Holders of NASL's best regular-season record in 2011 return to field for game preceded by tastings of food & drinks from throughout Triangle

Paddlers take self-guided half- or full-day trips through Three Rivers area or embark on moonlit cruises with small groups under stars

Puzzles, games & illusions abound in amusement center centered around house atop slope whose odd gravitational pull makes water flow uphill

Expansive fun-park entertains families with 25,000-square-foot roller rink, 18-hole mini-golf course, and five batting cages.

Kids aged 6–11 learn through five days of hands-on activities around shores & woods of Jordan Lake

Arena houses laser armies up to 30-strong for 20-minute skirmishes, as well as 8,000 sq. ft. arcade with games such as skee-ball

Tykes ages 1–10 climb, slide & bound about inflatable playground as parents surf the web with free WiFi or sip coffee & espresso

Beloved alt-rock vets return behind 11th album along with Blues Traveler, Cracker & Big Head Todd & the Monsters

NCAA women's hoops tourney reaches Sweet Sixteen & Elite Eight rounds as Raleigh Division's remaining teams battle for spot in Final Four

Families putt around mini golf course, zip around go-kart track & strategize at laser tag