Red Hat Amphitheater is turning into a winter wonderland-themed ice skating rink from Saturday, Nov. 23, through Monday, Jan. 20. The Rink also features outdoor lounge furniture, fire pits, a decorated tree, photo stations, games, and snack/drink bar. You can even book a private igloo to enjoy exclusive food and bev offerings before or after you skate!
Sip & Shop Till You Drop
Early birds, this one’s for you! Get some of your holiday gift shopping done early at The Parlor at Heights House’s Sip & Shop Holiday Market Sunday, Nov. 24. The Parlor bar will be serving up drinks for you to sip on while enjoying local vendors, food, a DJ, kids’ activities, and more. BYO blanket or lawn chairs to post up on the lawn after your shopping spree.
Friday Five: All Treats, No Tricks
Spooky season is right around the corner, but we guarantee there’s no scaries here—just five wicked-fun things to do this weekend in Raleigh. Whether you’re into sports, shopping, eating, or drinking, there’s something to add to your cal. Creep it real, y’all!
But First… It’s Always Wine o’Clock at Postino 🍷
Pour it up for our October giveaway! Two winners will each get a $50 gift card to the recently opened Postino WineCafe in Village District. Great for a girls’ night, date night, get-together with friends/co-workers, or even a solo outing, this hot spot offers great wines (naturally), cocktails, bruschetta boards, and other tasty snacks. Enter to win by filling out the form below!
Got Milk? 🍪🥛
Captain Cookie & the Milk Man is officially open at North Hills! The dessert spot is known for its cookies (think flavors like chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, peanut butter, oatmeal raisin, and more) and milk, naturally—plus ice cream and ice cream cookie sandwiches. How sweet!
Who You Gonna Call?!
…Ghostbusters! 👻 Come out to Downtown Cary Park on Friday, Oct. 11, for a movie night under the stars featuring Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Bring your own blankets and/or chairs and grab some popcorn or food truck fare—and show up early for themed crafts—then settle in for a night of spooky fun.
Shop Till You Drop 🛍️
Calling all fashionistas on a budget—Nordstrom Rack has opened its Raleigh location! Find up to 70% off women’s, men’s, and kids’ clothes; shoes; beauty products; bags; and other accessories from popular brands like Nike, Birkenstock, Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, Madewell, and New Balance. With new products delivered weekly, there’s always new styles to shop!
Let’s Cause Some Chaos! 🏒
Hockey season is back! The Carolina Hurricanes’ first home game is Friday, Oct. 11, versus the Tampa Bay Lightning at Lenovo Center. Come out and cheer for your favorite bunch of jerks!