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Get excited if you have recently made a move to Raleigh, North Carolina. You are in the perfect place to view the Geminid Meteor Shower that is expected to be an impressive sight this weekend. According to WRAL, Raleigh’s local news station, residents in Central North Carolina and southern Virginia have a good chance of seeing the meteor shower on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday evenings.

The Geminid Meteor shower is said to be the strongest meteor shower of the year and lasts about two weeks in duration, the strongest of the shower falling on Sunday evening. This shower comes as a result of Earth passing through the trail of detritus that is left behind by 3200 Phaeton (a rocky object that orbits the sun). Earth passes through this trail once every year in December, giving Earthlings a grand spectacle.

All My Sons Moving & Storage of Raleigh has learned that this year may be better than others, as the shower will be accompanied by a crescent moon which will result in dark skies. A dark sky is perfect for watching meteor showers.

If you are planning on taking your family to watch the Geminid Meteor Shower, our local Raleigh moving company suggests getting away from the bright lights of the city to increase visibility. Once you are in a desirable spot, find a comfortable position and look up. It may take a few minutes, but you and your family are bound to see at least a few blazing meteors traveling through the Earth’s atmosphere no matter which direction you gaze.

Just because you have recently moved to Raleigh and are busy unpacking, doesn’t mean you have to skip out on the seasonal fun! Take a look at All My Sons Moving & Storage favorite holiday events in Raleigh and plan on participating in everything that Raleigh has to offer during the holidays this year.

Holiday Concert – On December 13 and 14, The Raleigh Ringers will be playing at Meymandi Concert Hall at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. Relax after moving to Raleigh and enjoy the pleasant holiday sounds of the professional handbell choir at 4 p.m. on Sunday and 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Tickets are $19 for adults, $17 for students and seniors, and $15 per person for groups of 10 or more. Tickets purchased at the door will be an additional $2.

Ipreo Ice Rink – Get the entire family in the holiday spirit after moving to Raleigh and bring them to the Ipreo Ice Rink at City Plaza in Downtown Raleigh. The rink will be open daily from November 21^st to January 31^st and tickets are $10 per person, which includes skate rentals. Check the rink’s website for calendar dates and hours.

Wendell Wonderland – From November 25 to December 31, the Town of Wendell will be celebrating the winter holidays with an interactive light show that is synchronized to holiday music, holiday food and drinks, and of course, special holiday shopping hours. Come visit the Town of Wendell after making a move to Raleigh; Sunday-Thursday, 6-10 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 6-11 p.m.

In hopes of revitalizing Hillsborough Street, Raleigh restaurant executive Gary Bryant is planning to open a new restaurant within the walls of the old Varsity Theater. This new project is close to Bryant’s heart, as he is a graduate of N. C. State University where he worked as a student manager for the school’s basketball team.

Just as All My Sons’ Raleigh movers remember, Bryant is reminiscent of a time when the hustle and bustle of students, teachers and residents filled the air of Hillsborough Street. He wants to see that vibe come back into present day Raleigh and is working to do so by creating a 240-seat casual dining restaurant set to open sometime next year.

“The idea is to celebrate the energy and vibrancy that the street once had [that] has been lost,” Bryant said.

Bryant and our Raleigh moving company are not the only ones wishing to get back once was for Hillsborough Street. The City of Raleigh, N.C. State University and local developers have invested millions of dollars over the past five years to give Hillsborough Street the facelift it needs to be great again.

Bryant believes opening a restaurant in the old Varsity Theater may be just the thing Hillsborough Street needs to bring back the masses. The un-named restaurant will likely feature an open-kitchen, bar and plenty of seating including two outdoor patios.

If you have recently moved to Raleigh, local Raleigh movers suggest brushing up on the interesting history of Raleigh and Hillsborough Street to make your first dining experience in this new restaurant that much more memorable!

All My Sons Moving & Storage local Raleigh movers are thrilled to hear that WRAL and the Greater Raleigh Merchants Association will be bringing the annual Raleigh Christmas Parade to town on November 21! WRAL, a local Raleigh television station, is the sponsor of the event and the Greater Raleigh Merchants Association is presenting it.

If you’ve recently moved to Raleigh with your young family, our Raleigh moving company thinks this is the perfect opportunity to get everyone excited about moving to this family-oriented town.

The Christmas parade will begin at 9:40 p.m. at the intersection of Hillsborough Street and St. Mary’s Street, where it will then make its way to the state’s capitol by turning right onto Salisbury Street, left onto Morgan Street, right onto Fayetteville Street and end at Lenoir Street. If you are still unfamiliar with street names, our Raleigh moving company suggests downloading the parade map.

During the approximate 2 and half hour parade, families can enjoy an array of entertainment including local marching bands, festive floats, music, dancing and an appearance made by Santa Claus himself!

All My Sons Moving and Storage of Raleigh suggests getting to a spot along the parade route early to score great seats and get settled in before the fun begins.

Are you not able to make it to the parade in person? No problem! WRAL- TV and UNC-TV North will be broadcasting the Christmas parade from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., so catch it from your couch in your new Raleigh home.

What better way to get acquainted with your new town than to get involved in local events? If you’ve recently moved to Raleigh, there are plenty of events going on in the month of November to keep you and your family busy. To help you choose which events are most in tune with your taste and style, All My Sons Moving & Storage local Raleigh movers have picked out some of their favorite November events in Raleigh.

1. North Carolina Wine Festival on Nov. 7 – Plan to relax and sip on some of North Carolina’s favored wines after moving to Raleigh at the inaugural wine festival. This popular event is held each year in Downtown Raleigh rain or shine. General admission is about $35 and gates open at noon.

2. Pork & Vine Festival on Nov. 8 – What’s better than sipping on great wine once you move to Raleigh? Munching on scrumptious pork-inspired dishes at the same time! The event is from noon- 4:00 p.m. off Glenwood Avenue and costs between $40 and $50 per ticket.

3. 71^st Annual WRAL Raleigh Christmas Parade on Nov. 21 – If you are looking to get your family in the Christmas spirit once you have moved to Raleigh, then Raleigh movers know that you won’t want to miss this traditional parade. It begins at Hillsborough Street and St. Mary’s Street and makes its way to the state’s capitol where it disperses at Lenoir Street. It begins at 9:40 a.m. and will last until roughly 1 p.m.

4. Eli young Band, Blackjack Billy and Dallas Smith on Nov. 21 – Catch your first country concert after moving to Raleigh singing along to some great hits put out by the popular band. The show begins at 8 p.m. at The Ritz and tickets cost $32.00.

If you are moving to Raleigh this month, you may be contemplating your plans for Thanksgiving Day and where you are going to eat your holiday meal. If the thought of planning a meal at home and having to unpack all of your cookware makes you cringe, All My Sons Moving & Storage of Raleigh suggests bringing your Thanksgiving Day appetite to a local restaurant. Here is a list of restaurants in Raleigh that are open on Thanksgiving, along with details for the holiday.

1. Angus Barn – Located in Brier Creek, this fine dining restaurant with a Midwest feel is offering its Thanksgiving Feast from noon to 6 p.m. The price is $47 per adult, $20 for children 12 and under and $30 for anyone 65 and older, which includes a buffet style meal. Our Raleigh moving company strongly suggests making a reservation.

2. Chef’s Palette Restaurant and Bar – This restaurant mixes food and art to create an interesting and pleasurable dining experience. It is located in the nearby town of Cary and is offering a Thanksgiving Buffet from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. The price is $28 per person and $15 for children 12-years-old and under. Reservations are required.

3. Flights at the Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel – If you’ve recently made a move to Raleigh and want to enjoy a stress-free Thanksgiving sans cooking, then make a reservation at this eclectic location. A Thanksgiving buffet will be offered from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., and then again from 4:00-5:00 p.m. The price will be $45 per person for adults and $15 for children 12-years-old and under. Reservations are required for this restaurant, as well.

Throughout Raleigh you can hear kids begging their parents to take them to one of the new trampoline parks that have opened up throughout the city. In fact, your Raleigh moving company will be the first one to tell you that one of the best places to take your kids after you get settled into your new home is one of the new bounce stadiums.

If you want to make sure that your kids have some fun after moving to Raleigh, then head on over to one of these new, local Raleigh trampoline parks for a guaranteed great time.

DefyGravity

This 20,000-square-foot trampoline sports arena has everything you could ever want – from intense individual workouts, the world-famous Angled Wall Trampolines, expansive Olympic Foam Pit, and one of the largest Trampoline Dodgeball cages in America. DefyGravity is a top family-fun attraction that Raleigh movers suggest to new families in town.

Launching Pad Trampoline Park

If your kids love to play basketball, then this is the place for them. Here, they can bounce on the main jump court, three-lane foam pit, four basketball lanes, two full-sized dodge ball courts, and a kid’s court for the younger ones in your family.

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park

Don’t be surprised if you run into your Raleigh moving company while at this Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park. After all, this is one of the most popular places to go when you are looking to have fun after moving to Raleigh.

Raleigh offers plenty of things to do for those who have just used their Raleigh movers to relocate to a new home, but perhaps one of the most unique is the tractor pull.

Essentially a bunch of souped-up tractors from off the farm, the tractors have been rebuilt to have much more horse power than normal tractors. For each competition, each tractor competing has to pull a sled that has thousands of pounds of dead weight on it. The tractor then powers forward until all of the weight is transferred to the rig and he is forced to stop cold.

For how much work goes into the competition, it is remarkably brief. In total, a run usually lasts about 12-15 seconds and they only end up going about 300 feet. Regardless, this competition continues to be a favorite amongst Raleigh locals. Because of this very reason, chances are that your Raleigh moving company will recommend this as the perfect activity to do while you are waiting for them to finish unloading all of your family’s belongings from their moving truck.

This is the perfect time to have relocated to Raleigh as well – the North Carolina State Fair is in town! With the state fair comes a different tractor pull every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Before you know it, you may find yourself joining the ranks of locals and behind of the wheel of your own tractor in the competition.

Have you ever tried a deep-fried Snickers? How about a deep-fried HoHo? Or a Krispy Kreme cheeseburger? Well, now that you have used Raleigh movers to get settled into your new house, you get to try all of these delicious treats and more!

At the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh, it is a tradition to see who can come up with the best deep-fried concoction. Since this year is no different, small vendors are busy doing their best to come up with the most unusual and tasty fried creation.

Many Raleigh businesses compete to see who can come up with the next local favorite fried food because of the sales that come along with it. For example, after the Ragin’ Cajun booth served up their own version of a deep-fried bananas foster, their sales went up 20%. For many, the fried fare at the North Carolina State Fair is enough to make them pack up all their belongings and send them on their way to Raleigh, with the help from local movers. After all, who wouldn’t want to move to deep-fried heaven?

Curious as to what other fried food will be available at the fair this year? Well, S2 Concessions will now be selling deep-fried peanut butter pickles, which is a giant pickle cut in half, smothered in peanut butter, dipped in batter and fried. They will also have deep-fried bacon-wrapped Tootsie Rolls, which is a giant Tootsie Roll, cut in half, wrapped in bacon, dipped in batter and fried.

Any of these delicious fried treats can be tried at the North Carolina State Fair at the Raleigh fairgrounds from October 15 to 25.

It’s no secret that packing up your entire home is no fun. But, just because you are moving to Raleigh does not mean that you have to sacrifice celebrating your kid’s most looked forward-to holiday – Halloween!

In fact, you will be happy that your Raleigh movers have moved you and your family in time for Halloween. With all of the Halloween activities in Raleigh to choose from, you will have a hard time deciding on just one event to attend!

Raleigh Halloween Peg-Legged Ghost Haunted House Special Edition Tour

If you are looking for the perfect place to wear your Halloween costume that you just unpacked from your Raleigh moving company boxes, then look no further. Not only are you encouraged to dress up in your spookiest costume yet, but for those who do, you could win the costume contest! That’s not even the best part – everyone who attends the tour automatically receives hot chocolate or spiced cider. The tour starts downtown every Friday and Saturday until October 31^st.

CHERUBS 2015 Masquerade Ball

Held on October 24 from 6 p.m. to midnight, the CHERUBS Masquerade Ball is held in order to raise money for families of babies born with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). This Halloween charity event promises a night full of masked dancing, plenty of musical entertainment, and is a great way to give back to the community after moving to Raleigh.

Track or Treat Halloween Express

A truly one-of-a-kind Halloween experience, locals and new residents who have recently used their Raleigh moving company are some of the lucky few who get to enjoy the Track or Treat Halloween Express. On October 24 and 31, head on over to the North Carolina Railroad Museum & New Hope Valley Railway for the chance to get the spookiest tour of Raleigh yet!