North/South Lakes is hosting their annual Winter Vendor Market on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at South Lakes Pool House, 3042 Jones Lakes Road, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. It's free to attend. The event will feature: Proceeds from the market will benefit the Fuquay-Varina Food Pantry. Please bring a non-perishable food donation. … [Read more...] about Holiday Vendor Market, with free Santa pictures and more, in Fuquay-Varina Dec. 6
Kids
Kids Movie Night Mania at Grove Park Chapel Nov. 9
Grove Park Chapel, 605 Sherron Road, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting Kids' Movie Night on Sunday, November 9 2025, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. This is a free event for kids ages 3-12. Registration is required. Parents, get ready to drop off your little movie stars for an afternoon packed with fun, friends, and flavor! While you enjoy a couple of hours to yourself, your kids will be having an … [Read more...] about Kids Movie Night Mania at Grove Park Chapel Nov. 9
Skate Moore Square: Moore Square is being transformed into a skate park this weekend — Nov. 7 to 9
Skate Raleigh is transforming Moore Square into a pop-up skate park from November 7 to 9, 2025. They'll be bringing ramps, boxes and rails. Skate Moore Square is an all-ages event for those who like to skateboard, roller skate and scooter, and the people who love to watch them. Enjoy a high-energy weekend on wheels. Moore Square is at 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Read … [Read more...] about Skate Moore Square: Moore Square is being transformed into a skate park this weekend — Nov. 7 to 9
Story Time at the State Capitol Nov. 8
Join the Capitol, 1 E Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, November 8, 2025, as historians read children’s books about the state’s Revolutionary history. Staff from the North Carolina Historical Research and Publications Office will read: Both books will be available for purchase. Readings will take place in the Capitol at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. This … [Read more...] about Story Time at the State Capitol Nov. 8
Fall Arts Fair at Fred Fletcher Park Nov. 8
Support local artists and get a jump start on your holiday shopping at the Fall Arts Fair at Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It's free to attend. The Fall Arts Fair showcases the work of 65 local artists who work in different genres, including: In addition, this day of family fun will include live music, food trucks, … [Read more...] about Fall Arts Fair at Fred Fletcher Park Nov. 8
Annual Day of the Dead celebration at City of Raleigh Museum Nov 7
The City of Raleigh Museum, at 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, is hosting the Annual Day of the Dead celebration on Friday, November 7, 2025. The event is in collaboration with Artist Studio Project and The Friends of COR Museum. The event takes place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and is free to attend. It features a children's Catrina altar by artist Lety Alvarez and her students. Look for … [Read more...] about Annual Day of the Dead celebration at City of Raleigh Museum Nov 7
Thankful for Local Vendor Market Nov. 29
Cozy Panda Co. is presenting Thankful for Local Vendor Market Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Trophy Brewing Maywood, 656 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. Some activities may have a cost. The event features: … [Read more...] about Thankful for Local Vendor Market Nov. 29
Mebane Christmas Parade Dec 5
The Mebane Christmas Parade will take place Friday, December 5, 2025, from 7 to 9 p.m., in Downtown Mebane, North Carolina. This is Alamance County's only nighttime Christmas parade. The parade features over 100 entries, including businesses, churches, school groups and more. The parade starts at the intersection of Second Street and Clay Street. It goes down Clay Street, turns right at Fifth … [Read more...] about Mebane Christmas Parade Dec 5
Youngsville Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade
The Town of Youngsville, North Carolina, will welcome the season with a Tree Lighting celebration and a Christmas Parade. Youngsville is 22 miles to the north of Raleigh, and just 4 miles from Wake Forest. Tree Lighting Friday, December 5, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the tree lighting ceremony will take place at Luddy Park, 200 Youngsville Blvd, Youngsville, North Carolina. Enjoy an … [Read more...] about Youngsville Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade
Christmas on the Square and Christmas Parade in Angier
The town of Angier, North Carolina, is presenting several Christmas events in 2025. Angier is about 33 minutes to the south of Raleigh, and is very convenient to those in Fuquay-Varina and Garner. Read on to learn about Christmas on the Square, which includes the tree lighting and visits with Santa, and the Christmas parade. Christmas on the Square Christmas on the Square will take … [Read more...] about Christmas on the Square and Christmas Parade in Angier
