Looking for fireworks near you for New Year's Eve? Or a festive champagne toast? We've got you covered! There are many wonderful, but pricy, events to ring in the New Year, but we are focusing on more affordable options. New Year's Eve is going to be a lot of fun in the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas this year. Say goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025 with one of these … [Read more...] about Free and cheap New Year’s Eve Parties in the Triangle
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Family friendly New Year’s celebrations in the Triangle, including Noon Year’s Eve and early countdowns
Ring in 2025 with the kids at these family-friendly Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area celebrations. These events are either free or very affordable. Make sure to follow the links to get the details. Also, have you subscribed to Triangle on the Cheap yet? You'll receive one email a day and be in the know. Start 2025 out the cheap way! Looking for a more comprehensive list of New Year's events? … [Read more...] about Family friendly New Year’s celebrations in the Triangle, including Noon Year’s Eve and early countdowns
Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle in 2024/2025
Kwanzaa is a communal, cultural celebration that honors African-American people and their heritage. The holiday lasts seven days, starting December 26th, each one with a focus on a different principle: Day 1. Umoja means unity. Day 2. Kujichagulia means self-determination. Day 3. Ujima means working together. Day 4. Ujamaa means supporting each other. Day 5. Nia means purpose. Day 6. Kuumba … [Read more...] about Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle in 2024/2025
Hanukkah Celebrations in the Triangle in 2024
Looking for fun ways to celebrate the Festival of Lights in the Triangle? Here are some Hanukkah events in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area. We are still adding more. Know of an event that should be on the list? Email jody@triangleonthecheap.com and let us know! Events will include Menorah lightings, parties, concerts, a Hanukkah market and more. We'll update the list as events are … [Read more...] about Hanukkah Celebrations in the Triangle in 2024
26 Triangle restaurants open for Christmas 2024, including dine-in, takeout, and delivery
Diners in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area can cross a stress-free Christmas dinner off their holiday wish list. A number of restaurants serve a special Christmas Eve or Christmas Day menu. And others are open with their regular menu. Most restaurants on this list also offer takeout and delivery. Here are some options at various price points. Make sure to note if the meal is just on … [Read more...] about 26 Triangle restaurants open for Christmas 2024, including dine-in, takeout, and delivery
Tour the Best Christmas Lights in the Triangle — a list and map
Where are the best Christmas lights in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle? Read on! We have a huge list! Some of these displays are professional operations, but many of them, often synchronized to Christmas music, are put on by regular people, at their own expense, and it takes an incredible amount of time and creativity. So visit and let them know you appreciate it. If … [Read more...] about Tour the Best Christmas Lights in the Triangle — a list and map
Order a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in the Triangle in 2024 from restaurants, grocery stores, more…
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else for Christmas, 2024, and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider ordering your Christmas dinners from a grocery store, caterer, or restaurant. We've putting together a list of restaurants, grocery stores and caterers in the Triangle where you can order a full-cooked Christmas dinner, with sides, in advance. In many cases, you'll pick up the … [Read more...] about Order a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in the Triangle in 2024 from restaurants, grocery stores, more…
Celebrate winter solstice in the Triangle with a lantern walk, labyrinths, and more — 2024
Winter solstice takes place when one of the Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. When that happens, we experience the shortest number of hours of sunlight in the year. Winter solstice marks the beginning of the winter season. After winter solstice, the days start getting longer, with a little more sunlight each day. Winter solstice takes place on December 21, … [Read more...] about Celebrate winter solstice in the Triangle with a lantern walk, labyrinths, and more — 2024
Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, for 2024
This is a growing list of 2024 holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. This day by day guide includes events celebrating everything from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. Make sure to bookmark this page, as it will be frequently updated. And make sure to follow the links to get all the information, such as location, time and cost, for each event. We focus on free and inexpensive … [Read more...] about Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, for 2024
Free Holiday Concerts in the Triangle in 2024
Looking for free holiday concerts in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle? You're in the right place! Music is such an important of the holiday season. We're putting together a list of holiday concerts of all kinds throughout the season. Some of the concerts are a part of events like festivals, markets and more, and some are standalone events. Know of more that should … [Read more...] about Free Holiday Concerts in the Triangle in 2024
