Ready for One Last Hustle Before the Holidays Hit Pause?

If your calendar still has a little wiggle room—and your holiday spirit isn’t quite ready to clock out yet—this weekend is stacked in the best possible way. From cookie decorating on Friday to trolley rides packed with Christmas cheer, artisan shopping, pet photos with Santa, gingerbread house competition energy, and even a smart, clutter-free gift idea for the bourbon lover on your list, we’re squeezing every last drop out of the season. We’re also closing things out with a look ahead to New Year’s Eve, because once Santa lands, it’s only a matter of time before the countdown begins. Grab your people, pick your favorites, and let’s finish strong. 🎅🎄❄️🥂🕎🎁🐾

PS: This is my last week taking lead on writing for the year! Peyton’s in charge next week. Thank y’all so much for reading in 2025, it’s been a pleasure keeping y’all entertained with our curated guide to the Capital City and beyond. Thank you for keeping it local… see you in 2026! 🥂

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Lisa Jeffries Nobling

Founder + Principal at Raleighwood Media Group + Raleighwood Event Group

Lisa Jeffries, a 2007 graduate of N.C. State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and Poole College of Management, has been working in marketing since 2005. Her professional work experience ranges from independent, family-owned businesses to high-growth tech startups. Lisa’s specific areas of expertise include new media and experiential marketing for service-based businesses. Passionate about her clients, cheering on the Wolfpack, live music, and rescuing animals, she is also the founder of Raleigh Food & Wine and Raleighwood Wifi. Lisa completed the NC State + SKEMA Business School MSc dual master’s degree program in Global Luxury Management in 2016, publishing a thesis, Location-Based Opportunities for Brand Marketing With Emphasis on Application Within Luxury Industries.

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