In honor of Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 5–12), the Apple Store at Crabtree Valley Mall is offering a new free in-store workshop called “Coding Lab for Kids: Code Your First App” in order to help introduce the field to kids.
Friday Five: We’re Thankful for All These Fun Happenings in Raleigh This Week 🦃
Happy Thanksgiving week! If you’re sticking around for Turkey Day (or have fam in town that needs to be entertained), there are a ton of fun things going on around town. Check out our Friday Five (delivered on a Tuesday due to the holiday), and have a great Thanksgiving!
But First… This Is Your Last Chance to Enter Our Ham Jam Giveaway! 🐷
The holidays are officially here—as proven by the cars that are no doubt already lined up at your local Honey Baked Ham! To reward your patience in waiting, waiting, and waiting a bit more, two of our fave local real estate agents, Ryan Boone and Annie Meadows of Hudson Residential, are once again treating one lucky Raleigh Weekend winner to a $50 The Honey Baked Ham Company® gift card. Fill in your details at the link for a chance to win by Nov. 30!
Let These Local Spots Make Your Thanksgiving Dinner 🦃
Skip hours of slaving away in the kitchen (and dish duty!) by having your Thanksgiving dinner at a local restaurant! Several Raleigh spots are open for the holiday serving up a bountiful feast for your whole fam. Check out Raleigh Magazine’s Turkey Day roundup at the link and make a rez! Happy feasting!
Prep for Black Friday Shopping at STIR! 🛍🍽
Nobody likes shopping when they’re hungry, so fill up before you hit the shops with STIR’s Black Friday Brunch on Friday, Nov. 25! They’ll be offering drink and brunch specials, with a percentage of draft cocktail sales going toward Oak City Cares and the North Carolina Coastal Federation. We love a brunch for a cause!
The Dessertery Is Now Open at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts!
Calling all dessert lovers! Holiday dessert café The Dessertery is serving up festive treats at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts on select nights (including this weekend!) through Dec. 23. Treat yourself to all-you-can eat sweets like cupcakes, cheesecake, cookies, and more—and a hot cocoa bar featuring over 50 toppings! Oh, how sweet it is!
Kick Off Christmas at Phillips Farms 🎄
Phillips Farms of Cary is kicking off the most magical time of the year with a host of festivities on Friday, Nov. 25. Make the short drive to Cary to pick up a Christmas tree, take photos with Santa, take a wagon ride while enjoying some hot cocoa, and make s’mores around the fire pit. The farm will also be hosting a Hot Chocolate Festival & Night Market on Nov. 26! ‘Tis the season!
A *Dream* Come True
Dreamville Festival is returning to Dorothea Dix Park April 1–2, and tickets are on sale now! Grab yours today and make sure to sign-up for festival updates + the music lineup.