More than 50 local food trucks will be set up for Raleighites to get their munch on. | Photo by RL Photography
Today’s the day. Falling for Local is back from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Big Field at Dix Park. Let’s dive into fall with these can’t-miss activities and vendors.
🍻 Eat, sip + shop ‘til you drop
Wear your stretchy pants and bring a reusable bag — there will be 50+ food trucks and tents, over 20 craft breweries and cideries from across North Carolina, and 180+ local makers and businesses to shop from.
🎃 Family-friendly fall fun
Expect plenty of free activities to keep the whole family feeling gourd. Highlights include live music, a pumpkin patch, hay rides, inflatables, lawn games, kids activities, and photo ops.
National Golf Lover’s Day. Whether you’re looking to connect outdoors with friends or you’re honing in on that perfect shot, here are 21 golf courses to make a tee time in and around the City of Oaks.
Number
88. That’s how many new food items will be available at this year’s NC State Fair. Explore the full list of vendors, then bring your appetite to the fairgrounds Thursday, Oct. 16-Sunday, Oct. 26. (ABC11)
Health
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a nationwide campaign focused on education, early detection, and support. Tonight, WakeMed Soccer Park will turn pink for Kick Cancer with Courage night. Grab tickets.
Seasonal
Stocking up for trick-or-treaters? In North Carolina, you can’t go wrong with Life Savers — it’s the most popular candy in the state, according to a new Instacart study. And let’s be honest: We’ll be sneaking sweets all month long — a little sugar rush pairs perfectly with October’s nonstop festivities.
Read
Come in and cozy up. According to new data from Google Trends, search interest in “cozy romance” and “cozy books” are at an all-time high, and searches for “fall romance books” have increased by more than 400%. Find your next cozy, fall-themed read at one of Raleigh’s local bookstores.
Shop
Crafters, you need(le) to hear this. Shuttered retailer Joann is sort of back. Michael’s bought Joann and will launch The Knit & Sew Shop, a co-branded “shop-in-shop” across its 1,300+ stores. Cutting tables for fabric sales by the yard are planned for 650 stores by mid-October. Find your local Michael’s.
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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.
Today’s newsletter was brought to you while listening to Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” Psst — my fellow Swifties won’t want to miss tonight’s album release party at Cannonball Music Hall. Don’t forget your friendship bracelets.
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