Raleigh hosts its first Mardi Gras Masquerade Prom for Adults on Feb. 7, offering music, masks, and charitable giving for the over-21 crowd at The Chapel at Dix Park.

Raleigh's John Chavis Memorial Park invites the community to a soulful Holiday Open House on Dec. 12, with activities, refreshments, and live entertainment for all ages.

Raleigh community centers are hosting the Elf Squad Toy Event for children aged 0-13, with no registration needed, aiming to provide holiday toys on a first-come, first-served basis.

The NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources announced the 2025 North Carolina Book Awards winners and will hold the ceremony on December 5th in Raleigh.

Raleigh's morning rain is expected to clear up, leading to a day with a high of 63 and winds up to 18 mph. The week ahead promises clear, sunny days with comfortable temperatures and light winds.

Firebox Theatre Company is staging "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" at Wake Forest Renaissance Centre from December 19-21, with tickets on sale now.

Raleigh Little Theatre offers acting classes for young actors at Laurel Hills Community Center, including activities such as theatre games and story drama to foster creativity and confidence.

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre will host "Celtic Angels Christmas" performances on December 12-13 with ticket prices ranging from $40-45. The show will feature holiday and Irish music with live dance and instrumentals.

Cheryl Bach from Holly Springs won $1 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket, allowing her and her husband to finally take their honeymoon after 31 years of marriage.

Raleigh offers indoor Open Kayak Pool Sessions to allow paddlers to practice in a warm environment during the off-season, with equipment rentals and optional private instruction available.

Raleigh's Barwell Road Park is hosting the "Fourth Quarter Fitness: Men's Health Event" geared towards men over 50, featuring sports, health talks, and a free lunch on Nov. 6.

North Carolina's Governor Josh Stein offers a $25,000 reward for information on the 2003 murder of 6-year-old Chance Douglas Smith in Locust, urging public tips to aid justice and closure.

The Malpass Brothers are set to perform traditional country music at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre on November 21, with tickets now available for purchase.