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April is here… and honestly, it might just be one of the most fun months of the year around Raleigh 🌸
There’s this shift you can feel almost overnight. The chill of winter is long gone, the days stretch a little longer, and everything feels like it’s waking up again. Yes… the pollen is still doing its thing (bless it), but we can see the light at the end of that yellow-dusted tunnel.
And what’s waiting on the other side? Patio season. Festival season. Get-out-of-the-house-and-soak-it-all-up season.
This is the time of year for spontaneous plans that turn into the best memories — a last-minute lunch outside, a walk that becomes a sunset stroll, or finally dusting off the bikes for a ride on the greenway. It’s hikes with fresh blooms, kids playing outside until dinner, and that first “this is why we love living here” moment after winter.
April just invites you to say yes more - to the food trucks (guide coming soon), the weekend markets, and the live music drifting through the air on a warm evening.
So as we step into a brand new month, consider this your gentle nudge: get outside, explore something new, and lean into all the joy this season brings.
We’ve rounded up some of the best things happening this month to help you do exactly that 👇
💓 Caroline
Featured: Reach, Rally, Run
Move your body. Do Some Good
Reach, Rally & Run is a fun, high-energy Raleigh race supporting Wake Tech students. From a 1-mile walk to a 10K, there’s something for everyone — plus a lively Runner’s Village after. You can join our 5K team - select THIS IS RALEIGH team when registering. Here is our full guide to the event.
Don’t Miss These Events:
WEDS: Puscifer – The Normal Isn’t Tour, DPAC
THURS: The Pirate themed Spring BreakOUT for the kids at Downtown Cary Park
THURS: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets, Lenovo Center
News to Know
Flyers are happy Adios!, Oscar Diaz’s new restaurant, is now open at RDU in Terminal 2 near Gate C17
Cheeni restaurant at the Hub RTP is now open for dinner service.
The Sheraton in Downtown Raleigh has announced renovations will begin early next year as they transition to a Westin Hotel!
Former NC State player, Justin Gainey has been named as NC State's new men's basketball head coach.
Funguys Brewing has announced its taproom is now closed. So many raved about this brewery!
Check out this fun Asia Food and Culture Festival happening in Winston Salem this month 👇
Adventures led by women designed to make a difference.
Trek the Andes with an all-female crew in Peru. Join a women-run tuk tuk tour in Cambodia. Enjoy a traditional hot stone bath experience at a women-owned farmhouse in Bhutan. Intrepid’s new small-group Women’s Expeditions in Peru, Cambodia and Bhutan provide immersive local experiences for travellers while supporting women-run businesses.
More April Fun Guides
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