Celebrate the arrival of autumn in Raleigh with the ultimate market and festival at Dorothea Dix Park! This family-friendly event is FREE to attend and packed with fall fun for all ages. Enjoy a day in the park on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m., with live music, demos from local businesses, hay rides, inflatables, lawn games, and a pumpkin patchâplus plenty of photo ops. Bring the whole family for a day of seasonal festivities you wonât want to miss!
This One’s for the Foodies: Raleigh Foodie Fare
Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m until 3 p.m., because it’s time for another food and art extravaganza at Raleigh Iron Works! This free event showcases the vibrant food and art scene of Raleigh, featuring a mini food truck rodeo with food trucks, diverse food and art vendors, refreshing drinks, and live music. Come hungry and ready to enjoy a day filled with delicious eats, fun activities, and great company!
Raise a Glass for a Cause: La Terrazza’s Western North Carolina Relief Fundraiser on Wednesday, Oct. 9
Join our friends at La Terrazza on Wednesday, Oct. 9, as they host a special fundraiser in support of Wine to Water, a global non-profit dedicated to providing clean water solutions. The evening will feature a curated selection of four red and four white wines, with 100% of proceeds from wine sales going directly to aid Wine to Waterâs on-the-ground disaster response efforts supporting those impacted by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. Learn more and make your reservations now. Let’s do good together! đ
Friday Five: Sip Happens on LDW
Happy Labor Day Weekend! đ„ł As we tip our hats to all the hardworking Americans out there, it’s time to kick back, relax, and raise a glass. If you’re opting for a Raleigh stay-cation, I’ve curated a list of fun happenings to help you make the most of it. So without further ado, let’s dive into the ultimate weekend lineup that’s all about sippin’ and celebrating. Cheers to the long weekend, ‘Merica! đ»
But First… Last Call for Our Buttery, Flaky Giveaway
Biscuit Belly has finally arrived at Seaboard Station, and weâre celebrating with a mouthwatering giveaway! In true Raleigh Weekend fashion, we are giving away a $50 gift card so you can enjoy this brunchtime bliss. This is your last chance to enter our delicious giveawayâenter to win now!
Final Friday Fitness and Food Trucks at Moore Square
A free Row House workout class AND food trucks? That’s my jam! Whether you’re into fitness, a foodie, or love live music and shopping, Final Friday has something for everyone! Bring the whole squad to Moore Square on Friday, Aug. 30, at 5 p.m., for this unique series where fitness embraces festivity. RSVP for some wholesome, FREE fun!
Brunchin’ All Weekend at STIR
Celebrate the weekend with a three-day brunch extravaganza at STIR Raleigh! Grab your besties for a deliciously good brunch including $18 mimosa mason jars and a complimentary breakfast bar. You can enjoy this brunch bash from Saturday, Aug. 31, until Monday, Sept. 2, between 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. each day! Added Bonus: They have live jazz music on Sundays! Make your reservations now. Yum!
Hot as Hell Wine Night
Itâs about to get HOT AS HELL at the Lounge in the Longleaf Hotel! Cool off (or heat up) on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 6-9 p.m., with half-price bottles of Hell RosĂ©, spicy margaritas, hot fries, and more. DJ Slex Awing will be spinning eclectic dance hitsâthink Disco, Electro, New Wave, and all the HOT HITS. Feeling devilish? Grab a pitchfork and come dressed as your best little devil. Letâs turn up the heat!â â đ„