Friends of Chapel Hill Public Library is holding its Big Book Sale December 5 to 7, 2025, at Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Shoppers will find an extensive inventory of gently used fiction and non-fiction books for children and adults, as well as puzzles and games. Shop for thousands of books, starting at $1. The Friends Big Book Sale has … [Read more...] about Big Book Sale at Chapel Hill Public Library December 5-7
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Santa Express at New Hope Valley Railway –– tickets on sale now
New Hope Valley Railway's very popular holiday attraction, Santa Express, is returning for 2025, and tickets are on sale now. They are very much subject to selling out. Climb aboard the Santa Express for a 50-minute festive adventure through the twinkling, holiday-decorated woods! Play along with the Santa Express I Spy game as you spot cheerful decorations along the way. And of course, Santa … [Read more...] about Santa Express at New Hope Valley Railway –– tickets on sale now
“Falconry — A Partnership with a Wild Bird of Prey” talk on Dec. 9
Wake Audubon hosts programs, open to the public, at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Nature Research Center, 121 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. You can see all the events on Wake Audubon's calendar. One upcoming event is Falconry: A Partnership with a Wild Bird of Prey, on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in the 4th floor meeting room at the Nature Research Center. The … [Read more...] about “Falconry — A Partnership with a Wild Bird of Prey” talk on Dec. 9
National Sandwich Day deals — November 3
National Sandwich Day is Monday, November 3rd, 2025. Read on for some deals we've found for National Sandwich Day! If you know of others that should be on the list, especially local sandwiches, just let us know! National Sandwich Day Deals McAlister's Deli McAlister's Deli: From November 3 to 9, 2025, McAlister's Rewards Members can buy one sandwich and receive one sandwich for 50% … [Read more...] about National Sandwich Day deals — November 3
Friendsgiving Potluck at Fall Line in Zebulon Nov. 23
The Fall Line, at 114 North Arendell Avenue, Zebulon, North Carolina, is a bar that offers many events throughout the month. You can find the events on their calendar and Facebook page. Food trucks are on site most days. Upcoming Events Friendsgiving PotluckSunday, November 23, 20252 p.m.Free Sign up bring a dish to share. Enjoy live music by 2Digh4 at the event. Recurring … [Read more...] about Friendsgiving Potluck at Fall Line in Zebulon Nov. 23
Tree Lighting Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
All throughout the Triangle, in Raleigh, Durham, and surrounding towns, tree lighting events are marking the beginning of the holiday season. Scroll down for a big day-by-day list of tree lighting events in the Triangle. We are adding to this list all the time, so keep checking back. There are a few that haven't been announced yet. You can expect to at least get a glimpse of Santa at most … [Read more...] about Tree Lighting Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
Christmas by Candlelight at Duke Homestead Dec. 5 and 12
Duke Homestead State Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Christmas by Candlelight on Friday, December 5, and Friday, December 12, 2025, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets will be available on November 4, 2025. Tickets are $8 per person (plus fees) and can be purchased on Eventbrite. Tickets are free for ages 3 and under. Celebrate an old-fashioned … [Read more...] about Christmas by Candlelight at Duke Homestead Dec. 5 and 12
Free Food Distribution at Elizabeth Street UMC Nov. 3
Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church, at 1209 N Elizabeth Street, Durham, North Carolina, hosts frequent free community events. They list their events on their Facebook page. Free Food Distribution Elizabeth Street UMC usually hosts free food distributions the first Monday of the month at 2 p.m. If it's a holiday, the event will be moved to the following Monday. If it's raining the event … [Read more...] about Free Food Distribution at Elizabeth Street UMC Nov. 3
Holiday Market at Passmore Center Nov. 22
Orange County Department of Aging is presenting a Holiday Market on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Passmore Center, 103 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough, North Carolina. The Passmore Center is adjacent to the Sportsplex. The market will feature: … [Read more...] about Holiday Market at Passmore Center Nov. 22
Downtown Raleigh Public Menorah Lighting at Moore Square Dec. 16
Celebrate Chanukah at the Downtown Raleigh Public Menorah Lighting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Mayor Janet Cowell will be there to help light up the night. The event features: This event is hosted by Downtown Raleigh Alliance, City of Raleigh, and Chabad Young … [Read more...] about Downtown Raleigh Public Menorah Lighting at Moore Square Dec. 16
