Celebrate the holiday season at the North Carolina State Capitol at the State Tree Lighting and a three-day Holiday Open House. Both are free events, and no RSVP is required. State Tree Lighting and Holiday Open House State Tree Lighting and Holiday Open HouseThursday, December 11, 20255:30 p.m.1 E Edenton Street, Raleigh, NCFree Join the State Capitol and Gov. Josh Stein for the annual … [Read more...] about State Tree Lighting and Holiday Open House at Capitol Dec. 11 – 13
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Holly Springs Diwali on Nov. 1
TUTA is presenting the Grand Diwali Festival on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, 2401 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, North Carolina. Admission and parking are free. Please bring your own chair or mat. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Holly Springs Diwali on Nov. 1
Triangle’s Train: New Hope Valley Railway offering free rides for military service members two days in November
Triangle's Train: New Hope Valley Railway, 3900 Bonsal Road, New Hill, North Carolina, is offering free train rides to military service members for Veterans Day. The rides are: Order a free ticket and bring your military ID or copy of your DD214 to the Ticket Office on the day of the event. Guests of the military service member can ride at regular price. The hour-long ride travels on … [Read more...] about Triangle’s Train: New Hope Valley Railway offering free rides for military service members two days in November
Handcrafted DURM Holiday Market Nov. 29
Handcrafted DURM Market takes place several times throughout the year at Durty Bull Brewing Company, 206 Broadway Street, Suite 104, Durham, North Carolina. Shop for fresh and funky crafts of all sorts, jewelry and accessories and more. These events are free to attend. Handcrafted DURM Schedule Handcrafted DURM Holiday MarketSaturday, November 29, 20252 to 6 p.m.Free Celebrate … [Read more...] about Handcrafted DURM Holiday Market Nov. 29
Cary’s Heart of the Holidays: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Victorian Christmas, more…
The Town of Cary is celebrating the season at their Heart of the Holidays Celebration events. Here are just a few of Cary's holiday events. Photos with Santa Step into a winter wonderland at Downtown Cary Park, and meet Santa. He will be at the Downtown Cary Park Gathering House on December 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring your camera. This is a free event. Please keep in mind that … [Read more...] about Cary’s Heart of the Holidays: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Victorian Christmas, more…
Fall Festival at West & Woodall Oct. 4, including Wool E. Bull and more Oct. 4
West & Woodall Real Estate is hosting a Fall Festival at 1901 Hillandale Road, Durham, North Carolina, on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. There is room for 400-500 people, so invite your friends! The event includes: The event will also include a PORCH food drive to support families in the community. If you can, please bring non-perishable … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at West & Woodall Oct. 4, including Wool E. Bull and more Oct. 4
Bynum Front Porch Holiday Bazaar Nov. 29
Bynum Front Porch, at 950 Bynum Road, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting the Bynum Front Porch Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shop for local art, crafts, jewelry, handmade soaps and much more, while you enjoy music from the Bynum Front Porch Pickers. Also, snack on tasty treats, hot cider and chicken cracker stew. While you're there, enjoy Bynum's … [Read more...] about Bynum Front Porch Holiday Bazaar Nov. 29
Oktoberfest at The Plant in Pittsboro on Oct. 5
The Plant, at 192 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting an Oktoberfest celebration on October 5, 2025, from 12 to 6 p.m. It's free to attend. The celebration includes: The preliminaries for the stein holding contest are from 12 to 4 p.m. at bmc brewing and the finals are at 5 p.m. on the main stage. … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest at The Plant in Pittsboro on Oct. 5
Diwali Celebration in Downtown Cary Park Sept. 29
The Town of Cary is hosting a Diwali celebration at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, on Monday, September 29, 2025, from 7 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. Stage performances start at 7 p.m. The event is an evening of music, dance, food and community, while celebrating the Festival of Lights together. … [Read more...] about Diwali Celebration in Downtown Cary Park Sept. 29
5th Annual MAKRS Holiday Fest: local artisans, live music, wrestling, more…
The MAKRS Society is presenting its 5th Annual MAKRS Holiday Fest on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Shop from 200+ local vendors for the perfect holiday presents. It's free to attend. There's plenty going on addition to the shopping: The schedule so far: … [Read more...] about 5th Annual MAKRS Holiday Fest: local artisans, live music, wrestling, more…
