Cary Night Market: Boozilla Takes Over Downtown
A fall evening of food, music, and four-legged fun.
Shannon
October 12, 2025
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Downtown Cary Park is transforming into a spooky-fun playground on October 17 (5–9PM) for the Cary Night Market: BOOZILLA Edition—complete with a puppy parade, pet costume contest, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, and live jams from Back2Rock. Browse local makers, grab a drink, and let your dog live their best life in a hot dog costume.
Want your pet in on the fun? Register for the costume contest here.
This isn’t sponsored (we’d tell you if it was). We just like any event where dogs wear capes. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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Raleigh Overtime:
🍴 FOODIE FIND: Crawford and Son’s Braised Wagyu Short Ribs are served with pumpkin risotto, parmesan, gremolata, and a rich espresso glaze.
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📝 LOCAL CLASS: Handlettering Fundamentals at Rosecomb Beer Garden on October 14 at 6:30PM.
This beginner-friendly handlettering class explores fun techniques for adding flair to writing, creating lettering inside shapes, and personalizing notecards and gift tags using Crayola Supertip markers. Sign up here →
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🌳 Golden Years Gatherings
Handpicked social, cultural, and community events especially for Raleigh’s older adults.
👋 Event of the day: Bingo, Books, and Bagels for Seniors @ North Regional Library | October 15 | 10AM
Bingo, Books, and Bagels for Seniors is a free event at North Regional Library. Get details here →
💲 Senior Discount of the Day: Dairy Queen | 10% Off Mondays
Seniors get 10% off at Dairy Queen on Mondays, excluding cakes and take-home novelty bags.
Local Vocals:
🎸 This Week: Open Mic with a Live Band
Step on stage at Slim’s Open Mic and perform with a full live band ready to back any song you throw their way.* | Slim's Dive Bar | October 14, 9PM
🎤 Plan Ahead: Walker Hayes | Country
Walker Hayes is an American country-pop singer-songwriter from Mobile, Alabama, known for his viral hit “Fancy Like” which reached No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart. | DPAC | November 12, 7PM | Get tickets here →
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Let’s Get Laughing:
🎤 This Week: Michael Longfellow at Raleigh Improv | October 17-18 | Michael Longfellow is an American stand-up comedian and cast member of Saturday Night Live, known for his dry wit and self-deprecating humor. Get tickets here →
😂 Plan Ahead: Craig Shoemaker at Raleigh Improv | November 13-14 | Craig Shoemaker is an award-winning American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and producer known for his baritone-voiced character “The Lovemaster,” his hit special Daditude, and his passion for using humor as a tool for healing. Get tickets here →
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Curated social events without an emphasis on alcohol or romance:
👋 Mom's Day Off @ Waverly Place | October 18 | 10AM
Mom's Day Off is a special event filled with fun, relaxation, and pampering, supporting Safe Spaces Inc. and The Mommy Retreat. Get details here →
🤝 Living in Y2K @ Neptunes Parlour | October 17 | 10PM
The ultimate Y2K Party returns to Raleigh with nonstop 2000s hits from DJ JMAR and S A S H A, a cash prize costume contest, and free Y2K-themed gifts and candy. Get details here →
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