Spring Market & Clothing Exchange | 2-5 p.m. | The Longleaf Hotel | Price of purchase | Refresh your wardrobe by donating clean, wearable digs and pick a few finds for yourself — plus, 25% of proceeds will benefit Beloved Asheville’s hurricane relief efforts.
NC Eat & Play Spring Hootenanny and Foodie Fest | 3-7 p.m. | James B. Hunt Horse Complex | $40 | Bring the whole family for a day of fun featuring 20 food vendors, a bounce house, bull riding, music, and more.
Paint Your Partner| 5-7 p.m. | Hartwell | $36 | Create a personal masterpiece on an 8x10 canvas while being led by a hands-on instructor.
Tuesday, April 1
Cooking Essentials II | 6:30-9 p.m. | Wyntons World Cooking School, Cary | $425 | This four-part class is based on chef Samin Nosrat’s book “Salt Fat Acid Heat” and will go in-depth on enhancing flavors.
Annie McQuaid’s “Crash Landing” Discussion | 7 p.m. | Quail Ridge Books | $22 | Celebrate this Raleighite’s debut novel while enjoying a curated discussion and get your book personally signed.
In case you missed it, the US ranked No. 24 on the 2025 World Happiness Report. According to the report, sharing meals can positively impact our happiness — “on par with the influence of income and unemployment.” Make it an extra happy meal by sharing it at a new restaurant.
Plan Ahead
It’s finally spring, meaning our calendars are packed with events like the Spring Hootenanny and Foodie Fest happening today at the NC State Fairgrounds. Find more fun near you this season with our ultimate guide to Raleigh’s top happenings. We’ll see you there.
Learn
Want to learn something new... from the comfort of your own bed? Try visiting the Museum of All Things, a new virtual museum generated from Wikipedia with exhibits on millions of topics. When the scrolling gets old and you need some real-world interaction, head to Raleigh’s IRL museums.
Number
$17.28. That’s the average cost of a large cheese pizza in Raleigh based on a national pizza study conducted by Clever. Luckily, Oak City has many pizzerias that are worth the dough, and our options go way beyond just cheese.
Travel
Making summer 2025 your main character era? Perfect timing: Snag this travel credit card’s rare, limited-time welcome bonus (worth ~$1,000) to fuel your summer adventures — whether it’s island-hopping like a Love Is Blind escapee, chasing Sabrina or Kendrick on tour, or simply living your best jet-set life.*
City Guide
City Guide
⛰️This guide rocks
The Triangle is filled with trails worth exploring. | Photo by @jenneunc
From quick + easy loops around town to short drives that take you to fantastic lakes and rocky terrains, the Triangle has so many options to hit the trails. So lace up your hiking boots, because we’ve compiled a hiking guide for the Raleigh area with 22 routes.
Hike this well-marked loop if you’re looking for serene lake + creek views. It’s perfect for families and offers off-trail excursions and a nearby playground.
This trail features the iconic Chainsaw Log made into an impressive piece of natural art from a fallen red oak. This is one of the Triangle’s most popular trails, so expect a crowd on nice days.
This gorgeous plush throw blanket that’s marked down by 73% for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. We love its ultra-soft faux fur texture and three-dimensional rhombic cable knit design.
Happy Saturday, Raleigh. This weekend is the first in a while that I’m not obligated to be anywhere but home. I’m thinking about making the most of the day by visiting NCMA’s latest exhibit, “The Time Is Always Now,” and exploring one of our newest eateries.
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