Durham Parks & Recreation is hosting Santa Paws on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Durham Armory, 212 Foster Street, Durham. Admission is free. The event includes: Photos provided by Assorted Poppies Photography. Photos are free, but with a suggested donation of $10, benefiting Carolina Boxer Rescue. … [Read more...] about Santa Paws at Durham Armory Dec 5
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Town of Carrboro Holiday Tree Lighting Dec 5
The Town of Carrboro will holds its annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 6 p.m., in the front of Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W Main Street, Carrboro. Music will be provided by local schoolchildren. All community members are invited to join members of the Town Council for the celebration. Free event! The Town of Carrboro is partnering with Porch to hold a canned food drive. … [Read more...] about Town of Carrboro Holiday Tree Lighting Dec 5
Tree Lighting Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
All throughout the Triangle, in Raleigh, Durham, and surrounding towns, tree lighting events are marking the beginning of the holiday season. Scroll down for a big day-by-day list of tree lighting events in the Triangle. We are adding to this list all the time, so keep checking back. There are a few that haven't been announced yet. You can expect to at least get a glimpse of Santa at most … [Read more...] about Tree Lighting Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
Selma Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Dec 2
The Town of Selma welcomes the season with the Selma Christmas Celebration and Parade on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. At 6 p.m., the tree lighting and entertainment will take place at 114 N Raiford Street, Selma, North Carolina. Then at 7 p.m. the parade begins. After the parade there will be a fireworks show. … [Read more...] about Selma Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Dec 2
Winners announced for 4 tickets to Pullen Park’s Sold Out Holiday Express
UPDATE: The contest has ended and the two winners have been emailed. The winners are (names obscured for privacy): The hugely popular attraction, Holiday Express, transforms Pullen Park into a holiday wonderland from December 2 to December 18, 2025. Guests go on a train ride, enjoy unlimited rides on the carousel, play at the Arctic Avenue, go on the Enchanted Elevator, enjoy complimentary … [Read more...] about Winners announced for 4 tickets to Pullen Park’s Sold Out Holiday Express
Light Up Main in Garner: Main Street Wonderland and Tree Lighting Nov. 29
Head to Downtown Garner, North Carolina for Light Up Main: Main Street Wonderland and Tree Lighting on Friday, November 29, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m. This is a free event. Highlights include: Santa will be dropping by these locations between 1 and 4 p.m. Bring your camera! Live performances: … [Read more...] about Light Up Main in Garner: Main Street Wonderland and Tree Lighting Nov. 29
Franklinton Christmas Tree Lighting and Market Nov. 29 (and Parade Dec. 4)
The nearby town of Franklinton, North Carolina, is hosting some great holiday events, and has a fantastic light display set up. Franklinton is in the northeast corner of the Triangle. It's about a 39 minute drive from Raleigh, but just a 15 minute drive from Wake Forest, and a 10 minute drive from Youngsville. The entire downtown is decorated for Christmas including 14 live Christmas trees, a … [Read more...] about Franklinton Christmas Tree Lighting and Market Nov. 29 (and Parade Dec. 4)
Sundaes with Santa at The Scoop at Willow Oak Farms, Fuquay-Varina
The Scoop at Willow Oak Farms, 1530 Lafayette Road, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, is hosting Sundaes with Santa on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. You pay for your food and drink, and can take pictures with Santa. Please bring an unwrapped toy for Santa and Mrs. Claus' toy drive. There will also be a Santa letter station. Enjoy Bubbles Hotdogs and BBQ, as well as hot … [Read more...] about Sundaes with Santa at The Scoop at Willow Oak Farms, Fuquay-Varina
The Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market returns to Raleigh Thanksgiving weekend
The annual Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market takes place on Thanksgiving Weekend at NC State Fairgrounds. Specifically, it will be at the Jim Graham Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. This is the Triangle's largest marketplace for arts, crafts, and seasonal favorites. There will be over 200 exhibitors from all over the Southeast. Santa at The Christmas … [Read more...] about The Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market returns to Raleigh Thanksgiving weekend
Smashfest returns to The Scrap Exchange Nov 28 — smash stuff, listen to live bands, more…
Do you ever feel like smashing things? Or do you NEED to smash things? Head to The Scrap Exchange, 2050 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, for SmashFest on Friday, November 28, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. At this event you[ll be able to let out your frustrations by throwing various breakables against a wall. Enjoy a fun, carnival atmosphere with a large crowd, music, food and other … [Read more...] about Smashfest returns to The Scrap Exchange Nov 28 — smash stuff, listen to live bands, more…
