The Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting will take place on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at a new location: Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. There will be entertainment, a large vendors market, food and more. There will even be free pictures with Santa! Make sure arrive by 6:15 p.m. to see the tree lighting! Tree Lighting Festivities Live … [Read more...] about Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting Celebration and Holiday Market at Moore Square Nov. 21
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Tree Lighting Celebration at Waverly Place Nov 21
Waverly Place's annual Tree Lighting Celebration takes place Friday, November 21, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. Waverly Place is at 317 Colonades Way, Cary. The free event includes: … [Read more...] about Tree Lighting Celebration at Waverly Place Nov 21
Durham Beer and Banjos at Old Mill Farm Nov. 20
Durham Beer and Banjos is a music series featuring roots, bluegrass, Americana and folk music. It's got a new location and schedule for 2025. It takes place on select Thursdays, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Old Mill Farm, 8794 North Carolina 751, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free. Upcoming Durham Beer and Banjos: More upcoming music in the Triangle … [Read more...] about Durham Beer and Banjos at Old Mill Farm Nov. 20
Holidays Around the World — A Hallmark Christmas Nov. 15
NC Vibes is hosting Holidays Around the World -- A Hallmark Christmas on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Sweetwater, 2701 Lawnview Lane, Apex, North Carolina. This is a free event. The event features: … [Read more...] about Holidays Around the World — A Hallmark Christmas Nov. 15
SONAM Fall Concert Supporting Peacemaking Scholarships Nov. 15
Singers of New and Ancient Music (SONAM) is a chorus committed to creating high-quality sacred and secular music and giving back to the community. Their mission is to make excellent choral music that supports local non-profits through benefit concerts. SONAM was established in 2012. The group consists of about 20 talented singers from central North Carolina, led by conductor Allan Friedman and … [Read more...] about SONAM Fall Concert Supporting Peacemaking Scholarships Nov. 15
Free classical music concert at Binkley Baptist Church Nov. 9
Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting a free concert on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 7 p.m. The concert features flute by Brooks de Wetter-Smith and Laura Stevens, and piano by Kai-Li Ho. They will perform Franz Doppler’s Concerto for two flutes, music by Saint Saens and Quantz and a selection of solo piano works performed by Kai-Li Ho. Emily … [Read more...] about Free classical music concert at Binkley Baptist Church Nov. 9
Canceled: Jazz on the Greene Dec. 14
UPDATE: This event has been canceled. Jazz on the Greene is a free concert at John P. "Top" Greene African American Cultural Center, 401 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. The concert features local favorite Phenix Fire. All are welcome. Enjoy refreshments and drinks, and smooth jazz vibes. … [Read more...] about Canceled: Jazz on the Greene Dec. 14
Person Street Plaza Block Party with Raleigh City Farm Nov. 8
Raleigh City Farm is hosting Person Street Plaza Block Party on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Person Street Plaza is at North Person Street and East Franklin Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Enjoy: Music by: … [Read more...] about Person Street Plaza Block Party with Raleigh City Farm Nov. 8
Where to see Free Performances of Handel’s Messiah in the Triangle
The Christmas season is filled with music, but none exemplifies the season as much as the Christmas part of Handel’s Messiah, including the Hallelujah Chorus. It’s become a tradition to attend a performance of The Messiah (or at least part of The Messiah) in the winter. We are focusing on the "free and cheap events" here, but please do check out North Carolina Symphony for a wonderful, and much … [Read more...] about Where to see Free Performances of Handel’s Messiah in the Triangle
Friday Market and Movie Night: The Princess Bride at Moore Square Nov. 7
Raleigh Parks and Get 2 Know Raleigh are hosting free outdoor films and markets at Moore Square, 200 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The events are usually held on the first Friday of the month. If there's a change in that schedule it's noted below. These events also feature food trucks, games, and live music by a local artist. The events take place from 5 to 9 p.m., but the start … [Read more...] about Friday Market and Movie Night: The Princess Bride at Moore Square Nov. 7
