The Triangle Wind Ensemble's holiday concert continues the tradition of screening The Snowman while performing the music live. The 27-minute film shares the story of a young boy who creates a snowman which magically comes to life. Together, the two take a playful journey around the world. The concert, which takes place Sunday, December 12th, at 4 p.m., at Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, … [Read more...] about The Snowman: Film, plus live music by the Triangle Wind Ensemble
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Handel’s Messiah at Friendship Baptist Church Dec 12
On Sunday, December 12th, 2021, at 11 a.m., the choir and orchestra of Friendship Baptist Church will present excerpts from Handel's Messiah. Friendship Baptist Church is at 5510 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh. It's free to attend. … [Read more...] about Handel’s Messiah at Friendship Baptist Church Dec 12
Lowe’s: free hot cocoa, candy canes and festive cookies Dec 11
Lowe's is giving away FREE Holiday House Kits. They're reinventing the traditional gingerbread house with this sweet graham cracker house that you can customize with one of four designs: a city town house, a cabana, a midcentury modern masterpiece, or a traditional house. It comes with all the trimmings that you'll need to customize the house, including graham crackers, icing with … [Read more...] about Lowe’s: free hot cocoa, candy canes and festive cookies Dec 11
Merry Moore Market at Moore Square four weekends, with children’s activities and free Santa visits
For four weekends this winter, Raleigh Night Market is helping Moore Square, at 200 N. Blount Street, Raleigh, to transform into a festive holiday destination. Merry Moore Market will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on these evenings: Friday, November 19th, 2021Saturday, November 20th, 2021Friday, November 26th, 2021Saturday, November 27th, 2021Friday, December 3rd, 2021Saturday, December … [Read more...] about Merry Moore Market at Moore Square four weekends, with children’s activities and free Santa visits
Community Christmas at C.E. Barnes Store in Archer Lodge — free pictures with Santa
Adding to the list of free Santa visits in the Triangle, C.E. Barnes Store is hosting Santa for pictures on Friday, December 10th, 2021, from 4 to 7 p.m. This is a FREE event. Bring your camera! It will take place outside. C.E. Barnes Store is at 13726 Buffalo Road, Archer Lodge, in Johnston County. In addition, food trucks will be on site, and there will be a canned food drive with … [Read more...] about Community Christmas at C.E. Barnes Store in Archer Lodge — free pictures with Santa
14th Annual Networking Social & Vendor Expo — sign up to receive a toy (Santa will be on site!)
The 14th Annual Networking Social & Vendor Shopping Expo takes place Sunday, December 12th, 2021, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at The West Room, 6405 Westgate Road, Suite 121, Raleigh. This free family event is a chance to shop from local vendors. Santa will be on site. If you'd like to receive a toy for your child, you must register by November 15th by emailing teenstweens11@gmail.com and … [Read more...] about 14th Annual Networking Social & Vendor Expo — sign up to receive a toy (Santa will be on site!)
Garner Night Market, including Garner Tree Lighting, free Santa visit, more…
Garner Night Market, curated by Raleigh Night Market, and brought to you by Oberweis Dairy, will take place in Downtown Garner on the following Fridays, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.: September 24th, 2021October 22nd, 2021November 26th, 2021 Each event will feature over 50 vendors and a monthly rotation of food trucks. This is a family-friendly and dog-friendly event. November 26th … [Read more...] about Garner Night Market, including Garner Tree Lighting, free Santa visit, more…
Drive-By Living Nativity at Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Raleigh
Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 3000 East Garner Road, Raleigh, is presenting a Drive-by Living Nativity on Sunday, December 5th, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. It's free to attend. Experience the birth of Jesus with live actors and animals. … [Read more...] about Drive-By Living Nativity at Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Raleigh
Menorah Parade, and Menorah Lighting at Lafayette Village
Congregational Sha'arei Israel -- Chabad Center of Raleigh -- is celebrating Chanukah with several events. You can see all their plans for the holiday here. Here is one public event.... Be on the lookout for the Menorah Parade on Sunday, December 5th, 2021! It will end up in Lafayette Village, where there will be a socially distanced Menorah Lighting, music, dancing, donuts and … [Read more...] about Menorah Parade, and Menorah Lighting at Lafayette Village
Postponed: Series from Friends of Orange County Public Library: “Oh, you need to talk to…”
The Friends of Orange County Public Library is hosting a monthly series, Oh, You Need to Talk To... Gardening, fabric arts, history, genealogy–if you want to know how these things and more are done in Hillsborough and who does them, join your neighbors on Zoom on the third Sunday of every month. Ask your expert neighbors questions before and during the meeting. Show them your gardening issue or … [Read more...] about Postponed: Series from Friends of Orange County Public Library: “Oh, you need to talk to…”
