The North Carolina Museum of Art is hosting a Winter Lantern Walk on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. It will take place in the Museum Park. The procession will gather at 5:30 p.m. at the Ellipse. Bring your own homemade lantern. See guidelines, below. The walk is on a paved trail, about 3/4 of a mile long. It's wheelchair-accessible. This is a free event. Look … [Read more...] about Winter Lantern Walk at N.C. Museum of Art Dec 14
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Contentnea Fire Department’s Christmas Light Display in Wilson — Santa will be there many nights
The Contentnea Fire Department, at 4146 NC Highway 42 W, Wilson, North Carolina, presents one of the most impressive Christmas light displays every year, and it's free to visit! it boasts a 60-foot tall tree and over 25,000 lights. The schedule was announced on Contentnea Fire Department's Facebook page. The annual Christmas light display will start Friday, November 29, 2024, and will be … [Read more...] about Contentnea Fire Department’s Christmas Light Display in Wilson — Santa will be there many nights
Christmas Lights on the Farm
Big Daddy's Farms, at 11875 NC Hwy 222 W, Middlesex, is hosting Christmas Lights on Farm from November 29 to December 23rd, 2024. Please check out our big list of spectacular Christmas light displays in the Triangle! These are the days and times the attraction will be open: The cost of admission is $15 for age 4 and over, and free for kids under 4. Christmas Lights on the Farm includes … [Read more...] about Christmas Lights on the Farm
A Magical Meet & Greet with Santa at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel Dec. 12
Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit at the Magical Meet & Greet with Santa at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel, 4700 Emperor Blvd, Durham, North Carolina. This free event takes place on Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a free photo with Santa. You're encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy for donation. Also, enjoy a free hot cocoa bar and explore a special … [Read more...] about A Magical Meet & Greet with Santa at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel Dec. 12
Holiday Open House at Mordecai Historic Park Dec 14-15
The Mordecai House, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, is the oldest house in Raleigh on its original location. It was build in 1785. Other structures, including the cure barn, the Ellen Mordecai Garden, St. Mark's Chapel, and more, were built in the 1800s. Normally tickets for tours are $7 for adults, and $4 for seniors and youth, with children 6 and under admitted for free. Mordecai Historic Park … [Read more...] about Holiday Open House at Mordecai Historic Park Dec 14-15
Christmas Festival in Smithfield, NC – plus, parade and Santa visits
Celebrate Christmas in Historic Downtown Smithfield, NC, at one of these events. While you're there, make sure to patronize the local businesses. Christmas Festival Christmas Festival Day 1Friday, November 29, 202412 to 7 p.m.Historic Downtown SmithfieldFree Enjoy vendors, entertainment, kids' activities and the tree lighting ceremony, which will take place at 7 p.m. Christmas … [Read more...] about Christmas Festival in Smithfield, NC – plus, parade and Santa visits
Soulful Holiday Open House at John Chavis Memorial Park Dec 13 — Inflatables, trackless train, much more…
Soulful Holiday Open House is a fun, free holiday event on Friday, December 13, 2024, from 5:30 to 9 p.m., at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is for all ages. Holly the Elf will make a special appearance. Activities include: … [Read more...] about Soulful Holiday Open House at John Chavis Memorial Park Dec 13 — Inflatables, trackless train, much more…
Big List of Live Nativity Events in the Triangle in 2024
With all the excitement over Santa, sometimes the more sacred or spiritual aspects of Christmas can be overshadowed. But several churches always plan wonderful drive-thru or walk-thru live Nativities that are open to the community. Most of these events are free to the community. Some might require pre-registration. If you know of others that should be added, please email … [Read more...] about Big List of Live Nativity Events in the Triangle in 2024
Piper Lights: Free Drive-thru Lights Display in Wake Forest
One of the most spectacular Christmas light displays in the Triangle is in Wake Forest. Piper Lights is the project of a family who really loves Christmas. They're at 5725 Fixit Shop Road, Wake Forest. The display includes 7 acres of lights. This is a free, dirve-thru attraction. Make sure to check Piper Lights' Facebook page for updates and schedule changes. Weather can affect the … [Read more...] about Piper Lights: Free Drive-thru Lights Display in Wake Forest
Noon Year’s Eve Parties at Durham County Library
Durham County Library is hosting early New Year's Eve parties so that children can ring in 2025 on a kid-friendly schedule. Read on to learn about each event. Make sure to follow the links to register if required. Noon Year's Eve Party: A Countdown for KidsTuesday, December 31, 202411:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.East Regional Library211 Lick Creek Lane, Durham, NCFree Party at the library with … [Read more...] about Noon Year’s Eve Parties at Durham County Library
