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FestiBull of Lights: An Immersive Light Experience at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

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Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting FestiBull of Lights, An Immersive Light Experience, from November 20, 2025, to January 3, 2026. Grand opening weekend is November 20 to 23, and then regular opening is November 26 to January 3, every day except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Hours are 5:30 to 9 p.m. each night. Read … [Read more...] about FestiBull of Lights: An Immersive Light Experience at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

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Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting Celebration and Holiday Market at Moore Square Nov. 21

The Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting will take place on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at a new location: Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. There will be entertainment, a large vendors market, food and more. There will even be free pictures with Santa! Make sure arrive by 6:15 p.m. to see the tree lighting! Tree Lighting Festivities Live … [Read more...] about Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting Celebration and Holiday Market at Moore Square Nov. 21

Tree Lighting Celebration at Waverly Place Nov 21

Waverly Place's annual Tree Lighting Celebration takes place Friday, November 21, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. Waverly Place is at 317 Colonades Way, Cary. The free event includes: … [Read more...] about Tree Lighting Celebration at Waverly Place Nov 21

Free Square Dance Fun Nights with Cary Cross Trailers Nov. 20

Cary Cross Trailers Square and Round Dance Club is offering two FREE Square Dance Fun Nights at Cary First United Methodist Church, Building C, 117 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. The classes are on October 23 and November 20, 2025, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. This is a fun way to "try on" square dancing. No experience or partner needed. Dress is casual No traditional square dance attire … [Read more...] about Free Square Dance Fun Nights with Cary Cross Trailers Nov. 20

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Village District Holiday Open House Nov. 20: Santa, hot cocoa, music, more…

Shops at Village District, 2068 Clark Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, hosting Village District Holiday Open House on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. This free event features: As a limited-time offer during the Holiday Open House, customers can shop and earn Holiday Cash (A Village District gift card)! Shoppers who spend $150 or more at Village stores on November 20th from 5:00 … [Read more...] about Village District Holiday Open House Nov. 20: Santa, hot cocoa, music, more…

Tree Lighting Ceremony at William Peace University Nov 19: Free hot chocolate, cookies and photos

The community is invited to the William Peace University Tree Lighting event at 15 E Peace Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It takes place on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The event includes performances by the Oakwood Waits carolers and members of the Broughton High School Marching Band. Enjoy free hot chocolate and cookies. University president Lynn Morton will … [Read more...] about Tree Lighting Ceremony at William Peace University Nov 19: Free hot chocolate, cookies and photos

Free Holiday Tastings with Umbrella Dry Bar

The Umbrella Dry Bar offers the experience of a craft cocktail bar and retail bottle shop -- without the alcohol. They have a bottle shop within the Self Care Marketplace, 12 W. Martin Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Umbrella Dry Bar is hosting free tastings this holiday season. Please follow each link for more information and to RSVP. Artet TastingSaturday, November 8, 202512 to 3 … [Read more...] about Free Holiday Tastings with Umbrella Dry Bar

Get 2 Bojangles Sausage Biscuits for $1 when UNC scores 100 points

When the Tar Heels score at least 100 points in a regular season home game, there is a benefit for hungry fans! Get two Sausage Biscuits for $1 at participating Bojangles restaurants in North Carolina the next day. Better call ahead to make sure your location is participating.  When you order, just mention the "100 Point Special." In general, if the Tar Heels are in a game during … [Read more...] about Get 2 Bojangles Sausage Biscuits for $1 when UNC scores 100 points

Silver Bells Craft Bazaar at Saint Andrews UMC

Saint Andrews United Methodist Church, 1201 Maxwell Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Silver Bells Craft Bazaar on November 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It's free to attend. Shop for all homemade raft sand gifts from 30 vendors. There will also be door prizes. … [Read more...] about Silver Bells Craft Bazaar at Saint Andrews UMC

Discover The Triangle’s Pinball Scene with the Pinball Map

Arcade and video game trends come and go, but there seems to be one constant: pinball machines. What's the appeal, beyond nostalgia? Pinball machines are tactile -- the physics of the ball, flippers and bumpers create a different experience every time. Pinball machines feature fun themes, often based on movies or TV shows. The visual art on the machines can be really stunning. Pinball fans … [Read more...] about Discover The Triangle’s Pinball Scene with the Pinball Map

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Entertainment

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