The holidays are upon us and Raleigh Magazine has listed some of the fantastic things to do around the area. What are your favorite holiday traditions and things to do around town?
11/17
2022 Turkey Ball
Without feather ado… putting the spirit of giving in the season, your $45 ticket lets you have a ball (!) while sponsoring a local family’s Thanksgiving turkey. Gobble, gobble, good. mulinoraleigh.com
11/17
Benny T’s Vesta Anniversary Party
Hey, hot stuff! Spice it up and celebrate Raleigh-made Benny T’s Vesta dry hot sauce’s 15th birthday (!) with specialty food, cocktails, merch and samples at Whiskey Kitchen. And, naturally, be sure to ask your server for Benny T’s to sprinkle on everything. bennytsvesta.com
11/17
Ice Skate Giveback Days: Thanksgiving Food Drive
Giveback to those in need this giving season! Fenton and Dorcas Ministries are working together to support Cary community members with a food drive. Donate your nonperishable pantry items and receive $3 off your skate rental from Fenton Skate Shop (!). … Because being charitable is always cool. fentonnc.com
11/17–20
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9
Well, cello there. Robert Weiss’ interpretation of Maurice Bejart’s Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 is a can’t-miss. dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
11/18
Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast
Hailing from Asheville, this powerhouse soul rock band delivers powerhouse female vocals with a combo of soul, blues and psychedelia sounds. Rock on! thepourhousemusichall.com
11/18
DTR Tree Lighting
Start off the holiday season light in DTR with the annual tree lighting (natch!), vendors, food and a photo with Santa. Happy holidays, indeed. downtownraleigh.org
11/18–19
Steve Trevino
“America’s favorite husband” offers a lighthearted and laughable take on fatherhood, husbandhood and lifehood in general during what’s sure to be a relatable night of laughs. improv.com
11/19
27th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration
Celebrate American Indian heritage with an all-day event highlighting the cultural, historical and scientific contributions of American Indians in NC. ncmuseumofhistory.org
11/19
Family Volunteer Day
Kick off the holiday season this year with kindness! Gathering families around the Triangle to volunteer together, Activate Good helps kiddos (plus their parents) learn about local causes and help serve the community together. Happy holidays, indeed! activategood.org
11/19
Handmade Paper Lanterns
“And at last we see the light.” … Craft your own paper lantern to bring to the Museum Park on Dec. 10 for its annual Winter Lantern Walk and/or Hillsborough’s Solstice Lantern Walk Dec. 21. It’s gonna be lit! ncartmuseum.org
11/19
Light the Square
For a tree-mendous time, take a quick drive over to Fenton for its first annual tree lighting event feat. performances, a laser light show, delicious drinks and an appearance from the man in red himself. Talk about a glow up! fentonnc.com
11/19
Family Volunteer Day
Activate Good is bringing back its beloved family volunteer day in-person at Marbles Kids Museum. ’Tis the season of giving back! activategood.org
11/19
Night of Lights 5K
What’s more lit than an evening jog? Running a 5K around Dix Park lit up with holiday lights. event.racereach.com
11/19
Raleigh Christmas Parade
“Oh, my God! Santa, here?! I know him! I know him!” Spot Santa—and the others—from the streets or the couch (on ABC11) in the largest Xmas parade between DC and Atlanta. Buddy would be so proud. grma.org
11/19
The Taylor Party: Taylor Swift Night
Calling all Swifties! “Can’t stop, won’t stop groovin’” during this T. Swift-inspired dance party feat. all your faves, naturally. Are you ready for it? taylorswiftnight.com
11/19
North Hills Tree Lighting
Sleigh your holiday at North Hill’s annual tree lighting event complete with crafts, food trucks, vendors, face painting and live music. visitnorthhills.com
11/19–20
KoreaFest
Bibim-bop on over to this two-day fest featuring Korean food, K-pop merch, cultural lessons and taekwondo. ncstatefair.org
11/19–1/16
The Rink
Ice, ice baby. Figure-eight your way into the holidays with the return of Raleigh’s festive Rockefeller-esque ice skating rink at Red Hat. redhatamphitheater.com
11/20-21
Mandolin Friendsgiving
Belly up to Mandolin for a family-style fall feast featuring all your fave Turkey Day fare, with a portion of proceeds going to Now Serving, a nonprofit organization with a mission to provide prepped meals to people in need. Time to get stuffed! mandolinraleigh.com
11/20–12/24
Santa in Winter Wonderland
Find the jolly old man himself spreading holiday cheer and snapping pics with the kiddos—and cheery adults. Do it for the ’Gram! fentonnc.com
11/20
Cozy Candlelit Sound Bath for Gratitude
Celebrate your #blessings with the community during a reading of a Native American Thanksgiving prayer and bathe in soundscapes crafted to nourish your mind and body. You’ll be thankful to relieve some stress! doseyogaraleigh.com
11/23
Oyster Pop-Up
Aww, shucks! Want to add some NC coastal flair and flavor to your Thanksgiving Day celebrations? Head to State of Beer to pick up a package of oysters to bring home… or ask to have them shucked on the spot to enjoy with a brew. Slurp on! merabrothersoysters.com
11/23, 25
The Polar Express
All aboard! Baritone Scott MacLeod and a chorus of children will join the NC Symphony to bring the magic of this beloved holiday book/movie to life. “Seeing is believing.” ncsymphony.org
This is just a short list of things to do in the Raleigh Durham Area this week. If you are thinking about moving to the area we are happy to chat with you about your move.
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