Events
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Get a sneak peek of NC’s best spring & summer festivals
Mark your calendars for these can’t-miss spring and summer 2026 festivals in North Carolina.
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Check out the best New Year’s fireworks shows in NC, broken down by region
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.
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Haywood County’s 2026 Ice Fest Weekend celebrates community & recovery
Discover what’s in store for the 2026 Visit Haywood Ice Fest Weekend, from local gems to an ice-themed schedule of events.
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Maggie Valley elk gets help after becoming tangled in a toddler swing
On November 28, Maggie Valley residents spotted an elk with a toddler’s swing stuck in its antlers. Today, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission went out to help—here’s what you need to know.
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Oktoberfest, North Carolina-style: 19 German heritage celebrations across the state
Grab your dirndl or lederhosen and get ready for some German-style food and fun at these Oktoberfest events in North Carolina.
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11 bizarre traditions North Carolina colleges keep alive
From racing for cake to streaking and screaming to blow off steam during finals, discover the bizarre traditions of North Carolina colleges.
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Say ‘see ya!’ to summer with these 8 events in Raleigh & beyond
Summertime is wrapping up soon, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end. Check out these eight events in Raleigh to take your kids to before summer ends.
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2025 Pride Guide to North Carolina’s biggest festivals & events
North Carolina celebrates 2025 Pride in June, August, and September this year. Here’s what you need to know about some of the biggest festivals and events.
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2025 Raleigh summer bucket list: 9 places & events
Enjoy the 2025 Raleigh summer with this ultimate bucket list of places to see and things to do, from free concerts to award-winning ice cream.
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How community care is keeping North Carolinians out of prison—for good
After six prison sentences, Bobby Harrington found healing through a North Carolina nonprofit offering free mental health care to the formerly incarcerated.
