Happy Friday the 13th, Raleigh! Contrary to today’s bad omen, you’re in luck this weekend as there are lots of fun events taking place throughout town. But for those who are still looking to get spooked in the spirit of Halloween, we’ve got you covered for that too! Without further ado, here’s your Friday Five.
But First… Turn Heads With a Fresh Fall Style 💇♀️💇♂️
Downtown Raleigh’s Salon Veritas is turning seven this month (!), and to celebrate, we are giving one lucky Raleigh Weekend winner a $50 gift card to use on the service of their choice. Whether you’re in need of a cut, color, blowout, extensions, spray tan, or mani/pedi, you’re going to want to take advantage of this contest. Enter now using the button below!
Here for the Boo’s and Boo-tox 👻
Azura Skin Care Center’s annual Boo-tox Party runs through Oct. 16! Bring in a minimum of five cans of food or nonperishable items for Western Wake Crisis Ministry to take advantage of special offers on services like BOTOX®, Xeomin®, Dysport®, and more. No scaries here!
Village District Is Putting the Boo in Booze 🍷
Gather your ghoul-friends for Village District’s Boo-ze Halloween Wine Walk on Friday, Oct. 13! Don your Halloween costumes and enjoy wine, apple cider, trick-or-treating, special deals, costume and raffle prizes, and more. It promises to be spook-tacular!
Fall in Love With Five Points 🍂
Get in the autumn spirit via Fall for Five Points on Saturday, Oct. 14, a free festival featuring local musicians, a street market with local vendors and restaurants, a kid’s zone, and a Halloween dog costume contest. ‘Tis the season!
Oktrophyfest Is Back and Better Than Ever 🍻
Trophy Brewing and Capital Club 16 are joining forces to throw the biggest Oktoberfest in Raleigh! Oktrophyfest takes place Saturday, Oct. 14, at Trophy Maywood and features music from the Little German Band and Mozel Franzi & the JaJaJas, food by the Wandering Wolf/Capital Club 16, and a lineup of Trophy’s exclusive German-style beer releases. And stick around to help attempt the World’s Largest Underberg Toast record!
Cheers to Fall at Dram & Draught!
New season = new cocktails at Dram & Draught! Swing by the beloved Downtown Raleigh bar (or any of its locations) to cheers to the new fall/winter cocktails at its Menu Release Party on Thursday, Oct. 19. Bottoms Up!
Friday Five: Fall-la-la-la, It’s Sweater Weather!
Temps are finally cooling down—and despite being a lover of summer, I am here for it! Take advantage of the fall weather (and grab a PSL, obviously) and bop around Raleigh this weekend for these fun-filled events. Whether you’re into live music, drinks, shopping, or anything in between, we’ve got you covered with an activity you’re sure to enjoy. So without further ado, here’s your Friday Five!