Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner at Home—Without the Stress  BY ELIZABETH BRIGNAC Why spend all your time in the kitchen on Thanksgiving when you could relax and enjoy a glass of wine…

HALLOWEEN PARTY FUN. As Halloween nears, frightfully fun events are picking up this week. Check out our fall fun guide for a roundup of Halloweenish things to do across the Triangle. Vampire’s Ball:…

HAPPY TRAILS. Great Trails State Day will be celebrated across North Carolina on Saturday, October 21. From the mountains to the coast, residents are encouraged to explore outdoor wonders by finding a trail and…

FAIR FUN! The North Carolina State Fair kicks off today and runs through Sunday, October 22 from 9 a.m.–11 p.m. at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. Enjoy a variety of fair food, including…

FESTIVAL SEASON. Triangle Oktoberfest takes place at Koka Booth Amphitheatre on Friday, October 6, 5–10 p.m. and Saturday, October 7, noon–8 p.m. Enjoy 40 German and seasonal beers, traditional Bavarian foods, live…

BEST OF BLUEGRASS. IBMA World of Bluegrass 2023 is in downtown Raleigh Tuesday, September 26–Saturday, September 30. IBMA Bluegrass Live! features Friday and Saturday all-day lineups at Red Hat Amphitheater, while five…

INDY FILMS. BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival returns to The Cary Theater from Thursday, September 21–Sunday, September 24. In its sixth year, the event celebrates short films from independent filmmakers from around…

SPECIALTY COCKTAILS. More than 20 Triangle restaurants and bars will participate in Negroni Week from Monday, September 18–Sunday, September 24. Participating locations offer specialty Negroni cocktails to raise money for Slow Food, a global…

HAUNTED HISTORY. “When The Whistle Blows: A History That Haunts Cary Trolley Tour" takes place over 10 dates in October. The event transports guests back in time to relive chilling historical…

LABOR DAY WEEKEND FUN. There’s plenty of fun to go around for Labor Day weekend. Keep reading for our suggestions, and find more fun in our Midtown and 5 West calendars. ’CUE IT UP. The Pinehurst Barbecue Festival will…

LAZY DAZE. Since 1977, Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival has welcomed guests to downtown Cary for two days filled with art, entertainment, food and more. This year’s juried craft show takes place…

SPIRITED FUN. Sports and Social in Cary hosts a 90s Throwback Jam on Saturday, August 19, 7 p.m.–2 a.m. Come dressed for a party that includes arcade games, hula hoops, adult juice…