The Beer & Banjos music series focuses on traditional and acoustic music from North Carolina. The original Beer & Banjos series takes place in Raleigh. This post is about Beers & Banjos Carrboro. Follow Beer & Banjos Carrboro on Facebook for updates. You can enjoy Beer & Banjos Carrboro every Tuesday, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at Speakeasy, 110 E Main Street, Carrboro, North … [Read more...] about Beer & Banjos Carrboro on Tuesdays
Live Nativity Events in the Triangle in 2025
With all the excitement over Santa, sometimes the more sacred or spiritual aspects of Christmas can be overshadowed. But several churches always plan wonderful drive-thru or walk-thru live Nativities that are open to the community. We are listing these below, as well as some related performances, which might not be free. Most of these events are free to the community. Some might … [Read more...] about Live Nativity Events in the Triangle in 2025
Menorah Lighting at Crabtree Valley Mall Dec. 15
Celebrate Chanukah at the Menorah Lighting at Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. This free event is presented by Chabad of Raleigh and takes place on the second floor near Abercrombie. The event includes donuts, songs, lighting the Menorah and more. … [Read more...] about Menorah Lighting at Crabtree Valley Mall Dec. 15
Regal Cinemas hosts a $5 advance screening on Mystery Movie Monday — Dec. 15
If you have a sense of adventure and like a bargain, check out Regal's Mystery Movie Monday promotion. On select Mondays at 7 p.m., participating Regal Cinemas are hosting early screenings of movies for $5. You won't know the movie ahead of time. The only information available is the rating and length of the movie. Sometimes they give a little hint, like the genre of the movie. If you’re a … [Read more...] about Regal Cinemas hosts a $5 advance screening on Mystery Movie Monday — Dec. 15
Bill of Rights Day Community Bell Ringing in Hillsborough Dec. 15
Hillsborough marks the 234th anniversary of when the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, went into force, protecting Americans' essential freedom, on December 15th, 1791. Bill of Rights Day Community Bell Ringing will take place Monday, December 15, 2025, at 12 p.m. Follow Bill of Rights Day December 15th on Facebook for updates. To mark the 234th anniversary … [Read more...] about Bill of Rights Day Community Bell Ringing in Hillsborough Dec. 15
Final Weekend of Holiday Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery — with Pottery Seconds on Sunday
UPDATE: This is the FINAL WEEKEND (December 13 and 14, 2025) of the annual Holiday Kiln Opening, when Mark and Carol invite everyone to the pottery for an Open Studio event called a Kiln Opening. And on Sunday, starting at noon, pottery seconds will be available. Pottery seconds have slight flaws and are sold at great discounts. Mark Hewitt Pottery, 424 Johnny Burke Road, Pittsboro, NC, is … [Read more...] about Final Weekend of Holiday Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery — with Pottery Seconds on Sunday
Good Job 2025 — Honoring teenagers who are excelling at life
Good Job 2025 is an event to honor teens who are excelling at life. It takes place Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Cate Student Center at Meredith College, 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free for teens and $10 for everyone else. Please follow the QR code on the flyer to register. The event will have award ceremony, prizes, light refreshments, TV … [Read more...] about Good Job 2025 — Honoring teenagers who are excelling at life
Lunar New Year
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
