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The 28th Annual A Shopping SPREE! When: October 25-28, 2012 (Preview Gala on October 24) Where: Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC Why: Get all of your holiday shopping done and help support the Junior League of Raleigh and its programs As always, we will have a fantastic line up of […]
Whether you are a pet owner, or hope to adopt a pet, be a part of “Pets in the Plaza”. The first Saturday of each month local Rescues will be at the Village with adoptable pets, as well as special pet-themed promotions, vendors and events. Lafayette Village is very pet-friendly with trails and outdoor seating […]
First Friday is a free self-guided tour of downtown’s cutting edge cultural hot spots. Local art galleries, art studios, alternative art venues, and museums stay open late the first Friday of every month to welcome thousands of art-seeking enthusiasts downtown. The event runs from 6 pm-9 pm, but some venue hours may vary. Attendees […]
It's a special Storytime for preschoolers with our guests, the Berenstain Bears! Happy 50th Anniversary, Bear family!
Our annual BBQ Cook-Off & Veterans Day Open House is Saturday, November 10th! $5 donation to charity gets you all you can eat! Judging and serving begin at 12 noon. Want to cook? You could win $500 first place, $250 second place, or $100 third place! Click here for the cooker registration form: […]
Special Event: Food Truck Rodeo with GOUGE Wrestling Free family fun event! The food trucks have offered to donate some of their profit to help pay for wrestling and the rest will go towards The Saturday Market. GOUGE line up for Saturday, Nov. 17th tag Champs Alex Adonis & Otto Schwanz vs […]
Motorcycle Boot Camp is a great introduction to the world of riding. Learn about everything from the headlights to the tailpipes, and which bike is perfect for you. If you have dreamed about getting on a motorcycle, this event is for you! Come yourself or bring a buddy! Plus, try out our […]
Boston College edged out NC State last year 14-10. NC State has had a mixed season but is 4-1 at home, including an upset of then third-ranked Florida State. Boston College is 2-9 for the year. Boston College Avg. Yds (Rk) NC State Avg. Yds (Rk) 270.8 (38th) Pass Off. 309.4 (16th) […]
The Joel Lane Museum House, “The Birthplace of North Carolina’s Capital,” will sponsor its annual Colonial Christmas Open House celebration on Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and donations are requested. Colonel Joel Lane was a founding father of North Carolina’s capital city and an officer in […]
Winterfest is a two-month long extravaganza featuring an outdoor skating rink with natural ice.
Need a little Holiday spirit? You’ll find it on Saturday, December 1st during the spectacular Tree Lighting ceremony in Raleigh’s Lafayette Village. With something for everyone, this event runs from 5- 8pm with our tree in the Plaza lighting up on the stroke of 7. Traditional Carols, a visit from Santa, dozens of […]