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Cary, NC
104Events this week
16Free things to do
87New spots
92New stories

● Checked Friday, September 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Cary

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 104 events, day by day →

Potato Day

Saturday 8am · Indian Creek Trailhead

Tap Cancer Out Raleigh BJJ Open

Saturday 8am · Raleigh Convention Center

Hip hop Takeover

Saturday 9am · Durham

Raleigh Princess Day

Saturday 10am · Raleigh Convention Center

Pickleball Series

Saturday 11am · Lexington Farms Apartments

New in Cary

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Haven Esthetics

Beauty

Wake up prettier: Haven Esthetics is Cary’s go-to for natural-looking permanent makeup, custom lash extensions, and Korean lash lifts, plus meticulous brow and Brazilian waxing.

havenesthetics.com ↗

Adventures in Bloom

Shopping

Make it personal: Adventures in Bloom is a feminine, locally minded jewelry and gift shop where you can browse pieces from local makers, then jump into a craft class like metal stamping to create something you’ll actually wear.

adventuresinbloom.com ↗

Rigo’s Pizzeria

Restaurants

Pizza night, upgraded: Rigo's Pizzeria keeps Cary weeknights sane with craveable pies, pastas, salads, and calzones, plus super easy online ordering for when the kitchen feels optional.

rigospizzeriacary.com ↗

Cary’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Cary’s best →

Most read in Cary

The five stories Cary readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. This 17-Foot-High North Carolina Skywalk Turns Into A Glowing Light Tunnel After Dark

    A 17-foot elevated walkway in Downtown Cary Park, North Carolina, turns into a Glowing Light Tunnel after dark.

    Full story at decorhint.com ↗

  2. A coastal Carolina restaurant is opening its first Cary location

    K38 Baja Grill, a Wilmington, North Carolina restaurant, is opening its first Cary location on Saturday, Aug.

    Full story at newsobserver.com ↗

  3. Pickleball National Championship Tournament Comes to Cary Next Week

    The Pickleball National Championship Tournament is set to take place in Cary, North Carolina, starting next week.

    Full story at indyweek.com ↗

  4. 5 restaurants are joining downtown Cary, MacGregor Village & Boxyard RTP

    The Triangle's dining scene is seeing three new restaurants opening in Cary, MacGregor Village & Boxyard RTP.

    Full story at newsobserver.com ↗

  5. 80+ events happening in September

    The North Carolina calendar features 80 events in September, including concerts, markets, shows, and festivals.

    Full story at wral.com ↗

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