The Town of Youngsville, North Carolina, will welcome the season with a Tree Lighting celebration and a Christmas Parade. Youngsville is 22 miles to the north of Raleigh, and just 4 miles from Wake Forest. Tree Lighting Friday, December 5, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the tree lighting ceremony will take place at Luddy Park, 200 Youngsville Blvd, Youngsville, North Carolina. Enjoy an … [Read more...] about Youngsville Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade
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Sanford Christmas Parade Dec 1
The Sanford Christmas Parade will take place on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 7 p.m., in Downtown Sanford. The parade takes place the first Monday of December every year. This long-running night-time parade should get you into the Christmas spirit! Follow the Facebook event for updates. … [Read more...] about Sanford Christmas Parade Dec 1
Zebulon Veterans Day Celebration Nov 5
The Town of Zebulon and Zebulon Rotary Club are hosting a Veterans Day Celebration on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 10 to 11 a.m., at Zebulon Town Hall, 1003 North Arendell Avenue, Zebulon. There will be a ceremony on the front lawn of the Zebulon Town Hall. A grab and go breakfast will be provided. RSVP Required By: Friday, October 31, 2025.RSVP Options: Register by calling (919) … [Read more...] about Zebulon Veterans Day Celebration Nov 5
Mistletoe Market at Wakefield High School Nov 8
Shop from 200+ vendors at Mistletoe Market at Wakefield High School, 2200 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC. The holiday market takes place Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Shop for handmade jewelry, original arts and crafts, clothings, candles, holiday décor, basket raffles, baked goods and more. Proceeds for the sale of tables go directly into the school's … [Read more...] about Mistletoe Market at Wakefield High School Nov 8
Merry & Bright, A Children’s North Pole Market at Mordecai Historic Park Dec 13
Merry & Bright, A North Pole Market takes place at Historic Mordecai Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is not required, but is encouraged to help with planning. Please register at link above. Merry & Bright is a children's market by Paper & Stars Studio in partnership with Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Cultural … [Read more...] about Merry & Bright, A Children’s North Pole Market at Mordecai Historic Park Dec 13
Where to Compost Pumpkins in the Triangle — or share them with farm animals
When Halloween ends, your pumpkin can keep on doing good! Keep it out of the landfill by composting it! If you don't have a compost pile of your own, there are multiple places where you can drop it off to be composted or to be shared with farm animals. Your pumpkin must be free of paint, decorations, candles and glitter. Here are a few places to drop off your pumpkin. Pumpkin Drop-Off in … [Read more...] about Where to Compost Pumpkins in the Triangle — or share them with farm animals
Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Gathering at Spring Haven Farm Nov. 1 and 2
Spring Haven Farm, at 5306 Homer Ruffin Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is opening their space for a Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) gathering on November 1 and 2, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pay what you can. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to El Centro Hispano to support their ongoing work in the community. This year, Spring Haven Farm will be opening their space for a Día … [Read more...] about Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Gathering at Spring Haven Farm Nov. 1 and 2
Día de Oakwood: Day of the Dead celebration at Historic Oakwood Cemetery
Día de Oakwood was born as a collaboration between the organizers of the Day of the Dead 5k. The installation consists of several large scale ofrendas at Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. The work celebrates all the traditional aspects of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). Three family-friendly events will be held on October 25, November 1 and November 2, … [Read more...] about Día de Oakwood: Day of the Dead celebration at Historic Oakwood Cemetery
Holly Springs Diwali on Nov. 1
TUTA is presenting the Grand Diwali Festival on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, 2401 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, North Carolina. Admission and parking are free. Please bring your own chair or mat. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Holly Springs Diwali on Nov. 1
Trunk or Treat at St. Paul’s Christian Church Nov. 1
St. Paul's Christian Church, 3331 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Trunk or Treat on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. It's free to attend and open to all. There will be indoor kids' activities from 4 to 5 p.m., and then the trunk or treat outside from 5 to 6 p.m. … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat at St. Paul’s Christian Church Nov. 1
