Looking for the biggest, best Christmas lights in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area for the 2018 Christmas season? Here are a few of the most spectacular displays. Some of these displays are professional operations, but many of them, often synchronized to Christmas music, are put on by regular people, at their own expense, and it takes an incredible amount of time and … [Read more...] about Best Christmas Light Displays in the Triangle 2018
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Free Santa pictures (and more) at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s
Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, is hosting Santa's Wonderland 2018, featuring FREE photos with Santa, crafts, games and activities. The festivities take place November 11th through December 24th, 2018, with a preview night November 10th. Santa's Wonderland will also be taking place at Cabela's, 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, on the same schedule. The free Santa picture is a 4x6 print … [Read more...] about Free Santa pictures (and more) at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s
3 Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle
There are several opportunities in 2018/2019 to learn about and to celebrate Kwanzaa in the Triangle. All of these are free, family-friendly events, unless otherwise specified. Kwanzaa lasts seven days, starting December 26th, each one with a focus on a different principle: Day 1. Umoja means unity. Day 2. Kujichagulia means self-determination. Day 3. Ujima means working together. Day 4. … [Read more...] about 3 Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle
Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond
This is a growing list of 2018 holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. This day by day guide includes events celebrating everything from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. Make sure to bookmark this page, as it will be frequently updated. And make sure to follow the links to get all the information, such as location, time and cost, for each event. We focus on free and inexpensive … [Read more...] about Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond
Winterfest: Santa with Goats at Spring Haven Farm in Chapel Hill
Spring Haven Farm, 5306 Homer Ruffin Road, Chapel Hill, is celebrating Winterfest: Santa with Goats on November 23rd to 25th, and every Saturday and Sunday in December, noon to 4 p.m. each day. The cost is $13.50, and you can purchase tickets in advance only. Purchase online now by clicking on the desired day here. Children 3 and under are free. The events are rain or shine, but if you … [Read more...] about Winterfest: Santa with Goats at Spring Haven Farm in Chapel Hill
Triangle restaurants to go to for Christmas dinner in 2019
Diners in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area can cross a stress-free meal off their holiday wish list. A number of restaurants serve a special Christmas Eve or Christmas Day menu. And others are open with their regular menu. Here are some options at various price points. We put a $30/person upper limit on our list. Make sure to note if the meal is just on Christmas Eve so you don't show up … [Read more...] about Triangle restaurants to go to for Christmas dinner in 2019
The Carolina Inn Holiday Market
On three Sundays in December: December 2nd, 16th, and 23rd, 2018, The Carolina Inn, 211 Pittsboro Street, on the UNC Campus in Chapel Hill, will host a Holiday Market from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission and parking are both free. Shop from a wide variety of vendors. There will also be food and drink available for purchase, including fried dough, donuts, caramel apples, soft pretzels, pulled … [Read more...] about The Carolina Inn Holiday Market
Festive Flicks at The Lumina: Christmas Movies for just $1
The Lumina Theater, at 620 Market Street, Chapel Hill, at Southern Village, will be showing fun, family Christmas movies. Its Festive Flicks series will take place on Saturdays from November 24th to December 22nd, 2018, at 10 a.m. Best part: tickets are just $1! Here's the schedule (follow links for more details): Festive Flicks Presents "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" Saturday, … [Read more...] about Festive Flicks at The Lumina: Christmas Movies for just $1
Miracle on Hillsboro Street in Pittsboro
Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Pittsboro with a Holiday Open House, tree lighting, parade, and more. These events are all part of Holly Days, a month of celebrating. Read on to learn about everything happening during Pittsboro Holly Days 2018. Downtown Pittsboro Holiday Open House Sunday, November 18th, 2018 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free Enjoy holiday open house at 7 … [Read more...] about Miracle on Hillsboro Street in Pittsboro
2nd Annual Chocolatada de Luisito- Luisito’s Chocolatada for Three Kings Day
Artist Studio Project and El Centro Hispano De Durham invite you to celebrate Three Kings Day at the 2nd annual Holiday Chocolatada on Saturday, January 5th, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. El Centro Hispano is at 2000 Chapel Hill Rd #26A, Durham. This is a free event that includes, food, a story, music, and a gift giving. A “chocolatada” is a social event in which chocolate, (in this case … [Read more...] about 2nd Annual Chocolatada de Luisito- Luisito’s Chocolatada for Three Kings Day
