Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season in Downtown Durham on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Downtown Durham Tree Lighting. It will take place at CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran Street, Durham, North Carolina, from 1 to 7 pm. Highlights: Performances: Follow the Facebook event for updates. … [Read more...] about Downtown Durham Holiday Tree Lighting Nov 23
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Upcoming skywatching sessions with Morehead Planetarium, at Prairie Ridge Ecostation and Little River Regional Park
Morehead Planetarium + Science Center frequently facilitates skywatching sessions, during which guests can look through telescopes at the night sky and learn about what they're seeing. Sometimes Morehead Planetarium is joined by other groups, who also help with the event. In general these are free events. Upcoming Skywatching Events Skywatching at Prairie Ridge EcostationSaturday, November … [Read more...] about Upcoming skywatching sessions with Morehead Planetarium, at Prairie Ridge Ecostation and Little River Regional Park
Opening Dates for all the North Carolina Ski Resorts
Where to Ski in North Carolina There are six ski resorts in Western North Carolina. Three of them are clustered in the northern part of the North Carolina mountains, near Boone: Sugar Mountain Resort, Appalachian Ski Mtn., and Beech Mountain Ski Resort. Hatley Pointe (formerly Wolf Ridge) is in Mars Hill, near Asheville. Cataloochee Ski Area is in Maggie Valley, near Cherokee, Waynesville, … [Read more...] about Opening Dates for all the North Carolina Ski Resorts
Big list of things to do Thanksgiving Weekend 2024 with friends and family
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Looking for something to do with friends and family Thanksgiving weekend, 2024? Here is a big list of things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. More will be added! What do you think should be on the list? We've highlighted a few major attractions and fun ideas, but please scroll down for a more comprehensive day-by-day list. On Triangle on the Cheap, we generally focus on the … [Read more...] about Big list of things to do Thanksgiving Weekend 2024 with friends and family
Brier Creek Tree Lighting and Letters to Santa Dec. 6
Brier Creek Commons, at 8311 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh, is hosting their annual tree lighting ceremony on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. This event will include: Santa pictures will be provided while supplies last, and after that you can take your own pictures with Santa. This is a free event that takes place at the Brier Creek Commons Clock Tower by Men's Wearhouse. … [Read more...] about Brier Creek Tree Lighting and Letters to Santa Dec. 6
Raleigh Retro Gamers’ Triangle Town Holiday Market Nov. 23
Raleigh Retro Gamers is presenting Triangle Town Holiday Market on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Triangle Town Center, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. This free, family-friendly event will feature lots of vendors, activities, a Toys for Tots drives, and even Santa! Raleigh Retro Gamers Triangle Town Holiday Market … [Read more...] about Raleigh Retro Gamers’ Triangle Town Holiday Market Nov. 23
24 Christmas and Holiday Parades in the Triangle from A(pex) to Z(ebulon)!
You can find Christmas parades in every corner of the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and many more towns. Read on to learn about a few of the highly anticipated holiday parades, but then scroll down for a big day-to-day list of Christmas and holiday parades in the Triangle in 2024. The list also includes Solstice lantern walks, a Hanukkah parade, and, if announced, a … [Read more...] about 24 Christmas and Holiday Parades in the Triangle from A(pex) to Z(ebulon)!
29th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration Nov. 23 (held at NC Museum of Natural Science)
North Carolina Museum of History's popular American Indian Heritage Celebration returns on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Due to the renovations at the museum, it will take place at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event that will take place inside and outside of the museum. This festival is an annual … [Read more...] about 29th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration Nov. 23 (held at NC Museum of Natural Science)
Order a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in the Triangle in 2024 from restaurants, grocery stores, more…
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else for Christmas, 2024, and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider ordering your Christmas dinners from a grocery store, caterer, or restaurant. We're putting together a list of restaurants, grocery stores and caterers in the Triangle where you can order a full-cooked Christmas dinner, with sides, in advance. In many cases, you'll pick up the … [Read more...] about Order a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in the Triangle in 2024 from restaurants, grocery stores, more…
North Carolina State Capitol: free guided tours on Saturdays
The North Carolina State Capitol, at One East Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is reopening for visits on Monday, July 8, 2024, after a year of renovation. It will be open for free guided and self-guided tours. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour any time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Free guided tours are … [Read more...] about North Carolina State Capitol: free guided tours on Saturdays
