Head to the Offical Halloween Bar Crawl this Saturday, Oct. 22! Whether you have the spookiest, sexiest, or funniest Halloween costume this year, you definitely don’t want to miss this epic night of horror!
Eat Out and Geek Out… But Make It Spooky 👻
The Geek and Grub Market is hosting their first-ever Halloween event on Saturday, Oct. 22, at Fred Fletcher Park! They will be featuring four haunted attractions, 60+ geeky vendors, geektastic grub, and trick-or-treating. From 4 until 6 p.m., this event is geared toward families and kiddos but when the sun goes down, they are going to turn things upside down and it’s gonna get scary!
Let’s Get in the Spirits! 🥃
Get in the “spirit” with KB Barman’s Second Annual Halloween Havoc on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 7 until 10:30 p.m. at Dram & Draught! It is sure to be a hauntingly good time. The party will go on at all of their locations so come in your best costume for your chance to win awesome prizes.
Gobble Gobble! It’s Time to Get Your Tickets to Mulino’s Turkey Ball 🦃
This holiday season, the Mulino team wants to help provide turkeys to those families who may not be able to purchase one for their Thanksgiving meal. With your ticket purchase of just $45, you will not only be providing a turkey to someone who may not normally have one for the holiday, but you will also receive one admission ticket to Mulino’s Turkey Ball on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 6 until 9 p.m.
Friday Five: It’s Finally Sweata Weatha
“At least the weather has turned”… it’s “sweatha wetha” and I am here for all things fall! That includes cocktails, the N.C. State Fair, Halloween bar crawls, and I am even talking Thanksgiving. Grab those stretchy pants and schedule an Uber, it is time for your Friday Five!
But First… Let’s Give Them Pumpkin to Talk About
When Raleigh Weekend founder Lisa stumbled across The Cookie Rookie’s “Pumpkin Spice White Russian Cocktail”, she knew exactly what this month’s prize would be: a cocktail kit put together for you, by her, including everything you need to craft this cocktail beauty at home.
An Ode to the Espresso Martini… A Grownup Red Bull and Vodka
Did you know today is National Dessert Day? Now, don’t get me wrong, I love cookies and cake as much as the next person, but my dessert of choice comes in cocktail form—and it seems like many of you feel the same way. 😉 This pick-me-up concoction can be hard to find but one of my favorites is mixed up by the bartenders at Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar. The Raleigh Weekend team is working on compiling a list of the best spots for espresso martinis. We want to know where you go in Raleigh!
So Happy Together!
The North Carolina State Fair opened yesterday and will run through Oct. 23 at the N.C. State Fairgrounds! Thanksgiving-stuffed turkey legs, rattlesnake corn dogs, pickle pizza, sparkling churros, new rides, new shows… Need we say more?