Have you heard the buzz? Everyone is talking about Downtown Raleigh’s newest rooftop restaurant and sky bar, La Terrazza! The Southern Italian and Mediterranean eatery is officially open and a must-visit spot this summer. To celebrate their opening success, we are giving away a $50 gift card to one lucky winner. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to experience this elevated dining experience.
A Fourth of July Staple: Dix Park Fireworks 🎆
The City of Raleigh will once again host its July 4 fireworks display at Dix Park! This is a free event that will feature family-friendly activities including an enhanced kids zone, food trucks, live entertainment, and more. The gates will open at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. Arrive early and don’t miss out on experiencing this iconic Raleigh extravaganza.
More Fireworks: Durham Bulls Post-Game Show
Take me out to the ball game! If you’re up for making the drive out to Durham Bulls Athletic Park, the fireworks will be poppin’ (literally). Following the game versus the Norfolk Tides on Thursday, July 4, which begins at 6:35 p.m., enjoy a spectacular fireworks display right in the outfield! Tickets are available now for as low as $13.
First Friday Is Back
Venture over the Moore Square on Friday, July 5, for an explosive First Friday event. There will be plenty of fun things to check out including gallery exhibitions, live music, public art, and more. This free event is held once a month as an opportunity for Raleigh to sip, eat, shop, and explore all of the local gems that our vibrant city has to offer. There is truly something for everyone!
Foodies Unite: Raleigh’s Foodie Fare
Who’s hungry? 😋 The MAKRS Society will be hosting their monthly foodie and art market series at Raleigh Ironworks on Saturday, July 6, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. This free event will feature a food truck rodeo, food vendors, art vendors, drinks, live music, and more. Get your foodie fix and come celebrate the holiday weekend in style!
Red, White, and Brew Bar Crawl 🍻
Let’s get boozy! Gather your friends, don your most patriotic outfits, and hit the town for this thrilling bar crawl experience. Crawlers will meet up at Dogwood Bar and Eatery on Saturday, July 6, at 4 p.m. and prepare for an epic evening filled with patriotic festivities, exceptional themed drinks, and a sense of camaraderie that only a bar crawl can inspire. Purchase your ticket and receive free entry into some of Raleigh’s best bars, live music, low-priced drink specials, and so much more!
Friday Five: Feelin’ Hot, Hot, Hot!
Don’t let those 90- to 100-degree temps get you down—or force you to stay inside! Don your sunscreen and brave the heat wave to get out and about in Raleigh this weekend for some seriously ~hot~ things to do (see what I did there 😉). And, fine, if you can’t handle the humid weather, most of these take place inside so you can still soak in all that glorious AC. Without further ado, here’s your Friday Five!
But First… Put Your Back Into It
A complimentary couple’s back massage? Say less! Enter our Tao Day Spa giveaway for a chance to win a massage for two. The charming Five Points retreat offers the perfect escape, what with its serene ambiance and rejuvenating treatments. Today is the last day to enter, so fill out the entry form ASAP by clicking the link below!