We’ve got your weekend lineup, Raleigh! Check out these local things to do to keep you busy this weekend!
From pop-up markets to summer sales, there are plenty of ways to show some local love this weekend! Share this with your pals and make plans to have a great weekend!
Jazz Night at Hartwell 8/16
Head to Hartwell for a Friday night of jazz from The Dan Davis Group, a Resident Culture Beer tasting, food, and ice cream from Bold Batch Creamery. 6pm More info.
Wipeout Sale at Logan’s Garden Shop 8/16-17
Stop in to take advantage of the Wipeout Sale at Logan’s Garden Shop! They’re offering 20% off all items storewide and 50%-70% off clearance items! Don’t miss this limited time sale! Friday 10AM – 6PM. Saturday 9AM – 6PM. Logan’s Garden Shop – Raleigh. Logan’s Garden Hut – Fuquay-Varina. More info.
Greek Night at Taverna Agora 8/16
Enjoy live entertainment, including belly dancing, and bouzouki music, all while having an authentic Greek dinner at Taverna Agora! 8pm-11pm More info.
Chance’s Flea at Rebus Works 8/17-18
Check out local vendors, vintage, art, music, food and drinks, crafts, and more at Chance’s Flea at Rebus Works. Saturday and Sunday from 10am-1pm More info.
Reggae Jam at Ruckus Pizza 8/17
Help Ruckus celebrate 25 years! Enjoy live local reggae bands, a full bar, and great food at the Ruckus in Mission Valley. 6pm-11pm. More info.
Pop-Up Raleigh at Trophy Maywood 8/17
Head to Pop-Up Raleigh and enjoy food trucks, beers, and over 40 local vendors at Trophy on Maywood. 12pm-5pm More info.
Summer Garden Art Market at Atlantic Gardening 8/17
Join the Hummingbird Market at Atlantic Gardening for a Summer Garden Art Market with over 20 local makers, food from Cousins Maine Lobster truck and Bold Batch Creamery, and drinks from Atlantic Gardening’s Garden Bar. Stop by and check out some beautiful plants in bloom and a special curated market of nature centric creations from local artists and makers. Free and open to everyone! 11am-3pm. More info.
End of Summer Bash in Makers Alley 8/17
Get ready to bid farewell to summer in style at Makers Alley in the North Hills Innovation District! Enjoy live music, food and drink, raffles, a Henna Tattoo Artist, and mor. 11:30am-4pm. More info.
Raleigh Kids Treasure Hunt 8/17
Find clues, solve puzzles, and crack codes to find the treasure chest! Hosted by Triangle Treasure Hunt, guests will meet at the Color Pop Corner (102 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601) and then depart with their treasure map. Puzzles are geared toward kids ages 12 and under with some parental help. The scavenger hunt portion is perfect to complete as a family. The hunt involves walking up to 1 mile in total and will take place rain or shine, so long as the weather does not become dangerous. The hunt typically takes about 60 minutes to complete. $12-15/person. 10am. More info. and tickets
Bookstore Romance Day at Quail Ridge Books 8/17
Bookstore Romance Day is this Saturday! Stop by Quail Ridge Books and enjoy a free gift with the purchase of a romance novel, while supplies last. More info.
Blind Tasting at Seaboard Wine 8/17
Test your palate during a blind tasting featuring four wines at Seaboard Wine. 2pm-5pm
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge at Sola Coffee 8/17
This summer is the 10th anniversary of the viral #ALSicebucketchallenge that got 17 million people to raise awareness and $115 million for ALS research. Sola Coffee is taking it upon themselves alongside the ALS community to resurface ALS awareness in the Triangle and beyond! They’ll host an ice bucket dumping party on their patio. They’ll have a few of their favorite Canes out there dumping water on you and the chance for you to dump water on some of them! 12pm-2pm. More info.
Midtown Farmers’ Market at North Hills 8/17
Head to North Hills and check out 35+ local vendors offering fresh produce, meats, baked goods, crafts, and more from within a 100-mile radius of Raleigh. Support local farmers, artisans, and producers while enjoying weekly programs like kids’ crafts, live music, health and wellness events, and on-site cooking demos. 8am-12pm. More info.
Vienna Lager Release at Raleigh Brewing 8/17
Raleigh Brewing will be releasing Yard Games, their Vienna Lager, this Saturday! 12pm-10pm
Saving Grace Sleepover 8/16-18
Will you take a deserving dog for a slumber party this weekend? Pick up Friday evening. Drop-off Sunday evening at Saving Grace. More info.
Saving Grace Fun-sized Summer Days 8/16-17
Interested in a small and mighty furry friend? Saving Grace is having Fun Sized adoption days on Friday and Saturday. If you are interested in adopting a ‘fun size’ dog, please fill out an adoption request on their website and schedule your appointment between 12 – 6pm on Fridays or 12 – 3pm on Saturdays. More info.Â
Gluten-Free Pop Up Market at CAM 8/18
Gluten-free, Awesome Fun is partnering with CAM Raleigh to bring local Gluten-Free options to downtown! Grab a drink, check out the exhibit, and enjoy over 20+ local vendors! 11am-4pm. More info.
Saving Grace Hiking Program 8/18
Need some morning exercise and want to give a shelter dog a field trip? Join the Saving Grace Hiking Team on either a 2.6- or 4-mile hike on the NC Trails right down the road from the farm. 8am-11:30am More info.
Trunkshow Back 2 School Sale 8/18
Discounts on furniture, vintage, clothes, and more at Trunkshow. 10am-5pm More info.
Live Music
8/16 Tate McRae – Red Hat Amphitheater 8pm Tickets
8/16 Catch 22 w/ Plastic Flamingos – The Pour House 8pm Tickets
8/17 Fontaine DC’s ‘Romance’ Listening Party –Â The Pour House 2pm Free
8/17 The Bleeding Hearts with DB Edmunds, The Feeds – The Pour House 8pm Tickets
8/17 Panic Stricken (Widespread Panic tribute) – Lincoln Theatre 7:30pm Tickets
