Shop top brands + best-sellers for the lowest prices of the year. | Graphic by 6AM City
Amazon’s pre-holiday sales just went live today. Shop The Buy team’s top picks and get this year’s best deals before Prime Big Deal Days ends tomorrow, October 8.
NCMA After Hours | 5-9 p.m. | North Carolina Museum of Art | Free
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.*
Sip n’ Stroll Raleigh Ghost Tour | Thursday, Oct. 9-Thursday, Oct. 30 | Times vary | Exchange Place, next to the YMCA | Pay-what-you-want
NOLI TIMERE | Friday, Oct. 10-Saturday, Oct. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Stewart Theatre | $10+ | Catch this breathtaking aerial performance featuring a massive net sculpture, and special post-show events including a Friday artist talk and a Saturday dance party with free Howling Cow ice cream.*
➡️ Last chance: These high-demand townhomes are down to 8
Presented by Tri Pointe Homes
For us, a big garage is a must. | Photos courtesy Tri Pointe Homes
It’s no secret that we Raleighites love our active lifestyles.
So when the 2024 Builder of the Year unveiled this new greenway-connected community, which puts residents just a few steps from miles of hike + bike trails, we weren’t exactly surprised when it became an immediate hotspot.
Today, just a few months later, only eight townhomes remain — each offering warm living spaces and EnergySmart® designs starting in the $500s.
Schedule a guided or self-guided tour to experience Elm Park’s elevated spaces firsthand.
Doug Warf has resigned as the president of the Carolina Hurricanes after a combined 18 years with the organization, just days ahead of the team’s home opener. Warf rejoined the Canes in July 2024 after former president Don Waddell resignation and had previously worked for the team from 2000 to 2017.
Trending
NC’s homegrown YouTube sensation Mr. Beast, AKA Jimmy Donaldson, was spotted handing out briefcases filled with cash to UNC-Chapel Hill students this past weekend to cover their tuition. Donaldson is famous for high-paying stunts and recently received funds from the state for the next season of his Prime Video show “Beast Games.” (Raleigh Downtown)
Open
Crofton’s Pretzels is now open south of downtown near Riparian Provision Company and Earp’s Seafood. This spot expanded into Raleigh after becoming a fan favorite in Wilmington for unique flavors like cheddar jalapeno, spinach artichoke, cheesesteak, and krab dip. Get a taste on South Saunders Street.
Try This
Head to Five Points this Saturday for Fall for Five Points — a day of community and autumn fun. This community-driven fest brings together vendors, local music, performances, and most of all, your neighbors, for a can’t-miss fall event. Get the deets.
Plan Ahead
One more autumnal festival for you. The Optimist is hosting its annual Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 25 at its Brookside Drive location. Expect pumpkin painting, a costume contest, local shopping, food trucks, and food trucks — don’t miss it.
Watch
Newsletter Editor Allie is back at it again on My Carolina today talking about our monthly Plan Ahead. Give it a watch and check out our new interactive Plan Ahead map, while you’re at it.
Read
Why isn’t Raleigh home to a baseball team? We’ve been asking ourselves for a while, but The Assembly went deep on the 919’s baseball history and potential future. Psst... RALtoday reader and our No. 1 fan Dwight Nipper is featured, too.
Festival
The #1 festival in Haywood County is back: Smoky Mountains Bluegrass Festival returns on Saturday, Oct. 25. After cancelling in 2024 due to Hurricane Helene, the stunning Maggie Valley Festival Grounds are waiting to welcome you back for a weekend of music and community. Get tickets.*
If you could live anywhere in Raleigh, where would it be? We know our answer.*
Civic
It’s been five years since Raleigh took the historic step of legalizing Accessory Dwelling Units, also known as “granny flats.” Celebrate the milestone with WakeUP Wake County + Raleigh Forward on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 5:30–8 p.m. at AIA Raleigh. Enjoy happy hour refreshments + hear insights on what’s next for housing in our city.*
Community
You did your part — now we’re doing ours. After receiving your nominations for the best local businesses in Raleigh, we’re hard at work finalizing the details and preparing for the next big step: voting. Be sure to visit the RALtoday’s Best page when voting opens on Oct. 20. Stay tuned.
Editor’s Pick
🥫 Slurp-worthy soups
Slurp down a bowl of miso pork ramen at Noodle Boulevard. | Photo by RALtoday
The weather is finally shifting, so we’re sharing some of our favorite places to sip and slurp on good soup in Raleigh to get snug, from ramen and pho to crab bisque and classic chicken noodle soup.
Gringo A Go Go | Try pozole made with chicken or spicy pork, served with a condiment tray featuring avocado and dry Mexican oregano.
Hady’s Restaurant | Folks rave about the peanut butter soup + the cow foot soup — pair your soup with nem, a Senegalese spring roll.
O’Malley’s Pub & Restaurant | Folks rave about the French onion soup with a side of local live music and a pint.
Side Street Restaurant | What’s better than soup and a sandwich? We love this old-fashioned Historic Oakwood shop for its imaginative selections paired with a hot soup of the day.
Village Deli | This homey deli is a local favorite for a reason. We recommend pairing the soup du jour with a specialty deli sandwich, like the pimento grilled cheese.
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.
While working on those soup spots, I had to find some inspiration at the bottom of a bowl of pho. This one is from Midtown Pho and is probably my favorite soup in RAL — let me know yours.
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