1870 Farm, at 1224 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is adding a Chanukah celebration to its holiday festivities. The Chanukah celebration takes place Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 3 to 5 p.m. Admission is $13 per person. Children under 2 years old are admitted for free. Buy tickets here. The celebration includes a menorah lighting, Chanukah crafts and activities, petting and … [Read more...] about Chanukah Celebration at 1870 Farm in Chapel Hill Dec. 18
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Toy Giveaways for the Holidays in the Triangle
Every parent wants to give their child a wonderful holiday, including exciting presents to open. If you're finding it a challenge to provide toys or other gifts for your kids this Christmas, please read on for a list of toy giveaways in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas in the Triangle. If you're reading this and you're involved with an organization that is giving away toys … [Read more...] about Toy Giveaways for the Holidays in the Triangle
Cookies & Cocoa with Sensory-Friendly Santa Dec. 17
Bloomwell Autism Therapy, 2910 Sumner Road, Suite 101, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Cookies & Cocoa with Sensory-Friendly Santa on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Meet Santa, and enjoy crafts, cookies and letters to Santa. This is a sensory-friendly event. Everyone is welcome. … [Read more...] about Cookies & Cocoa with Sensory-Friendly Santa Dec. 17
Live Nativity Event at Saint Francis United Methodist Church in Cary Dec 16-17
Saint Francis United Methodist Church, 2965 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary, is presenting a live nativity event for the community on Tuesday, December 16, and Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., on the church grounds. It's free to attend. The event includes costumed biblical characters with live animals, live Christmas music, hot chocolate, warm cider and cookies. Attendees are … [Read more...] about Live Nativity Event at Saint Francis United Methodist Church in Cary Dec 16-17
Menorah lighting in Fenton Dec. 17 (and more Hanukkah events in Cary)
Hanukkah starts the evening of Wednesday, December 14, 2025, and lasts eight days and nights. Traditional foods on Hanukkah are latkes (potato pancakes), jelly donuts and gelt (chocolate coins.) Menorah Lighting at Downtown Cary Park and Cary Arts Center Celebrate Hanukkah at the Hanukkah Menorah Lighting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 326 S … [Read more...] about Menorah lighting in Fenton Dec. 17 (and more Hanukkah events in Cary)
Hanukkah Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
Looking for fun ways to celebrate the Festival of Lights in the Triangle? Here are some Hanukkah events in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area. We are still adding more. Know of an event that should be on the list? Email jody@triangleonthecheap.com and let us know! Events typically include Menorah lightings, parties, concerts, a Hanukkah market and more. We'll update the list as more events are … [Read more...] about Hanukkah Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
Chanukah Community Candle Lighting and Potluck Dec. 16 at Kehilla Synagogue in Chapel Hill
Kehilla Synagogue, at 1200 Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting a Chanukah Community Candle Lighting and Potluck on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 6 p.m. Please email info@kehillahsynagogue.org to RSVP. Celebrate by connecting over a meal, lighting chanukiyot (bring a menorah for your family!), singing, and eating sufganiyot (donuts!) The synagogue is holding a … [Read more...] about Chanukah Community Candle Lighting and Potluck Dec. 16 at Kehilla Synagogue in Chapel Hill
Soapstone United Methodist Church: Drive-through Nativity
Soapstone United Methodist Church, at 12837 Norwood Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting several Christmas events that are open to the community. Here are a few of them: The Music of Christmas ConcertSunday, December 7, 20254 p.m.Free Soapstone's choirs, handbells and instrumental ensembles will be performing. Live Drive-Through NativityMonday, December 15, and Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Soapstone United Methodist Church: Drive-through Nativity
Live Nativity Events in the Triangle in 2025
With all the excitement over Santa, sometimes the more sacred or spiritual aspects of Christmas can be overshadowed. But several churches always plan wonderful drive-thru or walk-thru live Nativities that are open to the community. We are listing these below, as well as some related performances, which might not be free. Most of these events are free to the community. Some might … [Read more...] about Live Nativity Events in the Triangle in 2025
Menorah Lighting at Crabtree Valley Mall Dec. 15
Celebrate Chanukah at the Menorah Lighting at Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. This free event is presented by Chabad of Raleigh and takes place on the second floor near Abercrombie. The event includes donuts, songs, lighting the Menorah and more. … [Read more...] about Menorah Lighting at Crabtree Valley Mall Dec. 15
