🧭 Here’s what’s in today’s issue:

• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 🍽️ Discover Cary: Peck & Plume Reviews
• 📰 News: State Fair Ride Stops Due to Computer Fault
• 📰 News: Community Invited to Honor Loved Ones
• ⚽ Sports: Manaka’s Hat Trick Powers NC Courage in Playoff Push
• 😄 Meme of the Day – Just for Laughs
• 🎁 Your gift fuels local fun: Show Your Support
• 📅 Events: Upcoming Events (Top Picks)

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Featured Event: Ladies Laugh Lounge

Ladies Laugh Lounge is back with one of our most popular themed shows-Spooky Edition! Celebrate Boos and Booze with a night of high-energy comedy, laughter, and connection. Costumes are encouraged for both audience and performers, so bring your Halloween best and your favorite ladies for the ultimate girls’ night out. (Guys are welcome, too, if they can keep up.) Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 7:30PM

The Ladies Laugh Lounge spotlights some of the funniest female comedians in North Carolina, sharing bold, unique, and wildly entertaining perspectives. Created and headlined by Kiki Wynns- a rising comedy star performing across the East Coast and in Los Angeles, this show delivers laughs from start to finish.  Get Directions

Here is the ticket link: https://www.goodnightscomedy.com/shows/331741

Peck & Plume Reviews

Peck & Plume is one of the local food places nominated by Cary Spotlight’s readers for our Discover Cary project. If you had a chance to sample their food, feel free to share your opinion below.

Peck & Plume is a polished yet casual downtown Cary restaurant offering modern American classics with Southern inspiration, featuring everything from fried shrimp and grits to premium cocktails in a sophisticated setting overlooking Downtown Cary Park.

Check out their menu on their website: Peck & Plume

Address: 301 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511 | Get Directions

Reader Poll Results

Peck & Plume (17 Votes)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Love this place! (9)
🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️ 😊😊😊 I might give it a try (8)

Cary Spotlight Reader’s Feedback:

“I ate there last week and had the trout over spaghetti. Trout was fresh and delicious, pasta could have used more sauce and zip but overall very good. Lovely waitress took good care of us. ”

“The food and atmosphere are worth the visit. Sometimes the staff can be sparse/in training but that's most restaurants these days.”

“Reliable and a bit creative. Good place to meet friends or colleagues - and have a conversation. ”

“Love the library/ living room area for intimate dining or drinking. Delicious food, beautiful space. Great location. ”

“The food is delicious. The servers are excellent! They’re great with my gluten allergy, and the view of the park is incredible!”

Do you have a favorite place to eat in Cary, NC? Click to share your pick.

State Fair Ride Stops Due to Computer Fault

On the first day of the North Carolina State Fair, the Vertigo ride was briefly shut down due to a computer-related malfunction. The ride's safety systems performed as intended, safely stopping the ride and allowing for a controlled evacuation of passengers.

Response teams arrived quickly, and within ten minutes, all riders were manually lowered and brought down safely. Inspectors from the NC Department of Labor were on-site to oversee the process and confirmed that the ride was safe for continued operation.

State officials underscored their commitment to safety, noting that their teams have spent more than 800 hours inspecting and monitoring rides throughout the fair. Daily safety checks are in place to ensure a secure experience for all attendees.

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Community Invited to Honor Loved Ones

Cary will host its annual Día de los Muertos celebration from October 24 to November 2, welcoming the community to participate in honoring loved ones through a week of events. At the center of the celebration is a community altar, where participants can add personal photos or mementos in remembrance of those who have passed.

The highlight of the week comes on November 1 at 6 p.m. with a celebration featuring $5 margaritas, a live DJ, face painting—including sugar skull designs—and ongoing giveaways. A Plinko board will offer chances to win prizes and gift certificates.

The event is open to all, with no reservations required for small parties. However, groups of six or more are encouraged to reserve in advance either online or by calling 984-200-3469.

Día de los Muertos is a cultural tradition that celebrates life and memory with joy, reflection, and community, and this year’s event aims to bring those values to Cary in a festive and inclusive way.

More information about this event

Just curious…
We’d love to know how you connect with green spaces at home or in the community.

Manaka’s Hat Trick Powers NC Courage in Playoff Push

A thrilling weekend of soccer saw the North Carolina Courage light up the scoreboard in California, while North Carolina FC locked down a clean sheet at home in their playoff chase.

Weekend Highlights:

• North Carolina Courage stormed past Bay FC 4-1 behind a hat trick from Manaka Matsukubo, keeping playoff hopes alive. With 10 goals this season, Manaka now sits tied for third in the Golden Boot race.

• Ashley Sanchez and Meredith Speck added key assists as the Courage struck twice in the first eight minutes. Shinomi Koyama added a second-half goal, scoring in back-to-back games.

• NCFC played to a 0-0 draw with Rhode Island FC in their final regular season home match. A tactical switch to a four-back defense helped limit Rhode Island to just two shots on goal.

• Despite the draw, NCFC remains in the hunt for a home playoff match, with one last regular season game next Saturday at Loudoun United.

Cary fans showed up and showed out—proving once again this town brings the energy when it matters most!

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🎟️ Upcoming Events (Top Picks)

Outdoor events may be changed due to weather, so click the links to see latest event information. Here are a few ideas for the week, so plan ahead:

• Today: District B Community Meeting 5:30PM-7:30PM
• Today: Mummy and Son Ball 6:30PM-8PM
• Wednesday: 2025 N.C. State Fair 9AM-11:30PM
• Wednesday: Jewelry Making Workshop 6:30PM-8:30PM
• Thursday: Town Council Meeting (Regular) 6:30PM-8:30PM
• Thursday: Trivia Night 6:30PM-8:30PM
• Friday: Pumpkin Flotilla at Bond Park 4PM-7PM
• Friday: Zombiepalooza 6PM-9PM
• Friday: Dia de Muertos Celebration 6PM-10PM
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 8AM-Noon
• Saturday: Downtown Scary Park: Haunted Hotel 2PM-10:30PM
• Saturday: Movie Night: Double Feature 6PM-10PM
• Sunday: Cornhole Tournament in the Park 1PM-5PM
• Sunday: Cary Youth Theatre Presents: The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! 3PM-4:30PM
• Monday: Haunted Nature 3PM-4PM

But wait! There’s more. To save space in your inbox, we’ve moved the full list of events online — now you can plan ahead: See Full 2-Week Calendar