The African American Dance Ensemble is hosting the 39th Kwanzaa Fest on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, from 12 to 6 p.m., at Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The doors open at 12 p.m. and performances start at 2 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy performances, a marketplace, art, food and more. Performers Donated canned foods and toiletry items will be donated to … [Read more...] about 39th Kwanzaa Fest in Durham Jan 1
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Bull City Ciderworks, Cary
Bull City Ciderworks - Cary, at 210 E Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina, is closing, as of May 11, 2025. The Durham location will remain open. … [Read more...] about Bull City Ciderworks, Cary
Noon Year’s Eve celebration at Museum of Life + Science (part of regular admission)
Museum of Life + Science, at 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting Noon Year's Eve on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This special New Year's event for children and their families is included in regular admission, which is $23 for adults, $21 for seniors ages 65+ and military members, $18 for children ages 3-12, and free for ages 2 and under. Special … [Read more...] about Noon Year’s Eve celebration at Museum of Life + Science (part of regular admission)
New Year’s Eve Candle Party at White Street Market in Garner
White Street Market, 1320 5th Avenue, Garner, North Carolina, is hosting a New Year's Eve Candle Party on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission to this family-friendly event is free, and includes: If you'd like to pour a candle at the event, a mini candle pour is $10 and a standard candle pour is $20. Whether you'd like to pour a candle or not, please RSVP here. Follow … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Candle Party at White Street Market in Garner
New Year’s Eve Black and White Ball
Carolina Dance Club is presenting its 16th Annual New Year's Eve party. Black & White New Year's Eve Ball takes place Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 7:15 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., at Temple Beth Or, 5315 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Purchase your tickets in advance: Admission is $25. A student pass (ages 14-24) is $20. After December 16, 2024, and at the door, tickets are $35 ($25 … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Black and White Ball
Downtown Raleigh Public Menorah Lighting, including donuts and fresh latkes, Dec 31
Celebrate Chanukah with Chabad Young Professionals of Raleigh at the Downtown Raleigh Public Menorah Lighting on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 6 p.m., at Martin Marietta Center for Performing Arts, 2 East South Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Mayor Janet Cowell and former Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin will be there to help light up the night. There will be warm drinks, … [Read more...] about Downtown Raleigh Public Menorah Lighting, including donuts and fresh latkes, Dec 31
New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop and Fireworks in Mount Olive
Looking for New Year's Eve fireworks close to the Triangle? And maybe an earlier bedtime? And maybe a Pickle Drop? And free pickles? Read on. Mt. Olive Pickle Company is holding its 25th annual New Year's Eve Pickle Drop on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. This is an early New Year's Eve event, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. It takes place in front of the University of Mount Olive's Kornegay Arena, 634 … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop and Fireworks in Mount Olive
New Year’s Eve Celebration at O’Malley’s
O'Malley's Pub, at 5228 Hollyridge Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a New Year's Eve party. It takes place Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. There's cover, and it will feature: … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Celebration at O’Malley’s
Early New Year’s Eve Parties for Kids at Wake County Libraries
Bring the kids to one of these early New Year's Eve parties at Wake County Public Libraries. They are all free events, intended for preschool children and their families. Please follow each link for more information, and to register, if necessary. Noon Year's EveTuesday, December 31, 202411 a.m. to 12 p.m.Middle Creek Community Library111 Middle Creek Park Avenue, Apex, NCFree Activities, … [Read more...] about Early New Year’s Eve Parties for Kids at Wake County Libraries
ZincHouse Winery & Brewery’s New Year-Z Celebration (free!)
ZincHouse Winer & Brewery, at 6225 Wake Forest Hwy, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting New Year-Z, a New Year's Eve celebration, with no cover charge. Age 21+ only. ZincHouse announced this event on Facebook. The party is on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. It will feature a performance by Love Tribe, a high-energy band that will have you singing and dancing into … [Read more...] about ZincHouse Winery & Brewery’s New Year-Z Celebration (free!)
