Durham Parks and Recreation is hosting several free and low-cost holiday events in 2024. Please make sure to follow all the links for details and updates, and to register if required. If registration is full, there may be a waitlist available. Cookies with SantaThursday, December 5, 202410 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Register6 to 7 p.m.: RegisterI.R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center2000 S. Alston Avenue, … [Read more...] about A Frosty Family Affair with Durham Parks and Rec, and more…
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Best deals on Amazon’s holiday sale
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases
Shop in a hurry with these holiday deals on Amazon! We've gathered up some deals that caught our eye, but make sure to check them all out on Amazon's Holiday deal page. In some cases you might need to be a Prime member to get the best prices. If you're not a Prime member, this would be a good time to get a 30-day free trial period of Prime. Get free 1-night or 2-night delivery on many items … [Read more...] about Best deals on Amazon’s holiday sale
Christmas in the Groves in Hillsborough: Visit Grinch and Santa, take hayride, more…
Christmas in the Groves, at 3510 NC 86 N, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is a Christmas attraction with a ton to do. Admission to the barn is free, but tickets are required for some of the activities: Schedule … [Read more...] about Christmas in the Groves in Hillsborough: Visit Grinch and Santa, take hayride, more…
Five Points Christmas Concert at Emmanuel Baptist Church
Emmanuel Baptist Church, at 2100 Noble Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting Five Points Christmas Concert. It will take place Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the Five Points community. This evening of Christmas music will feature vocal, instrumental and choral performances, with congregational participation … [Read more...] about Five Points Christmas Concert at Emmanuel Baptist Church
Sounds of Christmas Concert at First Cary United Methodist Church Dec. 18
First Cary United Methodist Church, at 117 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is presenting several concerts during the Christmas season. These concerts are free and open to the public. Sounds of Christmas ConcertsWednesdays, December 4, 11, and 1812 p.m.Concerts in the Sanctuary, Building A. Lunch to follow. Bells of Christmas ConcertSunday, December 8, 20243 p.m.Features the handbell … [Read more...] about Sounds of Christmas Concert at First Cary United Methodist Church Dec. 18
Live Nativity Event at Saint Francis United Methodist Church in Cary Dec 17-18
Saint Francis United Methodist Church, 2965 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary, is presenting a live nativity event for the community on Tuesday, December 17, and Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., on the church grounds. The event includes costumed biblical characters with live animals, live Christmas music, hot chocolate, warm cider and cookies. Attendees are invited into our Gathering … [Read more...] about Live Nativity Event at Saint Francis United Methodist Church in Cary Dec 17-18
Christmas Plugged — Synchronized Light Show at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church in Durham
Every night from November 29, 2024, to January 5, 2025, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, 4109 Guess Road, Durham, is presenting Christmas Plugged -- Synchronized Light Show. Rose of Sharon Baptist Church has decorated the exterior of their church building with about 40,000 LED lights. The light display is synchronized to music for a total of nine songs. The public can view the display … [Read more...] about Christmas Plugged — Synchronized Light Show at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church in Durham
Soapstone United Methodist Church: Drive-through nativity
Soapstone United Methodist Church, at 12837 Norwood Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting several Christmas events that are free and open to the community. Here are a couple of them: The Music of Christmas ConcertSunday, December 8, 20244 p.m.Free Soapstone's ensembles will be performing, including: Live Drive-Through NativityMonday, December 16, and Tuesday, December 17, 20246:30 … [Read more...] about Soapstone United Methodist Church: Drive-through nativity
Bell Durham Holiday Concerts — free to attend
Bell Durham is a community handbell ensemble in Durham, North Carolina. The group will be presenting several holiday concerts in 2024. Admission is free and everyone is invited! Holiday Music on Durham Hotel RooftopNovember 30, 20247:30 p.m.The Durham Hotel rooftop315 East Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NCFree Christmas ConcertDecember 14, 20247 p.m.Yates Baptist Church2819 Chapel Hill … [Read more...] about Bell Durham Holiday Concerts — free to attend
Where to ski in North Carolina — roundup of all the ski resorts
Where to Ski in North Carolina There are six ski resorts in Western North Carolina. Three of them are clustered in the northern part of the North Carolina mountains, near Boone: Sugar Mountain Resort, Appalachian Ski Mtn., and Beech Mountain Ski Resort. Hatley Pointe (formerly Wolf Ridge) is in Mars Hill, near Asheville. Cataloochee Ski Area is in Maggie Valley, near Cherokee, Waynesville, … [Read more...] about Where to ski in North Carolina — roundup of all the ski resorts
