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An outdoor display of jellyfish and coral lanterns at the 2024 North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary, NC.

Events

Plan Ahead: 25+ December events in Raleigh

Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.

December 3, 2025

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Allie Remhof

Food

5 all-you-can-eat restaurants in Raleigh

All-you-can-eat restaurants are trending right now, and for good reason. Explore some of Raleigh’s best restaurants where you can enjoy as much as you’d like without the extra markup.

December 2, 2025

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Allie Remhof

Four images of people sitting in cold plunge baths or hot sauna rooms.

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Downtown is ready for your Hallmark holiday movie moment

The heart of Raleigh has once again transformed into the Triangle’s top holiday destination, with events, installations, pop-ups, and small biz shopping in one very merry place.

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Dig in: The Museum Store’s new look arrives with dino-mite flair

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Sports

Pigskin roundup: Where the Triangle’s college football teams stand at the end of the regular season

Read on to find out what’s next for your Tobacco Road college football team, including a chance at a conference championship, trips to Brazil, and another chance for Bill Belichick.

December 1, 2025

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Allie Remhof

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Win a holiday adventure in the heart of Downtown Raleigh

We’re giving away a festive prize package to help make one lucky reader’s season extra merry + bright.

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Back this week only: Cirque Holiday Pops

Everyone’s favorite festive fusion returns today for five seasonal shows running through Saturday.

Sponsored by North Carolina Symphony

Play

Pay it forward with these 40 ways to volunteer in Raleigh

This list of volunteer opportunities in Raleigh includes everything from becoming a park guide to fostering kittens — keep reading to find an org you’re passionate about.

November 24, 2025

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Staff

A chalkboard sign from Edge of Urge that says "Only you can keep the local economy thriving."

How to shop local on Small Business Saturday in Raleigh

The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on November 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle into your holiday shopping.

November 24, 2025

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Staff