RambleRill Farm, at 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, is hosting a monthly event, Saturday Slowdown, at RambleRill Farm. Several farms join RambleRill Farm to sell their products, as well as local artisans. It takes place the first Saturday of the month, from May to December 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Follow RambleRill Farm on Facebook for updates about each month's event. The … [Read more...] about Saturday Slowdown Market and Open Farm Day at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough Dec. 6
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Cary Tree Lighting Ceremony and Victorian Christmas on Dec. 6 (and more holiday events)
The Town of Cary is celebrating the season at their Heart of the Holidays Celebration events. Here are just a few of Cary's holiday events. Photos with Santa Step into a winter wonderland at Downtown Cary Park, and meet Santa. He will be at the Downtown Cary Park Gathering House several times in December. Bring your camera. This is a free event. Please keep in mind that there will be a … [Read more...] about Cary Tree Lighting Ceremony and Victorian Christmas on Dec. 6 (and more holiday events)
Garner Holiday Block Party and Christmas Parade Dec 6
The Town of Garner is celebrating the holidays with a Holiday Block Party on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The party is followed by the Garner Optimist Christmas Parade. The events are all free to enjoy and take place at the Garner Recreation Center, 215 W Main Street, Garner, North Carolina. Holiday Block Party The Garner Holiday Block Party will take place from 2 to 4:30 p.m. It will feature … [Read more...] about Garner Holiday Block Party and Christmas Parade Dec 6
Durham German Market at Durham Central Park Dec. 6
The Durham German Market is a free event on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. This is a festive, family-friendly event that’s free to attend! Enjoy live German music and browse unique creations from over 90 local artisans. Enjoy warm mulled wine or hot chocolate, as well as bratwurst, pretzels and … [Read more...] about Durham German Market at Durham Central Park Dec. 6
How to see the Thomas Dambo Trolls at Dix Park (and the rest of North Carolina)
North Carolina has gone troll crazy! Seven trolls by Danish artist Thomas Dambo have come to North Carolina and "troll hunters" are going to see all of them. The seven trolls in North Carolina: Each of these trolls has its own personality and story. Each also has a necklace with a unique symbol on it. Take note of the symbols, because when you find all the symbols you can enter them into a … [Read more...] about How to see the Thomas Dambo Trolls at Dix Park (and the rest of North Carolina)
Brier Creek Tree Lighting and Letters to Santa Dec. 5
Brier Creek Commons, at 8311 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh, is hosting their annual tree lighting ceremony on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This event will include: This is a free event that takes place at the Brier Creek Commons Clock Tower by Men's Wearhouse. … [Read more...] about Brier Creek Tree Lighting and Letters to Santa Dec. 5
Durham Night Market at American Tobacco Dec. 11
Durham Night Market returns to American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell Street, Durham, in 2025. It's planned for four evenings (see below) from 5 to 9 p.m. At each of these events there will be a wide variety of vendors. This is a great way to support local! 2025 Durham Night Markets … [Read more...] about Durham Night Market at American Tobacco Dec. 11
21st Annual American Tobacco Tower Lighting Dec. 3
Celebrate That Station's Holiday Nights at American Tobacco Campus, 390 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina, from December 3 to 5, 2025. This year there will be three nights of celebration. All the events can be found at americantobacco.co/events. The celebration features live music, holiday lights, yard games and more. Enjoy a walk along the river, visit the Durham Selfie Station … [Read more...] about 21st Annual American Tobacco Tower Lighting Dec. 3
Holiday Tree Lighting at JB Duke Hotel Dec. 3
JB Duke Hotel, at 230 Science Drive, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Holiday Tree Lighting on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 6 p.m. Join this AAA Four Diamond property, located on Duke University’s campus, to ring in the holidays with a magical tree lighting ceremony and community celebration. Step into a world of holiday magic at the JB Duke Hotel, where twinkling lights, joyful … [Read more...] about Holiday Tree Lighting at JB Duke Hotel Dec. 3
35th Annual Christmas Village and Tree Lighting in Clayton Dec 4
The Town of Clayton is hosting their annual Christmas Village and Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. in Downtown Clayton, North Carolina. The 35th Annual Christmas Village and Tree Lighting will take place in Downtown Clayton. … [Read more...] about 35th Annual Christmas Village and Tree Lighting in Clayton Dec 4
