The 2025 Tree Lighting at North Hills will take place Saturday, November 22, 2025, 4 to 7 p.m., at Main Street at North Hills, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. More details on the Facebook event. 4 to 7 p.m.: 4 to 6 p.m.: The Tree Lighting Ceremony kicks off at 6, led by WRAL News Personalities. Santa will light the tree at 6:15. … [Read more...] about North Hills Tree Lighting on Nov 22
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Light the Square at Fenton Nov 22
Fenton, at 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina, is presenting Light the Square on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 3 to 7 p.m. This is a free event, but some of the activities have a fee. Horse drawn carriage rides will be available for the cost of $11.20 for adults and $5.29 for children. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Light the Square at Fenton Nov 22
The RINK at Red Hat Amphitheatre — outdoor ice skating returns Nov. 22
This winter, once again enjoy outdoor ice skating in Downtown Raleigh, at The RINK, presented by UNC Health. Enjoy skating on a natural ice skating rink in the heart of Raleigh. The RINK is at Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 South McDowell Street, Raleigh, from November 22, 2025, to January 4, 2025. Keep reading to see the specific dates. The cost is $15, and that includes skate rental. You can … [Read more...] about The RINK at Red Hat Amphitheatre — outdoor ice skating returns Nov. 22
Town of Angier Holiday Market and Food Truck Rodeo Nov. 22
The Town of Angier is hosting a Winter Holiday Market and Food Truck Rodeo on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Jack Marley Park, 249 E Williams Street, Angier, North Carolina. Angier is in Harnett County, 22.6 miles south of Raleigh, and 15 miles from Fuquay-Varina. Get a head start on your Christmas shopping with a great lineup of vendors, while enjoying food from 15 … [Read more...] about Town of Angier Holiday Market and Food Truck Rodeo Nov. 22
Arts on Market at Southern Village Nov 23
Arts on Market returns to the Southern Village Green, 400 Market Street in Southern Village, Chapel Hill, on Sunday, November 23, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Shop for hand-crafted art and gifts by regional artists, artisans, bakers and makers. The event also features live music. It's free to attend. … [Read more...] about Arts on Market at Southern Village Nov 23
11th Annual MLK Jr. Speech Reenactment at Millbrook United Methodist Church Jan 18
Millbrook United Methodist Church's Racial Healing Team is presenting the 11th Annual MLK Jr. Speech Reenactment on Sunday, January 18, 2026, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. This free event will take place in the Pryor-Bradford Christian Ministry Center worship area of the church, at 1712 E Millbrook Road, North Carolina. Millbrook UMC is collaborating with Bethlehem Baptist Church and The Encouraging … [Read more...] about 11th Annual MLK Jr. Speech Reenactment at Millbrook United Methodist Church Jan 18
The Up Down (Holiday) Market at GeerHouse in Durham on Dec. 13
Celebrate the holidays and shop local at the Up Down (Holiday) Market at GeerHouse, 620 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. 16+ local makers, artists and food creators will come together for this market. It's free to attend. … [Read more...] about The Up Down (Holiday) Market at GeerHouse in Durham on Dec. 13
Menorah Lighting at Crabtree Valley Mall Dec. 15
Celebrate Chanukah at the Menorah Lighting at Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Monday, December 15, 2025, 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. 15
Tree Lighting Celebration at Waverly Place Nov 21
Waverly Place's annual Tree Lighting Celebration takes place Friday, November 21, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. Waverly Place is at 317 Colonades Way, Cary. The free event includes: … [Read more...] about Tree Lighting Celebration at Waverly Place Nov 21
Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting Celebration and Holiday Market at Moore Square Nov. 21
The Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting will take place on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at a new location: Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. There will be entertainment, a large vendors market, food and more. There will even be free pictures with Santa! Make sure arrive by 6:15 p.m. to see the tree lighting! Tree Lighting Festivities Live … [Read more...] about Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting Celebration and Holiday Market at Moore Square Nov. 21
