Good morning Cary! I’ve gotten some great feedback lately from your comments, polls, and from conversations out around town. Appreciate all of the support and I am working on some exciting updates here behind the scenes.
Looking forward to sharing more soon!
Anyway, here’s what you can expect in Today’s issue:
Cary Tennis Park updates
A call for local partners
A few updates
A ton of weekend events
— Mason from Cary Digest
News
Cary Tennis Park Closing 12 Courts
Source: Cary NC Tennis Page
If you play at Cary Tennis Park, make sure to plan ahead! Starting Monday (Oct. 5th) the park is closing Courts 1 through 12, along with the North parking lot and the restrooms next to it for some upcoming renovations.
Why? The courts have outlived their 20-year lifespan and the town is replacing the cracked asphalt with a newer post-tension concrete. This will last longer, hold up better against cracking and shifting, and plays more evenly. They're also adding professional-level LED lights to the court perimeter.
What's still open? The other 13 outdoor courts and the seven indoor courts, but access will be limited as renovation work continues.
Other places to play? There is a list of other facilities as well for both tennis and pickleball.
Pass holder info: If your pass was active on October 1st, it's automatically extended by six months. You can also ask to cancel and get a refund for the time. New annual passes are on pause for now, with a couple of exceptions listed at their link.
The project also will add walkways to make the park more ADA accessible, there will be more bleacher seating, and shade canopies and general structural improvements. The work should wrap up around Spring 2027.
Help Us Find Our Next Local Partner
You’ve probably noticed we try to be pretty selective about who we show to our audience to, especially as we continue to grow in Cary, Raleigh, and the greater Triangle area.
We’ve turned down ads from sketchy companies and businesses that weren’t the right fit, regardless of the paid offer. We only want to share things that are helpful and we don’t want to add more noise in your inbox just for a paycheck.
Most of the businesses we feature become long-term partners and we strive to keep that relationship thriving with everyone we interact with. Right now, we’re looking to team up with a couple of those trusted businesses as we close out the year.
If that sounds like your business, your spouse’s, or a friend’s, reach out below and let’s get the conversation started. Or just reply to this email, it’s that simple.
Town Updates & Tip Line
It’s a fairly slow week once again. No town meetings since the 28th (next updates would be around the 5th). There are a few minor updates though, listed below:
With Hurricane season being in swing and off the back of Water Main issues, the city posted some useful resources on preparation and alerts. Check that out at this link.
Cary Digest Tip Line
Share your own tips, city rumors for us to dig into, questions even if you want. Leave your thoughts below if you have something you’d like to share:
Things to Do This Weekend!
The weekend has some great picks, just be mindful of the weather and keep an eye on the event details for each.
Friday
Friday, October 2nd: Movie Night: Frankenweenie - 6PM to 10PM · Downtown Cary Park Great Lawn screens Tim Burton's Frankenweenie. Pre-screening activities and food trucks will be onsite. Free, bring a blanket or chair and review the event info above!
Friday, October 2nd: Triangle Oktoberfest - Fri 5PM to 10PM, Sat 12PM to 8PM · Koka Booth Amphitheatre hosts two days of Bavarian food, German beers, live music, and dancing. It's run by two local Rotary clubs, with proceeds going to charity, so get out and have a great time.
Friday, October 2nd: Pop Up Chorus Broadway: Hamilton - 7:30PM · The Cary Theater hosts a sing-along night dedicated to the Hamilton musical. Join the whole room as they sing together through all the big hits.
Friday, October 2nd: Funk Infusion - 8PM to 11PM · Bond Brothers Eastside brings in a five-piece soul jazz band led by keyboardist Jim Crew. Soul, jazz, and groove sets inspired by Herbie Hancock, Joe Sample, and The Meters.
Saturday
Saturday, October 3rd: Buck and the Preacher - 11AM · The Cary Theater screens a Western from 1972 with Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte, tickets linked above.
Saturday, October 3rd: Live Music with Jim DiBattista - 5PM to 8PM · Rosecomb Beer Garden has live music on the patio. Grab a drink and listen to some tunes.
Saturday, October 3rd: Manhattan Shorts 2026 - 8PM · The Cary Theater screens the ten finalists in the 29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival, running simultaneously at over 500 venues worldwide. Plus, you can vote your favorite in person!
Sunday
Mind the weather late in the weekend, there is a bit of rain ⛈ in the forecast.
Sunday, October 4th: Jazz'd Up Sundays: Tia Fuller - 6:30PM to 8PM · Downtown Cary Park Great Lawn Grammy-nominated saxophonist Tia Fuller headlines this week's jazz series.
Looking Into Next Week
Monday
Monday, October 5th: Fortnight Run Club - 6:30PM to 7:30PM · Fortnight Brewing Company hosts the weekly run club for all levels. Pints, wine, and kombucha available for purchase after as well.
Monday, October 5th: Make & Take: A Full Day of Wood Turning - 9AM · Rockler Woodworking & Hardware covers three projects in one day. Spots are limited but you’ll learn a ton.
Heading into Raleigh instead? Check out our sister newsletter at The Raleighwood Inbox for a full list of things to do over there as well. A big one for the weekend is the roots music festival Raleigh Wide Open, celebrating folk music, bluegrass, and more.
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