Raleigh’s favorite holiday shopping tradition is back for its 28th year! Visit SPREE! at the Raleigh
Convention Center to find the latest in home décor, holiday items, jewelry, gifts, and fashionable
clothing for men, women and children. With more than 150 unique vendors, SPREE! is the city’s premier shopping event.
You don’t want to miss the You’re Invited Back Café, which offers lunch and snacks during general
shopping hours. The menu is crafted from recipes found in the Junior League of Raleigh’s award-winning cookbook.
While you’re at SPREE! be sure to visit Carolina Color, a themed art show and sale. “Small
Treasures” is presented daily during show hours and features original artwork.
Four-day general admission tickets are $10 each, and children under 5 are admitted for free. Every
shopper receives a specially designed SPREE! cloth bag to carry her fantastic finds home. General
shopping hours are:
Thursday, October 25, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday, October 26, 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday, October 27, 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday, October 28, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Special Events
As always, SPREE! has an incredible line-up of special events including the spectacular Preview
Gala on Wednesday, October 24th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. It’s the best party in town with live
music from the Rubberband featuring Chuck Folds, tasty hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, a silent auction and private shopping.
Other special events include Early Morning Shopping on Thursday, October 25th from 8:30 a.m.
to 11 a.m. This private shopping event is stroller-free and includes breakfast to jump-start your
day. And don’t miss Weekend Wake-Up on Saturday, October 27th from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.,
especially if you love stroller-free shopping and coffee in a complimentary tumbler.
Proceeds from A Shopping SPREE! benefit the Junior League of Raleigh and its programs. For
tickets and more information, please visit www.ashoppingspree.org.
