Celebrate an early Chanukkah with Chabad at UNC/Duke and UNC Chancellor Roberts. The Grand Menorah Lighting will take place on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 12 p.m., in The Pit on the UNC Campus. This is a rescheduled date, due to the rainy weather on December 2. The celebration will also include music, latkes and fresh baked donuts. If you're a student at UNC, this is a chance to enjoy a … [Read more...] about Grand Menorah Lighting in The Pit at UNC Dec. 3 (rescheduled date)
Holiday Tree Lighting at JB Duke Hotel Dec. 3
JB Duke Hotel, at 230 Science Drive, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Holiday Tree Lighting on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 6 p.m. Join this AAA Four Diamond property, located on Duke University’s campus, to ring in the holidays with a magical tree lighting ceremony and community celebration. Step into a world of holiday magic at the JB Duke Hotel, where twinkling lights, joyful … [Read more...] about Holiday Tree Lighting at JB Duke Hotel Dec. 3
Siler City Christmas Parade Dec 4
The Siler City Christmas Parade takes place on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 7 p.m. Festive floats, marching bands, local groups and holiday lights will fill Downtown Siler City with holiday cheer. At the end of the parade, Santa will light the Christmas tree. … [Read more...] about Siler City Christmas Parade Dec 4
Santa Paws at Durham Armory Dec 5
Durham Parks & Recreation is hosting Santa Paws on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Durham Armory, 212 Foster Street, Durham. Admission is free. The event includes: Photos provided by Assorted Poppies Photography. Photos are free, but with a suggested donation of $10, benefiting Carolina Boxer Rescue. … [Read more...] about Santa Paws at Durham Armory Dec 5
Wendell Wonderland Dec 5
Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season at Wendell Wonderland on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m., in downtown Wendell. This event takes place on Main Street and Third Streret. Make sure to check out Lake Myra Lights while you're there! This is a free event. The event features: … [Read more...] about Wendell Wonderland Dec 5
35th Annual Christmas Village and Tree Lighting in Clayton Dec 4
The Town of Clayton is hosting their annual Christmas Village and Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. in Downtown Clayton, North Carolina. The 35th Annual Christmas Village and Tree Lighting will take place in Downtown Clayton. … [Read more...] about 35th Annual Christmas Village and Tree Lighting in Clayton Dec 4
Lighting of Wake Forest Dec. 5
The Town of Wake Forest is home to many festive events throughout the holiday season in 2025. Here are a few Christmas events. They are free unless noted otherwise. Find details on these events and more on the Christmas in Wake Forest website. Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kick-OffSaturday, November 15, 202512 to 4 p.m.Downtown Wake ForestFree Free and open to the public, the Holiday Kick-Off … [Read more...] about Lighting of Wake Forest Dec. 5
Hayti Heritage Center’s 50 Year Anniversary Open House Dec. 2
Hayti Heritage Center, at 804 Old Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an open house on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, from 12 to 6 p.m. This will be a full-building immersive look at the Hayti Heritage Center's past, present and future. The City of Durham is sponsoring this event, and ABC11 is the media sponsor. The Hayti Heritage Center is located in the … [Read more...] about Hayti Heritage Center’s 50 Year Anniversary Open House Dec. 2
Town of Carrboro Holiday Tree Lighting Dec 5
The Town of Carrboro will holds its annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 6 p.m., in the front of Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W Main Street, Carrboro. Music will be provided by local schoolchildren. All community members are invited to join members of the Town Council for the celebration. Free event! The Town of Carrboro is partnering with Porch to hold a canned food drive. … [Read more...] about Town of Carrboro Holiday Tree Lighting Dec 5
Tree Lighting Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
All throughout the Triangle, in Raleigh, Durham, and surrounding towns, tree lighting events are marking the beginning of the holiday season. Scroll down for a big day-by-day list of tree lighting events in the Triangle. We are adding to this list all the time, so keep checking back. There are a few that haven't been announced yet. You can expect to at least get a glimpse of Santa at most … [Read more...] about Tree Lighting Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
