Raleigh Weekend

The Local's Guide to Things to Do in Raleigh, NC

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Full Steam Ahead for Fullsteam RTP’s Oktoberfest 🍻

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It’s that time of year again! Fullsteam RTP is getting locals in the Oktoberfest spirit with German-inspired festivities Friday, Sept. 26, from 5–9 p.m. Think a “Pronounce This Complicated German Word” competition and a pretzel-cutting game, during which contestants will try to cut an oversized pretzel in exactly equal proportions. There will also be live polka and Fullsteam’s Reset: Oktoberfest beer on tap and in cans. Prost!

🗓️ Friday, Sept. 26 | 5–9 p.m.
📍900 Park Offices Drive, Ste. 125, Durham
💸 Free to attend, food & drink for purchase

Hot Tamale, Hot Tamale!

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Tamale lovers, this one’s for you. The Raleigh Tamale Festival is taking over Moore Square Saturday, Sept. 27, from 2–6 p.m. with a variety of food trucks, vendors, activities, and performances—plus a competition for the best tamale in Raleigh. Do you have what it takes?!

🗓️ Saturday, Sept. 27 | 2–6 p.m.
📍Green Road Community Center, 4201 Green Road
💸 Free, food for purchase

Set Sail for Boatman Spirits Co. 🫡

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Downtown Raleigh’s newest craft cocktail bar/restaurant Boatman Spirits Co. in Seaboard Station serves up triple duty with a fire drink menu, delicious Mediterranean bites, and weekly events. Tuesdays are for boilermakers, aka a special menu of pairings of a pint of NC beer and a pour of liquor; while on Wednesday jazz nights, Al Strong & Friends provide the feel-good vibes and some background music for a memorable experience. Also don’t miss rotating DJs on the weekends!

🗓️ Tuesday Boilermakers | Wednesday Jazz Nights | Weekend DJs
📍713 Seaboard Station Drive
💸 Boilermakers $10–13

Plan Ahead for Wine + Chocolate 🍷🍫

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Name a better duo—we’ll wait. Videri’s Wine (+ Chocolate) Wednesdays offer the best of both worlds. Savor handcrafted Videri chocolates sourced from some of the best cocoa-growing regions while sipping on exquisite wine pairings from around the world. The next event takes place Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Secure your tickets now for the ultra-sweet affair!

🗓️ Wednesday, Oct. 8 | 6:30–7:30 p.m.
📍327 W. Davie St., Ste. 100
💸 $35, with option to add a $15 guided tour of the chocolate factory

Friday Five: The Summer I Got Off My Couch

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Summer will be over before you know it (there’s ~45 days left to be exact), and while you may want to spend it curled up in the AC watching your favorite shows, I can almost guarantee you’ll regret not getting out of the house and soaking up the sunshine around Raleigh. So if you need that extra push to get out and about this weekend, here are five reasons to go outside (promise the TV will be there when you get back). Happy weekending!

But First… Soak Up the Rest of Patio Season With a $50 Gift Card to Players Retreat 🌞

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The best thing about patio season in Raleigh? It’s perfect now through fall! In honor of summer winding down and patio season about to be at its peak—plus the start of football!—we’re giving away a $50 gift to one of out favorite patio/game-day bars, Players Retreat! Enter our giveaway at the button below for sunny vibes, good eats, and cold drinks all season long.

Shop (Locally) Till You Drop 🛍️

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Triangle Pop-Up is returning to Raleigh Iron Works this Saturday, Aug. 9, with an incredible lineup of over 40 artists and makers, plus live music. Shop unique handmade finds, then stop in for a bite at RIW businesses like Little Rey, Eastcut Sandwich Bar, and Andia’s Ice Cream.

📍 Peden Way | 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
🎟️ Free to attend

Send Off Lawrence Barbecue’s Boxyard RTP Location 🫡

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Lawrence Barbecue is hosting a farewell party on Saturday, Aug. 9, before it closes up shop to move to a new location in downtown Cary. Swing by for fine meats and side fixins’, a DJ, permanent jewelry, and leisure bevs from Lagoon Bar upstairs. Talk about a delicious sendoff!

📍900 Park Offices Drive, Ste. 120 | Starting at 11 a.m.
🎟️ Free to attend, food and bevs available for purchase