The Scoop at Willow Oak Farms, 1530 Lafayette Road, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, is hosting Sundaes with Santa on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. You pay for your food and drink, and can take pictures with Santa. Please bring an unwrapped toy for Santa and Mrs. Claus' toy drive. There will also be a Santa letter station. Enjoy Bubbles Hotdogs and BBQ, as well as hot … [Read more...] about Sundaes with Santa at The Scoop at Willow Oak Farms, Fuquay-Varina
Sleigh the Small Biz Saturday Holiday Shopping Event in Wake Forest
Sleigh the Small Biz Saturday Holiday Shopping Event takes place on November 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at The Graham (upstairs at The Cotton Room), 306 S White Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina. It's free to attend and features: … [Read more...] about Sleigh the Small Biz Saturday Holiday Shopping Event in Wake Forest
Handcrafted DURM Holiday Market Nov. 29
Handcrafted DURM Market takes place several times throughout the year at Durty Bull Brewing Company, 206 Broadway Street, Suite 104, Durham, North Carolina. Shop for fresh and funky crafts of all sorts, jewelry and accessories and more. These events are free to attend. Handcrafted DURM Schedule Handcrafted DURM Holiday MarketSaturday, November 29, 20252 to 6 p.m.Free Celebrate … [Read more...] about Handcrafted DURM Holiday Market Nov. 29
Franklinton Christmas Tree Lighting and Market Nov. 29 (and Parade Dec. 4)
The nearby town of Franklinton, North Carolina, is hosting some great holiday events, and has a fantastic light display set up. Franklinton is in the northeast corner of the Triangle. It's about a 39 minute drive from Raleigh, but just a 15 minute drive from Wake Forest, and a 10 minute drive from Youngsville. The entire downtown is decorated for Christmas including 14 live Christmas trees, a … [Read more...] about Franklinton Christmas Tree Lighting and Market Nov. 29 (and Parade Dec. 4)
The Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market returns to Raleigh Thanksgiving weekend
The annual Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market takes place on Thanksgiving Weekend at NC State Fairgrounds. Specifically, it will be at the Jim Graham Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. This is the Triangle's largest marketplace for arts, crafts, and seasonal favorites. There will be over 200 exhibitors from all over the Southeast. Santa at The Christmas … [Read more...] about The Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market returns to Raleigh Thanksgiving weekend
Light Up Main in Garner: Main Street Wonderland and Tree Lighting Nov. 29
Head to Downtown Garner, North Carolina for Light Up Main: Main Street Wonderland and Tree Lighting on Friday, November 29, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m. This is a free event. Highlights include: Santa will be dropping by these locations between 1 and 4 p.m. Bring your camera! Live performances: … [Read more...] about Light Up Main in Garner: Main Street Wonderland and Tree Lighting Nov. 29
Hidden Durham History Hike Nov. 29
Durham Parks & Recreation is presenting History Hike: Hidden Durham on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. It leaves from CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran Street, Durham, North Carolina. The cost is $4.50 for Durham residents and $9.50 for non-residents. Space is limited. Sign up online or at any recreation center or the administration office. For more information, call … [Read more...] about Hidden Durham History Hike Nov. 29
Bright Spirits Holiday Market Nov. 29
Bright Spirits Holiday Market is a local artisan market taking place behind MAX JR mini mini mart on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. Celebrate Small Business Saturday and get a jump on your holiday shopping by shopping for hand-made crafts. Admission is free. … [Read more...] about Bright Spirits Holiday Market Nov. 29
Bynum Front Porch Holiday Bazaar Nov. 29
Bynum Front Porch, at 950 Bynum Road, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting the Bynum Front Porch Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shop for local art, crafts, jewelry, handmade soaps and much more, while you enjoy music from the Bynum Front Porch Pickers. Also, snack on tasty treats, hot cider and chicken cracker stew. While you're there, enjoy Bynum's … [Read more...] about Bynum Front Porch Holiday Bazaar Nov. 29
Emancipation Day Trolley Tour: Oberlin Village Tour Jan. 3
A longstanding North Carolina tradition is to celebrate Emancipation Day, a commemoration of the Emancipation Proclamation. Traditionally this was celebrated on January 1st, and included a parade and program, followed by singing, poetry reading, and speeches by both black and white leaders. Located on the outskirts of Raleigh, Oberlin Village was a vibrant African American communityestablished … [Read more...] about Emancipation Day Trolley Tour: Oberlin Village Tour Jan. 3
