Joel Lane Museum House, 160 S Saint Marys St, Raleigh, will host its annual Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The family-friendly event is free to attend but donations are appreciated. The historic Lane house will be open to walk through and decorated for the holidays. Various kids crafts and demonstrators will be on the grounds. Triangle Folk … [Read more...] about Joel Lane Museum House: Christmas Open House Dec. 7
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Holiday Parade Dec 6
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Parade will take place Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 10 a.m. Enjoy this festive, entertaining, safe and inclusive community parade to celebrate the winter season. Parade Route This year’s parade route will begin at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro and end at the 140 West Franklin Plaza in Chapel Hill. There are typically four performance zones where groups … [Read more...] about Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Holiday Parade Dec 6
Christmas in Apex: Rotary Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Celebrate the season in Apex, North Carolina with a full schedule of Christmas events. Apex Tree Lighting The Apex Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place Friday, December 6, 2024, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at The Depot. Join Apex Town Council in downtown Apex as the tree at The Depot is lit! Santa and Mrs. Claus join in on the fun throughout the event. Grab a selfie with Santa! Apex Rotary … [Read more...] about Christmas in Apex: Rotary Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Morrisville Christmas Tree Lighting Dec 7
The Town of Morrisville's Annual Tree Lighting Celebration will take place Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Indian Creek Greenway and Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville. Enjoy: Shuttle service to and from the event will be available at Cedar Fork Community Center, 1050 Town Hall Drive. … [Read more...] about Morrisville Christmas Tree Lighting Dec 7
6th Annual Christmas Craft Fair at Pace Family Farms Dec. 7 (and more holiday markets)
Pace Family Farms, 12701 Buffalo Road, Clayton, is holding its 6th Annual Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is an outdoor event and features more than 70 vendors. Shop for hand crafted products for your gift list! It's free to attend. There will be food available for purchase. … [Read more...] about 6th Annual Christmas Craft Fair at Pace Family Farms Dec. 7 (and more holiday markets)
Jonkonnu at Stagville Dec 7 — celebrate an African American holiday tradition
Historic Stagville, 5828 Old Oxford Rd, Durham, is hosting a Jonkonnu celebration this holiday season. Jonkonnu at Stagville Celebrate Jonkonnu, a historic African American holiday tradition, with Historic Stagville and St Sya Academy on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. This is a free event. Durham youth and musicians will perform at Horton Grove on December 7 to honor … [Read more...] about Jonkonnu at Stagville Dec 7 — celebrate an African American holiday tradition
McDonald’s offering Double Cheeseburgers for 50 cents
McDonald's offering Double Cheeseburgers for 50 cents From December 3 to 16, 2024, McDonald’s is offering a Double Cheeseburger for just 50 cents at participating locations. The offer can be redeemed once per week, per customer. The offer is available only for MyMcDonald’s Rewards members, via the McDonald’s app. Find out how to join MyMcDonald’s Rewards here. A Double Cheeseburger is … [Read more...] about McDonald’s offering Double Cheeseburgers for 50 cents
Musicians for WNC — free concert, donations for Western NC
Musicians for Western North Carolina is a benefit concert to help in recovery from Hurricane Helene. The concert takes place Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 2 to 5:30 p.m., at Hillsborough United Church of Christ, 200 Davis Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina. Admission is free, but donations will be collected. Enjoy performances by local musicians: … [Read more...] about Musicians for WNC — free concert, donations for Western NC
Youngsville Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade
The Town of Youngsville will welcome the season with a Tree Lighting celebration and a Christmas Parade. Tree Lighting Friday, December 6, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., the tree lighting ceremony will take place in the vicinity of Benchmark Community Bank / S. College Street. Youngsville Christmas Parade The Christmas Parade will take place Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 10 a.m. to … [Read more...] about Youngsville Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade
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
