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But First… Start Your Engines for a Family Favorite!

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Before you dive into the tea and timepieces to follow, we have a little “But First!” for the parents (and the young at heart).

Our latest giveaway is officially live, and this one is a heavy-hitter: a four-pack of tickets to the 2026 Junior League of Raleigh Touch-a-Truck event. If you have a little one who loses their mind (in the very best way) every time a fire truck or a bulldozer rolls by, this is your chance to snag a family pack of tickets. It’s the ultimate hands-on experience where the “don’t touch” rule is thrown out the window in favor of horns, sirens, and giant tires.

Entering takes less time than it does to parallel park in DTR, and the payoff is a Saturday morning of pure, unadulterated joy. Enter here to get your name in the hat before the March 31, deadline.

Good luck—may the odds be ever in your “honk if you’re happy” favor!

But First… Honk If You Love a Giveaway!

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Still dreaming of those big rigs? Consider this your friendly nudge to get in the driver’s seat for our March contest.

The countdown is officially on for the 11th Annual Junior League of Raleigh Touch-A-Truck®. As a proud media sponsor, Raleigh Weekend wants to send one lucky family to The Exchange Raleigh on Saturday, April 11, with a free four-pack of tickets (a $40 value). If you have a “tiny human” in your life who lives for loud horns and massive tires, this is the golden ticket.

This year’s move to 1000 Social Street means more than just a fresh backdrop; it’s a total logistical upgrade with a 1,500-space parking garage and a sprawling layout that makes navigating the fleet a breeze. Whether they want to climb into a fire truck or marvel at a crane, the excitement is unmatched. Don’t let this chance roll by—get your name in the hat before the March window closes!

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But First… Cast Your Vote 💌

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As we close out 2025, we’d love your help deciding where to donate $100 on Wednesday, Dec. 31. Choose from our local nonprofit list—The Women’s Center, Friends of Wake County Animal Center, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, Read and Feed, and CASA—or suggest your own favorite. Thank you for helping us spread a little extra love as we wrap up the year!

But First… A Heartfelt Giveaway

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We’re doing things differently this month to spread a little extra cheer to our community—and you get to help! Instead of a giveaway, we want you to choose where we donate $100 on Wednesday, Dec. 31. Here are the options: The Women’s Center, Friends of Wake County Animal Center, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, Read and Feed, and CASA.

Or, if you have a favorite local cause, suggest your own! Cast your vote and help us make an impact in our community this holiday season.

But First… It’s Your Last Chance to Win Four Tickets to The Great Raleigh Trolley’s Santa Express

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All aboard for some holiday magic! We’re partnering with our besties at The Great Raleigh Trolley to give away four tickets to this year’s Santa Express, a festive ride filled with Christmas cheer, story time, and a special visit from the big man himself. It’s one of Raleigh’s most charming holiday traditions—and you could be on board.

📅 Santa Express runs Saturday, Dec. 6–Tuesday, Dec. 23 (mostly weekends)

💸 Enter for your chance to win four tickets
📍 Winner will book their preferred date based on availability

Ready to make some merry memories? Register here for your chance to win—and keep an eye on your inbox to see if you’re our lucky winner!

But First… Your Chance to Win Four Tickets to The Great Raleigh Trolley’s Santa Express

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All aboard for some holiday magic! We’re partnering with our besties at The Great Raleigh Trolley to give away four tickets to this year’s Santa Express, a festive ride filled with Christmas cheer, story time, and a special visit from the big man himself. It’s one of Raleigh’s most charming holiday traditions—and you could be on board.

📅 Santa Express runs Saturday, Dec. 6–Tuesday, Dec. 23 (mostly weekends)

💸 Enter for your chance to win four tickets
📍 Winner will book their preferred date based on availability

Ready to make some merry memories? Register here for your chance to win—and keep an eye on your inbox to see if you’re our lucky winner!

But First… Santa’s Coming to Town

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That’s right, The Great Raleigh Trolley’s Santa Express is rolling into Raleigh—and we’re giving away four tickets! The jolly ride is filled with Christmas cheer, story time, and a special visit from Saint Nick himself. Visit their website to view available Santa Express dates (running Saturday, Dec. 6–Tuesday, Dec. 23, primarily on weekends). The winner will be contacted directly to book their four tickets based on availability.

Hop aboard this holiday adventure through the heart of Raleigh and make some merry memories along the way. Enter by Sunday, Nov. 30, for your chance to win!

But First… Santa’s Sneaking In

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We had such a blast riding The Great Raleigh Trolley last month for our Raleigh Dream Homes Trolley Tour that we couldn’t resist teaming up again—this time for a festive giveaway! 🎅✨

We’re giving away four tickets to The Great Raleigh Trolley’s Santa Express—a magical ride filled with Christmas cheer, story time, and a special visit from Santa himself. Visit their website to view available Santa Express dates (running Saturday, Dec. 6–Tuesday, Dec. 23, primarily on weekends). The winner will be contacted directly to book their four tickets based on availability.

Hop aboard this holiday adventure through the heart of Raleigh and make some merry memories along the way. Enter by Sunday, Nov. 30, for your chance to win!