The lights are still bright as ever for Cary’s annual NC Chinese Lantern Festival! Happening through Sunday, Jan. 14, at Koka Booth Amphitheater, the fest features 40 new displays this year—not to mention thousands of LED lights, larger-than-life lanterns, and nightly cultural performances. Get your tickets now before it’s too late!
Friday Five: Gobble Till You Wobble 🦃
It’s turkey time, Raleigh! Time to activate feast mode. 😎 Work off all that delectable turkey and sides (and wine, naturally) with these fun happenings going on around Raleigh for those who are staying in town and looking to get in the holiday spirit. Eat, drink, and be merry—and don’t forget to give thanks to your loved ones and be grateful for what you have this season!
But First… Enter to Win Egg-cellent Sips
The best way to spread holiday cheer is actually with spiked eggnog—we don’t make the rules! This month, we’re giving away two bottles of Lonerider’s spirited Southern Nog to two lucky winners. Enjoy as is or garnish with cinnamon, mint leaves, or nutmeg. It’s beginning to taste a lot like Christmas! Enter to win by clicking the button below.
Will Run for Turkey 🏃🏃♀️
If you’re one of *those* people who start their Thanksgiving mornings with a run, this one’s for you! Trophy Brewing and Runologie are hosting its seventh annual Trophy Trot on Thursday, Nov. 23. Jog through Dix Park, then enjoy an afterparty at Trophy Maywood. You’re guaranteed to feel a lot better stuffing your face after a morning workout!
Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot
… Hot chocolate, that is! ☕🍫 The Dessertery is back at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts now through Saturday, Dec. 23. On select nights, those with a sweet tooth are gonna wanna swing by for all-you-can-eat sweets and hot cocoa—plus live entertainment—in a spectacularly decorated atmosphere. How sweet!
It’s a Miracle!
Time to get in the spirit—literally (!). Your fave holiday bar, Miracle at The Haymaker, is back in action starting Friday, Nov. 24! Unwrap the magic of the holidays via festive drinks, holiday decor galore, and more. 🎄🍸 Get your cameras ready because this is one very ‘Grammable way to start the holiday season!
(Holiday) Shop Till You Drop 🛍️
This Saturday, Nov. 25, is Small Business Saturday, and Triangle Pop-Up is celebrating with a market at Raleigh Iron Works! There will be tons of local artists, live music, and food trucks at its Pop-Up Holiday Shop storefront, which will also be going on through Sunday, Dec. 24. Let the gift shopping begin!
‘Tis the Season to ✨Sparkle✨
The Chinese Lantern Festival at Koka Booth Amphitheatre is in full swing! Now in its eighth year, this *lit* holiday attraction features 40+ all-new larger-than-life lantern displays from Chinese artisans—each one comprised of hundreds of parts and thousands of LED lights. Each night there will also be cultural arts performances on the main stage. Be sure to visit now through Sunday, Jan. 14!