Things To Do This Weekend in the Triangle (April 17–19, 2026)
Looking for something to do this weekend? From high-energy festivals and family-friendly events to cultural experiences and community gatherings, the Triangle is packed with options. Whether you’re stepping out in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, or beyond, here’s your curated breakdown of what’s happening—organized by day so you can plan your weekend with ease.
Plant nurseries built to handle droughts
Because of the restrictions on watering outdoors, you may be looking at ways to keep your garden beautiful. Water restrictions are intended to protect the water supply while giving homeowners the chance to keep up their homes and yards, including restaurants serving tapwater only upon request. Anne Hall said plant...
Out and About This Weekend in Holly Springs (NC), Apex & Fuquay-Varina (4/17 through...
Live music, farmers markets, festivals, and family events fill the weekend across Holly Springs, Apex, and Fuquay-Varina, with comedy, food trucks, and community gatherings throughout South Wake
Professor Awarded Fellowship at the National Humanities Center
A Georgetown University history professor will serve as a 2026-27 residential fellow at the National Humanities Center (NHC), a nonprofit dedicated to advancing study in the humanities, the organization announced April 2. Mike Amezcua will be one of 29 fellows relocating to Durham, N.C., in the coming academic year, chosen...
The Triangle is named one of America’s most underrated food regions. Here’s why
A hugely influential figure in food media just tagged the Triangle as the most underrated food regions on the East Coast. The chef and TV host Andrew Zimmern shouted out the Triangle’s food scene as the most underrated on the East Coast. In an Instagram post this month, Zimmern put the Triangle in the company of dining destinations like Portland, Maine; Nashville, Tennessee; and...
Pregnant Teen Suspect Cut Loose On Bond In Deadly Durham Park Ambush
Gracie Elizabeth Faye Landa, 19, is out of jail and back in the community, wearing an ankle monitor while she awaits trial in a deadly ambush-style shooting near Whippoorwill Park that left 23-year-old Christopher Piedrasanta‑Perez dead. Landa, who is pregnant and due later this month, was released on a secured $50,000 bond on April 10, 2026, and will be supervised...
Raleigh Father Feared Death in Georgia ICE Detention
By the time Moises Benitez Diaz made it back to Raleigh, he had missed the birth of his daughter, burned through thousands of dollars in legal and medical bills, and was convinced that a three-month stay in a Georgia immigration facility had nearly killed him. Benitez Diaz, who owns a...
Suspect’s Stark Confession Emerges in Raleigh Science Teacher’s Home Invasion Death
A Violent Break-In Unfolds (Image Credits: Unsplash) Raleigh, N.C. – Newly released search warrants have provided a grim window into the January home invasion that ended the life of science teacher Zoe Welsh. The 57-year-old educator suffered a fatal attack while connected to 911 dispatchers, recognizing her assailant from prior encounters at a local park. ... Read more
National retailer Painted Tree Boutiques closing, local vendors deal with aftermath
CARY, N.C. — Small business owners in North Carolina are trying to figure out what’s next following the abrupt closure of a national retailer. Painted Tree Boutiques closed this week across the U.S., including four locations in the state: Raleigh, Cary, Gastonia and Matthews. It provided a space for vendors to sell their items and reach more people.
3 people shot at Triangle Town Center, Raleigh Police say; no arrests made
Raleigh Police said the incident started as a verbal altercation between two groups at the shopping mall on Friday afternoon
