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
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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
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
Free Christmas Musical, at Grove Park Chapel, plus food and fellowship Dec. 21
Grove Park Chapel, 605 Sherron Road, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting a Christmas Musical: Peace Has Come! The Birth of Jesus on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 6 p.m. Please RSVP here. This is a free event. This powerful evening of music and worship tells the story of Jesus' birth through beautiful choral arrangements and heartfelt soloists. Many have described it as deeply moving, a … [Read more...] about Free Christmas Musical, at Grove Park Chapel, plus food and fellowship Dec. 21
Free TubaChristmas concert in Apex Dec. 21
TubaChristmas is an annual holiday concert that takes place in 270 cities in the United States and several other countries. Founded in 1974 by renowned American tuba artist and teacher, Harvey Phillips, TubaChristmas features traditional Christmas carols arranged for tuba and baritone horn players. It offers low brass players a chance to get together and perform, and a chance for audience … [Read more...] about Free TubaChristmas concert in Apex Dec. 21
Black Nativity Durham December 19-21
Black Nativity Durham, one of the Triangle's favorite Christmas traditions, is returning December 19 to 21, 2025. Produced by Wendell Tabb and co-produced by Xavier Cason, Triangle Performance Ensemble brings to life the concept originally conceived by Langston Hughes. Black Nativity is a soulful, gospel celebration about the birth of Jesus. The production features over 100 singers, dancers … [Read more...] about Black Nativity Durham December 19-21
Aching Back Sunday: Free Holiday Pop Punk Party at Kings Raleigh Dec. 19
Kings, 14 W Martin Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting Aching Back Sunday, a Holiday Pop Punk Party, on Friday, December 19, 2205, from 7 to 11:55 p.m. Admission is FREE, but $5 for those under 21. You can expect: … [Read more...] about Aching Back Sunday: Free Holiday Pop Punk Party at Kings Raleigh Dec. 19
DPAC offering Student Rush — discounted tickets for many of its Broadway shows, including Water for Elephants
DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center) has brought back Student Rush tickets, which will be available for many of the hit Broadway shows in the venue's 2025/2026 season. They'll be priced at $30 plus tax. Student Rush tickets are released the morning of each participating Broadway show and are available for that day’s performance only. DPAC is offering Student Rush tickets for Water for … [Read more...] about DPAC offering Student Rush — discounted tickets for many of its Broadway shows, including Water for Elephants
Bell Durham Holiday Concerts — free to attend
Bell Durham is a community handbell ensemble in Durham, North Carolina. Check back for their schedule in 2026. … [Read more...] about Bell Durham Holiday Concerts — free to attend
Five Points Christmas Concert at Emmanuel Baptist Church Dec. 18
Emmanuel Baptist Church, at 2100 Noble Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting Five Points Christmas Concert. It will take place Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the Five Points community. This evening of Christmas music will feature vocal, instrumental and choral performances, celebrating the birth of Jesus. Desserts will be served … [Read more...] about Five Points Christmas Concert at Emmanuel Baptist Church Dec. 18
