Hillyer Community Chorus will present a free concert, Light in the Darkness, on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 3 p.m., at Hillyer Memorial Christian Church, 718 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free choir concert featuring Dvorak's Mass in D Major and other songs of comfort and joy. Reception to follow. No reservations are required. Admission is free, but donations are … [Read more...] about Hillyer Community Chorus Presents: Light in the Darkness Jan. 18
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Sold out: Free Japanese Taiko Drumming and Cultural Celebration at Durham County Library Jan. 20
UPDATE: Reservations for this event has filled up. Durham County Main Library, 300 N Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Japanese Taiko Drumming and Cultural Celebration on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This is a FREE event, but please RSVP. Schedule: Peaceful Forest features Takumi Kato, a professional Taiko drummer from Gifu, Japan, who has toured … [Read more...] about Sold out: Free Japanese Taiko Drumming and Cultural Celebration at Durham County Library Jan. 20
Dream and Create: A Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. in Morrisville Jan. 12
Morrisville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources is presenting Dream and Create: A Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January 12, 2026, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Cedar Fork Community Center, 1050 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. This is a free event. Willa Brigham, an inspirational speaker will share interactive stories and uplifting songs. … [Read more...] about Dream and Create: A Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. in Morrisville Jan. 12
GLOW Under the Silver Moon Lantern Parade Jan. 10
GLOW Under the Silver Moon Lantern Parade will take place in Downtown Cary Park on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Downtown Cary Park is at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, but the event specifically starts on Frantz Square Lawn. Kick off GLOW by gathering on Frantz Square Lawn at 6 p.m. This map will help! No pets, fire, or candle-lit lanterns. Music and entertainment provided by the … [Read more...] about GLOW Under the Silver Moon Lantern Parade Jan. 10
Three Kings Day Parade in Cary Jan 10
The Annual Desfile de Día de Reyes, or Three Kings Day Parade, will take place on North Academy Street in Downtown Cary, NC. It takes place on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. Follow Diamante Arts & Culture Center on Facebook for announcements about the event. The parade is presented by Diamante Arts & Cultural Center, a community-grounded, arts and culture organization in North … [Read more...] about Three Kings Day Parade in Cary Jan 10
Selma Three Kings Day Fiesta on Jan. 4
On January 4, 2026, the town of Selma is celebrating Three Kings Day with a free event for the whole community. Selma Three Kings Fiesta Selma Three Kings Day CelebrationSunday, January 4, 20262 to 5 p.m.Downtown Selma105 Raiford Street, Selma, NCFree Celebrate Three Kings Day in downtown Selma. A skit in both English and Spanish explaining Three Kings Day will be performed. The … [Read more...] about Selma Three Kings Day Fiesta on Jan. 4
Emancipation Day: Breakfast and Lecture at City of Raleigh Museum January 3
Emancipation Day, a long-standing North Carolina Tradition, is a commemoration of the Emancipation Proclamation. Traditionally this was celebrated on January 1st, and included a parade and program, followed by singing, poetry reading, and speeches by both black and white leaders. The City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting an Emancipation Day … [Read more...] about Emancipation Day: Breakfast and Lecture at City of Raleigh Museum January 3
Nickelpoint Brewing Co. Events
Nickelpoint Brewing, 506 Pershing Rd, Raleigh, is a craft microbrewery located in Five Points neighborhood, in the north part of Raleigh, North Carolina. It offers classic European-style ales. You can find all of the brewery's events on its Facebook page or website calendar. Nickelpoint Brewing Company is temporarily closed. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Check … [Read more...] about Nickelpoint Brewing Co. Events
WRAL’s First Night Raleigh — all the details!
WRAL's First Night Raleigh returns for New Year's Eve 2025, offering a fun, jam-packed way to welcome 2026. Head to Downtown Raleigh on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, for an exciting, low-cost New Year's Eve celebration. The festivities include the Children's Celebration, which starts at 2 p.m., outdoor musical performances at City Plaza in the afternoon, an early New Year's Eve countdown and … [Read more...] about WRAL’s First Night Raleigh — all the details!
Braswell Family Farms New Year’s Eve Egg Drop in Nashville, NC
Looking for an early, low-cost New Year's Eve celebration with the family? If you're willing to drive just a bit east, here's one for you! The 3rd Annual Braswell Family Farms New Year's Eve Egg Drop takes place Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Nashville Junction, 723 S Barnes Street, Nashville, North Carolina. This is 45 miles to the northeast of Raleigh, and 23 miles from … [Read more...] about Braswell Family Farms New Year’s Eve Egg Drop in Nashville, NC
