Lapin Bleu, at 106-A N. Graham Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting Le FriendsGIVING on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Doors open at 1 p.m. and there will be a potluck at 3 p.m. They'll be open until they're ready to call it a night! (Maybe 9 p.m. or 11 p.m.?) Bring a dish or just come by and enjoy what others are sharing. No cost. … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving potluck at Lapin Bleu in Chapel Hill
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Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend in Apex January 17-20
The Town of Apex is celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a Commemoration Weekend from January 17 to 20, 2025. Black Authors Exhibit On Friday, January 17, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., the Black Authors Exhibit will be at Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Salem Street, Apex, NC. MLK Unity March and Breakfast Reception On Saturday, January 18, 2025 Social Justice … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend in Apex January 17-20
30 Restaurants open for Thanksgiving dinner in the Triangle for 2024
If cooking dinner doesn't sound like a holiday to you here's a list of Triangle restaurants open on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 28, 2024. Most of these restaurants have special Thanksgiving meals. Many will fill up early, so make sure to make reservations right away. There are a few takeout options included in this list as well. These restaurants are in all price ranges. We abandoned our … [Read more...] about 30 Restaurants open for Thanksgiving dinner in the Triangle for 2024
Hill Ridge Farms’ Festival of Lights
Hill Ridge Farms' popular Festival of Lights is returning in 2024, opening the night of Thanksgiving. It's on our list of the best Christmas light displays in the Triangle. Hill Ridge Farms is at 703 Tarboro Road, Youngsville. Please enter the farm off of Tarboro Road. Festival of Lights includes: Festival of Lights will take place every night from Thursday, November 28, 2024 … [Read more...] about Hill Ridge Farms’ Festival of Lights
Lights on the Neuse — hayride through Christmas lights
Bring the family to Boyette Family Farms, 1620 Loop Road, Clayton, for Lights on the Neuse during the Christmas season. This attraction is on our list of the best Christmas light displays in the Triangle. Lights on the Neuse features a one-mile long Christmas hayride. This 20-minute long tractor-pulled hayride brings you through the light extravaganza, with Christmas music. Santa will not be … [Read more...] about Lights on the Neuse — hayride through Christmas lights
Christmas Lights on the Farm
Big Daddy's Farms, at 11875 NC Hwy 222 W, Middlesex, is hosting Christmas Lights on Farm from November 29 to December 23rd, 2024. Please check out our big list of spectacular Christmas light displays in the Triangle! These are the days and times the attraction will be open: The cost of admission is $15 for age 4 and over, and free for kids under 4. Christmas Lights on the Farm includes … [Read more...] about Christmas Lights on the Farm
King Day: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday at Chavis Park Jan. 20
John Chavis Memorial Park, at 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, is hosting King Day: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday on Monday, January 20, 2024 from 12 to 3 p.m. This free event will showcase Dr. King's work through service, children's activities and more. Admission is free. … [Read more...] about King Day: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday at Chavis Park Jan. 20
Illuminate Art Walk in Raleigh starting Dec. 6
Downtown Raleigh Alliance's Illuminate Art Walk returns to Downtown Raleigh from December 6, 2024, to January 6, 2025. It will shine each night, best viewed after sunset. Illuminate Art Walk will include multiple large-scale, interactive, light-based art pieces from local, regional and international artists. It will create a holiday light experience free to enjoy every night during the holiday … [Read more...] about Illuminate Art Walk in Raleigh starting Dec. 6
35 free Holiday Concerts in the Triangle in 2024
Looking for free holiday concerts in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle? You're in the right place! Music is such an important of the holiday season. We're putting together a list of holiday concerts of all kinds throughout the season. Some of the concerts are a part of events like festivals, markets and more, and some are standalone events. Know of more that should … [Read more...] about 35 free Holiday Concerts in the Triangle in 2024
Where to get free Santa pictures in the Triangle in 2024
Would you like your child to get a chance to meet Santa without having to pay for an expensive photo package? Make sure to bring your camera. At most of these, you take your own pictures, but at some, professional photographers take the pictures. Note: You have to sign up ahead of time for some of these events. Know of other free photo ops with Santa? Email me at … [Read more...] about Where to get free Santa pictures in the Triangle in 2024