The Triangle Weekender

02/14/2025

🥰🍷 Table for two? Treat yourself to a date night at one of these ideal scenes for sweethearts!

If you enjoy romance with a side of elegance, stop into Durham’s NanaSteak or Pittsboro's Postal Fish Company. ❤️🌃 Love a dinner with international flair? Sample from Krill Restaurant’s Asian street food-inspired menu or bite into authentic Greek cuisine at Kipos. 🍽️🍱

🍹🍾 Find sweet sips, savory bites and a tropical vibe at Annexe or savor a creative cocktail while soaking in gorgeous views of downtown Raleigh at The Willard Rooftop Lounge.

🌹📍 Check out these spots and more at the link below!

Make a reservation at these beloved spots in the Triangle to mark an anniversary, celebrate a milestone or treat out-of-town visitors to an unforgettable meal.

01/07/2025

🌟 Explore the evolving public art scene in Chapel Hill! 🌟

The Town of Chapel Hill and Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture have recently unveiled stunning creations that bring creativity to parks, trails and community spaces – including Iris Gottlieb’s vibrant bus wrap celebrating q***r activists and artists, renzo ortega's introspective mural at Umstead Park’s basketball court and Gabe Gets' take on Athena, goddess of knowledge, at University Place. 🎨 🖼️ 🖌️

Take a closer look at some of these inspiring additions and plan your art walk at this link: https://thetriangleweekender.com/explore-chapel-hills-vibrant-new-public-art/ !

📸 courtesy of Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture

01/07/2025

🚨 Big news from our parent company! 🥳

Photo by Richard Barlow Photography Triangle Media Partners is proud to announce a new chapter in its leadership. Nineteen years ago, Dan Shannon and Ellen ...

12/21/2024

The shortest day of the year brings the perfect excuse to embrace the season’s magic! 🌙❄️

Discover dazzling light displays at Museum of Life and Science's Holidays in the Park and the NC Chinese Lantern Festival, celebrate the first Americans at North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics's American Indian Powwow, savor culinary delights during Triangle Restaurant Week and so much more this winter. 🌟

Find more events across the Triangle to brighten your winter days at this link: https://thetriangleweekender.com/winter-annual-events-in-the-nc-triangle/ ! 🎉

📸 No. 1 courtesy of Museum of Life and Science
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12/11/2024

Presale for the fifth and final Dreamville Festival begins 🅽🅾🆆! 🚨 Launched by North Carolina's own J. Cole in 2018, the artist has announced the 2025 festival will be the last, and this grand finale promises to be 🅴🅿🅸🅲. 🎤

📸 by John Michael Simpson

11/21/2024

Ready to earn that pie? These runs are the perfect way to kick off the holiday, whether you’re looking for scenic routes, community traditions or events supporting great causes:

🥇 Gallop & Gorge 8K (Carrboro): Celebrate a 20-year tradition and support local nonprofits on a 5-mile course through charming neighborhoods.
🎽 Gobbler’s Run (Wake Forest): Every step gives back! 100% of proceeds benefit Wake Forest Boys & Girls Club, serving more than 1,100 local kiddos.
🐦 Birds of a Feather Trail Trot (Chapel Hill): Choose between a mellow 2-mile route or a rugged 5K trail at Briar Chapel. Enjoy pie, a treasure race for kids and scenic views!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Inside-Out Sports Turkey Trot (Cary): Fun for all ages with an 8K, a 1-mile walk and a kid’s dash – perfect for the whole family!
🏅 Raleigh Turkey Trot (Raleigh): Join Fleet Feet Raleigh’s annual 8K tradition for a high-energy race and post-run awards fun.

Which race are you tackling this Thanksgiving? Let us know in the comments, and read more about how to participate in these runs at the link below!

Whether you’re in it for the exercise, the community spirit, or the chance to support a good cause these Turkey Trots in Raleigh, Cary and Chapel Hill are all great ways to start off Thanksgiving morning.

11/03/2024

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Today’s the day to celebrate 𝒂𝒍𝒍 things between bread, whether you love a classic BLT, a piled-high pastrami, a rockin' Reuben or a veggie-packed delight! 🥖🍞 Tag your favorite local spot/order, and let’s celebrate this delicious day! 🤤💯 

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11/01/2024

No plans this weekend? Check out our Editor's Picks for the weekend!

Read on for our top events – from annual festivals to fundraisers to foodie fun and more – to check out in the Triangle this weekend.

10/15/2024

Passes for Pullen Park's Holiday Express go on sale 𝑻𝑯𝑰𝑺 𝑾𝑬𝑫𝑵𝑬𝑺𝑫𝑨𝒀, Oct. 16! 🎟️🚂

As ever, they are expected to go quickly – make sure you have your City of Raleigh - Government Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department's username and password ready to go (or you can check out as a guest) and get in the queue, which opens at 8:45 a.m. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ When ticket sales open at 9 a.m., all guests in the queue are randomized and placed into line; those arriving to the site after 9 a.m. are placed at the end of the queue.

Tickets are $17 plus tax per guest and are limited to eight per household. Dates for this year's event are Dec. 2-18. Discover even more fall and holiday fun here: https://thetriangleweekender.com/fall-festivities-in-the-triangle/ 🗓️🎄✨

10/11/2024

Experience timeless elegance with afternoon tea at Heights House Hotel's historic Parlor. ☕🍰 Situated in Raleigh's historic Boylan Heights neighborhood, The Parlor invites locals and travelers to savor a curated selection of steeped-to-order Rishi teas, mini desserts and more Thursday-Sunday. ☕🍰

Find more nonalcoholic beverage spots in the Triangle: https://thetriangleweekender.com/spirited-away-beverage-spots/

10/09/2024

Looking for spooky fun in the Triangle? 🍁🎃👻 Fall for local at Dorothea Dix Park, catch the Pumpkin Patch Express at the Museum of Life and Science, test your fear factor at Sports & Social Cary's Haunted Hotel, pull up a chair for movies on the lawn at MOSAIC at Chatham Park and so much more this month.

Here's our guide to Halloween events you won't want to miss:

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!

09/27/2024

🌧️ Hide away from Hurricane Helene in the cozy confines of Dram & Draught Durham (or check out its Raleigh or Cary locations, Dram & Draught Raleigh and Dram & Draught Cary, respectively). 🥃✨

Explore more than 300 whiskeys from around the globe, plus handcrafted cocktails and beer and wine. 🍷🍻 And for a low-to-no-alcohol creation, try the "Blue Rain," "Sunday Spritz" or a seasonal sip.🍹💙

Visit https://thetriangleweekender.com/spirited-away-beverage-spots/ to discover more bars and lounges fit for all drinkers in the Triangle that are ideal for escaping the rain! ☔

📸 by John Michael Simpson

08/30/2024

Boro Beverage is Chapel Hill's first nonalcoholic bottle shop, and with homemade kombuchas, "wild" sodas and artisanal switchels crafted with local, organic ingredients, it's the perfect place for a booze-free drinker. 🌿🥤

Discover more diverse beverage options in the Triangle: https://thetriangleweekender.com/spirited-away-beverage-spots/

📸 by John Michael Simpson

08/27/2024

No time to cook dinner now that the kids are back in school and calendars are full again? 👩‍🏫📚 Take them out to these family-friendly spots to eat 🍔🍕 – many run specials throughout the week (especially on Tuesdays!🗓️) where kids can eat free or cheap with the purchase of an adult meal! 🥳 Take a peek through our rundown of top-tier kid eats in the Triangle🍽️:

Bring the whole family to these restaurants with kid-friendly menus in Wake, Durham, Orange and Chatham counties in the Triangle region of NC

08/20/2024

🚨Attention Triangle foodies!🚨Chef Scott Crawford has partnered with Raleigh-based Maurer Architecture to design Crawford Brothers Steakhouse, set to open this fall. 🔨 🍽️

The 4,500-square-foot modern American steakhouse will be the flagship restaurant at FentonNC in Cary. Crawford Brothers will specialize in house dry-aged beef and boast an extensive wine program and cocktail bar. And, the restaurant is set to feature the most luxurious interior design of all of Crawford’s properties, featuring a floor-to-ceiling “glass curtain” on one side of the restaurant, visibility from the street into the professional kitchen, an aesthetic that balances tradition with modernity and two rooms for private dining. We can't WAIT to try this place!

Renderings courtesy Maurer Architecture 🏗️

08/17/2024

Unwind with root drinks and relaxing teas at Da Kine's Kava and Krave. 🍵✨ The South Pacific plant is served as an alternative to alcohol and is an ideal way for customers to relish a night out in a lounge environment.

Check out more booze-free bars in the Triangle:

Discover diverse bev options and alcohol alternatives, from mocktails to kava to coffee soda, at these Triangle establishments

08/08/2024

🐾 Ready for tail-wagging adventures? 🐶 Three local dog parents share their top spots in the for your pups to run, play and enjoy some serious fun. From scenic hikes and pup-friendly parks 🌲 🛝 to yappy hours 🍻 and beyond, your furry friend is in for a real treat at these Fido-friendly locales! 🐕💕

Shake up the routine walk around the neighborhood, and set off on a howling good adventure with your four-legged friend

08/05/2024

Just south of the Triangle, Visit Sanford is a charming town brimming with eclectic fare, Southern hospitality and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. Take a short drive from Raleigh, Durham or Chapel Hill and dig into the town’s remarkable history and vibrant downtown district.

We’ve outlined must-visit spots and annual events to help you plan your trip to Sanford:

There's so much to explore in Sanford, NC, just south of the Triangle. Check out these must-visit spots and seasonal events before you go!