Santa will be at The Willard Rooftop Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. The Willard Rooftop is part of AC Hotel Raleigh Downtown, 9 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. There's no cost to meet Santa and take your own picture, with a backdrop of the Raleigh skyline. There will not be a professional photographer there. Enjoy hot cocoa, coffee or an adult beverage from the … [Read more...] about Free Santa Pictures on the Willard Rooftop Dec 7
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Journey to Bethlehem Living Nativity at Highland UMC in Raleigh Dec 7
Highland United Methodist Church, at 1901 Ride Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting Journey to Bethlehem on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 5 to 6 p.m. This is a free event. Join your guides on a guided journey to the birthplace of Jesus. You’ll be counted by Roman Centurions for the census, meet the Bethlehem innkeeper, and pet live animals as you interact with the Holy … [Read more...] about Journey to Bethlehem Living Nativity at Highland UMC in Raleigh Dec 7
Thankful for Local Vendor Market Nov. 29
Cozy Panda Co. is presenting Thankful for Local Vendor Market Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Trophy Brewing Maywood, 656 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. Some activities may have a cost. The event features: … [Read more...] about Thankful for Local Vendor Market Nov. 29
Mebane Christmas Parade Dec 5
The Mebane Christmas Parade will take place Friday, December 5, 2025, from 7 to 9 p.m., in Downtown Mebane, North Carolina. This is Alamance County's only nighttime Christmas parade. The parade features over 100 entries, including businesses, churches, school groups and more. The parade starts at the intersection of Second Street and Clay Street. It goes down Clay Street, turns right at Fifth … [Read more...] about Mebane Christmas Parade Dec 5
Town of Knightdale Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade
Knightdale, North Carolina, is in Eastern Wake County, about 10 miles east of Raleigh. The Town of Knightdale is holding two Christmas celebrations in 2025, the tree lighting and the Christmas Parade. Tree Lighting The Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there, for free pictures, taken … [Read more...] about Town of Knightdale Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade
Christmas on the Square and Christmas Parade in Angier
The town of Angier, North Carolina, is presenting several Christmas events in 2025. Angier is about 33 minutes to the south of Raleigh, and is very convenient to those in Fuquay-Varina and Garner. Read on to learn about Christmas on the Square, which includes the tree lighting and visits with Santa, and the Christmas parade. Christmas on the Square Christmas on the Square will take … [Read more...] about Christmas on the Square and Christmas Parade in Angier
Light Up The Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade
The annual Light up the Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade will take place Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m., in Downtown Hillsborough. The theme is "Candyland." The parade will travel south on Churton Street from Corbin Street to Margaret Lane, turn left on Margaret Lane, and end at the intersection of Margaret Lane and Cameron Street. … [Read more...] about Light Up The Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade
Zebulon Christmas Parade Dec 14
The Zebulon Christmas Parade takes place Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 3 p.m., in Downtown Zebulon. Check back soon for more details, including the parade route. … [Read more...] about Zebulon Christmas Parade Dec 14
Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade Dec 13
The Annual Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Cary. The parade will feature bands, mascots, local businesses, community groups and churches. The parade starts on E. Chatham Street at Ward Street, proceeds down E. Chatham to S. Academy Street, turns left onto S. Academy Street and ends at Dry Avenue, in front of the … [Read more...] about Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade Dec 13
Winter Lantern Walk at N.C. Museum of Art Dec 13
The North Carolina Museum of Art is hosting a Winter Lantern Walk on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. It will take place in the Museum Park. The procession will gather at 5:30 p.m. at the Ellipse. Bring your own homemade lantern. See guidelines, below. The walk is on a paved trail, about 3/4 of a mile long. It's wheelchair-accessible. This is a free event. Look … [Read more...] about Winter Lantern Walk at N.C. Museum of Art Dec 13
