Shop Local Raleigh

Ever wonder how much of a difference shopping small really makes?🤔 From job creation to community reinvestment, every purchase you make at a local shop has an impact.🙌 Swipe to see the stats on how small retailers keep our communities thriving.📈

Local goods? ✅ Food trucks? ✅ Cold drinks? ✅ Check out Pop-Up Raleigh this Saturday!🥳 Enjoy an afternoon of supporting local creatives, shopping, and fun for the whole family! ⌚ 12PM - 5PM⁠ 📍 Trophy on Maywood⁠ 🗒 More info. popupraleigh.com/2025/07/14/pop…

Skip Prime Day and check out a local shop, maker, or boutique right in your own backyard.💖 When you spend your dollars locally, you’re: 🌱 Helping your neighbors 💼 Keeping jobs in your community 🎨 Backing unique, one-of-a-kind businesses 💖 Investing in your local economy

Join us THIS Friday Night at Sweetwater!🥳 Kick off your weekend with:⁠ 🛍️ Curated market of local makers and vendors ⁠ 🍔 Food trucks ⁠ 🎶 Live Music⁠ 🍷 Beer, Wine, Seltzer⁠ 🎨 Lawn games + Kids Activities⁠ ⁠⁠ 📅 Friday, August 1⁠ 🕔 6pm - 10 pm⁠ ✨ Free to attend!⁠

Save The Date🚨 Get ready for a Sunday Funday at our next Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo on August 24th!🥳 We're back with over 50 local food trucks, local vendors, drinks, live music, and more!🙌 🗓️ 8/24 ⁠ ⏰ 12pm-7pm⁠ 📍 Fayetteville St.⁠ 🍔 Lineup: shoplocalraleigh.org/food-truck-rod…

Did you know that 1 in 7 people face hunger in North Carolina? We’ve teamed up with @foodshuttle for a Food Drive to help fight hunger in the Triangle.🥫 Now through the end of August, you can drop off items at participating SLR member businesses.💙 ℹ️ shoplocalraleigh.org/article_type/s…

Concerts, movie nights, pop-up markets, and more local things to do around Raleigh!🥳 Tag your crew and make plans to show some local love this weekend!💙 Find the full list on our blog shoplocalraleigh.org/article_type/l…

Save The Dates: Friday Nights at Sweetwater are BACK and better than ever!🥳 Join us for an evening under the stars with local vendors, live music, food trucks, drinks, and more! 📅 Aug. 1 | Sept. 19 | Oct. Coming Soon | Nov. 7 | Dec. 12 (holiday market!) 📍 Sweetwater Apex

This is your reminder that ice cream is a valid form of self-care.😌 It's also National Ice Cream Day, so you really have no choice but to swing by a local shop and cool down with a few scoops.😋 ⁠ ⁠ Check out our blog for some of the tastiest spots around town!

The Raleigh Foodie Fare is back!🍴 Come by Moore Square this Sunday for an afternoon of foodie fun from MAKRS! 🛍️ 40+ local vendors⁠ 🍻 Beer from Brewery Bhavana 🍸 NA cocktails from Umbrella Dry Bar 🎶 Live tunes⁠ 🌮 20+ food trucks ⌚ 11am-3pm 🗓️ 7/20 📍 Moore Square

🍴✨ Raleigh Foodie Fare is back at Moore Square! Join us for four flavor-packed Sundays 7/20, 9/21, 10/18 & 11/16 from 11am to 3pm in the heart of Downtown Raleigh.

Weekend forecast: vintage markets, food truck feasts, sunflower selfies, and more local fun.☀️ Find the full list of local things to do around Raleigh on our blog shoplocalraleigh.org/article_type/l…

The Cary Vintage NIGHT Market returns this Saturday!🌙 Check out vintage vendors, permanent jewelry, sweet treats, food trucks, and more at this market from Hummingbird Collective. 🗓️ Saturday, July 19 ⌚ 4pm-9pm 📍 510 Old Apex Rd. Cary, NC

🌭 Is a hot dog a sandwich? Does ketchup belong? Debate over a dog from these local faves on #NationalHotDogDay: Snoopy's | Golden K-Dog | Mitch’s Tavern | Tropical Delight | Smash Masters #RaleighEats #SupportLocal

🚨 BREAKING🌻 The @DixPark Sunflowers are officially in BLOOM.🌻 These sunflowers play a vital role as a pollinator habitat for bees, butterflies, and other wildlife.🐝⁠ Check them out over the next few weeks! Plan your visit dixpark.org/sunflowers

From outdoor movie nights to pop-up markets, there are plenty of things to do around Raleigh this weekend.😎 Share this with your crew and make plans to show some local love this weekend!💙 Find the full list on our blog shoplocalraleigh.org/article_type/l…

Running your biz and trying to master social media at the same time? Join us for a session with Michelle Doeffinger, Owner of Triangle Social Media, as she shares the Key Elements to Growing Your Social Media⁠.💬 🗓 7/15⁠ ⌚️ 1pm - 2pm⁠ 🔗 Register shoplocalraleigh.org/events/raleigh…

👋 Meet the Owner: Zin Yoga + Wine Lounge 🍷🧘‍♀️ Located in the heart of Garner, NC, Zin Yoga + Wine Lounge was created by Kara O’Brient out of a deep love for movement, mindfulness, and meaningful connection. Click the link to read more! shoplocalraleigh.org/article_type/m…

🏁 RushHour Karting Grand Re-Opening – Garner, NC! 🏎️🎉 Saturday, July 12th, don’t miss the ultimate all-access celebration at the newly renovated RushHour Karting Garner!

🎉 July is Independent Retailer Month! A time to celebrate the small businesses that make our community unique, vibrant, and strong. 💪