The Siler City Christmas Parade takes place on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 7 p.m. Festive floats, marching bands, local groups and holiday lights will fill Downtown Siler City with holiday cheer. At the end of the parade, Santa will light the Christmas tree. … [Read more...] about Siler City Christmas Parade Dec 4
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Lighting of Wake Forest Dec. 5
The Town of Wake Forest is home to many festive events throughout the holiday season in 2025. Here are a few Christmas events. They are free unless noted otherwise. Find details on these events and more on the Christmas in Wake Forest website. Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kick-OffSaturday, November 15, 202512 to 4 p.m.Downtown Wake ForestFree Free and open to the public, the Holiday Kick-Off … [Read more...] about Lighting of Wake Forest Dec. 5
Tree Lighting Celebrations in the Triangle in 2026
All throughout the Triangle, in Raleigh, Durham, and surrounding towns, tree lighting events are marking the beginning of the holiday season. Scroll down for a big day-by-day list of tree lighting events in the Triangle. We've just started updating this list for 2026, so keep checking back. You can expect to at least get a glimpse of Santa at most of these events, and, often, you can take … [Read more...] about Tree Lighting Celebrations in the Triangle in 2026
Selma Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Dec 2
The Town of Selma welcomes the season with the Selma Christmas Celebration and Parade on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. At 6 p.m., the tree lighting and entertainment will take place at 114 N Raiford Street, Selma, North Carolina. Then at 7 p.m. the parade begins. After the parade there will be a fireworks show. … [Read more...] about Selma Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Dec 2
Light Up Main in Garner: Main Street Wonderland and Tree Lighting Nov. 29
Head to Downtown Garner, North Carolina for Light Up Main: Main Street Wonderland and Tree Lighting on Friday, November 29, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m. This is a free event. Highlights include: Santa will be dropping by these locations between 1 and 4 p.m. Bring your camera! Live performances: … [Read more...] about Light Up Main in Garner: Main Street Wonderland and Tree Lighting Nov. 29
Franklinton Christmas Tree Lighting and Market Nov. 29 (and Parade Dec. 4)
The nearby town of Franklinton, North Carolina, is hosting some great holiday events, and has a fantastic light display set up. Franklinton is in the northeast corner of the Triangle. It's about a 39 minute drive from Raleigh, but just a 15 minute drive from Wake Forest, and a 10 minute drive from Youngsville. The entire downtown is decorated for Christmas including 14 live Christmas trees, a … [Read more...] about Franklinton Christmas Tree Lighting and Market Nov. 29 (and Parade Dec. 4)
The Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market returns to Raleigh Thanksgiving weekend
The annual Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market takes place on Thanksgiving Weekend at NC State Fairgrounds. Specifically, it will be at the Jim Graham Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. This is the Triangle's largest marketplace for arts, crafts, and seasonal favorites. There will be over 200 exhibitors from all over the Southeast. Santa at The Christmas … [Read more...] about The Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market returns to Raleigh Thanksgiving weekend
Sundaes with Santa at The Scoop at Willow Oak Farms, Fuquay-Varina
The Scoop at Willow Oak Farms, 1530 Lafayette Road, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, is hosting Sundaes with Santa on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. You pay for your food and drink, and can take pictures with Santa. Please bring an unwrapped toy for Santa and Mrs. Claus' toy drive. There will also be a Santa letter station. Enjoy Bubbles Hotdogs and BBQ, as well as hot … [Read more...] about Sundaes with Santa at The Scoop at Willow Oak Farms, Fuquay-Varina
Bull City Kids Closet — shop for FREE clothes Nov. 25
Durham Parks and Recreation is presenting Bull City Kids Closet. They're collecting clean, cold-weather clothing for kids newborn to 18 years old. Read to to learn how to donate clothing and how to receive clothing. Donate to Bull City Kids Closet Please consider donating your gently used kids' clothing, all sizes. The clothing drive is taking place November 12 to 22, 2025, Monday to … [Read more...] about Bull City Kids Closet — shop for FREE clothes Nov. 25
Lights on the Neuse — hayride through Christmas lights
Bring the family to Boyette Family Farms, 1620 Loop Road, Clayton, North Carolina, for Lights on the Neuse during the Christmas season. This attraction is on our list of the best Christmas light displays in the Triangle. Lights on the Neuse features a one-mile long Christmas hayride. This 20-minute long tractor-pulled hayride brings you through the light extravaganza, with Christmas … [Read more...] about Lights on the Neuse — hayride through Christmas lights
