Mark Hewitt Pottery, 424 Johnny Burke Road, Pittsboro, NC, is holding their annual Holiday Kiln Opening. Holiday Kiln Opening Twice a year Mark makes and fires over 1000 lovely pots and invites everyone to his pottery for an Open Studio event called a Kiln Opening! It’s a great way to see the pottery workshop, the massive wood kilns, the showroom/barn, and shop for beautiful pottery … [Read more...] about Holiday Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery Nov. 28 to Dec. 14
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Raleigh Retro Gamers’ Triangle Town Holiday Market Dec. 6
Raleigh Retro Gamers is presenting Triangle Town Holiday Market on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Triangle Town Center, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. This free, family-friendly event will feature lots of vendors, activities cosplay and more. Raleigh Retro Gamers Triangle Town Holiday Market … [Read more...] about Raleigh Retro Gamers’ Triangle Town Holiday Market Dec. 6
Town of Knightdale Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade
Knightdale, North Carolina, is in Eastern Wake County, about 10 miles east of Raleigh. The Town of Knightdale is holding two Christmas celebrations in 2025, the tree lighting and the Christmas Parade. Tree Lighting The Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there, for free pictures, taken … [Read more...] about Town of Knightdale Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade
Joel Lane Museum House: Christmas Open House Dec. 6
Joel Lane Museum House, 160 S Saint Marys St, Raleigh, will host its annual Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The family-friendly event is free to attend but donations are appreciated. The historic Lane house will be open to walk through and decorated for the holidays. There will be costumed volunteers, information about life in the 1700s, and kids … [Read more...] about Joel Lane Museum House: Christmas Open House Dec. 6
Donate a toy or book and get a ride on a Durham Fire Department fire truck Dec. 7
The Durham Fire Department is hosting the 5th Annual Toys and Books for Rides on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Durham Central Park is a new location for this popular event. Bring an unwrapped toy or book, and get a free ride in a fire truck! This is a chance to give back, while enjoying a unique experience. … [Read more...] about Donate a toy or book and get a ride on a Durham Fire Department fire truck Dec. 7
The Mistletoe Market at Healing Green Farms Dec. 7
Shop for holiday gifts at the Mistletoe Market at Healing Green Farms, 2728 NC Hwy 42, Willow Springs, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. This is a free event presented by The Happy Hippie. Parking is free. At this event: … [Read more...] about The Mistletoe Market at Healing Green Farms Dec. 7
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
Live Nativity Scene at CSHC Raleigh with free refreshments and petting zoo on Dec. 12
Christ's Sanctified Holy Church, at 9050 Strickland Road, Raleigh, is hosting a live nativity scene on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. You can drive through the scene of Bethlehem or get out and check it out! There will be a petting zoo, as well, and free refreshments. … [Read more...] about Live Nativity Scene at CSHC Raleigh with free refreshments and petting zoo on Dec. 12
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
Kwanzaa Celebration at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Dec. 28
Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, at 4907 Garrett Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Kwanzaa celebration on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at 11 a.m. You can find it listed on the calendar. Come together to celebrate the Kwanzaa value of Ujima, the commitment to build and maintain the community together, and to solve the community’s problems together. A Karamu, the traditional … [Read more...] about Kwanzaa Celebration at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Dec. 28
