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
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Chanukah Parade and Menorah Lighting at Lafayette Village in Raleigh Dec. 14 — with cirque performance, gelt drop and more
Celebrate Chanukah with Chabad Center of Raleigh at their Menorah Lighting and Gelt Drop at Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 3 p.m. This event is presented by Lafayette Village and Chabad Center of Raleigh. Watch as the Menorah Car Parade arrives! It will leave Chabad at 2:45 p.m., drive past senior homes in the area, and then arrive at … [Read more...] about Chanukah Parade and Menorah Lighting at Lafayette Village in Raleigh Dec. 14 — with cirque performance, gelt drop and more
Live Nativity at The Reality Center in Durham on Dec. 19
The Reality Center, 916 Lamond Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Live Nativity on Friday, December 19, 2025, at two times: Enjoy the Nativity story. Treats will be outside and in the community room before and after. Reality Ministry fosters friendship among people of all abilities. … [Read more...] about Live Nativity at The Reality Center in Durham on Dec. 19
Menorah lighting 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 events in Cary
Chanukah Celebration at 1870 Farm in Chapel Hill Dec. 18
1870 Farm, at 1224 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is adding a Chanukah celebration to its holiday festivities. The Chanukah celebration takes place Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 3 to 5 p.m. Admission is $13 per person. Children under 2 years old are admitted for free. Buy tickets here. The celebration includes a menorah lighting, Chanukah crafts and activities, petting and … [Read more...] about Chanukah Celebration at 1870 Farm in Chapel Hill Dec. 18
Apex Chanukah Festival Dec 14: Gelt drop, fire show, free donuts, more…
Chabad of Cary Jewish Center is presenting a free event, Apex Chanukah Festival on Sunday, December 14, 2025. The event takes place at the Apex Senior Center, 63 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. There's no cost to attend. Enjoy games, crafts and food. The celebration ends with lighting a menorah. Chanukah Wonderland from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Grand Menorah Lighting at 5:30 p.m. … [Read more...] about Apex Chanukah Festival Dec 14: Gelt drop, fire show, free donuts, more…
Menorah Lighting in Morrisville Dec. 21
The Town of Morrisville is hosting a Menorah Lighting on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. It will take place at the Indian Creek Greenway and Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive. This is a free event. Parking will be available at Town Hall (100 Town Hall Drive) and behind the Town Connector building (240 Town Hall Drive). … [Read more...] about Menorah Lighting in Morrisville Dec. 21
Village District Holiday Open House Nov. 20: Santa, hot cocoa, music, more…
Shops at Village District, 2068 Clark Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, hosting Village District Holiday Open House on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. This free event features: As a limited-time offer during the Holiday Open House, customers can shop and earn Holiday Cash (A Village District gift card)! Shoppers who spend $150 or more at Village stores on November 20th from 5:00 … [Read more...] about Village District Holiday Open House Nov. 20: Santa, hot cocoa, music, more…
Reading and Photos with Santa at Barnes & Noble at Village District on Dec. 6 and 7
Santa will be at Barnes & Noble at Village District, 436 Daniels Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, December 6, and Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. He will be reading Christmas tales and posing for pictures. Snap photos on your mobile device. While you're in the Village District, enjoy the sounds of the season with carolers and a pianist. … [Read more...] about Reading and Photos with Santa at Barnes & Noble at Village District on Dec. 6 and 7
9th Annual Chocolatada de Luisito on Dec. 14: Free books, chocolate more!
Artist Studio Project, The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum, El Centro Hispano,and The Dominican Association of NC invite you to join them at the 9th Annual La Chocolatada de Luisito. It takes place Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. at The City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh North Carolina. This is a free, bilingual, family, holiday storytime event. It … [Read more...] about 9th Annual Chocolatada de Luisito on Dec. 14: Free books, chocolate more!
