It’s not the Fourth of July without fireworks, so make plans to head to Dix Park’s family-friendly July 4th celebration on Tuesday! The fun kicks off at 5 p.m. with 30 food trucks, music, games, and other activities, while the fireworks show will start at 9:30 p.m. BYO blankets or lawn chairs!
Stay Cool by the Pool 💦👙
If chilling poolside is more your Fourth of July vibe, book it to Durham for a Tuesday Funday at Unscripted Durham’s The Patio, a lively outdoor rooftop with the chillest pool scene. On July 4, you can book a lounge chair, cabana, or sectional and enjoy exclusive food and drink specials—from a $15 beer and burger combo to $5 red, white, and blue Jell-O shots to a frozen painkiller. It’s gonna be lit!
Friday Five: May Showers Bring Fun June Happenings 😎
I don’t know about you, but I’m about ready for these cloudy, dreary, rainy days to be over already. While Mother Nature didn’t hold back Memorial Day weekend, it looks like this weekend it’s finally supposed to clear up (fingers crossed!). Luckily, there’s lots going on this weekend around Raleigh to soak up all those sunny rays. So tuck away those rain boots—here’s your Friday Five!
But First… Friends That Get Their Hair Cut Together, Stay Together 💇♀️💇♂️
This month, we teamed up with Salon Veritas, one of our fave Raleigh salons, to give away a salon day for two! The winner will be able to get a fresh free cut with their pal—just in time for summer! Enter now using the button below.
Get Loud and Proud for Pride Month 🏳️🌈
Yesterday marked the first day of Raleigh Pride Month! There are a ton of events going on around town all month long to celebrate and show your pride, including Pride First Friday (today!), the Run for Love 5K (Saturday, June 3), and Raleigh Brewing’s Hell Yes Ma’am Pride party (Sunday, June 4). See the full list of events with the button below.
Bubbles and Brisket, Oh My! 🐮
The NC F&B Podcast is throwing its third annual Bubbles & Brisket event this Saturday, June 3! Moo-ve over to Smoky Hollow starting at 2 p.m. for eats from 10 BBQ pitmaster chefs from throughout the state and an array of sparkling beverages (Champagne, cava, cremant, prosecco, beer…)—plus games, ‘90s hip-hop, and desserts. No Champagne, no gain!
Summa, Summa, Summatime 🌞🍻
There’s no better way to celebrate summer than a brew, so you should def ~hop~ to Clouds Brewing Taproom for its second annual Summertime Beer Fest on Saturday, June 3! There will be over 25 handpicked selections from breweries across the region, including NC lagers, session IPAs, fruited beers, sours, ciders, and seltzers. Cheers!
Experience Food From Over 60 Countries in One Day
Yep, you read that right! Raleigh’s International Food Festival is back Saturday, June 3, with fare from 60+ food trucks and vendors—plus a TikTok dance party challenge, scavenger hunt, ‘70s-‘80s costume contest, drinks, performances, and so much more. Come hungry!