Old Raleigh Village, 3231 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a holiday party on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. The event is free to attend. Tickets won't be checked but please RSVP to help with planning. The party features: Free items are first come, first served. … [Read more...] about Olde Raleigh Village Holiday Party, with Santa meet and greet Dec. 13
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Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade Dec 13
The Annual Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Cary. The parade will feature bands, mascots, local businesses, community groups and churches. The parade starts on E. Chatham Street at Ward Street, proceeds down E. Chatham to S. Academy Street, turns left onto S. Academy Street and ends at Dry Avenue, in front of the … [Read more...] about Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade Dec 13
Journey to Bethlehem–Walk-through Christmas Drama at Salem Baptist Church in Apex Dec. 11-13
Salem Baptist Church, 1821 N. Salem Street, Apex, North Carolina, is presenting Journey to Bethlehem, a free family event, on December 11 to 13, 2025, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Journey to Bethlehem is a walk-through Christmas drama that takes about 40 minutes to complete. Journey to Bethlehem has been a beloved Apex tradition for many years, and now it’s back! Depart on a guided tour through the … [Read more...] about Journey to Bethlehem–Walk-through Christmas Drama at Salem Baptist Church in Apex Dec. 11-13
Happy Holly Days Parade in Holly Springs Dec 13
Holly Springs North Carolina, is in Southern Wake County, about 20 miles to the southwest of Raleigh. Happy Holly Days Parade will take place in Holly Springs on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 10 a.m. Floats, bands, dancers, decorated vehicles, marching groups and all sorts of entertaining entries travel on Main Street through downtown. … [Read more...] about Happy Holly Days Parade in Holly Springs Dec 13
Toy giveaways, with free food, in Durham and Raleigh Dec 13
Crimey Dealers is presenting toy giveaways in both Durham and Raleigh on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The events will also feature free food for the family, music and a dance competition for kids. Can you donate toys? Contact @crimeytoydrive on Instagram. Attending one of these events? Arrive early! Durham Toy Giveaway Saturday, December 13, 202512 p.m. to 2 p.m.AJ's Cheesecakes2506 … [Read more...] about Toy giveaways, with free food, in Durham and Raleigh Dec 13
Free Christmas Toy and Bike Giveaway at Kingdom Life Church in Raleigh Dec 13
Kingdom Life Church, 2425 East Garner Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is holding a bike and toy giveaway on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 12 p.m., while supplies last. They made the announcement on their Facebook page. The giveaway is first-come, first-served. Registration will be on site. Donations are very welcome! … [Read more...] about Free Christmas Toy and Bike Giveaway at Kingdom Life Church in Raleigh Dec 13
Clayton Christmas Parade Dec 13
Clayton, North Carolina, is in Johnston County, about 18 miles to the southeast of Raleigh. The Clayton Christmas Parade takes place on on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11 a.m. The Parade Route will also change from prior years in response to the construction start for the new Clayton High School. The Parade assembly area will be on all of Atkinson Street and Main Street from Atkinson to … [Read more...] about Clayton Christmas Parade Dec 13
Holiday Open House at Capitol Dec. 11 – 13
Celebrate the holiday season at the North Carolina State Capitol at the State Tree Lighting and a three-day Holiday Open House. Both are free events, and no RSVP is required. State Tree Lighting and Holiday Open House State Tree Lighting and Holiday Open HouseThursday, December 11, 20255:30 p.m.1 E Edenton Street, Raleigh, NCFree Join the State Capitol and Gov. Josh Stein for the annual … [Read more...] about Holiday Open House at Capitol Dec. 11 – 13
Soulful Holiday Open House at John Chavis Memorial Park Dec 12 — Inflatables, crafts, photo ops, more…
Soulful Holiday Open House is a fun, free holiday event on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 5:30 to 9 p.m., at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is for all ages. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Soulful Holiday Open House at John Chavis Memorial Park Dec 12 — Inflatables, crafts, photo ops, more…
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
