Visit Lakewood Shopping Center, 2020 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, North Carolina, on Shop Small Saturday, November 30, 2024, for specials and a chance to win a prize. Eight Lakewood neighborhood businesses are participating in Shop Small Saturday. Each business will have specials for the day. Also, there will be a giveaway worth over $200! Visit each small business tagged on the Passport card … [Read more...] about Shop Small Saturday: Lakewood Passport Event in Durham
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Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, for 2024
This is a growing list of 2024 holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. This day by day guide includes events celebrating everything from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. Make sure to bookmark this page, as it will be frequently updated. And make sure to follow the links to get all the information, such as location, time and cost, for each event. We focus on free and inexpensive … [Read more...] about Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, for 2024
A Small Town Family Holiday in Hillsborough Nov. 30: tree lighting, Santa visit, more…
Visit Hillsborough, The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce are presenting A Small Town Family Holiday on Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 3 to 6 p.m. This FREE event is a new holiday tradition in Hillsborough. Events will be at the Hillsborough Visitors Center, 150 E King Street, and the historic courthouse, at 104 E King Street. A Small … [Read more...] about A Small Town Family Holiday in Hillsborough Nov. 30: tree lighting, Santa visit, more…
Free ice skating at Downtown Cary Park — starts Dec. 1
Downtown Cary Park features an ice skating rink. You'll find it in the Park Street Courts area of the park, near the ping pong and foosball tables. The address of Downtown Cary Park is 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, but Park Street Courts is right at E Park Street, near S Walker Street. It's free to skate, and use of the skates is free as well. It's a fairly small rink, so … [Read more...] about Free ice skating at Downtown Cary Park — starts Dec. 1
Big list of things to do Thanksgiving Weekend 2024 with friends and family
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Looking for something to do with friends and family Thanksgiving weekend, 2024? Here is a big list of things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. More will be added! What do you think should be on the list? We've highlighted a few major attractions and fun ideas, but please scroll down for a more comprehensive day-by-day list. On Triangle on the Cheap, we generally focus on the … [Read more...] about Big list of things to do Thanksgiving Weekend 2024 with friends and family
Free screening of Polar Express at Howell Theatre in Smithfield Nov. 30
The Howell Theatre, at 141 S 3rd Street, Smithfield, North Carolina, is presenting a free screening of Polar Express on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 10 a.m. This event is sponsored by Carolina Packers. Bring your friends and family -- you're welcome to wear your pajamas to the show, and celebrate the wonder of Christmas together. … [Read more...] about Free screening of Polar Express at Howell Theatre in Smithfield Nov. 30
Piper Lights: Free Drive-thru Lights Display in Wake Forest Returns Nov. 29
One of the most spectacular Christmas light displays in the Triangle is in Wake Forest. Piper Lights is the project of a family who really loves Christmas. They're at 5725 Fixit Shop Road, Wake Forest. The display includes 7 acres of lights. This is a free, dirve-thru attraction. Make sure to check Piper Lights' Facebook page for updates and schedule changes. Weather can affect the … [Read more...] about Piper Lights: Free Drive-thru Lights Display in Wake Forest Returns Nov. 29
Free pictures with Santa at Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 2, 2024, officially kick off the Santa's Wonderland experience with Santa's grand entrance. Santa's Grand Entrance Santa will arrive on a boat at both stores on November 2, 2024, at 5 p.m. There will be a parade, tree lighting, and … [Read more...] about Free pictures with Santa at Bass Pro Shops
The RINK at Red Hat Amphitheatre — outdoor ice skating returns Nov. 23
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, and enjoy some pretty great skyline views too! Enjoy: The RINK is at Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 South McDowell Street, Raleigh, from November 23, 2024, to January 20, 2025. See specific days below. The cost is $15, and that includes … [Read more...] about The RINK at Red Hat Amphitheatre — outdoor ice skating returns Nov. 23
Best Christmas Lights in the Triangle for 2024 — add yours to the list!
Where are the best Christmas lights in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle? Read on! We have a huge list! Some of these displays are professional operations, but many of them, often synchronized to Christmas music, are put on by regular people, at their own expense, and it takes an incredible amount of time and creativity. So visit and let them know you appreciate it. If … [Read more...] about Best Christmas Lights in the Triangle for 2024 — add yours to the list!
