Eighth Annual Snow Day

For those looking for snow in the Carolinas in 2019, get ready to bundle up! Join Waverly Place for its eighth annual Snow Day event on Saturday, March 2, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a day of winter fun with sledding hills, snowball fights and more.   

Attendees for this year’s event can enjoy specials from Waverly Place retailers including giveaways and in-store promotions. The full rundown of retailer specials can be found online.  Plan for the whole family to take part in a wide variety of activities like music from DJ Gary Gibson, trampoline fun with Springfree Trampoline, plus games for all ages including cornhole, giant Connect-Four and more.

Attendees will need to register in advance for a designated time slot beginning at 11 a.m. Sledding tickets are $8 and include the use of a special sled provided by Snow My Yard. Each ticket is valid for a one-hour session within your purchased time slot, which permits access to two sledding hills. Tickets are available online. Check-in for each session will be available 30 minutes before your session Start Time at the check-in tent. Attendees will receive a wristband once they turn in their ticket for their official sledding session time slot.  

View a complete overview of all the family-friendly fun on the official Snow Day Facebook event page and tune into the Waverly Place Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts for real-time updates. Visit waverlycary.com for more information on Waverly Place, ongoing retailer promotions and other on-site events throughout the year.

Introducing: Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, an international confectionery manufacturer with locations in the United States and beyond, occupies a 1,079 square foot space next to Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe on the Plaza Level. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory manufactures all of its premium chocolate candies and other confectionery products. In addition to a variety of clusters, caramels, creams, meltaways, truffles and molded chocolates, visitors to the Waverly Place location can also enjoy caramel and candy apples, fudge, chocolate items and confections made in full view of the customer using traditional cooking utensils such as copper kettles on gas-fired stoves and marble slab cooling tables.

Introducing: Drybar

Waverly Place welcomes Drybar, specializing in blowouts and dry hair styling for all occasions. The beauty bar occupies a 1,672 square foot space on the Plaza Level next to BodyLase. The premier blowout specialists features their signature services with names inspired by popular cocktails, such as the Uptini. With over 100 locations across the United States and Canada, Drybar also offers an expanding product line designed to achieve the perfect blowout. This is the second Drybar in North Carolina, with one other store currently in Charlotte.

Introducing: Green4Life

Green4Life, an eco-emporium based out of Asheville, N.C., opened its doors on the Plaza Level next to Famous Toastery and fills a 1,534 square foot space. Providing practical and sustainable lifestyle choices for consumers, Green4Life is a trendsetting eco-boutique featuring organic and natural women’s and men’s fashion, bedding and home decor, organic infant clothing, toys, and more. The Waverly Place location is Green4Life’s second location outside of its flagship store in Asheville.  

Annual Tree Lighting And Santa Arrival

Tis the season to be merry! It’s time to kick off holiday festivities with Waverly Place’s 7th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration, happening Friday, November 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Grab your family, friends and neighbors for this joyous event, sure to put even the biggest Scrooge in the holiday spirit!

This year’s Tree Lighting, presented by Johnson Subaru of Cary, is jam-packed with holiday fun! Arrive early for dinner and socializing with family and friends, then make your way to The Park area for a special holiday concert from The Embers featuring Craig Woolard, kicking off at 6 p.m.

Mayor Harold Weinbrecht of Cary, NC will take the stage just before 7 p.m. to introduce Santa and count down to the tree lighting. Your little ones will want to secure their spot on the ‘nice list’ this year as Santa will be on-site throughout the evening to greet and take photos with the children. Parents and family are welcome to bring a camera and take photos of our special guest.

Throughout the evening’s merriment, indulge in tasty treats and beverages offered by Waverly Place restaurants and retailers. Get something roasty toasty from Uncle Bob’s Nuts and then take in the awe-inspiring aerialist acts or jump in front of our festive photo booth. Your lovable holiday pals, Frosty and Rudolph, will be roaming The Park area to greet children and take photos as well.

Waverly Wine Walk Fall Series

Back by popular demand. After a successful charity Wine Walk in the spring, we’ll once again be taking to the streets of Waverly Place this fall to shop, stroll and sip our way around participating stores. White, red or sparkling? Find your new favourite tipple, pick up exclusive offers from retailers and make new friends throughout the evening.

You’ll receive a sampling cup and a Waverly Wine Walk Passport, and then you’re all set. This year, we have an exciting line-up of shops ready to welcome you:

Participating retailers include Hollywood Feed, vomFASS, Kale Me Crazy, Whole Foods, Fresca Café & Gelato, Taziki’s Mediterranean Café, The Joint Chiropractic, Gigi’s Cupcakes, Elegant Stitches, Amazing Lash Studio, Color Me Mine, Violets Boutique, Gigi’s Boutique, Whisk, BodyLase, Parlor Blow Dry Bar, MOD Pizza, Tasu Asian Bistro, and Cinébistro.

All For A Good Cause

We’ve partnered with Kay Yow Cancer Fund and Johnson Subaru of Cary to raise money in the fight against all women’s cancers. Ticket sales are $10 and every cent will of this will go directly to Kay Yow Cancer Fund.

 Join us on August 31^st, September 28^th, October 26^th from 5pm to 8pm. Tickets are available for a $10 donation. This can be paid on-site at the Kay Yow Cancer Fund booths located near Gigi’s Cupcakes and the Whole Foods Market. Participants must be over 21 years of age.

About The Charity

The Kay Yow Cancer Fund was founded on December 3, 2007 in honor of NC State Coach Kay Yow. First diagnosed with breast cancer in 1987, Coach Yow passed away on January 24, 2009. The Kay Yow Cancer Fund is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization committed to the fight against all women’s cancers through raising money for scientific research, assisting the underserved, and unifying people for a common cause. Since its inception, the Kay Yow Cancer Fund has awarded over $5.63 million in scientific research and related projects. To donate and for more information, visit www.kayyow.com.

Introducing: MOD Pizza

Aficionados of individual artisan-style pizzas and salads, rejoice: MOD Pizza has now opened one of its famous pizzerias at Waverly Place. From Dominic to Tristan, Lucy Sunshine to Mad Dog, they’ll be serving up hot slices of their bestsellers to hungry shoppers. They even trust you to come up with custom toppings … who says pineapple doesn’t belong on a pizza?

Follow the aroma of fresh dough and find MOD Pizza plying their trade next to Famous Toastery on the Plaza Level. Their new dine-in experience will feature gluten-free options and the ability to “build your own” pizza at one standard price. It’s fun, fresh and fast, just like the authentic Italian street pizza that inspired their original recipe.

Part of Cary

This is the third MOD Pizza to open in the Cary Triangle; their other two stores are in Raleigh and Wake Forest. The concept is taking off like a rocket. Customers can pick from the top 10 list or choose from over 30 toppings to build their own pizza from scratch. The price stays the same no matter what. Surely it doesn’t get much better than this?

As well as making customers happy (and full), they are also on a mission to do good. Their MOD philosophy to “spread MODness” is, “If we take care of our employees, they’ll take care of you, and our business will take care of itself.”

Find out for yourself next time you’re at Waverly Place. In the meantime, prepare your taste buds with a quick look at their menu.

www.modpizza.com

Introducing: Hollywood Feed

Great news for pet owners in Cary: Hollywood Feed has just launched a new store at Waverly Place specializing in natural and holistic goodies (including natural foods and premium American-made products) for our four-legged friends. There’s already excitement at the Park Level, where Hollywood Feed is welcoming pet-lovers to their 3,158 square-foot store.

Come along (and bring your pets)

As part of the grand opening, staff will be handing out Hollywood Feed Bakery treat samples. These tail-wagging and whisker-twitching treats are sure to go fast. There will also be exclusive promotions and coupons, surprise samples with every purchase, special gift basket drawings and even a paw paint table for any furry friends in tow.

If you can’t make the opening, it’s not too late. Pop in any time to browse a variety of premium brands and find out about the great work Hollywood Feed is doing by supporting local rescues through regular pet adoption and community events. Whether you have a pet, or you’re thinking of taking the step, Hollywood Feed is a great starting point.

More information

Head to the Hollywood Feed Facebook Page and get inspired. If you’re visiting in person, you can also find Hollywood Feed on the Park Level next to our Whole Foods Market. What better way to show affection than picking up a treat for the both of you?

www.hollywoodfeed.com.

 

Waverly Wine Walk Spring Series

Soak in the springtime weather at Waverly Place, Cary’s premier shopping and entertainment destination, during the Waverly Wine Walk in partnership with the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. Presented by Johnson Subaru of Cary, the signature event series returns Friday, March 30 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and continues the last Friday of April, May, August, September, and October.

Enjoy a casual evening strolling Waverly Place and visiting participating shops and restaurants for wine samples and exclusive promotions. Select Waverly Place merchants will be sampling red, white and sparkling selections in-store throughout the series.

Receive a sampling cup and Waverly Wine Walk Passport allowing access to the event with a $10 donation to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. All donations from ticket sales are directly provided to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund to aid in the fight against all women’s cancers. Donations will be accepted on-site at Kay Yow Cancer Fund booths located at entry points near Gigi’s Cupcakes and Whole Foods Market. To sample wines, guests must be over 21 years of age.

This year, participating retailers include TASU Asian Bistro, Kale Me Crazy, Taziki’s Mediterranean Café, Gigi’s Cupcakes, Hand & Stone, The Joint Chiropractic, Parlor Blow Dry Bar, Color Me Mine, Triangle Wine Co., Gigi’s Boutique, Violets Boutique and Whole Foods Market.

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About the Kay Yow Cancer Fund

The Kay Yow Cancer Fund was founded on December 3, 2007 in honor of NC State Coach Kay Yow. First diagnosed with breast cancer in 1987, Coach Yow passed away on January 24, 2009. The Kay Yow Cancer Fund is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization committed to the fight against all women’s cancers through raising money for scientific research, assisting the underserved, and unifying people for a common cause. Since its inception, the Kay Yow Cancer Fund has awarded over $5.63 million in scientific research and related projects. To donate and for more information, visit www.kayyow.com.

The 7th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration

Come early for dinner and socializing with family and friends, and get into the spirit of the season as DJ Gary Gibson spins holiday tunes. Enjoy mingling with strolling holiday characters, and Santa’s elves as they hand out candies and stickers for the kiddos. Take a moment to browse the shops and enjoy some one-day-only special offers at Amazing Lash Studio, Violets and Gigi’s Boutique.

Indulge in festive treats and beverages offered by Waverly businesses and vendors, and craft the first ornament of the season at Color Me Mine! You will also enjoy a variety of one-day-only, in-store sales and events.

Don’t forget to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Johnson Subaru Fill-the-Trunk Toy Drive to help Triangle-area families via Toys for Tots. Better yet, pick something up at Shower Me With Love to make a child’s holiday season special.

Make sure to make your way to the promenade by 6:30pm for the kick off of the stage show, featuring Cary’s own Craig Woolard and family performing Christmas favorites, dance routines by the critically acclaimed Elevate NC team, and a special introduction to a talented young vocalist with the super special job of inviting Cary Mayor Weinbrecht and Santa Claus to the stage!

Santa hopes you’ll join him in counting down the lighting of the beautiful tree behind the stage on the promenade.

By 7pm, the tree will be lit, and Santa will invite children to visit with him in front of the tree. Parents and family are welcome to bring a camera and take photos of this special occasion!

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Waverly Tree Lighting Celebration Program Schedule:

6-6:30pm – Holiday tunes by DJ Gary Gibson, seasonal treats, strolling characters on the Promenade. Ornament Making outside of Color Me Mine on the upper level.
6:30pm – Craig Woolard & Family entertain with a special holiday performance
6:45pm – Enjoy a jazzy routine by the talented Elevate Dancers
6:50pm – Join our talented young soloist from Cary Youth Voices in singing to bring Santa to the stage
6:55pm – A holiday greeting from Cary’s own Mayor Weinbrecht
6:55-7pm – Mayor Weinbrecht invites Santa to the stage for the countdown
7-8:30pm – Santa and Mrs. Claus visit with children and families in front of the tree on the stage located directly outside of Enrigo Italian Bistro on the Promenade

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