Many North Carolina State Parks are participating in First Day Hikes on January 1st, 2019. The hikes are led by park staff and vary in difficulty. Choose a park from the list on this page. Here are some choices in the Triangle. Please note that some require pre-registration and have a limited number of spots. Jordan Lake State Recreation Area 919-362-0586 Tuesday, January … [Read more...] about Free First Day Hikes in NC State Parks New Year’s Day
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24 free and very cheap New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day events in the Triangle–2019
There's no shortage of fantastic New Year's Eve celebrations in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area. Unfortunately, there may be a shortage of funds in some of our bank accounts after the winter holidays. So here are some events that are either free or very cheap. We've included activities for both kids and adults, and both New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Make sure to follow the links … [Read more...] about 24 free and very cheap New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day events in the Triangle–2019
First Night Raleigh
First Night Raleigh, presented by Artsplosure, features 20 blocks of entertainment and fun leading up to the big acorn drop at midnight. A pass costs just $11 in advance ($15 on the day of the festival.) You don't need a pass to be on Fayetteville Street for the outside activities, but the pass gains you access to everything all day, at every venue. It's well worth the small cost. You can … [Read more...] about First Night Raleigh
Marbles Kids Museum Noon Year’s Eve Party
Ring in 2019 a little bit early with Marbles Kids Museum's Noon Year's Eve Party. It takes place on Monday, December 31st, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is included in the regular price of admission, which is $7. Ring in the "noon" year with line dances, wacky activities and bubble wrap fireworks. The marble drops at 12 noon. The museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, … [Read more...] about Marbles Kids Museum Noon Year’s Eve Party
Free and cheap family friendly New Year’s celebrations
Ring in 2019 with the kids at these family-friendly Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area celebrations. These events are either free or very affordable. We include some information on the three biggest New Year's Eve events that are good for kids, but then also include a bigger list of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day events that are family-friendly. Make sure to follow the links to get the details. … [Read more...] about Free and cheap family friendly New Year’s celebrations
Best Christmas Light Displays in the Triangle 2018
Looking for the biggest, best Christmas lights in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area for the 2018 Christmas season? Here are a few of the most spectacular displays. 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 … [Read more...] about Best Christmas Light Displays in the Triangle 2018
Triangle restaurants to go to for Christmas dinner in 2018
Diners in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area can cross a stress-free meal off their holiday wish list. A number of restaurants serve a special Christmas Eve or Christmas Day menu. And others are open with their regular menu. Here are some options at various price points. We put a $30/person upper limit on our list. Make sure to note if the meal is just on Christmas Eve so you don't show up … [Read more...] about Triangle restaurants to go to for Christmas dinner in 2018
Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond
This is a growing list of 2018 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
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration in Wake Forest
Join the Wake Forest community at the 2019 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration, Thursday, January 24th, 2019, at 6 p.m., at Friendship Chapel Baptist Church, 237 Friendship Chapel Road. From the website: Several local churches and community organizations are coming together to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during a free, public celebration on Thursday, … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration in Wake Forest
Miracle on Hillsboro Street in Pittsboro
Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Pittsboro with a Holiday Open House, tree lighting, parade, and more. These events are all part of Holly Days, a month of celebrating. Read on to learn about everything happening during Pittsboro Holly Days 2018. Downtown Pittsboro Holiday Open House Sunday, November 18th, 2018 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free Enjoy holiday open house at 7 … [Read more...] about Miracle on Hillsboro Street in Pittsboro
