Hillsborough, North Carolina, is celebrating the season with the Jingle & Joy Holiday Weekend on December 6 and 7, 2025. The festivities on Saturday, December 6, 2025, start at Hillsborough Visitors Center, 150 E King Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina, from 3 to 5 p.m., with: At 5 p.m., join the music with the Color and Light Community Choir in a group procession to the Historic … [Read more...] about Jingle & Joy Weekend in Hillsborough: tree lighting, Santa visit, more…
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Apex Parade Dec. 6
Celebrate the season in Apex, North Carolina with a full schedule of Christmas events. The tree lighting ceremony on December 5, 2025, features vendors, entertainment, pictures with Santa and more. Then, the next day, enjoy the Apex Rotary Christmas Parade. Apex Tree Lighting The Apex Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place Friday, December 5, 2025, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Town Hall Campus, … [Read more...] about Apex Parade Dec. 6
Cary Community Choir’s Dress Rehearsal of Handel’s Messiah Dec 6
Cary Community Choir's Annual Presentation of G.F. Handel's Messiah will take place on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., at Westwood Baptist Church, 200 Westhigh Street, Cary. The performance is free, but reservations must be made in advance. There's no cost to reserve your ticket, but donations are appreciated. Reserve tickets here. This concert is extremely popular and will sell out. … [Read more...] about Cary Community Choir’s Dress Rehearsal of Handel’s Messiah Dec 6
Jonkonnu at Stagville Dec 6 — celebrate an African American holiday tradition with drum, dance and storytelling
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
Big list of Holiday Markets in the Triangle 2025
Shop for gifts at these 2025 holiday markets in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. Here's a growing list of Christmas markets, church bazaars, crafts markets, arts markets and more. Some of the markets are part of festivals, some include live music, Santa visits, or other family activities. Please scroll down for a day-by-day list that's growing every day. Know of more that should … [Read more...] about Big list of Holiday Markets in the Triangle 2025
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
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
25 Christmas and Holiday Parades in the Triangle from A(pex) to Z(ebulon)!
You can find Christmas parades in every corner of the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and many more towns. Read on to learn about a few of the highly anticipated holiday parades, but then scroll down for a big day-to-day list of Christmas and holiday parades in the Triangle in 2025. The list also includes Solstice lantern walks, and, if announced, will include a Hanukkah … [Read more...] about 25 Christmas and Holiday Parades in the Triangle from A(pex) to Z(ebulon)!
21st Annual American Tobacco Tower Lighting Dec. 3
Celebrate That Station's Holiday Nights at American Tobacco Campus, 390 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina, from December 3 to 5, 2025. This year there will be three nights of celebration. All the events can be found at americantobacco.co/events. The celebration features live music, holiday lights, yard games and more. Enjoy a walk along the river, visit the Durham Selfie Station … [Read more...] about 21st Annual American Tobacco Tower Lighting Dec. 3
Grand Menorah Lighting in The Pit at UNC Dec. 3 (rescheduled date)
Celebrate an early Chanukkah with Chabad at UNC/Duke and UNC Chancellor Roberts. The Grand Menorah Lighting will take place on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 12 p.m., in The Pit on the UNC Campus. This is a rescheduled date, due to the rainy weather on December 2. The celebration will also include music, latkes and fresh baked donuts. If you're a student at UNC, this is a chance to enjoy a … [Read more...] about Grand Menorah Lighting in The Pit at UNC Dec. 3 (rescheduled date)
