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30 years ago Raleigh’s first Gay Pride celebration was held on Saturday, June 25, 1988. Participants, numbering over 2,000, gathered at the NC State’s Memorial Bell Tower on Hillsborough St. […]
Rock Your World Raleigh will host The 9th Annual Rock Your World Benefit Concert on September 29, 2018. Admission is free. All proceeds benefit Hope for Haiti Foundation Founded in […]
The Joel Lane Museum House presents a lecture on “Scottish Highlanders in Colonial and Revolutionary North Carolina” by Andrew Collins. This talk will first explore the emigration of Scots to […]
The North Carolina State Fair will run from October 11 to October 21, 2018. North Carolina State Fair website: http://www.ncstatefair.org/2018/index.htm
A Shopping SPREE! is a four-day shopping fundraiser showcases regional and national exhibitors for shoppers seeking the latest in fashion and home decor trends, unique gifts and holiday merchandise. Proceeds […]
The Carolina Hurricanes host the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, October 20, 2018. This game is part of the Carolina Hurricanes Homegrown Series Showcasing the best our local community has to […]
A magical lighting exhibition for the entire family at the JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State. You think our collection is spectacular by day? Wait until you see if under […]
Join us at Park West Village for Winter Wonderland! Families and kids of all ages can enjoy the following activities: Friday: Magical Winter Lights show, Storytime with Santa, Snow My […]
Join the SPCA of Wake County for the largest certified, competitive, dog-friendly race in the Triangle — with a touch of holiday spirit. A certified 5K race event, with dogs! […]
The Scandinavian Christmas Fair in Raleigh, NC, is a celebration of the rich traditions of the Nordic countries: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. This old-world celebration is certain to […]
The Joel Lane Museum House hosts its annual Colonial Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 1, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and donations appreciated. The House, […]
Local filmmaker Jeffrey Moore and Rachel Klem team up to present this interactive, holiday entertainment. Now in its 11th smash year, "A Trailer Park Christmas" follows the Dodson/Hussy family at their […]
What is it? Fun for the whole family! Learn, shop for your garden, get great ideas, and enjoy gourmet treats while supporting the JC Raulston Arboretum. We're rolling out the […]
Join us on Sunday, May 5 for the Garden Party and Rare Plant Auction. This signature event is designed for passionate gardeners, featuring rare and hard-to-find plants. Enjoy a wonderful […]
The Victory Ride to Cure Cancer is a one-day charity cycling event set in the beautiful rolling hills of the greater Raleigh, N.C., area. The ride will start and end […]
