The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Parade will take place Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 10 a.m. Enjoy this festive, entertaining, safe and inclusive community parade to celebrate the winter season. Parade Route The parade begins at 10am at 140 West Franklin Plaza, travels along Franklin Street, continues onto Main Street, and ends at Carrboro Town Hall. There are 4 performance zones where … [Read more...] about Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Holiday Parade Dec 7
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Christmas in Apex: Rotary Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Celebrate the season in Apex, North Carolina with a full schedule of Christmas events. Apex Tree Lighting The Apex Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place Friday, December 6, 2024, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at The Depot. Join Apex Town Council in downtown Apex as the tree at The Depot is lit! Santa and Mrs. Claus join in on the fun throughout the event. Grab a selfie with Santa! Apex Rotary … [Read more...] about Christmas in Apex: Rotary Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Morrisville Christmas Tree Lighting Dec 7
The Town of Morrisville's Annual Tree Lighting Celebration will take place Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Indian Creek Greenway and Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville. Enjoy: Shuttle service to and from the event will be available at Cedar Fork Community Center, 1050 Town Hall Drive. … [Read more...] about Morrisville Christmas Tree Lighting Dec 7
Jonkonnu at Stagville Dec 7 — celebrate an African American holiday tradition
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 7, 2024, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. This is a free event. Durham youth and musicians will perform at Horton Grove on December 7 to honor … [Read more...] about Jonkonnu at Stagville Dec 7 — celebrate an African American holiday tradition
Youngsville Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade
The Town of Youngsville will welcome the season with a Tree Lighting celebration and a Christmas Parade. Tree Lighting Friday, December 6, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., the tree lighting ceremony will take place in the vicinity of Benchmark Community Bank / S. College Street. Youngsville Christmas Parade The Christmas Parade will take place Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 10 a.m. to … [Read more...] about Youngsville Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade
Santa is sending letters in Braille to blind and low-vision children — learn how to request one
The National Federation of the Blind makes sure that blind and low-vision children can get a special letter from Santa too. If you know a children age 10 or under who is blind or has low vision, you can request a letter in Braille from Santa. The form to fill out is here, and the deadline is December 16, 2024. When you fill out the form, you can request a Christmas letter or a Winter … [Read more...] about Santa is sending letters in Braille to blind and low-vision children — learn how to request one
Where to get free Santa pictures in the Triangle in 2024
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 2024
Wendell Wonderland Dec 6
Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season at Wendell Wonderland on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 5 to 9 p.m., in downtown Wendell. This event takes place on Main Street and Third Streret. Make sure to check out Lake Myra Lights while you're there! This is a free event. The event features: … [Read more...] about Wendell Wonderland Dec 6
Santa Paws at Durham Armory Dec 6
Durham Parks & Recreation is hosting Santa Paws on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Durham Armory, 212 Foster Street, Durham. Admission is free. The event includes: Pet pictures are $10 per session, a donation to Carolina Boxer Rescue. … [Read more...] about Santa Paws at Durham Armory Dec 6
Free skywatching with Morehead Planetarium at Little River Regional Park Dec. 6
Morehead Planetarium + Science Center frequently facilitates skywatching sessions, during which guests can look through telescopes at the night sky and learn about what they're seeing. Sometimes Morehead Planetarium is joined by other groups, who also help with the event. In general these are free events. Upcoming Skywatching Events Skywatching at Little River Regional ParkFriday, December … [Read more...] about Free skywatching with Morehead Planetarium at Little River Regional Park Dec. 6
