We’ll take the compliment, but we think the City of Oaks deserves a higher spot, thanks to its abundance of ways to enjoy retirement to the fullest.
🧘♀️ Get fit
The Triangle YMCA offers THRIVE classes + programs aimed at older adults, including low-impact exercise, volunteer opportunities, and interest groups.
🛝 Spend time with the grandkids
If you’re looking to spend time with the grandchildren, explore these 25+ kid-friendly activities in Raleigh and pick one that’s your speed, like Marbles Kids Museum or animal encounters around the Triangle.
📚 Learn something new
Wake Tech Community College has classes for lifelong learners, including retirement planning and foreign languages, at various community centers in Wake County.
National Philanthropy Day, a celebration of folks who give back to their communities. Want to help Raleigh nonprofits thrive? Here’s a list of local organizations you can donate money, time, and resources to.
Eat
Triangle Food & Wine Experience has announced the visiting chefs for its 2026 fest, and the lineup does not disappoint. Don’t miss out — tickets go on sale on Thursday, Nov. 20.
Save the date. The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration in the Commons of North Hills is set for Saturday, Nov. 22. Attendees can look forward to a vendor village, live entertainment, arts and crafts, and a visit from Santa. (WRAL)
Weather
The Climate Prediction Center’s latest seasonal outlook is in: Raleigh can expect a warmer and drier winter than usual. Now through January, temperatures are predicted to trend above average, while rainfall is expected to stay below normal. Translation: Patio season might stick around a bit longer this year.
State
House Beautiful just named the most famous building in each US state, and the Biltmore Estate in Asheville took the title for North Carolina. Closer to home, Raleigh has no shortage of stunning architecture and skyline staples. See for yourself by visiting our most iconic landmarks.
Travel
White-sand beaches, volcanic backdrops, tropical wildlife, and mind-blowing cuisine. That’s what awaits at Travel and Leisure’s No. 1 trending travel destination for 2026 — Limón, Costa Rica. Whether you choose the Central American paradise or somewhere else entirely, Raleigh-Durham International Airport is the place to start your adventure.
This new community checks all our boxes: Spacious floor plans, unique amenities like a rock climbing wall, on-site coffee shop + bar, expansive green spaces, and a private dog park — all just minutes from Raleigh transportation hubs. Explore your options at NOVEL Morrisville.*
Meet Naomi — a sweet, 12-year-old tabby waiting for her forever home at Second Chance Pet Adoptions.
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, the perfect excuse to fall for a furry friend who’s all about cuddles, calm, and companionship. Here are a few more adoptable senior pets:
A top-rated smart humidifier to improve air quality and promote healthy hair, skin, and nails during dry winter months. It features convenient voice control, an easy-to-clean top-fill design, and an LED display that shows real-time humidity levels.
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.
I’m in Galveston, Texas this weekend to celebrate my best friend’s birthday. We’re most excited to visit the Grand Galvez, a gorgeous hotel that’s been standing since 1911. For perspective, Raleigh’s oldest operating restaurant, The Mecca, didn’t open its doors until 1930.
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