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Sep 21, 2026
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5 min read
This week in Wake County, fall is showing up in the orchards and on the calendar. Apple country is in season, National Day of Peace lands on the week’s civic list, and the local housing market has cooled enough that buyers finally have room to breathe. After that: a Name That Tune bingo square, a fairy-tale rebellion that doesn’t stay in the storybook, and a pedal through Raleigh’s haunted history—if you don’t mind riding after dark.
Sep 19, 2026
4 min read
🍂 Come for the latte. Stay because someone finally made a space that feels like it was waiting for you. That is the story taking shape at Branches Coffee Co.—one cup, one conversation, one branch at a time. Congratulations Nicole and Kevin for all you are doing for your community!
Sep 18, 2026
Bugs, boats, bluegrass, global bites and Good Neighbor fun—discover an unforgettable weekend across Wake County and beyond! | Things to do this weekend in Wake County!
Sep 16, 2026
Fall get-a-ways, local fun, big announcements, and where did these bugs come from? Who has the best burger and cup of joe?
Sep 14, 2026
8 min read
Raleigh events calendar, senior discounts & early-bird specials, plus Greensboro Folk Fest, Cary Asia Fest, Durham Center Fest, Hog Day, and Foodie Land. Wake is on the move! Reader's Choice Award Winners announced!
Sep 12, 2026
2 min read
🍂 Fall Into Savings! These gorgeous handcrafted wreaths are now up to 20% off—but only while supplies last! Each wreath is truly one of a kind, so if you see a wreath you love, now is the time to make it yours before it disappears! Thank you for supporting local small businesses.
Sep 11, 2026
6 min read
This Weekend in North Carolina: Hopscotch, County Fairs, 9/11 Events & 100+ Things to Do in Wake County
Sep 9, 2026
Wake County fall festivals, the At Home Initiative, and a strong year for local schools—plus autumn trips across North Carolina.
Sep 4, 2026
Labor Day weekend things to do in Raleigh and Wake County, NC — 50+ local events, festivals, family activities, and fall kickoff ideas for Sept. 4–7, 2026.
Sep 2, 2026
Labor Day weekend things to do in Raleigh and Wake County, NC — 50+ events for Sept. 4–7, 2026, including the African American Cultural Festival, First Friday, the NC Apple Festival, and a Great Smoky Mountains train ride.
Aug 28, 2026
Vote for Wake County’s best coffee, pizza, and burger, plus a Little Switzerland weekend getaway, Wake County school news, and things to do near Raleigh this weekend.
Aug 27, 2026
Wake County Readers’ Choice Awards 2026: vote for the best coffee, pizza, and burger near you before September 12.
