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
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Where to get free Santa pictures in the Triangle in 2025
Would you like your child to get a chance to meet Santa without having to pay for an expensive photo package? Make sure to bring your camera. At most of these, you take your own pictures, but at some, professional photographers take the pictures. Note: You have to sign up ahead of time for some of these events. Know of other free photo ops with Santa? Email me at … [Read more...] about Where to get free Santa pictures in the Triangle in 2025
Santa at Garner Tractor Supply Farmers’ Market Dec. 13-14
Santa will be at Tractor Supply Garner Parking Lot, 4255 Veterans Parkway, Garner, North Carolina, for free pictures. Bring your camera to take pictures! Every child will receive a cookie, hot cocoa, and a Nice List Certificate. This event was announced on Facebook. Santa will be there on Saturdays, December 6 and 13, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m., and on Sundays, December 7 and 14, 2025, from 10 … [Read more...] about Santa at Garner Tractor Supply Farmers’ Market Dec. 13-14
Christmas Blast at Grove Park Chapel — free dinner, hot cocoa bar, movie, much more on Dec. 14
Grove Park Chapel, 605 Sherron Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Christmas Blast on December 14, 2025, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Everything at this event is free, and it's for the whole family. RSVP is required. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Christmas Blast at Grove Park Chapel — free dinner, hot cocoa bar, movie, much more on Dec. 14
Stream “A Charlie Brown Christmas” without a paid subscription, this weekend only
2025 marks the 60th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas. But you will have to take a few extra steps to watch it. The Charlie Brown holiday specials left network TV a few years ago. They moved to Apple TV+, which requires a paid subscription to view much of the programming. Apple has sole rights to the Peanuts series, including the holiday specials, through 2030. This move to a paid … [Read more...] about Stream “A Charlie Brown Christmas” without a paid subscription, this weekend only
Zebulon Christmas Parade Dec 14
The Zebulon Christmas Parade takes place Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 3 p.m., in Downtown Zebulon. Check back soon for more details, including the parade route. … [Read more...] about Zebulon Christmas Parade Dec 14
Holiday Open House at West Point on the Eno Dec. 14
Durham Parks and Recreation is hosting their annual Holiday Open House at West Point on the Eno, 5101 N Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m. This is a free event and no registration is required. Come on out and enjoy historic holiday decorations, festive music, and holiday crafts from yesteryear. … [Read more...] about Holiday Open House at West Point on the Eno Dec. 14
Pittsboro Christmas Parade Dec. 14
Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Pittsboro, North Carolina! Pittsboro is in Chatham County, about 17 miles to the south of Chapel Hill. Read on to learn about some of the holiday events taking place in Pittsboro, including the Holly Days Tree Lighting and the Pittsboro Christmas Parade. Holly Days Pittsboro Tree Lighting The Pittsboro Business Association invites you to Downtown … [Read more...] about Pittsboro Christmas Parade Dec. 14
Holiday Open House at Mordecai Historic Park Dec 13-14
The Mordecai House, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, is the oldest house in Raleigh on its original location. It was build in 1785. Other structures, including the cure barn, the Ellen Mordecai Garden, St. Mark's Chapel, and more, were built in the 1800s. Normally tickets for tours are $7 for adults, and $4 for seniors and youth, with children 6 and under admitted for free. Mordecai Historic Park … [Read more...] about Holiday Open House at Mordecai Historic Park Dec 13-14
