Durham Parks & Recreation is providing several FREE festive events to the Durham community. All of these events are free, but some require pre-registration. Follow each link for more information.
We are putting together a huge list of holiday events in the Triangle, including parades, festivals, markets, Santa visits, and more. Check out our growing day by day list of holiday events in the Triangle!
Durham Holiday Parade

The Durham Holiday Parade will take place Saturday, December 17th, 2022, starting at 10 a.m. It will feature floats, mascots, hometown bands, drill teams, school and community groups, and, of course, Santa.
The parade will start at the Health Department (Main and Dillard Streets) and end near Duke University East Campus (Main Street and Buchanan Boulevard).
Santa Paws
Bring your pup to meet Santa Paws on Friday, December 2nd, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Durham Armory, 212 Foster Street, Durham.
The event includes:
- Pet pictures with Santa
- Holiday pet market
- Ugly sweater contest
- Canine food drive
- Food vendors
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate.
However, sometimes things change without notice, and it's also possible that we can make a mistake.
Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.
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- Christmas tree farms and lots near the Triangle
- Free pictures with Santa in the Triangle
- Holiday Markets in the Triangle
- Christmas Trains in North Carolina
More Holiday Events in the Triangle
Check out our big list of holiday events in the Triangle, or look at a few of them here: