The Triangle Weekender

11/19/2025

❄️ Dreaming of a 𝔀𝓲𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝔀𝓸𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓻𝓵𝓪𝓷𝓭? Take your holiday Hallmark fantasy to new heights with 𝑱𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒆 𝑶𝒏 𝑴𝒂𝒊𝒏, ’s beloved annual festival, on Dec. 4 from 5:30-8 p.m. in uptown Roxboro, NC. 🎄

Get ready for Christmas fun for all ages, including:

🛍️ Holiday specials and gifts from local shops
🚂 Merry hayrides and barrel train rides
🎸 Joyous live music and festive tunes lighting up Merritt Commons
☕ Cozy cups of hot chocolate, cider and sweets
☃️ and magic and merriment filling the streets!

🎅🏻 Plus, the chance to meet Santa himself ...

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10/17/2025

🎡 The NC State Fair is BACK, and it’s serving up serious North Carolina flavor! 🍗🍰🌽

From brown sugar hushpuppies at to ’s Chicken Caesar Mac Stack and ’ decadent cakes and sweets, there’s something to satisfy every craving. 🍴Don’t miss these and other Triangle-based standouts like:

🍔 ’s Double Decker Donkatsu Burger
🥐 ’s Spinach Pizza Croissant
🍦 + ’s Sticky Bun Sundae Magic

Plus, enjoy live music 🎶, the Flower & Garden Show 🌸, artisan pottery 🏺, 🐄 Belted Galloway cows and local craftsmanship at the Village of Yesteryear.

✨ The fun’s on for the next 10 days – go get a taste of the Triangle! ✨

10/07/2025

🎃 No tricks, just treats! 🍬 Make this October spook-tacular with fall markets, festivals and spooky celebrations in Raleigh, Durham and beyond 👻

There’s always a great festival, market, celebration and more on tap. Save the date for our top local picks this season in the Triangle!

09/16/2025

Heading to a concert, movie or musical this season? 🍿🎭 Use our guide to restaurants near Triangle entertainment venues like DPAC, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts and FentonNC to plan your night out on the town 🥂

Suggestions for spending an evening out on the town with a meal and nearby entertainment. Options for drinks, dinner and dessert.

08/07/2025

🌞 Free & Affordable Fun? Yes, please! 🎉

Make the most of August in the Triangle with budget-friendly adventures, from local parks and farmers markets to outdoor movies, art fests and live music. 🎶🌻

Get the lowdown on low- to no-cost things to do in Wake, Durham, Orange and Chatham counties

07/05/2025

☀️ Beat the heat this summer 💦

There's no better way to stay cool than at the pool! 🌊 Explore our roundup of some of the top swimming spots in the Triangle!

Explore our picks for fun and refreshing pools, lakes and rivers throughout Wake, Durham and Chatham Counties