Friends for the Northern Wake Senior Center is hosting Jingle All the Way at the center, at 235 E Holding Avenue, Wake Forest, North Carolina, on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Santa will arrive on a fire truck at 11 a.m. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Jingle All the Way at Northern Wake Senior Center Dec. 7 — Santa pictures, holiday crafts and music, more…
Kids
Joel Lane Museum House: Christmas Open House Dec. 7
Joel Lane Museum House, 160 S Saint Marys St, Raleigh, will host its annual Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 7, 2024, 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. Various kids crafts and demonstrators will be on the grounds. Triangle Folk … [Read more...] about Joel Lane Museum House: Christmas Open House Dec. 7
Morrisville Christmas Tree Lighting Dec 6
The Town of Morrisville's Annual Tree Lighting Celebration will take place Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Indian Creek Greenway and Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Morrisville Christmas Tree Lighting Dec 6
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
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
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
Free Movie Night at Haven Farm: Home Alone 2 on Dec. 6
Pop-Up Carolinas is hosting First Friday Market and Movie Night on the first Friday of every month, through December 6, 2024, at Haven Farm, 8521 Buffaloe Road, Knightdale, North Carolina. These are free, family-friendly events. At each one there will be a local vendor market, outdoor movie, live music, food trucks. The events run from 5 to 9 p.m., with the movie starting at dusk. … [Read more...] about Free Movie Night at Haven Farm: Home Alone 2 on Dec. 6
Christmas Tree Lighting at The Neuse Country Club in Clayton (open to the public)
The Neuse Country Club, at 918 Birkdale Drive, Clayton, North Carolina, is hosting a Christmas Tree Lighting event on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Enjoy Victoria carolers and the lighting of the Neuse Christmas Tree, as well as hot chocolate and cookies. The outdoor ice skating rink opens and will remain open for the entire month of … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Lighting at The Neuse Country Club in Clayton (open to the public)
Christmas Campfire with Santa at Planet Peace Farm Nov. 30
Planet Peace Farm, at 6121 Forestville Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Christmas Campfire with Santa on Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 2 to 4 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Christmas Campfire with Santa at Planet Peace Farm Nov. 30
Free screening of Polar Express at Howell Theatre in Smithfield Nov. 30
The Howell Theatre, at 141 S 3rd Street, Smithfield, North Carolina, is presenting a free screening of Polar Express on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 10 a.m. This event is sponsored by Carolina Packers. Bring your friends and family -- you're welcome to wear your pajamas to the show, and celebrate the wonder of Christmas together. … [Read more...] about Free screening of Polar Express at Howell Theatre in Smithfield Nov. 30
