Mark your calendar for the 2011 Veterans Day Parade in Raleigh! This year the parade will be held on the traditional day of November 11th. The guest speaker will be Drew, Christian W., Major, Infantry (USAR) The parade will begin at the intersection of Fayetteville and Davie Street at 9:30 a.m. in downtown Raleigh. There will be a wreath laying ceremony... [Read more...]

Fall is finally here, which means the holidays will be here before we know it! We know that sometimes money can get a little tight around the holiday season. Why not save a little extra on the weekends by doing a few free activities around town? Don't worry about doing all the research to find out what activities are free in Raleigh, we already did that-just... [Read more...]

Mark your calendar because the Food Truck King is coming to downtown Raleigh on Thursday, October 20th from 5 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. I think we can all agree that the guests of honor have to be the food trucks! In fact, as of today, there are 12 food trucks scheduled to attend including: Old North State BBQ Slippin Sliders Will & Pops Bukogi Taco... [Read more...]

Are you looking for a fun place for your child to go before and after school? If so, look no further than Skate Ranch! Skate Ranch offers an amazing Before & After School Program from 6:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Trained staff will be on hand to help kids with homework. Better yet, snacks will also be provided! This is something that your child will love! The... [Read more...]

Are you sad to see Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week come to an end? Don't worry because Raleigh Beer Week will take its place! From Sunday, August 28th until Saturday, September 3rd, you can enjoy some of the best beer in the land! The festivities began yesterday with the Raleigh Beer Week Kick-Off Beer Festival. Did you miss all of the fun? Don’t worry... [Read more...]

The next First Friday event is scheduled to take place on Friday, September 2nd. In case you're unfamiliar with the event, First Friday is a free self-guided tour of the cutting edge hot spots in downtown Raleigh. During this event, museums, art venues, studios, and galleries stay open late to welcome loads of art fanatics. This special event usually runs from... [Read more...]

Are you planning your dream wedding? If you want to mingle with more than 150 Triangle wedding experts, make plans to attend The Southern Bridal Show & Expo on August 14th in the Jim Graham Building at the NC State Fairgrounds. There will be hourly wedding fashion previews featuring the hottest trends in tuxedo and bridal wear. Some of the vendors... [Read more...]

Who doesn't love a good funnel cake and a concert? As the fall season gets into full swing, fairs crop up with sweet delights and performing artists, fun rides and attractions. This year, the North Carolina State Fair will be in Raleigh, less than ten minutes from Alexan North Hills. While at the fair, be sure to enjoy some of the  great treats they're... [Read more...]

The Eagles are coming to Raleigh!  Sing along to hits like “Hotel California” and “Take It Easy" when rock legends The Eagles perform at the RBC Center on Thursday June 17th. Tickets are on sale now!  For the best ticket prices and information on when ticket prices are at their lowest, I recommend using SeatGeek.com! photo credit: wiki images Read More →

Looking for something fun to do this weekend around the Raleigh area? Here are a few suggestions from visitraleigh.com... Friday, April 9, 2010 Art After Dark 2nd Friday in Holly Springs & Fuquay Varina - Holly Springs Cultural Center. Art After Hours (Second Fridays) Wake Forest Downtown Wake Forest NC Arabian Show at the Hunt Horse Complex at State Fairgrounds 3... [Read more...]