Enjoy Fridays at Sweetwater Apex, 2701 Lawnview Lane, Apex, North Carolina, on the select Fridays, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. This will be a lively evening under the stars, on the lawn, filled with local vendors, live music, wine & beer, and fun for the whole family! Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets and kick back on the all-new event lawn while you browse amazing local goods, sip … [Read more...] about Friday Nights at Sweetwater Apex on Dec. 12 — live music, vendor market, more…
Entertainment
Triangle String Orchestra’s Free Holiday Concert Dec. 10
Triangle String Orchestra is a community orchestra of amateur string musicians. It has about 35 members and meets at Meredith College in Raleigh, as a continuing education class that is a community outreach by Meredith. The orchestra is presenting a holiday concert on December 10, 2025, at 7 p.m., at Carswell Auditorium in Meredith College's Wainwright Music Building, 3800 Hillsborough Street, … [Read more...] about Triangle String Orchestra’s Free Holiday Concert Dec. 10
Free immersive performance: A Peter Rabbit Christmas at Downtown Cary Park
Applause! Cary Youth Theatre and Seed Art Share are presenting A Peter Rabbit Christmas at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. This production is an immersive experience for the whole family. it starts on Frantz Square Lawn at the park. Join Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and all of the animals in Mr. McGregor’s garden patch as they search for Peter Rabbit in this … [Read more...] about Free immersive performance: A Peter Rabbit Christmas at Downtown Cary Park
Durham Medical Orchestra: 15 Years in Harmony Concert Dec. 7
The Durham Medical Orchestra, which is associated with Duke University, was founded in 2010 by volunteer musicians with the mission to unite health-related professionals, Duke University, and the surrounding community through musical performance and collaboration to foster health, wellness, and the cultural enrichment of its audiences and members. The orchestra now has more than 100 members, … [Read more...] about Durham Medical Orchestra: 15 Years in Harmony Concert Dec. 7
Pop Shop: Pop Up ARTernative Market at Chapel of Bones Coffee Dec. 7
Chapel of Bones Coffee, at 658 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a monthly art pop-up market. ARTernative Market will take place the first Sunday of the month, through the rest of 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dates of market in 2025: … [Read more...] about Pop Shop: Pop Up ARTernative Market at Chapel of Bones Coffee Dec. 7
33rd Annual Boylan Heights ArtWalk Dec 7
The 33rd Annual Boylan Heights ArtWalk takes place Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. It takes place in the Boylan Heights neighborhood of Raleigh and is free to attend. Boylan Heights is located in Downtown Raleigh between Hillsborough Street and Western Boulevard along Boylan Avenue. The event is free and parking is available along the street. Artists and craftspeople … [Read more...] about 33rd Annual Boylan Heights ArtWalk Dec 7
Holiday Patchwork Market at Durham Armory Dec. 6-7
The Patchwork Market features makers and vintage vendors. This market gives the community a chance to meet the makers who create the unique, quality goods. Two large seasonal markets are held at Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street, Durham. Admission is free. Find information on their upcoming markets on The Patchwork Market's Facebook page. The Holiday Patchwork Market takes place Saturday, … [Read more...] about Holiday Patchwork Market at Durham Armory Dec. 6-7
Downtown Durham Holiday Tree Lighting Dec. 6
Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season in Downtown Durham on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Downtown Durham Tree Lighting. This is a free event. This is a rescheduled date. It will take place at CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran Street, Durham, North Carolina, from 4 to 7 p.m. Highlights in the Plaza Food & Beverages … [Read more...] about Downtown Durham Holiday Tree Lighting Dec. 6
Oddville — An Art Show of the Awesomely Strange Dec. 6
Oddville: An Art Show of the Awesomely Strange will take place Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., at Durham Fruit & Produce, 305 South Dillard Street, Durham, NC. Enjoy strange and interesting art and creations. Come in costume. General admission is $15 plus fees, but you can save money in various ways. See all ticket options here. Follow the Facebook event for … [Read more...] about Oddville — An Art Show of the Awesomely Strange Dec. 6
Garner Holiday Block Party and Christmas Parade Dec 6
The Town of Garner is celebrating the holidays with a Holiday Block Party on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The party is followed by the Garner Optimist Christmas Parade. The events are all free to enjoy and take place at the Garner Recreation Center, 215 W Main Street, Garner, North Carolina. Holiday Block Party The Garner Holiday Block Party will take place from 2 to 4:30 p.m. It will feature … [Read more...] about Garner Holiday Block Party and Christmas Parade Dec 6










