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Raleigh has plenty of pickleball courts to show off your stuff — keep reading to learn about the sport and where to swing it in the City of Oaks.
Learn about Martin Luther King Jr.'s presence in the City of Oaks and how to commemorate his life and legacy on MLK Day.
Prepare for fall weather in the City of Oaks with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center.
The Sunflower Field at Dix Park is blooming — sip, listen to music, and snack on food truck finds at the five-acre field.
Break out the star-spangled attire and picnic blanket for a night of Fourth of July fireworks in Raleigh.
No, we’re not trolling you. Artist Thomas Dambo is set to build two troll sculptures at Dorothea Dix Park in October 2025.
It’s finally summer for Wake County kids, and if you’re already feeling the heat on summer activities, this summer bucket list just for kids has you covered.
Choose your own adventure and help City Editor Cat plan how she spends her day in Raleigh, from where she works to evening entertainment. You chose, now read your recommendations below.
In Raleigh, the maximum view of the phenomenon — when the sun is 78.6% blocked by the moon — is expected at 3:15 p.m.
Keep reading for the lineup, FAQs, and food + bev info to help navigate Dreamville Festival on Saturday, April 6 + Sunday, April 7.
The fourth iteration of this festival is coming to Dorothea Dix Park April 6-7. Dreamville has featured the best and brightest in hip-hop and R&B since 2019 thanks to rapper J. Cole.
More from RALtoday
We’ve rounded up three apple + pumpkin orchards and three local cideries to check out this fall.
You already know your favorite stands for ham biscuits, hot donuts, and corn cobs, but we’re here to teach you something new about the North Carolina State Fair.
Warm up with this spiced apple cocktail recipe, perfect for using fall produce.
We’re blowing out the candles to celebrate six years of RALtoday — here are some of our favorite articles from over the years.
As the weather gets colder, soup is there to keep you warm. Get cozy with a cup or bowl at some of our favorite spots for soup in Raleigh, from pozole to pho and ramen.
This quiche from Durham’s Lutra will warm up your kitchen to welcome fall.
Directly north, east, south, and west of RAL, cities across the world await.
Skip the pumpkin patch and hire these local businesses to come and spruce up your landscaping with a seasonal touch.
The bread type is reaching new heights in popularity, and we’re here to help you find the best loaves in RAL, or start making your own.
It’s time to party. With over a quarter million pounds of trash collected, thousands of volunteers, and five years of community and impact, The Great Raleigh Cleanup is hosting a birthday bash.