🏡 Step inside 250+ new homes during NC’s largest home tour
Presented by Triangle Parade of Homes
Photos courtesy 2025 Parade of Homes
Welcome mats are rolling out around the Triangle in anticipation of the 2025 Triangle Parade of Homes, returning the first three weekends of October.
This free, open-to-the-public tour invites you inside more than 250 homes in 178 neighborhoods + communities spanning nine counties in the Triangle area.
From affordable new builds to stunning, multi-million-dollar properties, visitors will have the chance to explore a wide range of innovative designs, price points, and styles up close and in person.
Go at your own pace
The sheer scope can feel daunting, but don’t worry, the self-guided setup means visitors can pick and choose the properties that interest them. No obligations, no entry fees — just show up and start finding inspo. Can’t make the first weekend? All homes are available to explore all three weekends, so you don’t miss a single detail.
Official dates and times:
Saturday, Oct. 4, through Sunday, Oct. 5 | 12 to 5 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 10 through Sunday, Oct. 12 | 12 to 5 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 17 through Sunday, Oct. 19 | 12 to 5 p.m.
Latest in home designs
The tour offers the opportunity to explore the latest trends in home decor, design, and architectural styles from more than 100 NC builders. Look forward to:
Forward-thinking floor plans
Innovative outdoor living concepts
Reimagined home offices
New home technology that elevates the living experience
Start building your dream route
The full list of participating homes is already available on the Triangle Parade website, along with a customizable map.
This free feature is a great way to optimize your route, avoid back-and-forth driving, and ensure you see every space on your list.
Don’t skip the yellow and green sauces at Alpaca. | Photo by RALtoday
Looking for a tasty, local lunch spot that doesn’t break the bank? We’re here for you, Raleigh, and we’ve got next week’s lunches covered.
Monday:Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken, multiple locations | Get a quarter chicken for less than $11 with two sides and unlimited yellow and green sauces.
Tuesday:Mustang House | This Nepalese + Indian restaurant is a fave for its central location and vibrant flavors.
Wednesday:North Carolina General Assembly Cafeteria | Not to get political — but folks swear by this cafeteria even if they’re not affiliated with local politics. Located in the basement of the General Assembly, expect down-home eats at great prices.
Thursday:Carroll’s Kitchen | Carroll’s provides employment to women in crisis and serves delish sandwiches, soups, and salads. The creamy chicken velvet soup is a fan favorite.
Friday:(ish) delicatessen | This deli has an old-school meets new-school vibe and serves classic sammies with a twist.
Patio Series: Outdoor Movies | Thursday, Oct. 9, Thursday, Oct. 16 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Village District Starbucks Patio | $5+ | Cozy up with your blankets + feel free to bring a lawn chair for movie nights on the patio, featuring “The Princess Diaries” on Thursday, Oct. 9 and “Hocus Pocus” on Thursday, Oct. 16.*
FSA options — Explore dependent care or health care Flexible Savings Accounts, noting benefits related to rollover rules and tax advantages.
Insurance needs — Revisit life, disability, and supplemental policies + adjust coverage as needed.
Retirement savings — Take a broad look at your retirement plan and use this time to increase contributions, review allocations, and confirm any beneficiaries.
New benefits — Finally, don’t overlook perks like pet insurance, legal plans, or childcare support.
Bitter Social is now open above Centro on Wilmington Street from the minds behind Bittersweet. Check out the new social space’s upcoming events, including a First Friday dance party, a soulful Sunday with house music on vinyl, romance book club, and a “trashy wine club.”
Plan Ahead
Smoky Hollow is transforming into Spooky Hollow tomorrow for First Friday. Expect a vintage clothing pop-up, tarot readings, circus performers, crafts, and more to ring in October and get you in the mood for Halloween.
Try This
Tomi Sushi, the newest concept from the Giorgios Group, is now open near Giorgios Epicurean Market + East End Bistrot. Expect a wide variety of sushi, fresh seafood, wagyu, and a la carte sashimi and nigiri. Plus, call ahead for a personalized omakase experience.
Shop
One more opening — Anthropologie’s first standalone Maeve store is now open at Village District, and this sweet new store is offering a slate of opening week events, including bouquets, shopping with stylists, and free coffee.
Eat
New foods have dropped for the NC State Fair, and our mouths are already watering. From deep fried lamp chops and chicken feet to Dubai chocolate churros and fried frozen watermelon, you won’t find foods like this anywhere else.
Coming Soon
Another golf simulator biz is coming to Raleigh at Falls River Town Center in North Raleigh. Back Nine Golf will open a new location, courtesy of franchisee Joseph Gendy, and it’ll be open 24 hours with four simulators. Check out the business at the Chapel Hill location, or wait till the Raleigh one opens this winter. (The News & Observer)
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Did you know you can park for free downtown Raleigh? The parking pilot program allows you to park in select decks for free for two hours. Check out our Reel to see everything we did in our vibrant city, walking distance from our free spot.*
Your must-have Halloween decor to celebrate the season, ranging from how cute to oh my:
👻 These three ceramic ghost lights are almost too cute to stand (and come with batteries).
🕯️ A No. 1 best-seller, this floating candle set will add flickering, cozy warmth to any Halloween display.
🧹 Floating witch hats show your Halloween spirit and are perfect for a party.
🕸️ The Addams family would approve of this black lace spiderweb cover decking out your mantle.
☠️ Make the neighbors do a double-take with a best-selling hands and skull set popping out of your yard.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Iris and Frame Matcha are back at it with another pop-up this Saturday, Oct. 4 on Tucker Street. This time, the menu includes fall flavors like a salted maple mini matcha and a yuzu black sesame matcha tonic. And trust me, the wait is worth it.
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