Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season in Downtown Durham on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Downtown Durham Tree Lighting. This is a free event. This is a rescheduled date. It will take place at CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran Street, Durham, North Carolina, from 4 to 7 p.m. Highlights in the Plaza Food & Beverages … [Read more...] about Downtown Durham Holiday Tree Lighting Dec. 6
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Breakfast with Mary & Joseph at Saint Andrews United Methodist Church in Raleigh Dec. 6
Saint Andrews United Methodist Church, at 1201 Maxwell Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Breakfast with Mary & Joseph on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 9 a.m. This free event is for children of all ages. Please register so that the church can be sure to have enough materials on hand. Come enjoy a yummy breakfast and hear about when Jesus was born. Kids will sing songs, make … [Read more...] about Breakfast with Mary & Joseph at Saint Andrews United Methodist Church in Raleigh Dec. 6
Apex Parade Dec. 6
Celebrate the season in Apex, North Carolina with a full schedule of Christmas events. The tree lighting ceremony on December 5, 2025, features vendors, entertainment, pictures with Santa and more. Then, the next day, enjoy the Apex Rotary Christmas Parade. Apex Tree Lighting The Apex Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place Friday, December 5, 2025, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Town Hall Campus, … [Read more...] about Apex Parade Dec. 6
Santa on the Roof of The Durham Hotel — free event Dec. 6
On Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., families are invited to the rooftop of The Durham Hotel, 315 E Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina, to meet Santa. Santa on the Roof is a FREE event. Bring your own camera. Stop by the Coffee Bar to pick up a hot cocoa and pastry and then head to the rooftop to take a picture with Santa, overlooking the city! Santa comes from … [Read more...] about Santa on the Roof of The Durham Hotel — free event Dec. 6
Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market Dec 6
Shop Local Raleigh is hosting Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market on December 6, 2025, at Raleigh Iron Works, 1101 E Whitaker Mill Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina. The market will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can expect handcrafted treasures, artisanal treats, kids' activities, and unique gifts, all while sipping on your favorite festive beverages. Follow the Facebook event and Shop Local … [Read more...] about Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market Dec 6
Jonkonnu at Stagville Dec 6 — celebrate an African American holiday tradition with drum, dance and storytelling
Historic Stagville, 5828 Old Oxford Rd, Durham, is hosting a Jonkonnu celebration this holiday season. Jonkonnu at Stagville Celebrate Jonkonnu, a historic African American holiday tradition, with Historic Stagville and St Sya Academy on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. This is a free event. Celebrate an African diaspora holiday tradition with St Sya Academy and Historic … [Read more...] about Jonkonnu at Stagville Dec 6 — celebrate an African American holiday tradition with drum, dance and storytelling
Joel Lane Museum House: Christmas Open House Dec. 6
Joel Lane Museum House, 160 S Saint Marys St, Raleigh, will host its annual Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The family-friendly event is free to attend but donations are appreciated. The historic Lane house will be open to walk through and decorated for the holidays. There will be costumed volunteers, information about life in the 1700s, and kids … [Read more...] about Joel Lane Museum House: Christmas Open House Dec. 6
Jingle & Joy Weekend in Hillsborough: tree lighting, Santa visit, more…
Hillsborough, North Carolina, is celebrating the season with the Jingle & Joy Holiday Weekend on December 6 and 7, 2025. The festivities on Saturday, December 6, 2025, start at Hillsborough Visitors Center, 150 E King Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina, from 3 to 5 p.m., with: At 5 p.m., join the music with the Color and Light Community Choir in a group procession to the Historic … [Read more...] about Jingle & Joy Weekend in Hillsborough: tree lighting, Santa visit, more…
Santa at Historic Yates Mill County Park Dec. 6
Historic Yates Mill County Park, at 6420 Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh, is a 174-acre wildlife refuge and an environmental research center. The centerpiece is the Historic Yates Mill, which is the last operable water-powered gristmill in Wake County. The mill is on the National Register of Historic Places and was restored to working order in 2005. Yates Mill is hosting Santa on Saturday, … [Read more...] about Santa at Historic Yates Mill County Park Dec. 6
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)
