The Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade takes place Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be a celebration at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, NC, that will include activities and performances before and after the parade. Parade to Park Festivities take place Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music, food trucks and much more. Schedule … [Read more...] about Parade to Park Festivities: Pre- and Post-Parade Celebration at Downtown Cary Park
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Noche de Estrellas — Stargazing Night at Peach Road Rescheduled to Dec 8
On Friday, December 8, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m., enjoy Noche de Estrellas -- Stargazing Night at Peach Road Cultural Center, 911 Ileagnes Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a rescheduled date. This is a free event. This stargazing night is being held in partnership with Morehead Planetarium and the Mexican Consulate. It will be a night filled with stars and planets, indoor science … [Read more...] about Noche de Estrellas — Stargazing Night at Peach Road Rescheduled to Dec 8
Celebrate Kwanzaa with Durham County Library
North Regional Library, 221 Milton Road, Durham, North Carolina is presenting Celebrate Kwanzaa on Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 1 to 2 p.m. This is a free event for all ages. Registration is required. Come celebrate and learn about Kwanzaa through conversation, stories, and songs! Is this the year that you want to begin your own home tradition of observing Kwanzaa? Or are you … [Read more...] about Celebrate Kwanzaa with Durham County Library
Annual Tree Lighting at Southern Village, including free hot chocolate and more…
Southern Village, 400 Market Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is presenting its annual tree lighting celebration, Miracle on Market, on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 6 p.m. The event will include music from: Also, enjoy free hot chocolate. And you'll have a chance to see Santa Claus. There will be a Toys for Tots collection bin on site. … [Read more...] about Annual Tree Lighting at Southern Village, including free hot chocolate and more…
Holidays with the Popes — visit with Santa at the Pope House Museum
Santa will be greeting children at the Pope House Museum, 511 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, on December 2, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on December 3, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy the house decorated for the holidays, crafts, pop-up gift shop, a visits with Santa. The visit to the Pope House is free, but pictures with Santa cost $45. This includes 5 professionally produced … [Read more...] about Holidays with the Popes — visit with Santa at the Pope House Museum
Coats and Cocoa — coat donation drive, free cocoa and Santa visit
Note in the Pocket is a nonprofit organization that provides impoverished students with clothing across Durham and Wake County. Coats and Cocoa is a coat drive hosted by Note in the Pocket. It takes place Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 1 to 6 p.m., at Shepherd's Way Farms, 1010 St. Albans Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. For every coat donated, a ticket will be put into a raffle for a chance … [Read more...] about Coats and Cocoa — coat donation drive, free cocoa and Santa visit
Update: A Gift to Cary Celebration at Downtown Cary Park Affected by the Weather…
UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, most of the events and activities below have been canceled. The only events still happening are photos with Santa in Academy Pavilion from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and the tree lighting at 6 p.m., which you can livestream. Celebrate the holiday season in the brand new Downtown Cary Park! A Gift to Cary Celebration takes place at Downtown Cary Park, 327 South … [Read more...] about Update: A Gift to Cary Celebration at Downtown Cary Park Affected by the Weather…
Free Santa pictures at Clayton General Store on Small Business Saturday
Clayton General Store, at 10522 Hwy 70 Business, Clayton, holds frequent events for the community. You can find them listed on their Facebook page. Santa & Mrs. Claus Meet and GreetSaturday, November 25, 202312:30 to 3 p.m.Free Bring your camera and take all the pictures you want. Dogs are welcome too! … [Read more...] about Free Santa pictures at Clayton General Store on Small Business Saturday
Life on Wheels Pre-Holiday Bike Event in Carrboro Nov 18
On Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., stop by South Green, 501 S Greensboro Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, for Life on Wheels. This is a free event. Join BikeCarrboro, Bicycle Alliance of Chapel Hill, and the Town of Carrboro for a day of fun, and learn how to make your bike do more. They will have a Bike "zoo" set up with various bikes that people have set up to carry … [Read more...] about Life on Wheels Pre-Holiday Bike Event in Carrboro Nov 18
Winter Festival at City Market Nov 19, including free Santa pictures
The Night Market Company is presenting Winter Festival at City Market, on Sunday, November 19, 2023, from 1 to 5 p.m. City Market is at 208 Wolfe Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. The event features: Food trucks: Vendors: … [Read more...] about Winter Festival at City Market Nov 19, including free Santa pictures
