The Town of Cary, will host its annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Saturday, December 29, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m., at the Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary. It's free to attend. Curated by Darrell Stover, Cary Kwanzaa is a communal, cultural celebration that honors African-American people and their heritage. Enjoy dance, drumming, storytelling and visual arts. … [Read more...] about Annual Kwanzaa Celebration in Cary Dec 29
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Track or Treat Halloween Express at New Hope Valley Railway
New Hope Valley Railway is also known as Triangle's Train, and is at 3900 Bonsai Road, New Hill, North Carolina, which is just 24 miles to the southwest of Raleigh. New Hope Valley Railway’s (NHVR) family-friendly Track or Treat: Halloween Express takes place on October 11, 18 and 25, 2025, with departures each day at 2:15, 3:30, 4:45, 6:30, and 7:45 p.m. During the spooky but … [Read more...] about Track or Treat Halloween Express at New Hope Valley Railway
Harvest Festival at Baptist Grove Church in Raleigh Oct. 31
Baptist Grove Church, at 7109 Leesville Road, Raleigh, is hosting a Harvest Festival on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This free event includes: Please note that the church is not permitting costumes with offensive language, scary masks, or costumes depicting ghosts, goblins or witches. Admission is free, but please consider a donation to the church's food pantry. They're … [Read more...] about Harvest Festival at Baptist Grove Church in Raleigh Oct. 31
Five Points Fall Festival at Emmanuel Church Oct. 29
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2100 Noble Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Five Points Fall Festival on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. This festival includes live music, hot drinks, trunk or treat, and games. Wear your best costume! … [Read more...] about Five Points Fall Festival at Emmanuel Church Oct. 29
Get ready! Pullen Park’s Holiday Express tickets go on sale Oct 14
Holiday Express, the popular holiday train in Pullen Park, is back in December, 2025. Tickets will go on sale the morning of October 14, 2025, at 9 a.m. This year the tickets are being sold on Ticketmaster. For your best chance at getting tickets, go to the Ticketmaster page 10 minutes before 9 a.m., and make sure you're signed in to your Ticketmaster account and that you have a valid form of … [Read more...] about Get ready! Pullen Park’s Holiday Express tickets go on sale Oct 14
Dia de los Muertos at The Plant in Pittsboro
The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina is hosting a Dia de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. It's free to attend. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Dia de los Muertos at The Plant in Pittsboro
Cary Police Department hosting Trunk or Treat at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 30
Cary Police Department is hosting Trunk or Treat at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This is a free event. Bring family and friends to enjoy treats, costumes and community spirit. There will be themed police vehicles, including Jurassic Park, Pirates Plunder, and Sharknado. There will even be treats for … [Read more...] about Cary Police Department hosting Trunk or Treat at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 30
Scandinavian Christmas Fair Dec. 6
The annual Scandinavian Christmas Fair takes place Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Kerr Scott Building at the NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children 12 and under. The Scandinavian Christmas Fair is a celebration of the rich traditions of the Nordic countries: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and … [Read more...] about Scandinavian Christmas Fair Dec. 6
Winter Market — Le Marché de Noël at L’école French International School of Raleigh Dec. 19
L'école French International School of Raleigh, at 5510 Munford Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting its 2nd annual Winter Market on Friday, December 19, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. This boutique holiday market offers a curated vendor lineup, as well as: Funds raised help to support the school. … [Read more...] about Winter Market — Le Marché de Noël at L’école French International School of Raleigh Dec. 19
Sparkle Night at Parkside Town Commons in Cary Nov 15: train rides, Santa, snow, more…
Parkside Town Commons, 7119 O’Kelly Chapel Road in Cary, is welcoming the season with Sparkle Night on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Rain date is November 16. This event is the start of the Parkside Town Commons holiday season. The event includes: Look for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Sparkle Night at Parkside Town Commons in Cary Nov 15: train rides, Santa, snow, more…
