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Vinos Finos y Picadas hosts a weekly wine tasting every Tuesday. Held from 5:30–7:00pm, these events are fun, full of information, and FREE! Each tasting features four different wines that may highlight a winemaker (Graffigna, Michel Torino, Luca, Catena, etc.) or may compare different varietals such as Malbec, Cabernet or Merlot. All attendees receive […]
The Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market is a center for community gathering. Each week the Farmers Market community booth features a local nonprofit providing education about sustainability, agriculture, community, and gardening. In addition to the regular market activities, including live music weekly, the Farmers Market has several special events throughout the season to showcase […]
Half off wine, wine tasting and gourmet food. Mosaic's weekly Wednesday tastings focus on new and esoteric wines. Mosaic targets the particular nuances of the different regions, styles and grapes. No prior wine knowledge is required. Meet new people and taste several different wines presented by our knowledgeable staff and local wine representatives […]
The International Festival offers 3 days of international dance, food and cultural exhibits. Over 50 different groups from around the world participate to showcase their cuisine, traditional dance and customs. Join us for an entertaining, informative and delicious event! • Watch authentic ethnic dances from over 30 different cultures on Main Stage. […]
The Festival in Motion, a celebration of the Walnut Creek Greenway, will take place on October 1 at Raleigh’s treasured ‘ribbon of green’ between the Walnut Creek Wetland Center and the Eliza Pool Park. Bring your friends and family from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for a free day of fun, fitness and activities […]
LEGO KidsFest brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO building and experiences together in one activity- and entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests. Model Museum Dates & Sessions: Friday, October 7th 4 pm - 8:30 pm Saturday, October 8th […]
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SECOND SATURDAYS at Logan’s: Harvest Day! Each year Logan’s welcomes fall with Harvest Day! Throughout the day enjoy free gardening classes, specials and promotions, refreshments, fun games and activities for the kids from 10:00 to 3:00 – bean bag toss, face and pumpkin painting, a BOUNCY TRAIN, and hay-ride around Logan’s! There will […]
Game 6: NC State (2-3) vs. Central Michigan (2-3) October 8, 2011 • 3:30 p.m. • ESPN3 Raleigh, N.C. • Carter-Finley Stadium gopack.com
Free and open to the public; www.pinecone.org Blind Boy Chocolate and The Milk Sheiks took Merlefest by storm this past spring! What began in the summer of 2009 as a three-piece busking group with Dwight “Blind Boy Chocolate” Hawkins (wood saw, guitar), Nicky "The Squirrel" Marshall (mandolin, harmonica, accordion, kazoo), and Antone "T-Bird" […]
$20-$30 PineCone members; $25-$35 general public; www.pinecone.org Last year, the famed bluegrass band Hot Rize released its first studio recordings in over 20 years, with newest member (and NC native) Bryan Sutton on guitar. Named after the secret ingredient in Martha White Flour, a long-term sponsor of bluegrass music, Hot Rize formed in […]
The Hurricanes look for their first regular season win when they host the Boston Bruins (1-W,2-L). hurricanes.nhl.com
Hours of Operation Fairgrounds Gates Open 8 a.m. - midnight (weather permitting) Except Oct. 13, when gates open at 3 p.m. Fairgoer must have advance ticket, or purchase admission ticket prior to 10 p.m., in order to enter gates between 10 p.m. and closing. Admission Ticket Booths Open 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Except Oct. […]
Alliance For Saving Threatened Forests (ASTF) is partnering with Share Our Shoes (SOS) for the upcoming 5K! SOS is a shoe charity dedicated to helping those in desperate need of shoes. There are billions of shoes sitting in closets nationwide and there are millions in the world who have never owned a pair […]
