The Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting will take place on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at a new location: Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. There will be entertainment, a large vendors market, food and more. There will even be free pictures with Santa! Make sure arrive by 6:15 p.m. to see the tree lighting! Tree Lighting Festivities Live … [Read more...] about Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting Celebration and Holiday Market at Moore Square Nov. 21
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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
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
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
Parkwood Fall Festival Nov. 15
Bring the whole family to the Parkwood Fall Festival on November 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Parkwood Ballfield, 5124 Revere Road, Durham, North Carolina. This free event features: … [Read more...] about Parkwood Fall Festival Nov. 15
Teen Vendor Market at Dix Park Nov. 15
Teen makers, artists and entrepreneurs are showcasing their creations at a Teen Vendor Market at Dix Park on November 15, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. This market will take place at Gipson Play Plaza, 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Shop from over two dozen creative and industrious teens. … [Read more...] about Teen Vendor Market at Dix Park Nov. 15
Sparkle Night at Parkside Town Commons in Cary Nov 15: train rides, Santa, snow, more…
Parkside Town Commons, 7119 O’Kelly Chapel Road in Cary, is welcoming the season with Sparkle Night on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Rain date is November 16. This event is the start of the Parkside Town Commons holiday season. The event includes: Look for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Sparkle Night at Parkside Town Commons in Cary Nov 15: train rides, Santa, snow, more…
