Christ's Sanctified Holy Church, at 9050 Strickland Road, Raleigh, is hosting a live nativity scene on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. You can either drive through the scene of Bethlehem or to park your cars and walk through. There will be a petting zoo, as well, and free refreshments. … [Read more...] about Live Drive-Thru Nativity Scene at CSHC Raleigh with free refreshments
Visit Raleigh Fire Museum 2nd Saturday of month (for free)
Raleigh Fire Museum, 105 Keeter Center Drive in Raleigh, is open just one day a month to the public, although tours can be scheduled other times. If you'd like to just walk in, though, come by the second Saturday of the month, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. It's free to visit. See photos and artifacts that tell the story of the history of firefighting. This is a small museum but it has hundreds … [Read more...] about Visit Raleigh Fire Museum 2nd Saturday of month (for free)
Holiday Open House at Sunshine Lavender Farm Dec. 14, including pet photos with Santa
Sunshine Lavender Farm is hosting a Holiday Open House on December 14, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is a donation to benefit animals displaced by Hurricane Helene. Sunshine Lavender Farm is at 4104 Millstone Road, Hurdle Mills. Hurdlle Mills is an unincorporated community in southern Person County and northern Orange County, North Carolina. Shop local! Browse through lavender gifts … [Read more...] about Holiday Open House at Sunshine Lavender Farm Dec. 14, including pet photos with Santa
Oddville — A Festival for the Awesomely Strange Dec. 14
Oddville: An Art Show for Strange Art will take place Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., at Durham Fruit & Produce, 305 South Dillard Street, Durham, NC. Enjoy strange and interesting art and creations. Come in costume. Prepare to enter the Ghost World where the spirits of our secret selves wander the corridors of strange lands and unusual sights. Become the self … [Read more...] about Oddville — A Festival for the Awesomely Strange Dec. 14
Raleigh Concert Band’s Winter Rhapsody Holiday Concert
Raleigh Concert Band is a non-profit community band with members from a wide variety of professions. The band plays everything from J.S. Bach to Lady Gaga. Raleigh Concert Band is known for for its many years of performances at the historic North Carolina State Capital’s Annual Fourth of July celebration and the Annual Governor's Tree Lighting, and even received the honorary title of "The State … [Read more...] about Raleigh Concert Band’s Winter Rhapsody Holiday Concert
Vocal Arts Ensemble of Durham Holiday Concert Dec. 14
The Vocal Arts Ensemble of Durham is presenting their annual holiday concert on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 4 p.m., at Trinity United Methodist Church, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free. The concert, "O Holy Night," features: The Vocal Arts Ensemble of Durham was founded in 1996 by Rodney Wynkoop to provide superior choral performance opportunities for outstanding singers … [Read more...] about Vocal Arts Ensemble of Durham Holiday Concert Dec. 14
Free concerts at Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse in Durham
Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse, 2700 North Roxboro Street in Durham, has a mission of reaching out to the community and providing a safe, clean, peaceful atmosphere for people to come and enjoy a good cup of coffee, music, games and fun. Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse is an outreach ministry of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Everything, from the music to the coffee and desserts, is on a donation … [Read more...] about Free concerts at Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse in Durham
17th Annual St. Nicholas European Christmas Market Dec 13-14
The 17th Annual St. Nicholas European Christmas Market takes place Friday, December 13, 2024, from 5 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Kerr Scott Building at the NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free, but a donation of $5 per family is suggested. The event is a fundraiser by Sts. Cyril and Methodius … [Read more...] about 17th Annual St. Nicholas European Christmas Market Dec 13-14
Full Moon Fever Bike Ride on American Tobacco Trail Dec. 14
Experience the American Tobacco Trail at night with the Full Moon Fever Bike Ride, with Durham Parks and Recreation. The ride takes place on these dates: There's no cost to participate, and you don't need to register. Depending on how far you want to ride, choose one of these two start locations and times. 7:30 p.m. - First Ride Start TimeThe first ride start is at 7:30 p.m. in front of … [Read more...] about Full Moon Fever Bike Ride on American Tobacco Trail Dec. 14
31 community bands, orchestras and choirs in the Triangle — learn how you can participate
The Triangle is home to a large number of community bands, orchestras and choirs. The membership varies. Some are made up of professional or almost-professional musicians, and some are open to anyone with an interest in performing. There are community bands, orchestras and choruses in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Pittsboro, Smithfield and more. Whether you've performed professionally … [Read more...] about 31 community bands, orchestras and choirs in the Triangle — learn how you can participate