Looking for fun ways to celebrate the Festival of Lights in the Triangle? Here are some Hanukkah events in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area. We are still adding more. Know of an event that should be on the list? Email jody@triangleonthecheap.com and let us know! Events include Menorah lightings, parties, concerts, a Hanukkah market and more. Hanukkah begins the evening of Sunday, … [Read more...] about Big List of Hanukkah Celebrations in the Triangle in 2022
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Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle in 2022/2023
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 2022/2023
Where to get free Santa pictures in the Triangle in 2022
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 2022
Win 6 tickets for Pullen Park’s Holiday Express
Holiday Express, the popular holiday train in Pullen Park, is back in December, 2022, after being canceled in 2020 and 2021. Tickets went on sale in November and sold out almost immediately, but as a sponsor of Holiday Express, we have 6 tickets to give away to a lucky Triangle on the Cheap reader. This year's event will take place from December 1st to 11th, and from December 13th to 18th, … [Read more...] about Win 6 tickets for Pullen Park’s Holiday Express
Selma Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
The Town of Selma welcomes the season with a Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022. The parade starts at selma Elementary School and makes its way through town, the entire length of Raiford Street, and then turns up Railroad Street and ends once again at Selma Elementary School. … [Read more...] about Selma Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Winter Lantern Walk at N.C. Museum of Art Dec 10
The North Carolina Museum of Art is working in partnership with Hilsborough Arts Council to host a Winter Solstice Lantern Walk, similar to the Solstice Lantern Walk in Hillsborough. It will take place in the Museum Park on Saturday, December 10th, 2022, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The procession will start at 6 p.m. at the Ellipse. Bring your own homemade lantern, or come at 4:30 p.m. to make … [Read more...] about Winter Lantern Walk at N.C. Museum of Art Dec 10
Cheapskate Monday at Fenton’s Skate the Square: $3 off
Fenton in Cary is hosting an outdoor ice skating rink in the winter of 2022! The skating rink will be in Fenton Square by Paragon Theaters, 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, NC. Fenton also hosts many events throughout the week, including fitness, children's activities, live music, holiday events and more. Check out Fenton's event calendar. Tickets for Fenton Skate the Square are $16 per person. … [Read more...] about Cheapskate Monday at Fenton’s Skate the Square: $3 off
Christmas Plugged — Synchronized Light Show at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church in Durham starts Nov 25
Every night from November 25th, 2022, to January 8th, 2022, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, 4109 Guess Road, Durham, is presenting Christmas Plugged -- Synchronized Light Show. Rose of Sharon Baptist Church has decorated the exterior of their church building with about 40,000 LED lights. The light display is synchronized to music for a total of nine songs. The public can view the … [Read more...] about Christmas Plugged — Synchronized Light Show at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church in Durham starts Nov 25
Free pictures with Santa at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s through Dec 24
Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, and Cabela's, at 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. from November 6th to December 24th, 2022. On November 5th, 2022, officially kick off the Santa's Wonderland experience with Santa's grand entrance. Santa's Grand Entrance Santa will arrive at November 5th, 2022, with a festive parade at 5 … [Read more...] about Free pictures with Santa at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s through Dec 24
Hill Ridge Farms’ Festival of Lights
Hill Ridge Farms' popular Festival of Lights drive-thru attraction is returning in 2022, opening the night of Thanksgiving. It's on our list of the best Christmas light displays in the Triangle. The display is a mile long and features over a million lights. Hill Ridge Farms is at 703 Tarboro Road, Youngsville. Please enter the farm off of Tarboro Road. Festival of Lights will take … [Read more...] about Hill Ridge Farms’ Festival of Lights
