Book Harvest, at 2501 University Drive, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Nighttime in the Neighborhood: PJ Storytime with Fred Rogers Productions. This free event takes place Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 6 to 7 p.m. Register here. Slip into your favorite pajamas and come ready for a special storytime featuring a beloved book from Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, plus exciting surprises … [Read more...] about Nighttime in the Neighborhood: PJ Storytime with Fred Rogers Productions Dec. 9
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Nordstrom cardmembers get free photos with Santa
If you are a Nordstrom cardmember you can get FREE pictures with Santa at participating Nordstrom stores. Photo sessions are $40 for those who don't have a Nordstrom card. The sessions include two digital downloads, which you'll receive by email by the end of the day of your photo session. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ups will be available as time permits. Make your advance booking … [Read more...] about Nordstrom cardmembers get free photos with Santa
Visit Santa or The Grinch at Ruckus, multiple locations
Both Santa and The Grinch are visiting multiple locations of Ruckus around the Triangle. Visiting with Santa is free at the events. You just pay for your food an drinks. Kids can share their Christmas wish lists and take pictures with Santa. Dinners with the Grinch are ticketed events. $30 (or $25 at the Early Bird pricing) gets you buffet dinner and photo ops with the Grinch. Reservations … [Read more...] about Visit Santa or The Grinch at Ruckus, multiple locations
Friday Nights at Sweetwater Apex on Dec. 12 — live music, vendor market, more…
Enjoy Fridays at Sweetwater Apex, 2701 Lawnview Lane, Apex, North Carolina, on the select Fridays, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. This will be a lively evening under the stars, on the lawn, filled with local vendors, live music, wine & beer, and fun for the whole family! Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets and kick back on the all-new event lawn while you browse amazing local goods, sip … [Read more...] about Friday Nights at Sweetwater Apex on Dec. 12 — live music, vendor market, more…
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
Reading and Photos with Santa at Barnes & Noble at Village District on Dec. 6 and 7
Santa will be at Barnes & Noble at Village District, 436 Daniels Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, December 6, and Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. He will be reading Christmas tales and posing for pictures. Snap photos on your mobile device. While you're in the Village District, enjoy the sounds of the season with carolers and a pianist. … [Read more...] about Reading and Photos with Santa at Barnes & Noble at Village District on Dec. 6 and 7
Cookies & Carols with Santa at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Raleigh Dec. 7
Calvary Presbyterian Church, 6520 Ray Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Cookies & Carols with Santa on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. This free event is for kids of all ages. Come enjoy an afternoon of cookies, Christmas carols, and the story behind the season. Sing familiar carols together, hear the Christmas story, and enjoy a special visit from Santa—photos … [Read more...] about Cookies & Carols with Santa at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Raleigh Dec. 7
Free immersive performance: A Peter Rabbit Christmas at Downtown Cary Park
Applause! Cary Youth Theatre and Seed Art Share are presenting A Peter Rabbit Christmas at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. This production is an immersive experience for the whole family. it starts on Frantz Square Lawn at the park. Join Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and all of the animals in Mr. McGregor’s garden patch as they search for Peter Rabbit in this … [Read more...] about Free immersive performance: A Peter Rabbit Christmas at Downtown Cary Park
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
Donate a toy or book and get a ride on a Durham Fire Department fire truck Dec. 7
The Durham Fire Department is hosting the 5th Annual Toys and Books for Rides on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Durham Central Park is a new location for this popular event. Bring an unwrapped toy or book, and get a free ride in a fire truck! This is a chance to give back, while enjoying a unique experience. … [Read more...] about Donate a toy or book and get a ride on a Durham Fire Department fire truck Dec. 7
