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The Carolina RailHawks will play their regular season opener against Minnesota FC on April 2nd, 2016. This season fans can expect to watch the incredibly talented, top-class RailHawks players while enjoying a new and improved all-around game-day experience. WakeMed Soccer Park has been renovated with a new South Stand Supporters Section, VIP seating level, improved […]
: A tale of friendship and loyalty. The end of the season could mean that Wilbur the pig ends up as dinner. But, with the help of his friend Charlotte, the grey spider, they hatch a plan to save him and make it to the County Fair. This show will run Thursdays and Fridays at […]
Fishing Fun Day at Historic Oak View County Park. Come out and learn the basics of cane pole fishing! Poles and bait provided for free.
Looking to stay warm with the whole family this chilly weekend? Ashton Woods is partnering with the Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce and Orange County DEAPR to present a free screening of The Princess Bride on April 9, at 7 p.m. at the Whitted Building in Hillsborough. Don’t miss the chance to grab your PJ’s and come […]
As the spring season ramps up, the Carolina RailHawks will face the Ottawa Fury on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at WakeMed Soccer Park. Come out to enjoy North Carolina's premier soccer club's new amenities such as free in-stadium WiFi, in-seat dining and the newly-added Duck Donuts Family Zone. The addition of the RailHawks Fan Bus […]
Join the Raleigh City Farm for Wine+Weeds on Wednesdays where we gather as a community to drink some wine (if you care to) & help weed the Farm (starting April 20, 2016 - October 2016).
The Southern Women’s Show is the premier weekend-long event for women in the Triangle community and attracts tens of thousands of guests each year. It features celebrity guests, shopping, and workshops on food, fashion, beauty, health and fitness, business, education, home, travel, and more. The 2016 show is proudly sponsored by Chevrolet, Food Lion, WRAL-TV and The News & Observer. […]
Join us for Raleigh City Farm's fourth birthday, coinciding with Earth Day! “Bearthday” events will include a free, family-friendly morning bazaar from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm complete with farm tours, local vendor stations, and activities for children. The ticketed evening event from 6:00 – 10:00 pm will feature local band Delta Rae, as well as […]
Summer's finest produce at the Raleigh City Farm Saturday ??Farm Stand? (9am-12pm).
Visit NC State Veterinary Medicine for a day filled with animal friends, fun, and interesting information. Staff members identifiable by Open House shirts can answer questions or help meet any needs during your tour. Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are recommended for touring the CVM. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times […]
MerleFest, considered one of the premier music festivals in the country, serves as an annual homecoming for musicians and music fans. Held on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, MerleFest was founded in 1988 in memory of the late Eddy Merle Watson, son of American music legend Doc Watson. MerleFest is […]
It's Independent Bookstore Day - a nationwide celebration. Refreshments and special giveaways every hour will be the order of the day. Join the party as we celebrate books, bookstores, booksellers, and authors! Talented authors and illustrators have created special limited edition merchandise specially for today. It is available starting Independent Bookstore Day, and can only […]
The JLMH is proud to present a lecture on “A Stitch in Time: Samplers from the Collection at Historic Hope Plantation" by David Serxner on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 2 pm at the Visitors Center of the Joel Lane Museum House at 160 South Saint Mary’s Street, Raleigh, NC 27603. Admission is $16 for […]
Park West Village is excited to present the biggest spring event of the season, the annual LIVE in the District Music Series! A free music show with an awesome lineup will be held in the District every Thursday night for family fun featuring some of the hottest local bands! Adult beverage sales will benefit a […]
The Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market, a program produced by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance, brings the highest quality local growers and food artisans together for a Raleigh audience. Our vendors include North Carolina farmers, ranchers, fisherman, nurserymen, bakers, cheese makers, and specialty foods producers. Located at City Plaza in downtown Raleigh, the Market promises to be […]
