Big Weekends Near Raleigh, and a Place for Your Whole Group
Four big weekends bring groups to Raleigh this fall: NC State Homecoming on October 31, NC State vs Duke on November 7, Senior Day on November 14 and Thanksgiving week, November 25 to 29. Sunset Grove in Wake Forest, one of the places to stay near Raleigh for groups, sleeps 13 in 7 bedrooms, about 30 minutes from NC State.
Upcoming weekends
Four dates this fall that bring groups to Raleigh. Pick yours and see how 13 people fit.
Homecoming
NC State Homecoming
Red and White Week ends with the game. One house for the whole crew.
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Military Appreciation
NC State vs Duke
A rivalry game, with a home for each side of the family.
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Senior Day
NC State Senior Day
The last home game of the season, with the whole family there.
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Thanksgiving week
Thanksgiving Week
Thanksgiving week for the whole family, with two kitchens to cook in.
See the weekend →| Weekend | Date | What is on | Drive from the house |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC State Homecoming | Saturday, October 31 | NC State vs California, Homecoming | About 30 minutes |
| NC State vs Duke | Saturday, November 7 | NC State vs Duke, Military Appreciation | 30 minutes, or 45 to Duke |
| NC State Senior Day | Saturday, November 14 | NC State vs Syracuse, Senior Day | About 30 minutes |
| Thanksgiving Week | November 25 to 29 | Thanksgiving, and NC State at UNC on Nov 28 | About 55 minutes to Chapel Hill |
We add weekends as they come up, like graduations and holidays. Planning something not listed here? Ask us.
One house for the whole group
Sunset Grove is two complete homes in one building in Wake Forest, north of Raleigh. Book the whole house and you get 7 bedrooms, two full kitchens, two living rooms and a private rooftop deck, sleeping 13. Wegmans is directly across the street, and downtown Wake Forest is five minutes away.
What groups say after their stay
"Marianna was an amazing host and the 2 condos were perfect! Every year my family travels and meets in a location for Thanksgiving and we were right at home. The bedrooms were extremely comfortable and spacious. We loved being across the street from a supermarket, and the area was quiet...."
"Our stay was absolutely wonderful! Our family visiting for our nephew’s graduation was so impressed with this property and will 150% stay here again!"
"The space was amazing and was more than enough for our group of 9! The host was incredibly responsive. We’d definitely come back the next time we’re in NC."
Good to know for a big weekend
- Check-in is self-entry at 4pm or later.
- Check-out is by 10am.
- Quiet hours run 10pm to 8am.
- Registered guests only inside the homes. Ask us first about visitors.
- Kickoff times are set by the ACC. Check gopack.com before you plan the day.
Big weekend questions
Which big weekends are coming up near Raleigh?
NC State Homecoming on Saturday, October 31; NC State vs Duke on Saturday, November 7; Senior Day on Saturday, November 14; and Thanksgiving week, November 25 to 29.
Where can 13 people stay together near Raleigh?
Sunset Grove in Wake Forest, a vacation rental that sleeps 13, has 7 bedrooms across two homes side by side in one building, about 30 minutes from NC State.
How far ahead can we book?
The whole house opens for booking 12 months out. Tessa and Julianne, the two halves, open 3 months out.
Is Wake Forest a good base for NC State, Duke and UNC games?
It works for all three. NC State is about 30 minutes away, Duke about 45 and UNC about 55. Allow more time at weekday rush hour and on game days.
What is the minimum stay?
Three nights when you book more than three weeks out, two nights inside three weeks. Airbnb and Vrbo apply the final rule at booking.
Pick your weekend
Choose your dates and how many people. Sunset Grove sleeps 13 under one roof.