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Zombiepalooza returns October 23 from 6:00–9:00 PM at the Great Lawn and Great Lawn Pavilion in Downtown Cary Park. The annual short-film festival showcases family-friendly zombie movies made by North Carolina filmmakers, all incorporating this year's theme: sports. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack some snacks, and settle in for an evening of creative, delightfully spooky films. Costumes are highly encouraged, and the whole event is free and open to everyone.
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October 17 — Celebrate Whole-Hog Barbecue at The Pit
There's barbecue, and then there's the Eastern North Carolina tradition of cooking an entire hog. This Saturday, The Pit in downtown Raleigh is celebrating that tradition with a little history, some hands-on fun, and a whole lot of pork.
On Saturday, October 17, at 12 PM, The Pit will mark National Whole Hog Barbecue Day with pitmasters cooking a whole hog outside the restaurant. Visitors will also have the opportunity to make their own barbecue sauce to take home.
The celebration has roots stretching back decades. In 1980, a group of friends gathered for a pig pickin' along the Roanoke River in Halifax County. The tradition moved to Raleigh in 1983, and The Pit brought whole-hog barbecue to downtown Raleigh when it opened in 2007.
The restaurant officially established National Whole Hog Barbecue Day in 2022 to recognize the cooking techniques and traditions behind this distinctly North Carolina style of barbecue.
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Raleigh Real Estate:
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Raleigh Overtime:
🍴 FOODIE FIND: Smokestack Cafe's Blackberry Cheesecake is a rich, creamy cheesecake topped with fresh blackberries for a sweet, fruity finish.
🐾 FOR ADOPTION: DELTA | CAT | 1 YEAR | FEMALE
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🛍️ GARAGE SALE: Head over to 301 Lippershey Ct on October 17 at 7:00 AM for bargain-priced computers and monitors, small appliances, bicycles and bike racks, tools, electronics, sporting equipment, and other household finds. More details here →
📝 LOCAL CLASS: Fashion Embroidery Workshop – Spooky Stitches at Oak City Brewing Company on October 18 at 2:00 PM
Get creative with Halloween-inspired embroidery techniques in a hands-on workshop where participants can stitch spooky designs onto clothing or accessories. Learn more here →
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Yesterday’s answer: RALEIGH-DURHAM
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Yesterday’s answer: HEIGHTS HOUSE HOTEL
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🌳 Golden Years Gatherings
Handpicked social, cultural, and community events especially for Raleigh’s older adults.
👋 Event of the day: Book Club @ Morrisville Senior Center | October 16 | 12:30 PM
A welcoming monthly senior book club featuring lively discussions, shared perspectives, new reads, and friendly community connection. Get details here →
💲 Senior Discount of the Day: Senior Auditor’s Program | Tuition-Free Course Auditing
North Carolina residents 65+ can audit university courses with tuition and application fees waived, provided they’re in good standing and submit the 65+ Tuition Waiver Form.
Local Vocals:
🎸 This Week: Avery Anna | Country
Avery Anna is a country singer-songwriter known for her heartfelt lyrics, powerful vocals, and emotionally honest modern country sound. | The Ritz | October 16 | 7:00 PM | Get tickets here →
🎤 Plan Ahead: Donna the Buffalo | Rock
Donna the Buffalo blends roots rock, folk, country, and Cajun influences into upbeat, danceable performances built around fiddle, accordion, and guitar. | Lincoln Theatre | January 9 | 8:00 PM | Get tickets here →
Let’s Get Laughing:
🎤 This Week: Rene Vaca at Raleigh Improv | October 16-17 | Rene Vaca is a stand-up comedian known for his energetic storytelling, sharp observations, and humor rooted in Latino culture and everyday life. Get tickets here →
😂 Plan Ahead: Christopher Titus at Raleigh Improv | January 23-24 | Christopher Titus is a stand-up comedian known for high-energy, darkly humorous storytelling about dysfunctional families, relationships, and personal adversity. Get tickets here →
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Curated social events without an emphasis on alcohol or romance:
👋 Puppy Yoga @ Crank Arm Brewing Company | October 18 | 10:30 AM
Enjoy a yoga class alongside adoptable puppies while meeting fellow animal lovers and supporting a local puppy rescue. Get details here →
🤝 Slow Flow Sunday @ Fred Fletcher Park | October 18 | 9:00 AM
Connect with fellow yoga enthusiasts during a gentle, all-levels outdoor yoga session in Fred Fletcher Park. Get details here →
Amedeo’s is where Raleigh locals go for hearty Italian dishes served with a side of Wolfpack pride. The walls are a shrine to NC State history, and the lasagna tastes like it’s been perfected over decades—because it has. It’s not flashy, but it’s the kind of place that feels like home the minute you walk in.
—Julia, a longtime reader
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