Lucky B's, at 609 Tucker Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Countdown to 2026 on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. There is no cover. DJ Gray will be keeping the party going. $10 bottles of champagne will be available. … [Read more...] about Countdown to 2026 — NYE Celebration at Lucky B’s (no cover!)
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A Roving New Year’s Eve at The Plant in Pittsboro
Come out to The Plant, 192 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, for a New Year's Eve celebration. It will take place on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from 6 p.m. until midnight. It's free to attend. The celebration features: Look for updates in the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about A Roving New Year’s Eve at The Plant in Pittsboro
A District New Year’s Eve Spectacular in Fayetteville
Celebrate New Year's Eve in Downtown Fayetteville, NC, at A District New Year's Eve Spectacular. It takes place at Festival Park, 335 Ray Avenue, Fayetteville, on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Admission is free, although VIP tickets are typically available. The event features: Look for updates in the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about A District New Year’s Eve Spectacular in Fayetteville
The Pinhook hosts Overly Loaded, a New Year’s Eve Celebration
The Pinhook, at 117 W Main Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Overly Loaded, a New Year's Eve Celebration, on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, starting at 10 p.m. Age 21+. Tickets are $15 at the door. Sound Curators: … [Read more...] about The Pinhook hosts Overly Loaded, a New Year’s Eve Celebration
ZincHouse Winery & Brewery’s New Year-Z Celebration (free!)
ZincHouse Winer & Brewery, at 6225 Wake Forest Hwy, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting New Year-Z, a New Year's Eve celebration, with no cover charge. Age 21+ only. ZincHouse announced this event on Facebook. The party is on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the celebration is from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. It will feature a performance by Amazing Lounge … [Read more...] about ZincHouse Winery & Brewery’s New Year-Z Celebration (free!)
Kwanzaa Celebration in Carrboro Dec. 27
The Town of Carrboro is hosting a Kwanzaa celebration on Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Drakeford Library Complex, 203 S Greensboro Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. This is a FREE event. The Kwanzaa celebration will honor the rich cultural heritage and enduring spirit of the African American community. This joyous gathering will feature live performances, … [Read more...] about Kwanzaa Celebration in Carrboro Dec. 27
“A Christmas Carol” Concert with Brendan White at Grace Lutheran Church in Durham Dec. 27
Grace Lutheran Church, 824 N Buchanan Blvd, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting "A Christmas Carol" Concert with Brendan White on Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This special concert features Grammy Award-winning pianist Brendan White. His program will showcase masterworks by Liszt, Mendelssohn-Hensel, and Tchaikovsky, offering a beautiful and reflective conclusion to the … [Read more...] about “A Christmas Carol” Concert with Brendan White at Grace Lutheran Church in Durham Dec. 27
Annual Kwanzaa Celebration in Cary Dec 29
The Town of Cary, will host its annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Saturday, December 29, 2025, from 1:30 to 6 p.m., at the Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary. It's free to attend. Curated by Darrell Stover, Cary Kwanzaa is a communal, cultural celebration that honors African-American people and their heritage. Enjoy dance, drumming, storytelling and visual arts. … [Read more...] about Annual Kwanzaa Celebration in Cary Dec 29
Christmas Day at Lapin Bleu: Potluck and jazz
Lapin Bleu, at 106-A N. Graham Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosts frequent events. Christmas Day Lapin Bleu opens at 1 p.m. on December 25, 2025. There will be a potluck starting at 3 p.m., through the evening, and live jazz from Mahalo Jazz at 6 p.m. Announced on Facebook. New Year's Eve It's hosting a New Year's Eve party on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, starting at 7 p.m. There's … [Read more...] about Christmas Day at Lapin Bleu: Potluck and jazz
Visit the Shangri-La Stone Village Near Hillsborough
One of North Carolina's most fascinating roadside attractions is the Shangri-La Stone Village, at 11535 NC-86, Prospect Hill, NC. It's 17 miles north of Hillsborough and 31 miles north of Chapel Hill, so it's an easy day trip for anyone in the Triangle, or a great little side trip for visitors. Henry Warren, a retired tobacco farmer, started creating the village in 1968, at the age of 72, as … [Read more...] about Visit the Shangri-La Stone Village Near Hillsborough
