Celebrate Christmas in Historic Downtown Smithfield, NC, at one of these events. While you’re there, make sure to patronize the local businesses.
We’ve put together a huge list of holiday events in the Triangle, including parades, festivals, markets, Santa visits, and more. Check out our growing day by day list of holiday events in the Triangle!
Smithfield Christmas Tree Lighting
Smithfield Christmas Tree Lighting
Thursday, December 1st, 2022
6 to 8 p.m.
Free
Third Street (from Howell Theatre to Jewel’s Formals) will be transformed into Candy Cane Lane. Festivities will include sweet treat food trucks, music, games, face painting and more. At 7 p.m., Santa will light the tree and kick off Christmas season.
Santa’s Workshop
Santa’s Workshop
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, from December 2nd to 17th, 2022
Thursdays: 4 to 6 p.m.
Fridays: 4 to 8 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 am. to 12 p.m.
Free (but reservations are required — follow above link starting November 21st to register)
Santa will be in his workshop at the Town Hall Park, 350 E. Market Street, Smithfield. It’s FREE to take your child’s picture with Santa, but reservations are required, and will be available starting November 21st, 2022.
Christmas Carriage Rides
Christmas Carriage Rides
Fridays from December 2nd to 16th, 2022
5 to 8 pm.
Free (but reservations are required — follow above link starting November 21st to register)
Enjoy a carriage ride around beautiful Downtown Smithfield with your loved ones while you ooh and ahh at the decorations and beautiful storefront displays.
Smithfield Christmas Parade
Smithfield Christmas Parade
Thursday, December 8th, 2022
7 p.m.
Downtown Smithfield
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More Holiday Events in the Triangle
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