Historic Stagville, 5828 Old Oxford Rd, Durham, is hosting a Jonkonnu celebration this holiday season. Jonkonnu at Stagville Celebrate Jonkonnu, a historic African American holiday tradition, with Historic Stagville and St Sya Academy on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. This is a free event. Celebrate an African diaspora holiday tradition with St Sya Academy and Historic … [Read more...] about Jonkonnu at Stagville Dec 6 — celebrate an African American holiday tradition with drum, dance and storytelling
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Order a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in the Triangle in 2025 from restaurants, grocery stores, more…
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else for Christmas and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider ordering your Christmas dinners from a grocery store, caterer, or restaurant. We've putting together a list of restaurants, grocery stores, and caterers in the Triangle where you can order a fully-cooked Christmas dinner, with sides, in advance. In many cases, you'll pick up the meal … [Read more...] about Order a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in the Triangle in 2025 from restaurants, grocery stores, more…
Free Photos with Santa at Downtown Cary Park
Bring the whole family to Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, for FREE Photos with Santa in December, 2025. The photos will take place at the Downtown Cary Park Gathering House. During the holiday season, the park is transformed into a festive paradise, setting the mood for a special meeting with Santa. Please note, due to Santa’s popularity, there may be a … [Read more...] about Free Photos with Santa at Downtown Cary Park
Cary Tree Lighting Ceremony and Victorian Christmas on Dec. 6 (and more holiday events)
The Town of Cary is celebrating the season at their Heart of the Holidays Celebration events. Here are just a few of Cary's holiday events. Photos with Santa Step into a winter wonderland at Downtown Cary Park, and meet Santa. He will be at the Downtown Cary Park Gathering House several times in December. Bring your camera. This is a free event. Please keep in mind that there will be a … [Read more...] about Cary Tree Lighting Ceremony and Victorian Christmas on Dec. 6 (and more holiday events)
24th Annual Advent Evening of Jazz at St. Ambrose Dec. 4
St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, 813 Darby Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting their 24th Annual Advent Evening of Jazz on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 7 to 9 p.m. This is a free concert. All are welcome. Celebrate the holiday season with soulful music performed by the St. Ambrose musicians. … [Read more...] about 24th Annual Advent Evening of Jazz at St. Ambrose Dec. 4
Fuquay-Varina Tree Lighting Dec. 4
The town of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, in southern Wake County, is about 18 miles from Raleigh, and 12 miles from Apex. Read on to learn about some of the holiday festivities taking place in Fuquay-Varina in December, 2025. Fuquay-Varina Tree Lighting The official Fuquay-Varina Town Tree Lighting will take place Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 6 p.m., at the Main/Vance Street … [Read more...] about Fuquay-Varina Tree Lighting Dec. 4
Kids, Cookies & Candy Canes at Carrboro Century Center
Kids, Cookies & Candy Canes is a free holiday event for kids on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Carrboro Century Center, 100 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. For kids of all ages! Enjoy some holiday fun, with cookies, crafts, and a children's show. … [Read more...] about Kids, Cookies & Candy Canes at Carrboro Century Center
Jazz for the Holidays at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (and more)
Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, at 4907 Garrett Road, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting several special holiday events. You can see them all here. We are listing a few of them below. All are free to attend and open to everyone. Holiday Events Jazz for the HolidaysWednesday, December 10, 20257 p.m. Features jazz vocalist Myk'l Hann. Enjoy an evening of contemplation, … [Read more...] about Jazz for the Holidays at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (and more)
Holiday Patchwork Market at Durham Armory Dec. 6-7
The Patchwork Market features makers and vintage vendors. This market gives the community a chance to meet the makers who create the unique, quality goods. Two large seasonal markets are held at Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street, Durham. Admission is free. Find information on their upcoming markets on The Patchwork Market's Facebook page. The Holiday Patchwork Market takes place Saturday, … [Read more...] about Holiday Patchwork Market at Durham Armory Dec. 6-7
Brier Creek Tree Lighting and Letters to Santa Dec. 5
Brier Creek Commons, at 8311 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh, is hosting their annual tree lighting ceremony on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This event will include: This is a free event that takes place at the Brier Creek Commons Clock Tower by Men's Wearhouse. … [Read more...] about Brier Creek Tree Lighting and Letters to Santa Dec. 5
