — plus, you can make a donation to Healing Transitions.
• Thanksgiving at Il Falò | Thursday, Nov. 23 | 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Il Falò Wood-Fired Kitchen, 3931 Macaw St., Raleigh | $22-$45 | Bring your family to this high-end rendition of turkey day dinner with pumpkin bisque, crispy glazed turkey, porchetta, and a mac and cheese station.

• The Mountain Goats (Solo) | Friday, Nov. 24 | 7-10 p.m. | The Rialto Theater, 1620 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | $45-$65 | Enjoy some indie rock music with this NC-based band’s solo act with John Darnielle.
• Goodnights Presents: Maddie Wiener | Friday, Nov. 24-Sunday, Nov. 26 | Times vary | Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh | $15-$36 | Laugh along with this comedian with a Comedy Central special.
• Carolina Hurricanes vs. Tampa Bay Lightning | Friday, Nov. 24 | 8 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $38-$312 | Watch the Canes hit the ice against the Lightning.

• Small Business Saturday | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Raleigh Iron Works, 1101 E. Whitaker Mill Rd., Raleigh | Free | Shop from newly opened vendors like Beatniks and The Holiday Shop while listening to live music.

• 30% off items included in our gift guides for her + him

• 30% off Treat Yourself Gift Guide

• City of Raleigh offices are closed today and tomorrow, Nov. 24. Additionally, GoTriangle buses are not running today. Trash + recycling will also be delayed by one day — Thursday collections will happen Friday, and Friday trash will be collected Saturday.

• Luxury pop-up Bal Harbour Shops ACCESS Pop-up opens tomorrow for Black Friday shoppers at North Hills. This high-end shopping experience is made of 30 shipping containers housing Tiffany & Co., Balmain, James Perse, and more indulgent brands.

• The City of Raleigh approved 40-story mixed-use zoning for a collection of lots near Morgan Street Food Hall. These lots were previously zoned for up to 12 stories — the area is also home to the now-closed Holiday Inn, which is anticipating redevelopment. (Triangle Business Journal)

• Support nonprofit Neighbor to Neighbor + the cause of affordable housing with a concert on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at Church on Morgan. The concert event, called Catalyst, will feature local musician Hank Murphy, a presentation by A Place at the Table founder Maggie Kane, and more working toward affordable housing in Raleigh. Tickets start at $10.

• Did you know two celebrity animals live in Raleigh? Their names are Chocolate and Chip, and these turkeys were pardoned from Thanksgiving tables in 2022 by President Joe Biden. They now live their lives on NC State’s Talley Turkey Education Unit, one of the top poultry science programs.

• Raleigh + Cary collectively ranked as the No. 30 top metro area for career development, according to CommercialSearch. The Triangle had the second best student-to-teacher ratio and ranked as the No. 7 city with the lowest unemployment rate at 2.9%.

• Happy Thanksgiving. However you celebrate, we hope you enjoy a day of rest, reflection, and community. We here at RALtoday are thankful for our city, and the fact that there’s always plenty to talk about.

• A fleet of sweet treats beckons at The Dessertery, Raleigh’s tastiest winter wonderland dessert café. Get lost in festive decorations + all-you-can-eat sweets and hot cocoa in this limited-time event, hosted at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Nov. 17-Dec. 23.*