Downtown Raleigh Alliance's Illuminate Art Walk returns to Downtown Raleigh from December 6, 2024, to January 6, 2025. It will shine each night, best viewed after sunset. Illuminate Art Walk will include multiple large-scale, interactive, light-based art pieces from local, regional and international artists. It will create a holiday light experience free to enjoy every night during the holiday … [Read more...] about Final Weekend for Illuminate Art Walk in Raleigh
Entertainment
Free Advance Screening of Better Man Jan. 8 (registration required)
Better Man is being released in theaters on January 10, 2025, but you have a chance to enjoy a FREE advance screening on January 8. The advance screening is at Cinemark Raleigh Grande, 4840 Grove Barton Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Doors open at 6 p.m. The movie starts at 7 p.m. You need to reserve your pass in advance. When you're reserving your pass, be … [Read more...] about Free Advance Screening of Better Man Jan. 8 (registration required)
39th Kwanzaa Fest in Durham Jan 1
The African American Dance Ensemble is hosting the 39th Kwanzaa Fest on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, from 12 to 6 p.m., at Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The doors open at 12 p.m. and performances start at 2 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy performances, a marketplace, art, food and more. Performers Donated canned foods and toiletry items will be donated to … [Read more...] about 39th Kwanzaa Fest in Durham Jan 1
New Year’s Eve Black and White Ball
Carolina Dance Club is presenting its 16th Annual New Year's Eve party. Black & White New Year's Eve Ball takes place Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 7:15 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., at Temple Beth Or, 5315 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Purchase your tickets in advance: Admission is $25. A student pass (ages 14-24) is $20. After December 16, 2024, and at the door, tickets are $35 ($25 … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Black and White Ball
New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop and Fireworks in Mount Olive
Looking for New Year's Eve fireworks close to the Triangle? And maybe an earlier bedtime? And maybe a Pickle Drop? And free pickles? Read on. Mt. Olive Pickle Company is holding its 25th annual New Year's Eve Pickle Drop on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. This is an early New Year's Eve event, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. It takes place in front of the University of Mount Olive's Kornegay Arena, 634 … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop and Fireworks in Mount Olive
New Year’s Eve Celebration at O’Malley’s
O'Malley's Pub, at 5228 Hollyridge Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a New Year's Eve party. It takes place Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. There's cover, and it will feature: … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Celebration at O’Malley’s
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 Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. It will feature a performance by Love Tribe, a high-energy band that will have you singing and dancing into … [Read more...] about ZincHouse Winery & Brewery’s New Year-Z Celebration (free!)
Night Circus: A District New Year’s Eve Spectacular in Fayetteville
Celebrate New Year's Eve in Downtown Fayetteville, NC, at Night Circus -- 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 available. The event features: … [Read more...] about Night Circus: A District New Year’s Eve Spectacular in Fayetteville
WRAL’s First Night Raleigh
WRAL's First Night Raleigh returns for New Year's Eve 2024, offering a fun, jam-packed way to welcome 2025. Head to Downtown Raleigh on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, 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 at 7 … [Read more...] about WRAL’s First Night Raleigh
The Pinhook hosts two New Year’s Eve Dance Parties (early and late)
The Pinhook, at 117 W Main Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting two New Year's Eve dance parties. Welcome 2025 a little early...or right on time! Old School: An Early NYE Countdown Dance Party Old School is an 18+ dance party and early countdown that takes place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., with the countdown and toast at 9 p.m. Enjoy a photo booth and games. Featuring DJ Fruitti Pebbles. … [Read more...] about The Pinhook hosts two New Year’s Eve Dance Parties (early and late)
