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October/November 2024
 
Chinese lanterns, a 20-foot-tall dragon and 30-foot-tall traditional Chinese building, glow bright orange and red hues against a dark night sky
The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival Returns in November
Back for a ninth year, the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is a colorful, wonderful, walking adventure. More than 200,000 people are expected to take it all in this holiday season at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary! READ MORE
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A Guide to the 80th Annual Raleigh Christmas Parade
Dancers dressed in red outfits march down Fayetteville St. in downtown Raleigh as part of the Raleigh Christmas Parade. Big crowds line both sides of the street.
One of Raleigh's best—and biggest—annual traditions, the ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Parade takes over downtown Raleigh on Nov. 23 (and we've got the details on why it takes place before Thanksgiving)! DETAILS
Favorite Fall Hikes in the Raleigh Area
A look down the crushed gravel trail within Umstead State Park, a path about 10 feet wide lined by tall trees with yellow and orange foliage. In the distance, the path winds to the left and starts up a steep hill. Lots of leaves are on the ground.
More than 200 miles of greenways and hiking trails in the Raleigh area make for awesome autumn exploring. Don't miss these five fall-favorite adventures! SEE LIST
How to Cheer on the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center
A three-panel image from a Carolina Hurricanes hockey game at Lenovo Center in Raleigh. Left to right: Hurricanes flag flies in the crowd; fans cheer after a goal is scored; Hurricanes mascot waves to fans from the stands
Fresh off of six straight appearances in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, a new era of Carolina Hurricanes hockey has made one thing clear: Raleigh is a hockey town. Plan ahead for a trip to the "loudest house in the NHL" this season! READ MORE
Unveiled: Theatre Raleigh's 2025 Main Stage Season
Four musical performers stand center stage against a blue and purple backdrop
New artistic director Eric Woodall's first season with Theatre Raleigh is just the beginning of an ambitious future. The 2024 season closes out in November, then preparation for a bold 2025 season gets underway! SEE SCHEDULE
Cheers to Good Times on the Raleigh Beer Trail
Two full glasses of golden colored beer are raised together at Lynnwood Brewing Concern in Raleigh, N.C.
Visit breweries, earn rewards! The Raleigh Beer Trail is a choose-your-own-brew adventure, with barstools waiting for you from Apex to Raleigh to Wake Forest and beyond. Use your digital Passport to check in at the area's 40-plus breweries, and we'll mail you prizes! GET STARTED
On Sale: March Madness Comes to Raleigh in 2025
A large crowd of basketball fans stands and cheers during an NCAA basketball game at Lenovo Center in Raleigh
Calling all hoops fans! The first and second rounds of the NCAA Basketball Tournament will return to Raleigh's Lenovo Center in March. Grab your tickets now for one of the best weekends of the year! GET TICKETS
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