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
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Final Weekend of Holiday Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery — with Pottery Seconds on Sunday
UPDATE: This is the FINAL WEEKEND (December 13 and 14, 2025) of the annual Holiday Kiln Opening, when Mark and Carol invite everyone to the pottery for an Open Studio event called a Kiln Opening. And on Sunday, starting at noon, pottery seconds will be available. Pottery seconds have slight flaws and are sold at great discounts. Mark Hewitt Pottery, 424 Johnny Burke Road, Pittsboro, NC, is … [Read more...] about Final Weekend of Holiday Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery — with Pottery Seconds on Sunday
Where to get free Santa pictures in the Triangle in 2025
Would you like your child to get a chance to meet Santa without having to pay for an expensive photo package? Make sure to bring your camera. At most of these, you take your own pictures, but at some, professional photographers take the pictures. Note: You have to sign up ahead of time for some of these events. Know of other free photo ops with Santa? Email me at … [Read more...] about Where to get free Santa pictures in the Triangle in 2025
Holiday Harmony — concert at The Woman’s Club of Raleigh Dec. 14
The Woman's Club of Raleigh, at 3300 Woman's Club Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Holiday Harmony on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. This holiday concert is free, but donations are being collected for UNC Rex Hospital's Food Pantry. The concert features: If you can't attend the concert but would like to contribute, please follow this link. … [Read more...] about Holiday Harmony — concert at The Woman’s Club of Raleigh Dec. 14
Santa at Garner Tractor Supply Farmers’ Market Dec. 13-14
Santa will be at Tractor Supply Garner Parking Lot, 4255 Veterans Parkway, Garner, North Carolina, for free pictures. Bring your camera to take pictures! Every child will receive a cookie, hot cocoa, and a Nice List Certificate. This event was announced on Facebook. Santa will be there on Saturdays, December 6 and 13, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m., and on Sundays, December 7 and 14, 2025, from 10 … [Read more...] about Santa at Garner Tractor Supply Farmers’ Market Dec. 13-14
Christmas Blast at Grove Park Chapel — free dinner, hot cocoa bar, movie, much more on Dec. 14
Grove Park Chapel, 605 Sherron Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Christmas Blast on December 14, 2025, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Everything at this event is free, and it's for the whole family. RSVP is required. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Christmas Blast at Grove Park Chapel — free dinner, hot cocoa bar, movie, much more on Dec. 14
Christmas Cantata at Ephesus Baptist Church in Raleigh Dec. 14
Celebrate the birth of Jesus with music at Ephesus Baptist Church, 6767 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. This FREE event features Classic Christmas Carols and a Cantata that narrates the Birth of Jesus accompanied by songs from the choir. A fellowship meal that includes some Filipino foods will be provided after the cantata. … [Read more...] about Christmas Cantata at Ephesus Baptist Church in Raleigh Dec. 14
Stream “A Charlie Brown Christmas” without a paid subscription, this weekend only
2025 marks the 60th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas. But you will have to take a few extra steps to watch it. The Charlie Brown holiday specials left network TV a few years ago. They moved to Apple TV+, which requires a paid subscription to view much of the programming. Apple has sole rights to the Peanuts series, including the holiday specials, through 2030. This move to a paid … [Read more...] about Stream “A Charlie Brown Christmas” without a paid subscription, this weekend only
Pittsboro Christmas Parade Dec. 14
Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Pittsboro, North Carolina! Pittsboro is in Chatham County, about 17 miles to the south of Chapel Hill. Read on to learn about some of the holiday events taking place in Pittsboro, including the Holly Days Tree Lighting and the Pittsboro Christmas Parade. Holly Days Pittsboro Tree Lighting The Pittsboro Business Association invites you to Downtown … [Read more...] about Pittsboro Christmas Parade Dec. 14
Paws with Claus: Photos of your dog with Santa at Downtown Cary Park Dec. 14
Bring your dog to Paws with Claus for a FREE picture with Santa at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. The event takes place on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park's Bark Bar. Enjoy a festive setting while your dogs meet Santa. In addition to complimentary photos with Santa, you can choose to have a holiday photo session with … [Read more...] about Paws with Claus: Photos of your dog with Santa at Downtown Cary Park Dec. 14
