Santa will be at Tractor Supply Garner Parking Lot, 4255 Veterans Parkway, Garner, North Carolina, for free pictures. Bring your camera to take pictures! Every child will receive a cookie, hot cocoa, and a Nice List Certificate. This event was announced on Facebook. Santa will be there on Saturdays, December 6 and 13, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m., and on Sundays, December 7 and 14, 2025, from 10 … [Read more...] about Santa at Garner Tractor Supply Farmers’ Market Dec. 13-14
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Christmas Blast at Grove Park Chapel — free dinner, hot cocoa bar, movie, much more on Dec. 14
Grove Park Chapel, 605 Sherron Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Christmas Blast on December 14, 2025, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Everything at this event is free, and it's for the whole family. RSVP is required. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Christmas Blast at Grove Park Chapel — free dinner, hot cocoa bar, movie, much more on Dec. 14
Christmas Cantata at Ephesus Baptist Church in Raleigh Dec. 14
Celebrate the birth of Jesus with music at Ephesus Baptist Church, 6767 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. This FREE event features Classic Christmas Carols and a Cantata that narrates the Birth of Jesus accompanied by songs from the choir. A fellowship meal that includes some Filipino foods will be provided after the cantata. … [Read more...] about Christmas Cantata at Ephesus Baptist Church in Raleigh Dec. 14
Stream “A Charlie Brown Christmas” without a paid subscription, this weekend only
2025 marks the 60th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas. But you will have to take a few extra steps to watch it. The Charlie Brown holiday specials left network TV a few years ago. They moved to Apple TV+, which requires a paid subscription to view much of the programming. Apple has sole rights to the Peanuts series, including the holiday specials, through 2030. This move to a paid … [Read more...] about Stream “A Charlie Brown Christmas” without a paid subscription, this weekend only
Moore Square Winterfaire — new 4-day European style Christmas Market and Festival
MAKRS and Raleigh Parks are presenting the first Moore Square Winterfaire from Thursday, December 11, to Sunday, December 14, 2025. The Christmas festival and market takes place at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. This 4-day festival features: Live Music Schedule The music is presented by Oak City Music Collective. Please check their … [Read more...] about Moore Square Winterfaire — new 4-day European style Christmas Market and Festival
Holiday Open House at West Point on the Eno Dec. 14
Durham Parks and Recreation is hosting their annual Holiday Open House at West Point on the Eno, 5101 N Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m. This is a free event and no registration is required. Come on out and enjoy historic holiday decorations, festive music, and holiday crafts from yesteryear. … [Read more...] about Holiday Open House at West Point on the Eno Dec. 14
Paws with Claus: Photos of your dog with Santa at Downtown Cary Park Dec. 14
Bring your dog to Paws with Claus for a FREE picture with Santa at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. The event takes place on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park's Bark Bar. Enjoy a festive setting while your dogs meet Santa. In addition to complimentary photos with Santa, you can choose to have a holiday photo session with … [Read more...] about Paws with Claus: Photos of your dog with Santa at Downtown Cary Park Dec. 14
33rd Annual Chatham Artists Guild Open Studio Tour in December
The Chatham Artists Guild presents the 33rd annual Open Studio Tour, which will showcase the work of 59 local artists in 41 studios on the first two weekends in December. The professional artists welcome the public into their studios in Chatham County, North Carolina, where guests can gain a behind-the-scenes view of the artistic process, purchase unique and high-quality artwork and discover … [Read more...] about 33rd Annual Chatham Artists Guild Open Studio Tour in December
The Annual Black Market Holiday Extravaganza Dec. 14
The Annual Black Vendor Market Holiday Extravaganza takes place on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Doubletree Midtown, 2805 Highwood Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. Shop for gifts from Black-owned businesses. There will also be a Toys for Tots drop-off, so please consider bring a new, unwrapped toy. … [Read more...] about The Annual Black Market Holiday Extravaganza Dec. 14
Zebulon Christmas Parade Dec 14
The Zebulon Christmas Parade takes place Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 3 p.m., in Downtown Zebulon. Check back soon for more details, including the parade route. … [Read more...] about Zebulon Christmas Parade Dec 14
