WRAL At Home Coverage

Wake County park hosts virtual storytimes with Santa starting Saturday
Do the kids need some time with Santa? Historic Oak View County Park is hosting Storytime with Santa, a virtual program starring Ole Saint Nick himself.

Weekend best bets: Christmas lights, local gifts and more
From holiday light displays to local gifts for your loved ones, there's plenty to keep you busy this weekend.

Recipe: Sassool's Peppermint Crunch Baklava
This holiday twist on Sassool's traditional dessert is definitely worth trying at home. If you want to skip the work, you can always buy it at both Sassool locations this holiday season.

Metropolitan Opera: Free opera every night Nov. 30 - Dec. 6
The Metropolitan Opera is streaming free encore opera performances every night during the pandemic. Read on for the performance schedule for the week which they are calling, "Stars in Signature Roles."

Steps to safely store your stuff for the winter
Keep it clean, dry and out of the way.

How to set up a home gym space that works for you
When it comes to 2020, one of the big positives to emerge from this year's many challenges is how it has focused our attention on prioritizing health and wellness — with a particular emphasis on physical fitness.

4 ways for families to express gratitude during this unusual holiday season
Gratitude for everything we have and can still do is the best way to combat any "holiday blues."

Virtual Fun Roundup Thanksgiving Edition: LEGO turkeys, practicing gratitude, more
Need to keep the kids out from underfoot while you get Thanksgiving dinner ready? Here are a few holiday-themed, family-friendly and educational videos for little ones.

Christmas light shows to family-friendly hikes: A Thanksgiving break guide for the entire family
It's a weird Thanksgiving week. Because of the pandemic, fewer of us are traveling or planning big family gatherings. And, as COVID numbers grow, some of us may be happy to hunker down at home for a bunch of family movie nights. But if you're looking to get out and about this week, here are options.

Recipe: Warm up by making these baked apples
Flour Power Kids Cooking Studio, which has programs for kids to teens across the Triangle and country, offers up this yummy recipe for baked apples, a perfect way to warm up on these cold days ahead.

Weekend best bets: Christmas parade, Thanksgiving fun and more
Lots of fun events to choose from this weekend!

Virtual Fun Roundup: Storytimes, crafts and lunch with turtles
Get inspired and learn a little something in these family-friendly videos from museums and destinations across North Carolina.

Recipe: Firehouse Macaroni Surprise
Cook like the firefighters will this step-by-step recipe for Macaroni Surprise.

Weekend best bets: Shopping local, plus cupcakes and wine
Shopping, wine and cupcakes are all on the list this weekend.

Virtual Fun Roundup: What to do with LEGO minifigure legs, storytimes and more
Get inspired and learn a little something in these Halloween and fall-themed family-friendly videos from museums and destinations across North Carolina.

Cook like the Pros: Perry's Steakhouse sea bass
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille chef Rick Moonen​ shows us the secrets behind the restaurant's pan-seared sea bass.

N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences plans virtual Darwin Days
Another event is going virtual. This one is the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences' Darwin Days.

Shop local this weekend during this virtual sale
More than 50 local businesses are coming together on Sunday for a special one day online only event.

Metropolitan Opera: Free opera every night Nov. 9 - Nov. 15
The Metropolitan Opera is streaming free encore opera performances every night during the pandemic. Read on for the performance schedule for the week which they are calling, "From the Baroque to the Present: A Two-Week Tour of Opera History."