Deals and discounts

• Wolfpack Day | Thursday, Oct. 17 | NC State students can attend for $8 with ID presented at the gate.
• accessABILITY Day | Sunday, Oct. 20 | From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rides and other vendors will operate without flashing lights or sounds.
• Senior Citizens’ Day | Tuesday, Oct. 22 | Seniors 65 and older get free admission and complimentary Bojangles biscuits + coffee while supplies last.
• Military Appreciation Day | Wednesday, Oct. 23 | Enjoy a parade honoring those who’ve served + military members pay $8 every day of the fair.
• Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day | Thursday, Oct. 24 | Bring six cans of food and get in free.

Best days to attend

• Craft It: Creative Journaling | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 5-7 p.m. |
  West Regional Library, Cary | Free | Expand your creativity with a new kind of journaling, plus all materials are provided.
• Fall Wreath Workshop | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Florapist at Cornerstone Clubhouse | $70+ | Indulge in autumnal decor by creating your own wreath.

• Wine Tasting on the Rooftop | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 5 p.m. | 10th & Terrace | Free | Explore various wines through a complimentary tasting led by an expert.
• Hone Your Voice: Creative Writing | Thursday, Oct. 3 | NC Museum of Art | $25+ | Write within a community + learn the ekphrasis visual writing technique.

• Breath, Blankets & Books | Friday, Oct. 4 | 6 p.m. | Current Wellness | Free | Ease through a session of restorative yoga + meditation and a book swap to end the night.

• Blotto, a new bar in East Raleigh, is on the way. The spot will feature simple, affordable cocktails made from fresh ingredients. It’ll also come equipped with a tiki-themed patio that’s family-friendly by day and will transform into a 21+ venue at night, offering trivia and live music. (Raleigh Magazine)

• Raleigh’s Triangle Rock Club is set to debut the largest indoor climbing gym in NC, spanning 40,000 sqft by the end of the year. The gym will be an addition to Raleigh Iron Works and will feature extensive climbing areas + fitness amenities including weightlifting, a yoga room, a sauna, and a cold plunge. (Triangle Business Journal)

• GoTriangle is seeking a new CEO following the resignation of Charles Lattuca, who aimed to develop a commuter rail line + serve one of the fastest growing car-reliant regions. The Regional Transportation Alliance plans to pivot by initiating a study into regional bus rapid transit, connecting Triangle downtowns with RTP and RDU. (Axios Raleigh)

• Downtown is set to transform into a vibrant tourist destination with the addition of four new hotels with over 500 rooms planned. Each of the high-end hotels aim to provide a different feel, ranging from a unique boutique experience to uplifting and urban. (Raleigh Magazine)

• Wendell’s community library is struggling to accommodate its rapidly growing population, which surged by 5,000 residents from 2020 to 2023. A $142 million library bond on Wake County ballots this November aims to fund a larger library in Wendell and enhance facilities across the county, improving access for residents. (INDY Week)

• Apex has been named one of the “Best Small Cities to Live in America” by WalletHub. Ranking in the 99th percentile + sixth in the country, it excelled in economic health and affordability. Wake Forest and Holly Springs ranked highly, coming in at the 97th and 92nd percentile, respectively. (The News & Observer)

• Sundown tonight marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Communities who observe this holiday typically enjoy apples and honey in hopes of having a sweet new year. The celebration runs until sundown on Friday, Oct. 4. Shana Tova! (That’s Hebrew for “have a good year.”)

• Congrats to Rudi W. for winning our Winter Staycay + New Eats Giveaway in partnership with Tempo Raleigh and Urban Oak Rooftop Bar & Lounge. Thank you to everyone who entered.*

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• Rissi Palmer and Miko Marks | Friday, Oct. 4 | 7–9:30 p.m. | $12-$15 | Rissi Palmer will perform her “Southern soul” music + Miko Marks will execute her country, blues, Southern rock, and gospel tunes.
• Henhouse Prowlers | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 7–9:30 p.m. | $12-$15 | This band will share their original music spanning nearly two decades.