Get your holiday shopping done while enjoying local sips at the Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market! Celebrate small businesses with Shop Local Raleigh on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 12-6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 10, from 12-5 p.m. at Iron Works. This event is the perfect opportunity to sip local beer, shop for local treasures, and cherish community coming together to celebrate the season!
Downtown Raleigh’s Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
It’s time to dust off your ugliest Christmas sweater and get ready to sip your way down Glenwood Avenue on Saturday, Dec. 9, beginning at 3 p.m. Spread holiday cheer(s) alongside all of your friends and neighbors. With your bar crawl ticket purchase, you will receive exclusive deals like discounted drinks, waived cover fees, and so much more. The crawl will begin at Whiskey Rose in Downtown Raleigh.
All Aboard the Great Raleigh Holiday Trolley
Hop on the trolley and embrace the magic of the holiday season in Raleigh. The Great Raleigh Trolley will be giving tours all weekend long, just pick a date and time that is convenient for you! Plus, there are SIX different tour types. Enjoy themes like “Caroling and Cocoa” for the kids or choose the “Oaks and Jokes Holiday Bar Cruise” for some adults-only fun. You can even book a private family ride.
Friday Five: Brunch Is Back (And Tastier Than Ever)
Let’s be real–brunch is basically an excuse to have dessert for breakfast and cocktails before noon…And I am totally here for it! Numerous Raleigh restaurants have recently revamped their brunch menus. In this Friday’s edition of Raleigh Weekend, I am ecstatic to share these mouthwatering eateries with you. Get ready to brunch with the best of ’em in Raleigh.
But first…get Spirited With Boozy Eggnog
We’re thrilled to team up with Lonerider and their delicious Southern Nog once again for an exciting giveaway on Raleigh Weekend. Two lucky winners will each receive two bottles of this creamy, spiced delight. Enter our November giveaway using the form below and get ready to indulge in a festive treat like no other with Lonerider’s Southern Nog. 🎉🥂
Mandolin
Mandolin is bringing back their legendary weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. While the food is Southern at its roots, Mandolin draws influence from around the world while bringing fresh and local ingredients to the brunch table. Start your morning off right with elevated breakfast items like Confit Chicken Hash and Johnston Co. country ham Benedict. Bring your friends and share a mimosa bottle for even more fun!
Tazza
New brunch items have arrived at one of our Village District favorites, Tazza Kitchen! From Avocado Toast to the Egg Scramble, Tazza has some mouthwatering delights to start your weekend off right. Bring a date or enjoy some peaceful me-time on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at this high-energy eatery.
Irregardless Cafe
I don’t know about you, but chicken and waffles have to be one of my ultimate brunch favorites and Irregardless Cafe does this Southern meal perfectly! Are you vegan or gluten-free? They have a huge variety of options for your diet. Plus, the mimosas are top-notch. Stop by for brunch and live music on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.