There is plenty going on in in the Triangle for New Year's Eve, including First Night Raleigh, which features live music, fireworks, and the famous Acorn Drop. In addition, there are a ton of low-priced New Year's Eve celebrations in the Triangle. But if you'd rather greet 2025 from the comfort of your couch, wearing your pajamas and fuzzy slippers, there's nothing wrong with that either! … [Read more...] about Live Stream of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve — Here’s How to Watch the 2025 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in Times Square
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Menorah lighting in Downtown Cary Park Dec. 30
Hanukkah starts the evening of Wednesday, December 25, 2024, and lasts eight days and nights. Traditional foods on Hanukkah are latkes (potato pancakes), jelly donuts and gelt (chocolate coins.) Menorah Lighting at Downtown Cary Park and Cary Arts Center Celebrate Hanukkah at the Hanukkah Menorah Lighting on Monday, December 30, 2024, from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 326 S … [Read more...] about Menorah lighting in Downtown Cary Park Dec. 30
Order your fully cooked New Year’s Eve dinner or New Year’s Day meal to enjoy at home (including traditional, lucky New Year’s Day meals)
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else when you ring in 2024, consider ordering your New Year's Eve dinner or New Year's Day meal from a grocery store, caterer, or restaurant. We've put together a list of businesses in the Triangle where you can order a fully-cooked New Year's meal. There are even a couple of "traditional, lucky New Year's Day meals" available! In many cases, … [Read more...] about Order your fully cooked New Year’s Eve dinner or New Year’s Day meal to enjoy at home (including traditional, lucky New Year’s Day meals)
Free ice skating at Downtown Cary Park
Downtown Cary Park features an ice skating rink. You'll find it in the Park Street Courts area of the park, near the ping pong and foosball tables. The address of Downtown Cary Park is 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, but Park Street Courts is right at E Park Street, near S Walker Street. It's free to skate, and use of the skates is free as well. It's a fairly small rink, so … [Read more...] about Free ice skating at Downtown Cary Park
Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle in 2024/2025
Kwanzaa is a communal, cultural celebration that honors African-American people and their heritage. The holiday lasts seven days, starting December 26th, each one with a focus on a different principle: Day 1. Umoja means unity. Day 2. Kujichagulia means self-determination. Day 3. Ujima means working together. Day 4. Ujamaa means supporting each other. Day 5. Nia means purpose. Day 6. Kuumba … [Read more...] about Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle in 2024/2025
Chanukah Parade and Menorah Lighting at Lafayette Village in Raleigh — with petting zoo, gelt drop, more…
Celebrate Hanukkah with Chabad Center of Raleigh at their Menorah Lighting and Gelt Drop at Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 3:45 p.m. This event is presented by Lafayette Village and Chabad Center of Raleigh. Watch as the Menorah Parade arrives! It will be leaving from Chabad of Raleigh at 2:45 p.m. and arriving at Lafayette Village in time … [Read more...] about Chanukah Parade and Menorah Lighting at Lafayette Village in Raleigh — with petting zoo, gelt drop, more…
Apex Chanukah Festival Dec 29: Gelt drop, fire show, free donuts, more…
Chabad of Cary Jewish Center is presenting a free event, Apex Chanukah Festival on Sunday, December 29, 2024. The event takes place at the Apex Senior Center, 63 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. Enjoy games, crafts and food. The celebration ends with lighting a menorah on Town campus. Chanukah Wonderland from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Grand Menorah Lighting at 5:00 p.m. … [Read more...] about Apex Chanukah Festival Dec 29: Gelt drop, fire show, free donuts, more…
Annual Kwanzaa Celebration in Cary Dec 29
The Ujima Group, Inc. in partnership with the Town of Cary, will host its 29th annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 29, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary. It's free to attend. Cary Kwanzaa is a communal, cultural celebration that honors African-American people and their heritage. Enjoy demonstrations, performances, art activities, food … [Read more...] about Annual Kwanzaa Celebration in Cary Dec 29
Holiday Model Train Show at Durham Main Library
Durham County Library is hosting a Holiday Model Train Show on select dates in December, 2024. Watch as ten model trains travel through the State Fair, Winter Town, Spooky Town and more. It's free to visit. The exhibit is brought to us by Little WORLD Charity, and is a 100% volunteer effort. The exhibit will be at Durham's Main Library, 300 N Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina, from … [Read more...] about Holiday Model Train Show at Durham Main Library
Menorah Lighting in Morrisville Dec. 27
The Town of Morrisville is hosting a Menorah Lighting on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 4 p.m. It will take place at the Indian Creek Greenway and Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive. Parking will be available at Town Hall (100 Town Hall Drive) and behind the Town Connector building (240 Town Hall Drive). … [Read more...] about Menorah Lighting in Morrisville Dec. 27