Orange County Open Studio Tour Where: Throughout Orange County (find a map here and further information on their website) When: Sat & Sun, Nov 5, 6; Sat & Sun, Nov 12, 13 “The Orange County Artists Guild is a non-profit organization of ‘artists supporting artists,’ seeking to increase the visibility and recognition of area artists and … Continue reading November Activities in the Triangle Area

Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance Where: Pittsboro (Find directions here) When: Thursday-Sunday, Oct 6 - 9 Shakori Hills focuses on local and regional acts from a range of genres including bluegrass, world music and psychedelic rock. Attendees can go to as many of the four days as they want and camping overnight is … Continue reading October Activities in the Triangle Area

The weather has started to cool off a bit and the seasons are beginning to change. It can be beautiful time to work outside in the yard. Here are some seasonal upkeep activities you can do around your home: #1 Plant plants and seed the lawn Fall is a great time for grass and perennial … Continue reading Fall Home Upkeep Tips

Hopscotch Music Festival Where: Venues throughout Downtown Raleigh When: Thursday, Sep 8 – Saturday, Sep 10 Hopscotch is Raleigh’s premier music festival. Started in 2010, the festival has been growing ever since and aims to create a mix of big-name artists from around the globe and local acts. Hopscotch covers a wide range of genres, venues … Continue reading September Activities in the Triangle Area

Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival Where: Koka Booth Amphitheater When: Friday, Aug 5, 6 – 10 pm; Saturday, Aug 6, 12 – 6 pm "Get ready to enjoy all those pleasures that true Southerners live by – Beer, Bourbon, Barbeque, Boots, Bacon, Biscuits, Bluegrass and Smoked Beasts! It’s two great days of beer sippin’, bourbon … Continue reading August Activities in the Triangle Area

Midtown Farmer’s Market Where: The Commons at North Hills, Raleigh When: Saturdays, 8 am – 12 pm A market dedicated to providing Midtown Raleigh with locally grown and healthy food as well as educational opportunities to learn about sustainable farming methods and food systems. Festival for the Eno Where: West Point on the Eno When: … Continue reading July Activities in the Triangle Area

Summer officially starts Tuesday, June 21 but it feels like it's already here. It can be a great time to do some simple maintenance and keep your home in great condition. Here are a few straightforward things you can do to maintain your home and yard: 1. Apply mulch Mulch locks in moisture which is … Continue reading Seasonal Homeowner Tips for Summer

American Dance Festival Where: Locations throughout Durham When: June 3 – July 20 “The world’s greatest dance festival,” according to the New York Post, the event begins in June and runs all the way through July. ADF aims to promote and support modern dance through a wide range of methods including education, community outreach, national … Continue reading June Activities in the Triangle Area

Wake Forest HerbFest Where: Downtown Wake Forest When: Fri-Sun, May 6-8 "The Wake Forest HerbFest is an annual event in downtown Wake Forest that features a variety of vendors appealing to those interested in gardening, home, cooking and a healthy lifestyle, entertainment and the largest selection of herbs to be found in one place." Meet … Continue reading May Activities in the Triangle Area

The Triangle is home to a variety of great museums that have a range of interesting exhibits. Their buildings themselves are unique works of architecture and they serve as venues for all sorts of activities and community events. Below, we've compiled a list of some of the best museums in the area! North Carolina Museum … Continue reading Museums in the Triangle Area