Last updated Oct 2026 The sleigh bells are ringing and it’s time to grab a warm morning drink and head to the streets of downtown Raleigh on Saturday November 21, 2026, for the 82nd annual ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Parade presented by Shop Local Raleigh and the Greater Raleigh Merchants Association. We first experienced the Raleigh

The NC State Fair opens Thursday, Oct 15 at noon and runs through Oct 25, so this is the week fair season starts in Raleigh. Carolina Ballet’s Dracula opens the same night at Martin Marietta Center, and the SAS Championship brings pro golf to Prestonwood Country Club in Cary all week. Saturday has Raleigh’s International

Historic Oakwood has always been a neighborhood we’ve dreamed of living in, and the annual Historic Oakwood Candlelight Tour further cemented that. On December 12 & 13, 2026 join Raleigh for the 55th annual candlelight tour, as we wander the streets enjoying the beautiful homes decorated for Christmas. Historic Oakwood is a community of homes

Start your engines Raleigh, it’s time to chase the Fall across North Carolina on a getaway from Raleigh. In our opinion, NC has some of the best places in the USA to visit for leaf peeping, since Western North Carolina boasts one of the longest seasons for Fall foliage. The Great Smoky Mountains region has more

The list is out. The N.C. State Fair just released its 2026 new foods, and there are 84 of them this year. Every October the same question lands in our inbox. What’s new on the midway for NC State Fair food? This year the answer is Biscoff. It turns up on a Korean corn dog,

For all you sweet tooths out there, you’ll be pleased to know that Raleigh has a serious weakness for warm, gooey, freshly baked cookies. We have many local, small-batch bakers who have perfected the art of the cookie, where you can get an indulgent sweet treat for every kind of craving. We asked our community

The Art to Heart Trail is a 6-mile, paved greenway bike route that connects the NC Museum of Art to downtown Raleigh. It’s one of the best bike rides in Raleigh, and after riding it as a family of four, Caroline and I recently rode it again, just the two of us, as a weekend

Thinking of moving to Raleigh? If you’re looking for a neighborhood that blends old Raleigh charm with modern walkability, Mordecai might just be your perfect match. This historic gem sits less than a mile from downtown Raleigh and radiates community, character, and convenience — where you can grab coffee, meet neighbors on the sidewalk, and

It’s that time of year again when the weather has cooled and the trees are starting to showcase those vibrant Fall colors we all love. But where is the best place to see Fall colors in Raleigh? Where can I gaze upon the most incredible Fall foliage in the Triangle region? Well, you’re about to

Raleigh is a sport-loving city, and so you’ll find no shortage of places to catch a game. In this guide, we share some of the best sports bars in Raleigh that have a lively gameday atmosphere, quality food, a variety of drinks, and of course, high-definition TVs to watch the games from. As a long-time