Forward Justice and Spirithouse South are hosting 7 days of Kwanzaa celebrations. All of the events are family friendly and free, with refreshments provided. Some events require pre-registration. Umoja (Unity) - Pop Up Cinema Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverThursday, December 26, 20246 to 8 p.m.USSW2634 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707Free (reserve tickets) Kujichagulia … [Read more...] about Celebrate Kwanzaa with 7 days of arts and culture events with Forward Justice and Spirithouse South
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North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run from November 16, 2024, to January 12, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each evening. The attraction is not open on December 25. Tickets are available now. Purchase … [Read more...] about North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
Menorah Lighting at Crabtree Valley Mall Dec. 26
Celebrate Chanukah at the Menorah Lighting at Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. This free event is presented by Chabad of Raleigh and takes place on the second floor near Abercrombie. The event includes donuts, songs, lighting the Menorah and more. … [Read more...] about Menorah Lighting at Crabtree Valley Mall Dec. 26
Hanukkah Celebrations in the Triangle in 2024
Looking for fun ways to celebrate the Festival of Lights in the Triangle? Here are some Hanukkah events in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area. We are still adding more. Know of an event that should be on the list? Email jody@triangleonthecheap.com and let us know! Events will include Menorah lightings, parties, concerts, a Hanukkah market and more. We'll update the list as events are … [Read more...] about Hanukkah Celebrations in the Triangle in 2024
Hayti Kwanzaa Celebration Dec 26
The Annual Hayti Legacy Kwanzaa Celebration is back for 2024. It will take place on Thursday, December 26, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Fayetteville Street, Durham. It's free, but donations are encouraged. Please register here. Celebrate Umoja -- unity, on the first day of Kwanzaa. This is a family event celebrating African descended people, culture … [Read more...] about Hayti Kwanzaa Celebration Dec 26
10 bars open on Christmas Day in the Triangle
Looking for a bar open on Christmas Day in the Triangle? Maybe you’d like to go have a drink with your out of town guests. Or maybe you need to get away from your guests. Or maybe you don’t have family in town, and would just like to get out of the house and connect with others. No matter the reason, this list should help. We’ve asked around and have put together a list of bars open on … [Read more...] about 10 bars open on Christmas Day in the Triangle
26 Triangle restaurants open for Christmas 2024, including dine-in, takeout, and delivery
Diners in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area can cross a stress-free Christmas dinner 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. Most restaurants on this list also offer takeout and delivery. Here are some options at various price points. Make sure to note if the meal is just on … [Read more...] about 26 Triangle restaurants open for Christmas 2024, including dine-in, takeout, and delivery
Where’s Santa? 6 ways for your kids to track Santa Claus on Christmas Eve
Are the kids eager for Santa? There are several ways to track Santa Claus on his flight through the sky on Christmas Eve 2024! If you’re looking for something to do at home, why not make a little magic for the kids and follow Santa Claus on his flight around the world? Here are a few fun ways to “track” Santa and his crew of reindeer. Thanks to Atlanta on the Cheap for the research on … [Read more...] about Where’s Santa? 6 ways for your kids to track Santa Claus on Christmas Eve
Tour the Best Christmas Lights in the Triangle — a list and map
Where are the best Christmas lights in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle? Read on! We have a huge list! 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 creativity. So visit and let them know you appreciate it. If … [Read more...] about Tour the Best Christmas Lights in the Triangle — a list and map
Holiday Pajama Party for kids at Worthdale Community Center in Raleigh Dec. 22
Raleigh Parks is hosting a Holiday Pajama Party for kids ages 5-12 on Sunday, December 22, 2024, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Worthdale Community Center, 1001 Cooper Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Please register here. The party features food, a cocoa bar, games, face painting, and a surprise from the North Pole! … [Read more...] about Holiday Pajama Party for kids at Worthdale Community Center in Raleigh Dec. 22