The Solstice Lantern Walk is an annual event that will take place on the Riverwalk in Hillsborough on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event marks the beginning of the winter season, and the longest night of the year. The walk starts at Eno River Farmers Market Pavilion, and then proceeds along the River Walk, back to downtown Hillsborough. It's free to participate … [Read more...] about Solstice Lantern Walk and Market in Hillsborough Dec 20
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Free open house at Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History Dec. 20
The Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History, at 1013 Broad Street, Durham, North Carolina, houses a research collection that helps us to understand our evolutionary journey as primates. The collection includes 55 million year-old, lemur-like primate fossils from Wyoming; 37 to 28 million year-old anthropoid fossils from Egypt; 19 to 7 million year-old ape fossils from Egypt and India; 13 … [Read more...] about Free open house at Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History Dec. 20
An Afternoon with Black Santa on Dec. 20 — free photos, gifts, crafts and food
Kappa Charitable Trust Fund is hosting An Afternoon with Black Santa on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Kappa Center, 750 King Richard Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a FREE event. Santa's Workshop will be going on from 2 to 4 p.m. Enjoy all of this, as supplies last and time permits: … [Read more...] about An Afternoon with Black Santa on Dec. 20 — free photos, gifts, crafts and food
Free pictures with Santa at Compare Foods of Clayton Dec. 20
Compare Foods of Clayton, 421 E Second Street, Clayton, North Carolina, is hosting Santa Claus on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. Bring the kids for free pictures with Santa! There will also be free gifts for the kids! This event was announced on Facebook. … [Read more...] about Free pictures with Santa at Compare Foods of Clayton Dec. 20
Holiday Toy Giveaways with Raleigh Parks
Raleigh Parks is hosting several toy giveaways for the holidays in 2025. Read on to learn about each one. Toy Giveaway at Peach Road Cultural CenterThursday, December 18, 20255 to 7 p.m.Peach Road Cultural Center911 Ileagnes Road, Raleigh, North Carolina This giveaway is for children 0-13 years old. A parent or guardian must accompany their child or children during the event. You'll receive … [Read more...] about Holiday Toy Giveaways with Raleigh Parks
NCMA Loves Anime Winter Bazaar, music and film screening Dec. 20
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting NCMA Loves Anime Winter Bazaar on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. It takes place in the SECU Auditorium and Education Lobby in the East Building. This is a day full of anime vendors, food, music and film screenings. The bazaar is free to attend. The film screenings and music … [Read more...] about NCMA Loves Anime Winter Bazaar, music and film screening Dec. 20
Holidays at Boxyard: Christmas magic with Santa Dec. 20
Boxyard RTP, at 900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Holidays at Boxyard. Enjoy Santa experiences, the Grinch, markets and more. Holidays at Boxyard November 29, 2025 The Black Santa Experience from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Get family photos with Santa Warren. Make sure to RSVP to reserve your spot with Santa. Small Business Saturday Cozy Winter Market: Shop from 10+ local … [Read more...] about Holidays at Boxyard: Christmas magic with Santa Dec. 20
Holidays with the Popes — Celebrate at the Pope House Museum Dec. 20
Experience the holidays at the Pope House Museum, 511 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on December 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holidays with the Popes is a free event, and no registration is required. Enjoy period-accurate Christmas decorations, music, and games. Relax with the Popes as you learn about 20th-century Christmas traditions. This guided tour will also … [Read more...] about Holidays with the Popes — Celebrate at the Pope House Museum Dec. 20
Meet Santa and Get Free Seedlings at Western Wake Farmers Market in Morrisville Dec. 20
Western Wake Farmers Market, at 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina, is open year-round on Saturdays: Western Wake Farmers Market hosts events throughout the year. You can find them on their Facebook page. Here is one! The farmers' market is hosting Santa & Seedlings on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a free event, courtesy of Trees for the … [Read more...] about Meet Santa and Get Free Seedlings at Western Wake Farmers Market in Morrisville Dec. 20
Festive Fridays at Dix Park in 2025
Dix Park is hosting Festive Fridays, a time for special holiday celebrations in 2025. Each of these events is from 5 to 8 p.m., and is free to enjoy. No registration is requir3ed. You can use Gipson Play Plaza as your driving destination: 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Recommended parking lots are Lots G, E, and C. Here's a parking map. Festive Friday Events Holiday … [Read more...] about Festive Fridays at Dix Park in 2025
