Raleigh Weekend

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

Lisa Jeffries Nobling

🍓 One Last Bite: Strawberry Day at Trophy Brewing

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Savor summer’s sweetest sendoff at Strawberry Day on Sunday, June 22, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Trophy Brewing and Pizza on Morgan Street. This seasonal celebration features a special Foeder beer brewed with North Carolina Camarosa strawberries—plus strawberries worked into nearly every menu category, from apps to pizza to dessert. It’s your last chance to get those berry-good bites before they’re gone for the year.

📍 Trophy Brewing and Pizza, 827 W. Morgan Street, Raleigh
💸 Admission is free; food and drink sold à la carte

🥃 Plan Ahead for a Bourbon Breakdown: Widow Jane Cocktail Class at Wolfe & Porter

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Whiskey lovers, mark your calendars: Wolfe & Porter is dialing up the flavor with a Widow Jane Cocktail Class on Thursday, June 26, at 7 p.m. Kick off the evening with a guided tasting of four standout pours—Widow Jane 10-Year Bourbon, Baby Jane, Paradigm Rye, and Applewood Rye—before diving into the art of crafting a bold, balanced Sazerac. Whether you’re brushing up your bartending chops or just there to sip and savor, this one’s neat in every sense.

📍 Wolfe & Porter, 400 N. West Street, Raleigh
💸 $55.20 per ticket

Featured Getaway: Carolina Beach Turns 100—and You’re Invited to the Party of the Century

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Party like it’s 1925 this summer as Carolina Beach celebrates 100 years. The
Centennial Celebration runs through September, with nostalgic fun like the “100
Summers of Style” exhibit, self-guided sculpture and “Then & Now” tours and the iconic
Carolina Beach Music Festival. Explore local history, enjoy menu specials at 20+
restaurants and catch the Centennial Flotilla. The CB Centennial is a homecoming
celebration like no other. You just have to be there!

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You Blink and the Raleigh Wine Shop Turns 14

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Raise a glass to 14 years of sipping and sharing at The Raleigh Wine Shop’s anniversary bash on Saturday, May 17! Enjoy free tastings all day, food from Alimentari from 1–4 p.m., plus jello shots and exclusive merch. Wines will be on sale all week, with a portion of proceeds benefiting The Women’s Center of Wake County. While you’re reading this, don’t forget to register here for your chance to win this month’s giveaway, hosted by us… a $25 Raleigh Wine Shop gift card!

Stop and Smell the Rare Blooms at Juniper Level

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This hidden gem only opens to the public a few times a year—and it’s peak season now. Explore 28 acres of curated plantings, rare blooms, and winding garden paths at the Juniper Level Botanic Garden. Admission is free; donations appreciated. Plant lovers, bring your camera and your curiosity. The garden is open Friday, May 16, through Sunday, May 18, closing to the public again until July.

Inspired by the Garden? Get Your Hands Dirty (Sort of) at This Workshop Next Week

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If you find yourself so inspired after wandering the Juniper Level gardens this weekend, plan to join Southern Picnics and Fleur La La at The Outdoor Cottage at Atlantic Gardening for a hands-on evening of floral design on Thursday, May 22, at 6 p.m. For $130, you’ll learn the art of floral arrangement, crafting your own garden-inspired centerpiece to take home under the expert guidance of Katie Lynn, owner of Fleur La La and recent Art in Bloom featured florist. While designing your centerpiece, enjoy a refreshing Elderflower or Lavender Prosecco spritz, a delicate concoction that complements the floral theme of the evening.