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FREE performance of Carolina Ballet’s The Nutcracker

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The Carolina Ballet is presenting a FREE performance of The Nutcracker, courtesy of PNC. The free performance will take place on Friday, December 27th, 2019, at 2 p.m., at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, in Duke Energy Center, 2 E. South Street, Raleigh. Tickets will not be available until the day of the performance. Starting at 10 a.m. on December 27th, you can pick up your free tickets at the … [Read more...] about FREE performance of Carolina Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Free photos with Santa at Holman Family Dental Care in Chapel Hill

Holman Family Dental Care, at 1836 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Chapel Hill is hosting the very popular Black Santa for free pictures on Sunday, December 15th, 2019, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Trevor Holman Photography will be taking pictures and will send you digital images at no charge, You're also invited to take your own pictures. Also, Dr. Holman will be baking cookies for you to … [Read more...] about Free photos with Santa at Holman Family Dental Care in Chapel Hill

Breakfast with Mrs. Claus, and free pony rides, at Garden Supply Company in Cary

  Bring the kids to Garden Supply Company, 1421 Old Apex Road, Apex on Saturday, December 14th, 2019, for some free fun. First enjoy Breakfast with Mrs. Claus. Share a continental breakfast (juice, muffins, fruit) with Mrs. Claus. Then she will read a story at 9 a.m. and there will be photo opportunities.  Have your kids bring a letter for her to deliver to … [Read more...] about Breakfast with Mrs. Claus, and free pony rides, at Garden Supply Company in Cary

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Carrboro Holiday Events: Elf Market, Holiday Parade

Celebrate the holidays in Carrboro with these festive events: Carrboro Elf MarketSaturday, December 7th, 201910 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.The ArtsCenter300 E. Main Street, CarrboroFree Vendors from Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and the Triangle area will gather to sell handmade goods such as clothing, body products, food items, fine art, children’s toys, ceramic pieces, and jewelry.  The bar will be … [Read more...] about Carrboro Holiday Events: Elf Market, Holiday Parade

Santa’s Workshop at Plantation Point Shopping Center, with free donut and hot chocolate bar

Macaroni Kid Downtown-Midtown-North Raleigh is presenting Santa's Workshop on Saturday, December 7th, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Plantation Point Shopping Center, 6250 Plantation Center Drive, Raleigh. This is a free event. Please click on the above link to register and help with planning. It includes: Make and take gifts for friends (while supplies last) Meet Santa and take … [Read more...] about Santa’s Workshop at Plantation Point Shopping Center, with free donut and hot chocolate bar

Taste of Holly Springs at 12 Oaks

The 2019 Taste of Holly Springs event takes place at 12 Oaks, 2008 Green Oaks Parkway, Holly Springs, on Saturday, December 7th, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.This is a free event. Visit builders for activities geared toward the entire family while viewing homes. Activities will include: More holiday events … [Read more...] about Taste of Holly Springs at 12 Oaks

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Holiday · Kids

Sign up for Grinch Candy Cane Hunt in Cary (plus info on more holiday events in Town of Cary)

Looking for Christmas and Hanukkah events in the Town of Cary? There is plenty to choose enjoy! Here are some holiday events coming up: Town of Cary Christmas Tree Lighting and Variety Show Town of Cary Christmas Tree Lighting and Variety ShowSaturday, December 7th, 20196 p.m.Cary Town Hall, 216 N. Academy Street CaryFree Musicians, actors and singers from the community will be … [Read more...] about Sign up for Grinch Candy Cane Hunt in Cary (plus info on more holiday events in Town of Cary)

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Free Photo Package with Santa at The Streets at Southpoint for First 500 Who Register

Lifetime is the place to watch Christmas movies all season long, and they're also giving families FREE photo packages with Santa. As you know, Santa photos cost a bundle at the mall, but the first 500 who register for photos at The Streets at Southpoint, in Durham, will get a FREE photo package. You need to make the reservation for pictures from November 15th through November 27th, 2019. The … [Read more...] about Free Photo Package with Santa at The Streets at Southpoint for First 500 Who Register

In-Store Toy Lab Event at Area Walmarts

On Saturday, November 2nd, 2019, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Walmart is bringing its Walmart Toy Lab to life with an interactive event in select stores in the Triangle. The Walmart Toy Lab brings the digital, fantastical workshop from WalmartToyLab.com to life in stores – meaning kids not only get their hands on the hottest toys, but they can also bring them to life via an interactive play … [Read more...] about In-Store Toy Lab Event at Area Walmarts

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Spooktacular at Sugg Farm in Holly Springs

Join Holly Springs and Wake Southwest Centennial Lions Club for two Halloween events at Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, 2401 Grigsby Avenue,  Holly Springs. Holly Springs Haunted Hayride Saturday, October 19th, 2019 7 p.m. to midnight $5 The Town of Holly Springs' annual Haunted Hayride returns to Sugg Farm for a night of fright, October 19, 2019. This hayride is not for the faint of … [Read more...] about Spooktacular at Sugg Farm in Holly Springs

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