In NC, 2026 kicks off with an eclectic mix of happenings, including one of the state's most underrated winter celebrations, the Lake James Ice Festival.
The Avett Brothers take their New Year's show to Asheville, Charlotte chefs collaborate for free soup tradition, Carolina Beach runners kickstart 2026 on the coast.
Check out these great fireworks shows, ranging from free to bougie, in each of North Carolina’s three geographical regions to end 2025 with a bang.
Cardinal & Pine's weekly roundup of NC happenings is a full-on holiday party this week. Drive through High Point's massive Christmas lights show, party for Kwanzaa in the Triangle, and a world-renowned Christmas show comes to Charlotte.
Every week, Cardinal & Pine picks 3 things happening in NC that are worth your time. This week, a party for NC's historic first flight, the holidays come alive at Reynolda House in Winston-Salem, and Hillsborough lights up with its Solstice Lantern Walk.
Discover what’s in store for the 2026 Visit Haywood Ice Fest Weekend, from local gems to an ice-themed schedule of events.
The Geminids meteor shower, one of the best celestial lightshows of the year, peaks in mid-December. Here's how to find the optimal "dark sky" spots to watch it in NC.
Every week, Cardinal & Pine curates three things happening in NC that are worth your time and money. This week, Southport's "Winterfest" speeds toward its annual flotilla, a one-of-a-kind experience in New Bern, and a modern take on "The Nutcracker."
Durham’s art, dining, outdoor, and sports scenes make it an all-weather city; it’s worthy of a visit any time of year.
From carriage rides to parades, Gaston County will host it all this holiday season. Here is a run-down of family events happening in November and December.
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