Don’t stress — let PoshNosh’s Thanksgiving meal feed your fam. | Photo provided by Hummingbird
Thanksgiving without the prep and cleanup? Count us in. If you’re looking for local restaurants offering a turkey day spread — look no further. These eateries take the stress out of Thanksgiving Day.
Note: Prices listed are a starting base and do not reflect taxes + additional fees.
Dress up + eat out
Peck & Plume | $70 per adult, $29 per child 12 and under | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Make a reservation | Dine on an expansive buffet including dishes like smoked ham with cherry glaze + chef carved roasted turkey, with traditional sides like buttermilk mashed potatoes, sage stuffing, and creamed corn pudding.
Pickup + enjoy at home
Hummingbird | $225-$495 | Order by Wednesday, Nov. 20 | Pickup Wednesday, Nov. 27 | Choose from a small meal for up to four guests or the large option that feeds up to 10. Bonus: Each meal includes Union Special rolls and a choice of caramel apple or pumpkin tiramisu pie.
Art Therapy With Resistance Watercolors | 3-5 p.m. | Southgate Community Library | Free | Drop into this event to express your creative side and pause from the daily hustle.
Wednesday, Nov. 6
The Varietrials: Pinot Noir | 6-7:30 p.m. | Westgate Wine Bar | $15+ | Taste a range of wines while learning about their backgrounds and food pairings.
Fall in Love with Words — Open Mic | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Wake Forest Community Library, Wake Forest | Free | Share your original poetry works or attend to enjoy various performances.
Weekly Single Mingle | Thursday, Nov. 7 | Boxcar Bar and Arcade | Free | Connect with other singles while enjoying an upbeat atmosphere + arcade.
Thursday, Nov. 21
Woodhouse Spa-liday Shop and Shop | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Woodhouse Spa North Hills | Free | Celebrate the holidays in style with an evening of complimentary wine and charcuterie, luxe giveaways, seasonal sales + more.*
We’ve always wondered how astronauts eat + sleep up there. | Photos provided by the NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Ral, we have liftoff.
Buckle up for an exploration of cosmic proportions, because the NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ “Journey to Space” special exhibition is officially open. Here’s what we’re excited to see:
Think you have what it takes to live in space? Explore the perils astronauts face and marvel at the real technology designed to keep them safe + comfortable(ish). Plus, hear tales from the stars with insights from current and former astronauts on the future of deep space exploration.
Election Day. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you’re in line at 7:30 p.m., you’ll still be able to cast a ballot. Not sure where to vote? Use this link to find your polling place.
Sports
The Canes are now valued at $1.29 billion. As the team grows in value, plans for new developments around the Lenovo Center aim to enhance the area’s entertainment options and boost overall revenue. (Triangle Business Journal)
Community
Wake County will illuminate its buildings green for Operation Greenlight, honoring over 55,000 local veterans through Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11. This initiative symbolizes community support and connects veterans to essential resources through Wake County’s Veterans Services Office, helping to navigate benefits + services during the transition to civilian life.
Announced
Have you heard? The town of Cary will temporarily be spelled “Carey” to honor Mariah Carey, who celebrated the holiday season with Mayor Harold Weinbrecht on Friday, Nov.1 via Mix 101.5FM. The town’s proclamation highlights Carey’s influence through her song “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” (The News & Observer)
Active
Raleigh’s 18th annual City of Oaks Marathon saw a record 7,500 participants on Sunday. Runners could choose from four distances, including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and two 5K events for wheelchair users. (CBS 17)
Job
Raleigh-based nonprofit A Place At The Table Cafe is hiring a part-time front-of-house position. Qualifications for the position include providing exceptional customer service + representing the mission of bringing folks together. Apply online.
Giveaway
The application for the Raleigh E-Bike Rebate Program, a program promoting e-bike use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, is open now until Sunday, Nov. 10 at 11:59 p.m. Eligible residents must be 18+ and can apply for vouchers up to $1,500 for electric bicycles at participating shops.
Try This
Unique present alert. Give the gift of versatility with a Raleigh Parks gift card that can be used toward memberships, classes, workshops + more. Gift cards are available in any amount and can be purchased at any staffed facility in Raleigh.
Now Open
Did someone say melt-in-your-mouth short ribs and local craft bevs... at the airport? Explore the three new locally-rooted dining concepts that have officially landed at Raleigh-Durham International Airport — and see what else is coming soon.*
Featured Deal
The Seagate Resort in Delray Beach is offering the fifth night’s stay free, plus two free poolside cocktails, with code WINTER now through Mon., Mar. 31, 2025. Be among the first to experience the reimagined property and trade the winter chill for sunshine Florida’s No. 1 beach. Snag the deal.*
Selling your home? Promote your listing where buyers will see it — right here in this newsletter (in as little as two days).
Wellness
Better sleep in as little as two weeks + workout breakthroughs in eight to twelve weeks — get the benefits Magnesium Breakthrough, with seven powerful forms of magnesium.*
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Transit
🚍 Election Day rides
Your chariot awaits on Election Day — Tuesday, Nov. 5. | Photo via GoRaleigh
It’s Election Day folks, which means the final day to cast your ballot has arrived.
Need a ride to the polls? Fret not, because GoRaleigh has just the solution to get you there. The transit provider is offering free rides to polling precincts this Election Day to assist voters with getting out to cast their ballot.
GoRaleigh has 40+ routes that run from 4:30 a.m. to midnight on weekdays. Before heading out, here’s how to make sure you’re prepared:
Christmas and action movies are my jam, so I can’t wait to see “Red One” at Marbles IMAX. The Marbles has the only IMAX theater in Raleigh and I love having this experience right here in our city.
