This one might be a stretch, but if you’re hopping on the holiday ham train this weekend, you’ll need some magic to get through those infamous Thanksgiving lines. While we can’t help you this weekend, we are there for your Christmas feast. ICYMI, the holiday Ham Jam is back! To help you breeze past the crowd at Honey Baked Ham, over Christmas, we’ve teamed up with Annie Meadows and Ryan Boone of Hudson Residential to give away not one but TWO $50 gift cards! Enter for a chance to win by Nov. 30!
“Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals!” — Kevin McCallister, “Home Alone 2”
Listen up, you festive party animals! I’ve got some holly-jolly news to share. From the same magical team that brings you Miracle at The Haymaker, this year, they’re doubling the holiday cheer with Miracle at Killjoy! That’s right—two unique Christmas pop-up experiences featuring the beloved classic Miracle cocktails you love, plus a few merry new surprises. Entry is just $5 on Fridays and Saturdays, and here’s the best part: it’s FREE during the weekdays! The festivities kick off Friday, Nov. 29! Be the first to experience Miracle at Killjoy.
“A toy is never truly happy until it is loved by a child.” — King Moonraiser, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”
Ready to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list? Head to the Annual Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market, Friday, Nov. 29, to Sunday, Dec. 1, at the NC State Fairgrounds. For over 37 years the Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market has been a Triangle Thanksgiving tradition for thousands of holiday shoppers. Over 250 exhibitors come together each year to showcase arts, crafts, holiday foods, gifts, flowers, holiday decorations, toys, and much, much more! The 90,000-square-foot Jim Graham Building is the setting for the show making it one of the largest Christmas gift shows in the state!
“We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup.” — Buddy, “Elf”
Need a little more than candy and turkey this weekend? Stop by the Raleigh Foodie Fare: Small Business Saturday Edition at Raleigh Iron Works on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Indulge in delicious food and drinks, enjoy live music, explore unique art, and discover one-of-a-kind gifts. Support local businesses and make a difference this holiday season!
“Now, prepare to sass and sparkle!” — Jordy, “Meet Me Next Christmas”
Pentatonix is spreading holiday cheer in Raleigh this Saturday, Nov. 30, with their Christmas Tour! Here’s your to-do list before the big day:
1️⃣ Watch “Meet Me Next Christmas” on Netflix.
2️⃣ Snag your tickets to see Pentatonix live at the Lenovo Center.
3️⃣ Get ready to fall head over heels in love with their magical performance, or maybe someone special at the concert!
Don’t miss this unforgettable night of festive music!
“And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so?” — Dr. Seuss, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”
Ready to do some puzzling of your own? Kristen Sydow is hosting a Christmas Speed Puzzling Competition at Designed For Joy on Thursday, Dec. 5. If you are a puzzle fan, this is the event for you! They will have puzzle-themed swag for each team, prizes for the best team name and best attire, and prizes for the first to find all four corners as well as the edges finished. The grand prize is two brand new, never before seen purses. Space is limited to 20 teams, so grab your tickets today! Happy puzzling!
Friday Five: Season’s Greetings & Eatings! 🍽️
It’s that time of year again when schedules are packed with holiday events and getting *stuffed* on the couch with all your favorite eats (Pie! Turkey! Cookies! Carbs!) is excusable. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and areas all over the city are already getting decked out in festive lights and decorations. It’s the most wonderful time, indeed! Here are five events around Raleigh to get you in the spirit this weekend.
But First… It’s Ham(mer) Time 🐷
ICYMI, the holiday Ham Jam is back! To help you avoid the extremely long lines at Honey Baked Ham this Thanksgiving, we’ve partnered with Annie Meadows and Ryan Boone at Hudson Residential to give away not one, but two $50 gift cards. Enter to win by Nov. 30!