Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Youth-Led Special Event in Carrboro Jan 17
The Town of Carrboro is planning their MLK Day event on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Carrboro Century Center, 100 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC. Activities include: Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by submitting a poem to be a part of our Dr. Martin Luther King Day Youth Poetry Exhibition. Elementary, Middle and High School students in Orange … [Read more...] about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Youth-Led Special Event in Carrboro Jan 17
Where to get free Santa pictures in the Triangle in 2025
Would you like your child to get a chance to meet Santa without having to pay for an expensive photo package? Make sure to bring your camera. At most of these, you take your own pictures, but at some, professional photographers take the pictures. Note: You have to sign up ahead of time for some of these events. Know of other free photo ops with Santa? Email me at … [Read more...] about Where to get free Santa pictures in the Triangle in 2025
Holiday Harmony — concert at The Woman’s Club of Raleigh Dec. 14
The Woman's Club of Raleigh, at 3300 Woman's Club Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Holiday Harmony on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. This holiday concert is free, but donations are being collected for UNC Rex Hospital's Food Pantry. The concert features: If you can't attend the concert but would like to contribute, please follow this link. … [Read more...] about Holiday Harmony — concert at The Woman’s Club of Raleigh Dec. 14
Santa at Garner Tractor Supply Farmers’ Market Dec. 13-14
Santa will be at Tractor Supply Garner Parking Lot, 4255 Veterans Parkway, Garner, North Carolina, for free pictures. Bring your camera to take pictures! Every child will receive a cookie, hot cocoa, and a Nice List Certificate. This event was announced on Facebook. Santa will be there on Saturdays, December 6 and 13, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m., and on Sundays, December 7 and 14, 2025, from 10 … [Read more...] about Santa at Garner Tractor Supply Farmers’ Market Dec. 13-14
Christmas Blast at Grove Park Chapel — free dinner, hot cocoa bar, movie, much more on Dec. 14
Grove Park Chapel, 605 Sherron Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Christmas Blast on December 14, 2025, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Everything at this event is free, and it's for the whole family. RSVP is required. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Christmas Blast at Grove Park Chapel — free dinner, hot cocoa bar, movie, much more on Dec. 14
Christmas Cantata at Ephesus Baptist Church in Raleigh Dec. 14
Celebrate the birth of Jesus with music at Ephesus Baptist Church, 6767 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. This FREE event features Classic Christmas Carols and a Cantata that narrates the Birth of Jesus accompanied by songs from the choir. A fellowship meal that includes some Filipino foods will be provided after the cantata. … [Read more...] about Christmas Cantata at Ephesus Baptist Church in Raleigh Dec. 14
Stream “A Charlie Brown Christmas” without a paid subscription, this weekend only
2025 marks the 60th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas. But you will have to take a few extra steps to watch it. The Charlie Brown holiday specials left network TV a few years ago. They moved to Apple TV+, which requires a paid subscription to view much of the programming. Apple has sole rights to the Peanuts series, including the holiday specials, through 2030. This move to a paid … [Read more...] about Stream “A Charlie Brown Christmas” without a paid subscription, this weekend only
Moore Square Winterfaire — new 4-day European style Christmas Market and Festival
MAKRS and Raleigh Parks are presenting the first Moore Square Winterfaire from Thursday, December 11, to Sunday, December 14, 2025. The Christmas festival and market takes place at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. This 4-day festival features: Live Music Schedule The music is presented by Oak City Music Collective. Please check their … [Read more...] about Moore Square Winterfaire — new 4-day European style Christmas Market and Festival
Holiday Open House at West Point on the Eno Dec. 14
Durham Parks and Recreation is hosting their annual Holiday Open House at West Point on the Eno, 5101 N Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m. This is a free event and no registration is required. Come on out and enjoy historic holiday decorations, festive music, and holiday crafts from yesteryear. … [Read more...] about Holiday Open House at West Point on the Eno Dec. 14
