Hi Cary!

How was your Thanksgiving?

Here’s what you can expect in Today’s issue:

• First snow of the season

• Al’s Burger Shack

• Town Council swearing in

• Plenty of events for the week

— Jake from Cary Digest

News

Could Cary See Its First Snow This Week?

There’s a chance of wintry precipitation in the Triangle this Friday, Dec. 5, with the possibility of a brief period of snow, sleet, or freezing rain during the morning or afternoon. While any snowfall would likely be light and short-lived, meteorologists aren’t ruling it out entirely, particularly in northern parts of the Triangle. If flakes do fall, they will likely turn to a cold rain by afternoon as temperatures rise into the 40s.

The latest models suggest warmer air and less overall precipitation, so significant impacts are not expected. Still, with morning temperatures in the 30s and lingering rain into Saturday, it is worth keeping an eye on the forecast. While this winter is expected to be warmer and drier overall, brief cold snaps like this remain possible.

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Restaurant Spotlight: Al’s Burger Shack

Al’s Burger Shack keeps things straightforward. The menu is short, the burgers are fresh, and the toppings stay in their lane instead of turning the whole thing into a science project. The Paco and Bobo are the usual go-tos, and the fries do their job without pretending to be anything fancy. It is the kind of spot where people know what they like and order it every time.

The vibe is relaxed and unfussy. You walk in, grab a good burger, and get on with your day. The Apex location has the same casual appeal as the original and it fits well for a quick lunch or an easy dinner when you do not feel like overthinking it. If you want a solid burger, Al’s Burger Shack delivers.

It’s not quite Cary, it’s just barely into Apex, but it’s worth it!

Town Updates

New Council Members Swear in on Thursday

Residents are invited on Thursday, December 4 to a Swearing In Reception for incoming Council in Town Hall lobby from 5-6 p.m. Following the reception, Carissa Kohn-Johnson, Bella Huang, and Brittany Richards will be sworn in during the Council Organizational Meeting.

Weather

Things to Do This Week

Tuesday, December 2

Art Cart
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC
Description: Free art and craft activities for kids at the Downtown Cary Park Art Cart, with rotating creative projects each week.
Link: https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/art-cart-dec-2025-tuesdays/100799/

Bond Brothers Run Club
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Bond Brothers Beer Company, 202 E Cedar St, Cary, NC
Description: Free weekly run/walk club meeting (all paces welcome), followed by craft beer and social time at the brewery.
Link: https://www.bondbrothersbeer.com/food-trucks-happenings

North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (nightly through Jan 11)
Location: Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Reedy Creek Rd, Cary, NC
Description: Outdoor Chinese lantern festival with thousands of illuminated lantern sculptures, cultural performances, and festive displays.
Link: https://www.boothamphitheatre.com/events-tickets/events/chinese-lantern-festival

Wednesday, December 3

Kiss of the Spider Woman (Film)
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: The Cary Theater, 122 E Chatham St, Cary, NC
Description: Screening of the musical drama Kiss of the Spider Woman, about two cellmates who bond by recounting old movie musicals.
Link: https://thecarytheater.com/event/kiss-of-the-spider-woman-3/the-cary/cary/

The Nutcracker at Wethersfield (Film)
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: The Cary Theater, 122 E Chatham St, Cary, NC
Description: Documentary about choreographer Troy Schumacher staging a live Nutcracker ballet on a Hudson Valley estate, a magical behind-the-scenes holiday story.
Link: https://thecarytheater.com/event/the-nutcracker-at-wethersfield/the-cary/cary/

NC Team Trivia
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Bond Brothers Beer Company, 202 E Cedar St, Cary, NC
Description: Free team trivia night at Bond Brothers Beer Company with prizes and craft brews (hosted by NC Team Trivia).
Link: https://www.bondbrothersbeer.com/food-trucks-happenings

Wednesday Night Movie at Halle
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Salem St, Apex, NC
Description: Free monthly film screening for teens and adults (bring snacks); movie title announced shortly before the show.
Link: https://www.apexnc.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=4283

Thursday, December 4

The Nutcracker at Wethersfield (Film)
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: The Cary Theater, 122 E Chatham St, Cary, NC
Description: Afternoon screening of the Nutcracker ballet documentary (see Wednesday’s entry for details).
Link: https://thecarytheater.com/event/the-nutcracker-at-wethersfield/the-cary/cary/

Legacy of Jazz: My Favorite Things III
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: The Cary Theater, 122 E Chatham St, Cary, NC
Description: Holiday jazz concert featuring vocalist/cellist Shana Tucker and pianist Christian Tamburr performing seasonal classics, original songs, and sing-alongs.
Link: https://thecarytheater.com/event/the-nutcracker-at-wethersfield-2/the-cary/cary/

Line Dancing Boot Camp
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Sports & Social, 301 Fenton Gateway Dr, Cary, NC
Description: Free country line dance lesson and social dance (21+ only) at Sports & Social in Fenton, with step-by-step instruction and great music.
Link: https://fentonnc.com

Bombshell Beer Run Club
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum St, Holly Springs, NC
Description: Free weekly social run/walk club at Bombshell Beer (all paces welcome); earn swag points via the FITVIL app and enjoy post-run drinks.
Link: https://www.bombshellbeer.com/Events/Bombshell-Beer-Run-Club

B4 Lunch Series: Water Resources
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Salem St, Apex, NC
Description: Free lunchtime presentation about Apex’s Water Resources (stormwater) department, part of the town’s B4 (Brown Bag) educational series.
Link: https://www.apexnc.org/2050/Brown-Bags-to-Building-Bridges-B4-Series

Friday, December 5

Legacy of Jazz: My Favorite Things III
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: The Cary Theater, 122 E Chatham St, Cary, NC
Description: Second night of the holiday jazz concert with Shana Tucker and Christian Tamburr (same program as Thursday).
Link: https://thecarytheater.com/event/legacy-of-jazz-my-favorite-things-iii/the-cary/cary/

Winterfest (Holly Springs)
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Ting Stadium (1765 Carpenter Upchurch Rd), Holly Springs, NC
Description: Family-friendly holiday festival with vendor markets, food trucks, live music, a festive tree trail, and community giving projects at Ting Stadium.
Link: https://www.hollyspringschamber.org

Snowman Stroll on Salem
Time: All day (Dec 5–14)
Location: Downtown Apex (Salem St corridor), Apex, NC
Description: Community holiday scavenger hunt where decorated snowman cutouts are hidden in downtown businesses; families can collect passport stamps for prizes.
Link: https://www.apexnc.org/2017/Snowman-Stroll-on-Salem

Rickey Smiley Live Comedy
Time: 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM (two shows)
Location: Raleigh Improv, 1224 Parkside Main St, Cary, NC
Description: Nationally touring stand-up comedian Rickey Smiley (of radio and TV fame) brings his new comedy show to the stage.
Link: https://improv.com/raleigh/comic/rickey+smiley/

Apex Tree Lighting Ceremony
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Apex Town Hall Courtyard, 73 Hunter St, Apex, NC
Description: Annual holiday tree-lighting celebration with caroling, live entertainment, visits with Santa, and a community sing-along to welcome the season.
Link: https://www.apexnc.org/1879/Tree-Lighting-Ceremony

Infinity Ballet – Nutcracker Dances
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Salem St, Apex, NC
Description: One-hour “Nutcracker” excerpts ballet performed by Infinity Ballet’s students; a family-friendly holiday dance experience.
Link: https://www.infinityballet.com/performance-schedules/

A Peter Rabbit Christmas
Time: 5:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Location: Downtown Cary Park (Great Lawn), 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC
Description: Outdoor family movie screening of A Peter Rabbit Christmas, a holiday adventure film based on Beatrix Potter’s beloved character.
Link: https://downtowncarypark.com/things-to-do/calendar/r_PERF0129_005

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