Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick off the Santa's Wonderland experience with Santa's grand entrance. Santa's Grand Entrance Santa will arrive on a boat at both stores on November 1, 2025, at 5 p.m. There will be a parade, tree lighting, … [Read more...] about Free pictures with Santa at Bass Pro Shops
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Free Christmas Musical, at Grove Park Chapel, plus food and fellowship Dec. 21
Grove Park Chapel, 605 Sherron Road, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting a Christmas Musical: Peace Has Come! The Birth of Jesus on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 6 p.m. Please RSVP here. This is a free event. This powerful evening of music and worship tells the story of Jesus' birth through beautiful choral arrangements and heartfelt soloists. Many have described it as deeply moving, a … [Read more...] about Free Christmas Musical, at Grove Park Chapel, plus food and fellowship Dec. 21
Toy Giveaway with Bull City Chargers Dec. 21
Bull City Chargers, a youth football organization, along with Toys for Tots, is hosting a toy giveaway on Sunday, December 21, 2025, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., at 401 N Driver Street, Durham, North Carolina. This event was announced on Facebook. First come, first served for toys. There will also be cookies and hot chocolate to enjoy. … [Read more...] about Toy Giveaway with Bull City Chargers Dec. 21
Menorah Lighting in Morrisville Dec. 21
The Town of Morrisville is hosting a Menorah Lighting on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. It will take place at the Indian Creek Greenway and Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive. This is a free event. Parking will be available at Town Hall (100 Town Hall Drive) and behind the Town Connector building (240 Town Hall Drive). … [Read more...] about Menorah Lighting in Morrisville Dec. 21
Solstice Lantern Walk and Market in Hillsborough Dec 20
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
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
