The North Carolina Zoo, at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, is thanking those who have served in the U.S. Military with Military Appreciation Week. From Saturday, November 8, to Friday, November 14, 2025, military members and their spouses get free admission. In addition, the military member or spouse can bring three guests for free. (Total of four free admissions, including the ID … [Read more...] about Military Appreciation Week at North Carolina Zoo — free admission for military Nov 8-14
BEERthoven with The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle and Guest Artists
The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle is an orchestral ensemble of 40+ musicians from all parts of North Carolina. They are known for their varied concert series, including BEERthoven and Pops on the Green. Read on for info on the 2025/2026 season of BEERrthoven. BEERthoven COT musicians and guest artists leave the concert stage to give you a front row seat for BEERthoven. These … [Read more...] about BEERthoven with The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle and Guest Artists
Beer & Banjos Carrboro: free music event every Tuesday
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: free music event every Tuesday
Free pictures with Santa at Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick off the Santa's Wonderland experience with Santa's grand entrance. Santa's Grand Entrance Santa will arrive on a boat at both stores on November 1, 2025, at 5 p.m. There will be a parade, tree lighting, … [Read more...] about Free pictures with Santa at Bass Pro Shops
Veterans Day Observance in Cary
The Town of Cary will hold a Veterans Day Observance on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Veterans Freedom Park, 1517 N. Harrison Ave., Cary. Limited seating is available, but you are encouraged to bring your own lawn chair. The 2025 speaker will be Marine Corps veteran Ron Brigham. A special Field of Flags will be at Veterans Freedom Park in honor of those who have served in … [Read more...] about Veterans Day Observance in Cary
Beer & Banjos at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard on Tuesdays
Every Tuesday (with some exceptions) from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Bowstring Pizza, 1930 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, is hosting Beer and Banjos, a free music series that features acoustic music in the folk, bluegrass, Americana and traditional varieties. This is a new location for Beer & Banjos. Local and regional artists will perform. Beer and Banjos is presented by Pinecone. Visit Beer and … [Read more...] about Beer & Banjos at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard on Tuesdays
Storyteller Donna Washington at Carolina Theatre’s Family Saturday Series Nov. 15 — just $5 a ticket
Carolina Theatre, at 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, is presenting Family Saturday Series, with performances perfect for all ages. These music, storytelling, dance, and magic performances will introduce young audiences to the magic of live performances, but will also be enjoyable to the older members of the family. Next up: Award-winning storyteller and spoken word artist Donna Washington … [Read more...] about Storyteller Donna Washington at Carolina Theatre’s Family Saturday Series Nov. 15 — just $5 a ticket
Contentnea Fire Department’s Christmas Light Display in Wilson — Santa will be there many nights
The Contentnea Fire Department, at 4146 NC Highway 42 W, Wilson, North Carolina, presents one of the most impressive Christmas light displays every year, and it's free to visit! it boasts a 60-foot tall tree and over 25,000 lights. The schedule was announced on Contentnea Fire Department's Facebook page. There will be a soft opening for the annual Christmas light display on Saturday, … [Read more...] about Contentnea Fire Department’s Christmas Light Display in Wilson — Santa will be there many nights
Lights on the Neuse — hayride through Christmas lights
Bring the family to Boyette Family Farms, 1620 Loop Road, Clayton, North Carolina, for Lights on the Neuse during the Christmas season. This attraction is on our list of the best Christmas light displays in the Triangle. Lights on the Neuse features a one-mile long Christmas hayride. This 20-minute long tractor-pulled hayride brings you through the light extravaganza, with Christmas … [Read more...] about Lights on the Neuse — hayride through Christmas lights
Christmas Lights on the Farm in Middlesex, NC
Big Daddy's Farms, at 11875 NC Hwy 222 W, Middlesex, is hosting Christmas Lights on Farm from November 28 to December 23, 2025. Please check out our big list of spectacular Christmas light displays in the Triangle! These are the dates the attraction will be open: Hours are 6:30 to 9 p.m. The cost of admission is $15. Christmas Lights on the Farm includes these attractions and … [Read more...] about Christmas Lights on the Farm in Middlesex, NC
