Bring the kids to one of these early New Year's Eve parties at Wake County Public Libraries. They are all free events, intended for preschool children and their families. Please follow each link for more information, and to register, if necessary. Noon Year's EveWednesday, December 31, 202511 a.m. to 12 p.m.Middle Creek Community Library111 Middle Creek Park Avenue, Apex, NCFree Activities, … [Read more...] about Early New Year’s Eve Parties for Kids at Wake County Libraries
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Noon Year’s Eve celebration at Museum of Life + Science (part of regular admission)
Museum of Life + Science, at 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting Noon Year's Eve on Wednesday, December 31, 2025,, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This special New Year's event for children and their families is included in regular admission, which is $24 for adults, $22 for seniors ages 65+ and military members, $19 for children ages 3-12, and free for ages 2 and … [Read more...] about Noon Year’s Eve celebration at Museum of Life + Science (part of regular admission)
Noon Year’s and New Year’s Eve parties at United Skates of America
Keep United Skates of America, 2901 Trawick Road, Raleigh, in mind for entertaining the kids over Winter Break, or when planning fun for your out of town guests. United Skates of America has a several special events planned. Here are some New Year's Eve events. Noon Year's Eve Skate with CharactersWednesday, December 31, 202510 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.$20 online, $25 at the door Noon Year’s Eve Skate … [Read more...] about Noon Year’s and New Year’s Eve parties at United Skates of America
Marbles Kids Museum Noon Year’s Eve Party
Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Noon Year's Eve on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Celebrate the New Year' with crafts, games, music and a special bubble wrap pop. Count down together as the ball drops at noon in Curiosity Square. Noon Year's Eve is included with museum admission: … [Read more...] about Marbles Kids Museum Noon Year’s Eve Party
Wendy’s celebrates National Bacon Day with 1¢ Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers Dec. 30
Wendy's is celebrating National Bacon Day with a special deal. On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, fans can snag a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger (JBC) for $0.01 with any purchase by redeeming the offer in the Wendy's app. Wendy's Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger features a fresh, never-frozen square beef patty, topped with two strips of bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and creamy mayo on a toasted … [Read more...] about Wendy’s celebrates National Bacon Day with 1¢ Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers Dec. 30
Celebrate Kwanzaa with SpiritHouse South: free photo shoot and more
SpiritHouse South is hosting some Kwanzaa events in 2025. Make sure to follow each link and register if necessary. Kwanzaa Celebration: Family Vision BoardingSaturday, December 27, 202512 to 3 p.m.Cocoa Cinnamon2013 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NCFree (register) Enjoy a fun Kujichagulia (Self Determination) event where families come together to create vision boards that reflect their dreams and … [Read more...] about Celebrate Kwanzaa with SpiritHouse South: free photo shoot and more
Contentnea Fire Department’s Christmas Light Display in Wilson — open on Christmas night
The Contentnea Fire Department, at 4146 NC Highway 42 W, Wilson, North Carolina, presents one of the most impressive Christmas light displays every year, and it's free to visit! it boasts a 60-foot tall tree and over 25,000 lights. The schedule was announced on Contentnea Fire Department's Facebook page. There will be a soft opening for the annual Christmas light display on Saturday, … [Read more...] about Contentnea Fire Department’s Christmas Light Display in Wilson — open on Christmas night
Piper Lights: Free Drive-thru Lights Display in Wake Forest
One of the most spectacular Christmas light displays in the Triangle is in Wake Forest. Piper Lights is the project of a family who really loves Christmas. They're at 5725 Fixit Shop Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The display includes 7 acres of lights. This is a free, dirve-thru attraction. Make sure to check Piper Lights' Facebook page for updates and schedule changes. Weather can … [Read more...] about Piper Lights: Free Drive-thru Lights Display in Wake Forest
Lake Myra Christmas Lights in Downtown Wendell — open on Christmas
One of the largest and most spectacular Christmas light displays in North Carolina is at 10 S. Cypress St, Wendell, North Carolina, and it's free to visit. Lake Myra Christmas Lights features almost a quarter of a million lights that dance in a synchronized show, with special effects, to holiday music. Lake Myra Christmas Lights will run from November 26 to December 31, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. … [Read more...] about Lake Myra Christmas Lights in Downtown Wendell — open on Christmas
Order your fully cooked New Year’s Eve dinner or New Year’s Day meal to enjoy at home
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else when you ring in 2026, consider ordering your New Year's Eve dinner or New Year's Day meal from a grocery store, caterer, or restaurant. We've put together a list of businesses in the Triangle where you can order a fully-cooked New Year's meal. There are even a couple of "traditional, lucky New Year's Day meals" available! In many cases, … [Read more...] about Order your fully cooked New Year’s Eve dinner or New Year’s Day meal to enjoy at home
