One of the most delightful things about Cary is the trees.
Those of you living here may take them for granted, but Cary is a 42-year veteran of the Arbor Day “Tree City USA” program and works hard to support and grow a tree canopy that protects and cools the town year round. There... Read More
It’s your pet’s moment of fame! Introducing Cary Magazine’s annual Pet Parade! Submit a high resolution image and tell us a little about them and they may appear in our October issue! ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 8/15/2024 AT 5 PM.
Summertime is upon us, a season for camps and camping, the pool and parties. Whether you’re hosting family or hitting the road, those of us with kids in school are facing the annual expanse of 5-10 weeks of freedom and wondering: What do we do now?
In an effort to get ahead of rainy days... Read More
Here’s to the next generation of changemakers in Western Wake. Truly in a class of their own, the 12 Movers & Shakers honored this year — from innovative entrepreneurs and visionary business leaders to passionate activists and talented artists — embody excellence, determination, and inspiration. Join us as we celebrate their achievements, aspirations, and the... Read More
July 3 July 3rd Celebration: 3–10 p.m. Downtown Cary Park Food trucks, family-friendly activities, and a screening of National Treasure.
Red, White & BOOM: 5–9 p.m. Cedar Fork District Park, Morrisville Family-friendly games, music from multiple performers, face painting, and fireworks.
Fireworks Frenzy: 5–10 p.m. Hunter Street Park, Apex Food trucks, a... Read More
Break out of your routine by adding a new outing to your repertoire. Pick one and become a regular, or try them all to mix it up!
Test your smarts and channel your inner Jeopardy champion with these social trivia nights. Monday Fortnight Brewing Company, Cary, 7:30-9:30 p.m. — Show up early for a... Read More
With five locations in Wake County, The Butcher’s Market has cultivated a long-standing reputation as the destination for premium beef, fresh fish, and exotic meats. Their signature marinated steak tips, handmade sausages, and house-cured bacon are a welcome sight at any summer barbecue. Members of the popular Steak of the Month club are treated to... Read More
“An eat, drink, and be merry culture is part of what we want to portray,” says Nathan Cousineau. “We want customers to have a few drinks, sample some food, and shop.”
You’ll regularly find Nathan standing at The Meat House’s in-store cooktop sautéing handmade sausage or crafting made-to-order sandwiches to offer guests just that experience.
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Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a plant well known to kitty owners who like to see their feline friends get goofy. But a close cousin, catmint (Nepeta faassenii), packs a visual pop that can have gardeners purring with delight.
Unlike catnip, which shows modest flower displays and tends to be weedy, catmint generally behaves — typical... Read More
Daylilies’ blithe blossoms unfurl in morning’s glory, shine resplendent under the celestial arc of the summer sun, but then, alas, bow and fade into twilight’s quiet embrace. That sentence is not only poor poetic prose, but it’s also inaccurate because of night-blooming daylilies.
Night-blooming daylilies — really? Yep. Oxymorons? You bet.
The American Daylily Society... Read More
