The Junior League of Raleigh (JLR) is pleased to announce its  40th annual A Shopping SPREE! (SPREE!) will take place Thursday, November 21 through  Sunday, November 24, 2024. Presented by First Citizens Bank and hosted at the Raleigh  Convention Center, this premier holiday shopping event is dedicated to raising money for  nonprofit programs and community service initiatives in Wake County. 

Throughout the four-day event, shoppers can find more than 130 specially curated local and  national vendors. Right on time for the holidays, attendees will shop the latest in fashion, home  decor trends, specialty foods, unique gifts and holiday merchandise. The main stage will feature  local school choirs, dance groups and the JLR chorus throughout the week.  

“Over the last 40 years, the Junior League of Raleigh’s A Shopping SPREE! has become a  holiday tradition that gives back to our local community, directly,” said Laura Barnes, president  of the Junior League of Raleigh. “SPREE! has helped the League raise hundreds of thousands  of dollars for programs and grants while developing and demonstrating the power of women’s  leadership and voluntarism. We are excited to return to the Raleigh Convention Center to  provide shoppers with the premier shopping event they have looked forward to every year for  four decades.” 

Stay in downtown Raleigh on Saturday, November 23 following the 80th Annual Raleigh  Christmas Parade presented by Shop Local Raleigh and ABC11, A Shopping SPREE! media  sponsor. Continue the holiday festivities with JLR at SPREE!

General admission tickets are $12 online in advance now through Nov. 18 here. Tickets can  also be purchased on-site for $15 at the door. Children ages 10 and under are admitted free.  Each ticket is good for one full day’s general admission (patrons can get their hand stamped to  return later the same day). 

For more information, visit jlraleigh.org/fundraising/a-shopping-spree/ or follow us on social media (Facebook and Instagram).  

General admission shopping hours are: 

• Friday, November 22: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.  
• Saturday, November 23: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.  
• Sunday, November 24: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  

In addition to the general shopping, the Junior League is excited to host a number of special  events for visitors of all ages, including: 

• Merry Morning Shopping (Thursday, Nov. 21 from 9 am to 2pm) – Beat the crowds  to SPREE! at this exclusive, stroller-free morning shopping event Start your holiday  shopping early and beat the crowds at our exclusive, stroller-free morning event! Enjoy  first access to unique merchandise from SPREE! merchants. With your ticket, savor a  complimentary mimosa, and if you opt for the Merry Morning with Meal ticket, delight in a  light breakfast. The Junior League choir will join us on stage, filling the air with festive  carols to get everyone into the holiday spirit. 

○ Merry Morning Meal ticket: $40 in advance, $45 at the door 

○ Merry Morning Mimosa ticket: $30 in advance, $35 at the door 

• 40th Anniversary Celebration (Thursday, Nov. 21 5pm – 8:30 pm) – Celebrate 40  years of SPREE! with an exclusive evening of shopping and festivities. Enjoy a night of  pre-public shopping, live music and a chance to win a stunning ruby pendant necklace in  our raffle. Participate in our silent auction featuring fantastic items and witness the  awarding of our Legacy Grants to deserving local nonprofits. Your ticket includes light  appetizers, a beverage of your choice, and plenty of shopping opportunities. This is a  celebration you won’t want to miss! 

○ Tickets on sale now: $65 in advance, $70 at the door 

• Mini Market (Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) – For one day, only, we’ll be  highlighting high school and middle school entrepreneurs in a special area of SPREE!  
• An Afternoon with Santa (Sunday, Nov. 24 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.) – Do you hear  those sleigh bells jingling? Bring your kids for a picture with Santa! Nibble on some  cookies and enjoy the final hours of shopping and holiday cheer!

Check the JLR website for the times bestselling authors Dana Trent, Chasta Hamilton and Judy  Stead will be signing books with beloved local exhibitor, Quail Ridge Books.  

The League is also pleased to share that it will again be hosting its A Shopping SPREE! Silent  Auction, featuring unique products, services and items from the Triangle’s best retailers,  restaurants, entertainment venues and professionals. Held online, the auction will open  Monday, November 11, and close Thursday, November 21, during the 40th Anniversary  Celebration. 

Proceeds from A Shopping SPREE! help support the Junior League of Raleigh’s Center for  Community Leadership and community projects throughout Wake County. Since 1930, the  League has donated more than $6 million to programs and projects that impact our community.  Our members give 30,000 hours annually to League focus areas: School Success; Healthy  Kids, Healthy Community; Strong Family Foundations; and Quick Impact (which provides  assistance to dozens of other nonprofits). 

Supported by proceeds from A Shopping SPREE!, the JLR Legacy Fund has awarded more  than $250,000 in grants to Wake County charitable organizations whose missions align closely  with the League’s commitment to empower women and youth. The three 2024 recipients will be  announced at SPREE! on Thursday, November 21 at the 40th Anniversary Celebration. 

About the Junior League of Raleigh 

The Junior League of Raleigh (JLR) is the local chapter of the Association of Junior Leagues  International, an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for  meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. The Junior  League reaches out to all women who demonstrate an interest in, and commitment to,  volunteerism. Approximately 1,400 members of JLR, established in 1930, support community  organizations around Wake County. For more information, please visit JLRaleigh.org.

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