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FestiBull of Lights: An Immersive Light Experience at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

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Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting FestiBull of Lights, An Immersive Light Experience, from November 20, 2025, to January 3, 2026. Grand opening weekend is November 20 to 23, and then regular opening is November 26 to January 3, every day except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Hours are 5:30 to 9 p.m. each night. Read … [Read more...] about FestiBull of Lights: An Immersive Light Experience at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

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Village District Holiday Open House Nov. 20: Santa, hot cocoa, music, more…

Shops at Village District, 2068 Clark Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, hosting Village District Holiday Open House on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. This free event features: As a limited-time offer during the Holiday Open House, customers can shop and earn Holiday Cash (A Village District gift card)! Shoppers who spend $150 or more at Village stores on November 20th from 5:00 … [Read more...] about Village District Holiday Open House Nov. 20: Santa, hot cocoa, music, more…

Tree Lighting Ceremony at William Peace University Nov 19: Free hot chocolate, cookies and photos

The community is invited to the William Peace University Tree Lighting event at 15 E Peace Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It takes place on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The event includes performances by the Oakwood Waits carolers and members of the Broughton High School Marching Band. Enjoy free hot chocolate and cookies. University president Lynn Morton will … [Read more...] about Tree Lighting Ceremony at William Peace University Nov 19: Free hot chocolate, cookies and photos

Liberty Arts’ 9th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 15

On Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Liberty Arts will be holding their 9th Annual Iron Pour in the middle of Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's free to watch this, and it's amazing. Please RSVP on the Eventbrite page. Please consider making a donation. They'll be pouring 4,000 pounds of molten iron (3,000 degrees!) into molds. Think … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts’ 9th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 15

Fishing Frenzy at Lake Benson Boathouse in Garner Nov. 15

Cast a line and join the fun at Lake Benson Boathouse, 975 Buffaloe Road, Garner, North Carolina. Enjoy a relaxing morning of self-guided fishing at Fishing Frenzy on November 16, 2025. There's no fee to participate, but anyone 16 or older must have a valid NC fishing license. Information and registration at garner.recdesk.com/Community/Calendar. Adults (ages 16 and up) can register for … [Read more...] about Fishing Frenzy at Lake Benson Boathouse in Garner Nov. 15

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Kids · Outdoors · Sports

Truck Day at Bright Horizons in Cary on Nov. 15

Bright Horizons, at 800 Weston Parkway, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting Truck Day on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Admission is free. The event features trucks of all kinds, as well as food trucks, vendors, music, interactive exhibits, and more. 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. will be sensory friendly, with no lights or noise. … [Read more...] about Truck Day at Bright Horizons in Cary on Nov. 15

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Kids

Fall Harvest Festival at Epworth United Methodist Church, Durham

Epworth United Methodist Church, 3002 Hope Valley Road, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting their Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. This free festival for children and family features: If it rains the event will be held indoors. … [Read more...] about Fall Harvest Festival at Epworth United Methodist Church, Durham

Magic and Mischief: A Wizard’s Market at Fred Fletcher Park Nov 15

Bring your young witches and wizard to Magic and Mischief: A Wizard's Market at Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is presented by Paper and Stars Studios, in partnership with Raleigh, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Researches. It's free to attend. Kids will: Costumes are welcome, but no horror, gore, weapons … [Read more...] about Magic and Mischief: A Wizard’s Market at Fred Fletcher Park Nov 15

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