UPDATE: We have a winner in the contest! Meghan W., please look for an email soon with details! And congratulations! For a second year, Magic of Lights will be at Coastal Credit Union Music Park, adding to the Triangle's list of impressive Christmas light displays. This drive-through attraction will be taking place from November 18th to December 30th, 2022, from 5 to 10 p.m. It will be … [Read more...] about Magic of Lights drive-through at Coastal Credit Union Music Park
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Santa Claus at Maple View Farm Ice Cream
Santa Claus is coming to Maple View Farm Ice Cream, 6900 Rocky Ridge Road, Hillsborough! He, along with some of his friends from the North Pole, will be visiting: Enjoy some ice cream from Maple View and take a picture with Santa! During these events, Maple View Farm will be collecting donations for Kids Path AuthoraCare patients. Items needed: Look for updates on Maple View … [Read more...] about Santa Claus at Maple View Farm Ice Cream
Dinner with Santa at Old North State Food Hall in Selma
Santa will be at Old North State Food Hall, 67 JR Road, Selma, North Carolina, on three Tuesdays in December. He'll come to your table to give your family a personal greeting, and you can take your child's picture with Santa. There is no cost other than the food that you purchase. There will also be special treats for children. Dinner with Santa takes place Tuesdays, December 6th, 13th, … [Read more...] about Dinner with Santa at Old North State Food Hall in Selma
WRAL Nights of Lights at Dix Park
WRAL/Capitol Broadcasting, in partnership with the City of Raleigh, is bringing back Nights of Lights, a 1.3 mile drive-thru holiday light show in Dorothea Dix Park, for a third year, in 2022. Tickets are on sale now. There will be some new elements for 2022: Dates of Nights of Lights Hours are 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets Tickets are on sale now. Purchase … [Read more...] about WRAL Nights of Lights at Dix Park
Winter Solstice Market at Motorco Music Hall
The Winter Solstice Market takes place Sunday, December 18th, 2022, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, North Carolina. This will be an enchanted afternoon celebrating the sacred arts and the winter solstice. Whether you’re pagan or witchy or maybe just a little craft curious, you’ll love this stellar lineup of over 20 magical local artists, makers, tarot … [Read more...] about Winter Solstice Market at Motorco Music Hall
Chabad of Durham/Chapel Hill: Chanukah at Streets at Southpoint
Chabad of Durham/Chapel Hill is presenting a free Chanukah celebration for the community at Streets at Southpoint, 8030 Renaissance Parkway, Durham, North Carolina. Chanukah at Streets at Southpoint On Sunday, December 18th, 2022, celebrate Chanukah from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The celebration takes place inside the mall, in front of Barnes & Noble. This celebration will … [Read more...] about Chabad of Durham/Chapel Hill: Chanukah at Streets at Southpoint
Journey to Bethlehem: A Live Nativity Drive-Thru at New Horizon Church in Durham
New Horizon Church, 100 Horizon Place, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting Journey to Bethlehem on December 17th and 18th, 2022, from 7 to 9 p.m. This Live Nativity Drive-Thru at New Horizon Church is free to attend. You'll see stations that share the story of Jesus' birth, from the comfort of your car. There are 7 stations, 40+ cast members in costume, live animals, and a booklet to … [Read more...] about Journey to Bethlehem: A Live Nativity Drive-Thru at New Horizon Church in Durham
Free concerts at Lorraine’s Coffee House, including bluegrass, southern gospel and more
Lorraine's Coffee House & Music, 101 Timber Pointe Lane, in Garner, offers a full menu of espresso drinks, frozen drinks, tea and coffee over ice, and more. It also hosts live music very frequently. The cover for music is low, generally around $10. See all the music events on their Facebook page. But here are some upcoming free events. Please be sure to tip the performers and to purchase … [Read more...] about Free concerts at Lorraine’s Coffee House, including bluegrass, southern gospel and more
High Riders 4-H Horse Club Christmas Open House in Clayton: free horseback rides & toy swap
The High Riders 4-H Horse Club is holding a free Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 17th, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., at 12490 Buffalo Road, Clayton. Enjoy: Also, there will be a toy swap. Bring gently used toys to drop off. And if you see one you like, take it home. At the end of the day all remaining toys will be donated to a non-profit. Rain date is December 18th, 2022. … [Read more...] about High Riders 4-H Horse Club Christmas Open House in Clayton: free horseback rides & toy swap
Christmas Light Drive Through at Baptist Grove Church in Raleigh
Baptist Grove Church, 7109 Leesville Road, Raleigh, is hosting a Christmas Lights Drive Through on December 16th to 17th, 2022, 6 to 10 p.m. each night. (Note: It was planned for December 15th too, but was canceled because of the weather.) There's no cost to drive through. There will be lights on trees, bushes and buildings on the church campus. … [Read more...] about Christmas Light Drive Through at Baptist Grove Church in Raleigh
