MAKRS and Raleigh Parks are presenting the first Moore Square Winterfaire from Thursday, December 11, to Sunday, December 14, 2025. The Christmas festival and market takes place at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. This 4-day festival features: Live Music Schedule The music is presented by Oak City Music Collective. Please check their … [Read more...] about Moore Square Winterfaire — new 4-day European style Christmas Market and Festival
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33rd Annual Chatham Artists Guild Open Studio Tour in December
The Chatham Artists Guild presents the 33rd annual Open Studio Tour, which will showcase the work of 59 local artists in 41 studios on the first two weekends in December. The professional artists welcome the public into their studios in Chatham County, North Carolina, where guests can gain a behind-the-scenes view of the artistic process, purchase unique and high-quality artwork and discover … [Read more...] about 33rd Annual Chatham Artists Guild Open Studio Tour in December
Bulltown Strutters’ Holiday Throwdown (Free and all-ages) at Blue Note Grill Dec. 13
The Bulltown Strutters’ Holiday Throwdown is a FREE New Orleans-style, all-ages celebration on December 13, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington Street, in Downtown Durham, North Carolina. Come join in! It's just minutes from Durham’s Holiday Parade, which ends at noon. There will be much to enjoy, including: Everyone is also highly encouraged to wear some of those … [Read more...] about Bulltown Strutters’ Holiday Throwdown (Free and all-ages) at Blue Note Grill Dec. 13
Winter Lantern Walk at N.C. Museum of Art Dec 13
The North Carolina Museum of Art is hosting a Winter Lantern Walk on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. It will take place in the Museum Park. The procession will gather at 5:30 p.m. at the Ellipse. Bring your own homemade lantern. See guidelines, below. The walk is on a paved trail, about 3/4 of a mile long. It's wheelchair-accessible. This is a free event. Look … [Read more...] about Winter Lantern Walk at N.C. Museum of Art Dec 13
Free weekly improv comedy: Funniest Person in the Triangle (includes free pizza)
Lune Spark Center of Creativity, at 146 West Holly Springs Road, Holly Springs, North Carolina, is hosting a weekly improv show, Funniest Person in the Triangle. Think you’re funny? Prove it! Join us every week through November at Lune Spark for Funniest Person in the Triangle, a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud improv comedy showdown where local comedians and audience members go head-to-head for gift … [Read more...] about Free weekly improv comedy: Funniest Person in the Triangle (includes free pizza)
Triangle Cinemas hosting free Santa event, including pictures, Christmas movies, more Dec. 13
Triangle Cinemas, at 9500 Forum Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a free Meet Santa event on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event includes: Kids' snack trays will be available at a discounted rate. … [Read more...] about Triangle Cinemas hosting free Santa event, including pictures, Christmas movies, more Dec. 13
Black History Month events in Apex: Spades Tournament, Trivia, more…
The Town of Apex is celebrating Black History Month in February, 2026, with some free events for the public. More details on the Town of Apex's Black History Month webpage. Breach of Peace, featuring Mike Wiley Breach of Peace is a play performed by Mike Wiley and is based on true accounts of surviving participants of the Freedom Rides as well as many other individuals involved in the … [Read more...] about Black History Month events in Apex: Spades Tournament, Trivia, more…
Local 919 Craft Beer + Fine Wine: Free Wine Tasting on Fridays
Local 919, 1540 Dunn Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, offers craft beer and fine wine. It also hosts frequent events, which you can find on their website and Facebook page. Here are a few that are coming up... All of these events were found on The Local 919's calendar. Please check before heading out to make sure there have been no changes. Upcoming Events Recurring Events Free Wine … [Read more...] about Local 919 Craft Beer + Fine Wine: Free Wine Tasting on Fridays
Free Holiday Concerts in the Triangle in 2025
Looking for free holiday concerts in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle? You're in the right place! Music is such an important of the holiday season. We're putting together a list of holiday concerts of all kinds throughout the season. Some of the concerts are a part of events like festivals, markets and more, and some are standalone events. Know of more that should … [Read more...] about Free Holiday Concerts in the Triangle in 2025
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
