The Triangle Weekender

05/22/2026

🌈 Whether you’re a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community or an ally or family member, there are so many ways to celebrate Pride in the Triangle this year, from pageants to parades to festivals! 🎉

Express yourself and celebrate your vibrant colors at the top Pride events in Orange, Durham, Wake and Chatham counties

05/21/2026

𝙵𝚛𝚘𝚖 𝚐𝚒𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚘𝚜𝚊𝚞𝚛𝚜 🦖 𝚝𝚘 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍-𝚌𝚕𝚊𝚜𝚜 𝚊𝚛𝚝 🎨, 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚃𝚛𝚒𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚕𝚎 𝚒𝚜 𝚏𝚞𝚕𝚕 𝚘𝚏 𝚖𝚞𝚜𝚎𝚞𝚖𝚜 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚝𝚑 𝚎𝚡𝚙𝚕𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐. ✨

Discover a wide variety of art, science, kids and cultural museums to explore in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, NC

05/13/2026

🫐 It’s a berry special time of the year – u-pick season! 🍓

🍐🍎 Explore our top picks for u-pick farms in Wake, Durham, Orange and Chatham counties, featuring everything from berries, pears, apples and grapes to some of the Triangle’s most stunning fresh flowers. 🍇💐

Prepare to take home bounties of fresh produce at these top Triangle u-pick farms and share with friends and family

05/12/2026

Warmer weather is right around the corner – time to start planning outdoor adventures! ☀️

Grab your little explorers and hit the trail, water or both with our favorite Triangle spots for hiking, kayaking, canoeing and more. 🚣‍♀️🏃🏿‍♂️‍➡️

↪️ https://thetriangleweekender.com/outdoor-adventures-in-the-triangle/

05/11/2026

🌞 Sunshine, fresh air and plenty to do – Carrboro is buzzing this spring. 🐝 Celebrate the season with our top picks for family-friendly activities, festivals and more, from storytimes to live music and cultural celebrations.

Celebrate spring in Carrboro with this season's top family-friendly activities, festivals and more

05/09/2026

🌱 Treat yourself to dinner with a side of fresh spring air! ☀️ Explore our picks for outdoor dining in Wake, Durham, Orange and Chatham counties. 🍕🌼🍺

↪️ https://thetriangleweekender.com/outdoor-dining-in-cary-durham-and-chapel-hill-nc/

05/08/2026

🎡 Festival season is here! 🌈

Keep the fun going all year long with our top picks for parades, fairs and festivals in Wake, Durham, Orange and Chatham counties. 🤖🎸

Fill 2026 with art, music and culture with some of the biggest parades, fairs and festivals in Raleigh, Durham and beyond

04/09/2026

🌊 Ready for a Wilmington getaway? This could be your sign. ☀️

is giving one winner the chance to enjoy the Ultimate Beach Escape in the coastal city, complete with a relaxing stay and a few thoughtful extras. 😎

The prize includes a:
🏨 Two-night stay at a boutique hotel
🍽️ Dinner reservation
💳 Visa gift card
🏖️ Beach bag packed with sunny surprises

Take a closer look at luxury apartment living and enter for your chance to win a memorable weekend way. 🎉 Bonus: Stop by Novel Morrisville for a tour through the end of April to earn 10 additional giveaway entries.‼️

𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟯𝟬. 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝟭𝟴 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲. 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆.

https://thetriangleweekender.com/novel-getaway/

03/27/2026

🐝 It’s time for spring cleaning – which means it’s time to find your treasures a new home! ✨ Clear out those dust bunnies and pass along your clothes, furniture, nonperishable foods and more to people and pets in need. 👚🛋️🥫

Explore our roundup of places to donate, shop secondhand and support nonprofits in the Wake, Durham, Orange and Chatham counties.

Explore places to donate clothes, food, furniture and more in the Wake, Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties.

02/03/2026

🎭 Celebrate Mardi Gras in the Triangle 🎊

🎂👯‍♂️ Grab a king cake, turn up the jazz and zydeco and get the party “geaux-ing” with some of the most anticipated Mardi Gras events of 2026 in Chatham, Orange, Durham and Wake counties – from festivals and masquerades to live music and festive dishes! 🎺🥘

Let the good times roll with these Mardi Gras parades, parties and festive celebrations in the Triangle