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A New (Wooden) Myth in Raleigh: Trolls at Dix Park

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Raleigh’s Dorothea Dix Park is about to gain a whimsical and environmentally minded twist: giant troll sculptures crafted from reclaimed wood, arriving in fall 2025. The Dix Park Conservancy announced that a “family of five trolls” will soon call the park home as part of a larger public art initiative. Two of these will become permanent North Carolina installations, making this the artist’s largest U.S. project to date.

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Parades, festivals, the State Fair and a ghost walk — the local events Jim and Lori covered properly, with everything you need to plan around them.

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Raleigh Christmas Parade 2025 Guide Key Basics

The Raleigh Christmas Parade 2025 kicks off on Saturday, November 22, at 9:30 a.m., bringing holiday cheer to downtown Raleigh with floats, marching bands, and Santa’s grand finale. Covering a 1.4-mile route from Hillsborough Street at St. Marys to Lenoir Street, this family-friendly event lasts about 2 to 2.5 hours and is broadcast live on ABC11 and streaming online. Streets close early, so locals and visitors are encouraged to arrive between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m. to secure the best viewing spots along Hillsborough Street, Fayetteville Street, and near the State Capitol. With free parking decks, festive performances, and plenty of downtown activities before and after the parade, it’s one of Raleigh’s most anticipated holiday traditions.

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Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kick-Off 2025: A Celebration of Community and the Season of Giving

The holiday season in Wake Forest, North Carolina, starts with one of the town’s most heartwarming traditions — the Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kick-Off. This year’s event happens on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 12 PM to 4 PM in Downtown Wake Forest, filling South White Street with music, crafts, winter games, and the true spirit of community giving.

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2025 N.C. State Fair: The Ultimate Guide

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The 2025 North Carolina State Fair returns to Raleigh from October 16–26, 2025, bringing eleven days of rides, food, music, and family fun to the NC State Fairgrounds. Known as one of the largest and most beloved fall events in the Southeast, the fair attracts visitors with nearly 100 carnival rides, nightly fireworks, live entertainment, agricultural exhibits, and endless food options from deep-fried favorites to local craft beverages. Whether you’re planning your first trip or returning for annual traditions, this guide covers everything you need to know about tickets, discounts, rides, food highlights, parking, and insider tips to make the most of your visit to the NC State Fair in Raleigh.

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Spirits of Wake Forest: A Ghost Walk Through History

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As autumn paints its palette over Downtown Wake Forest, there’s an event that invites people to walk through time—through stories, through shadows, through the “restless spirits” of the past. Spirits of Wake Forest is a ghost walk organized by Wake Forest Downtown, Inc. in partnership with Firebox Theatre Company. It combines history, folklore, drama, and the natural intrigue we all carry for the unknown.

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Hopscotch Music Festival 2025: 15 Years of Music, Community, and Raleigh Energy

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This September, downtown Raleigh will once again transform into a massive celebration of sound and community. The Hopscotch Music Festival is returning for its 15th anniversary from September 4 through September 6, 2025. Known as one of the most dynamic and adventurous music festivals in the country, Hopscotch brings together dozens of venues, hundreds of performances, and thousands of fans right in the heart of North Carolina.

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