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
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Free Advance Screening of Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is being released in theaters on December 20, 2024, but you have a chance to enjoy a FREE advance screening on December 17. The advance screening is at Regal Brier Creek, 8611 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh, North Carolina, on December 17, 2024, at 5 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. This film is rated G. You need to reserve your pass in advance. When you're reserving your pass, be … [Read more...] about Free Advance Screening of Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Shopping Guide for Favorite Toys Under $20, $30, $50, $100 (many up to 50% off)
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Holiday shopping is in full swing, and, of course, toys are high on the list. Read on for some favorite toys at different price points. The list includes both classic toys and new finds. Many of these toys are 30% to 50% off. Why not look for them locally? There aren't as many local toy stores as there used to be, but here are some toy stores in the Triangle. Tic Tac ToysCrabtree Valley … [Read more...] about Shopping Guide for Favorite Toys Under $20, $30, $50, $100 (many up to 50% off)
Santa at Ava Gardner Museum Dec. 8
Santa will be at Ava Gardner Museum, 325 E Market Street, Smithfield, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 1 to 3 p.m. At just $5 a person, you'll receive a printed 5x7 photo with Santa (and unlimited photos taken on your phone), homemade Christmas cookies, a festive drink and admission to the Ava Gardner Museum! Pets are not allowed at this event. Look for updates on the Facebook … [Read more...] about Santa at Ava Gardner Museum Dec. 8
Downtown Chapel Hill Community Tree Lighting Dec 8
The Chapel Hill community is invited to welcome the season at the Downtown Chapel Hill Community Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 6 p.m. It takes place at University Baptist Church Memorial Garden, 100 S Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Downtown Chapel Hill Community Tree Lighting Dec 8
Jingle All the Way at Northern Wake Senior Center Dec. 7 — Santa pictures, holiday crafts and music, more…
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…
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
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 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)
