Geek and Grub Market is a celebration of all things geek! Play giant games, eat great food, and purchase geeky items from an array of local geek-themed artisans. This themed monthly market, which is presented by the folks at Triangle Game Night, is free to attend. Each market features 30+ geeky vendors, giant games, food trucks, and fun competitions. The events are free to attend. Geek … [Read more...] about Geek & Grub Market: Holiday Nightmare Edition Dec. 14
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Chanukah Parade and Menorah Lighting at Lafayette Village in Raleigh Dec. 14 — with cirque performance, gelt drop and more
Celebrate Chanukah with Chabad Center of Raleigh at their Menorah Lighting and Gelt Drop at Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 3 p.m. This event is presented by Lafayette Village and Chabad Center of Raleigh. Watch as the Menorah Car Parade arrives! It will leave Chabad at 2:45 p.m., drive past senior homes in the area, and then arrive at Lafayette … [Read more...] about Chanukah Parade and Menorah Lighting at Lafayette Village in Raleigh Dec. 14 — with cirque performance, gelt drop and more
9th Annual Chocolatada de Luisito on Dec. 14: Free books, chocolate more!
Artist Studio Project, The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum, El Centro Hispano,and The Dominican Association of NC invite you to join them at the 9th Annual La Chocolatada de Luisito. It takes place Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. at The City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh North Carolina. This is a free, bilingual, family, holiday storytime event. It … [Read more...] about 9th Annual Chocolatada de Luisito on Dec. 14: Free books, chocolate more!
Pets get free pictures with Santa at PetSmart Dec. 13 and 14 (reservations recommended)
PetSmart is offering FREE photos of your pet with Santa again! The event takes place at all PetSmart locations in the United States and Canada (excluding PetSmart Groomery locations.) The photo sessions with Santa at PetSmart will be available from 2 to 5 p.m. on December 13 and 14, 2025. (Times might vary by location, however.) Reservations are required and go quickly. Book your session … [Read more...] about Pets get free pictures with Santa at PetSmart Dec. 13 and 14 (reservations recommended)
Holiday Open House at Mordecai Historic Park Dec 13-14
The Mordecai House, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, is the oldest house in Raleigh on its original location. It was build in 1785. Other structures, including the cure barn, the Ellen Mordecai Garden, St. Mark's Chapel, and more, were built in the 1800s. Normally tickets for tours are $7 for adults, and $4 for seniors and youth, with children 6 and under admitted for free. Mordecai Historic Park … [Read more...] about Holiday Open House at Mordecai Historic Park Dec 13-14
Pittsboro Christmas Parade Dec. 14
Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Pittsboro, North Carolina! Pittsboro is in Chatham County, about 17 miles to the south of Chapel Hill. Read on to learn about some of the holiday events taking place in Pittsboro, including the Holly Days Tree Lighting and the Pittsboro Christmas Parade. Holly Days Pittsboro Tree Lighting The Pittsboro Business Association invites you to Downtown … [Read more...] about Pittsboro Christmas Parade Dec. 14
Hanukkah Festival at Jewish for Good on Dec. 14
Jewish for Good, 1937 Cornwallis Road, Durham, is celebrating Hanukkah with a Hanukkah Festival. The first of the eight nights of Hanukkah is December 14, 2025. Hanukkah FestivalSunday, December 14, 20252 to 5 p.m.Free Presented in partnership with: Chabad, PJ Library, Triangle Family Shule, The Lerner Elementary School, The Early Childhood Learning Center, Kehillah Synagogue, Judea Reform … [Read more...] about Hanukkah Festival at Jewish for Good on Dec. 14
Boxcar Bar and Arcade Raleigh: Christmas Cocoa and Classics on Dec. 14
Boxcar Bar and Arcade, 330 West Davie Street, Raleigh, and 621 Foster Street, Durham, offers a huge number of arcade games and pinball machines and console games, as well as air hockey, skeeball, foosball and more. See their whole list of games here. They also host lots of events, including some free ones. This page is for the Raleigh Boxcar location. Find information on Boxcar Bar + Arcade … [Read more...] about Boxcar Bar and Arcade Raleigh: Christmas Cocoa and Classics on Dec. 14
Apex Chanukah Festival Dec 14: Gelt drop, fire show, free donuts, more…
Chabad of Cary Jewish Center is presenting a free event, Apex Chanukah Festival on Sunday, December 14, 2025. The event takes place at the Apex Senior Center, 63 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. There's no cost to attend. Enjoy games, crafts and food. The celebration ends with lighting a menorah. Chanukah Wonderland from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Grand Menorah Lighting at 5:30 p.m. … [Read more...] about Apex Chanukah Festival Dec 14: Gelt drop, fire show, free donuts, more…
Durham Craft Market Holiday Market at Durham Central Park Dec. 14
On Saturday mornings, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., head to Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, for Durham Craft Market. Make sure to check the Facebook page to see if there have been any changes. This outdoor market features local crafts. All artisans live and craft no more than 30 miles from Durham city limits. It's free to attend. Durham Craft Market is also a special event with … [Read more...] about Durham Craft Market Holiday Market at Durham Central Park Dec. 14
