Beth El Synagogue, 1004 Watts Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Community Menorah Lighting on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 6 to 7 p.m. The celebration will take place outside. Enjoy the lighting of the giant menorah and enjoy Kosher jelly doughnuts from Krispy Kreme. Register here. Look for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Community Menorah Lighting with Beth El in Durham Dec. 17
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Menorah lighting in Fenton Dec. 17 (and more Hanukkah events in Cary)
Hanukkah starts the evening of Wednesday, December 14, 2025, and lasts eight days and nights. Traditional foods on Hanukkah are latkes (potato pancakes), jelly donuts and gelt (chocolate coins.) Menorah Lighting at Downtown Cary Park and Cary Arts Center Celebrate Hanukkah at the Hanukkah Menorah Lighting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 326 S … [Read more...] about Menorah lighting in Fenton Dec. 17 (and more Hanukkah events in Cary)
Live Nativity Event at Saint Francis United Methodist Church in Cary Dec 16-17
Saint Francis United Methodist Church, 2965 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary, is presenting a live nativity event for the community on Tuesday, December 16, and Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., on the church grounds. It's free to attend. The event includes costumed biblical characters with live animals, live Christmas music, hot chocolate, warm cider and cookies. Attendees are … [Read more...] about Live Nativity Event at Saint Francis United Methodist Church in Cary Dec 16-17
Holiday Lights Open House & Supply Drive at Saving Grace Dec. 17
Saving Grace, 13400 Old Creedmoor Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is hosting Holiday Lights Open House and Supply Drive on December 17, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. Meet adoptable dogs and tour the farm with its holiday decor. Registration is appreciated, but not required for this free event. Donations are appreciated. The food and gift card purchases listed below help dogs needing appetite … [Read more...] about Holiday Lights Open House & Supply Drive at Saving Grace Dec. 17
Hanukkah Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
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 typically include Menorah lightings, parties, concerts, a Hanukkah market and more. We'll update the list as more events are … [Read more...] about Hanukkah Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
Chanukah Community Candle Lighting and Potluck Dec. 16 at Kehilla Synagogue in Chapel Hill
Kehilla Synagogue, at 1200 Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting a Chanukah Community Candle Lighting and Potluck on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 6 p.m. Please email info@kehillahsynagogue.org to RSVP. Celebrate by connecting over a meal, lighting chanukiyot (bring a menorah for your family!), singing, and eating sufganiyot (donuts!) The synagogue is holding a … [Read more...] about Chanukah Community Candle Lighting and Potluck Dec. 16 at Kehilla Synagogue in Chapel Hill
Holiday Harmonies — A Carolina Harmony Chorus Holiday Show Dec. 16
Carolina Harmony Chorus, an ensemble that sings in barbershop a cappella style, is presenting a free holiday concert at St. Giles Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 5101 Oak Park Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. The free performance is on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. RSVP here. They'll be bringing together the best of barbershop harmony, contemporary a cappella flair, and … [Read more...] about Holiday Harmonies — A Carolina Harmony Chorus Holiday Show Dec. 16
Downtown Raleigh Public Menorah Lighting at Moore Square Dec. 16
Celebrate Chanukah at the Downtown Raleigh Public Menorah Lighting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Mayor Janet Cowell will be there to help light up the night. The event features: This event is hosted by Downtown Raleigh Alliance, City of Raleigh, and Chabad Young … [Read more...] about Downtown Raleigh Public Menorah Lighting at Moore Square Dec. 16
Soapstone United Methodist Church: Drive-through Nativity
Soapstone United Methodist Church, at 12837 Norwood Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting several Christmas events that are open to the community. Here are a few of them: The Music of Christmas ConcertSunday, December 7, 20254 p.m.Free Soapstone's choirs, handbells and instrumental ensembles will be performing. Live Drive-Through NativityMonday, December 15, and Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Soapstone United Methodist Church: Drive-through Nativity
Live Nativity Events in the Triangle in 2025
With all the excitement over Santa, sometimes the more sacred or spiritual aspects of Christmas can be overshadowed. But several churches always plan wonderful drive-thru or walk-thru live Nativities that are open to the community. We are listing these below, as well as some related performances, which might not be free. Most of these events are free to the community. Some might … [Read more...] about Live Nativity Events in the Triangle in 2025
