The town of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, in southern Wake County, is about 18 miles from Raleigh, and 12 miles from Apex. Read on to learn about some of the holiday festivities taking place in Fuquay-Varina in December, 2025. Fuquay-Varina Tree Lighting The official Fuquay-Varina Town Tree Lighting will take place Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 6 p.m., at the Main/Vance Street … [Read more...] about Fuquay-Varina Tree Lighting Dec. 7
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Toys From Teens: Free toys and a visit with Santa Dec. 6
The Raleigh Youth Council is hosting the annual Toys From Teens event for families with children from birth to 12 years old. This is a free event. This free event takes place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Roberts Park Community Center, 1300 E Martin Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. No registration is required. The event features: Children must be present to … [Read more...] about Toys From Teens: Free toys and a visit with Santa Dec. 6
Where to get a picture of your dog with Santa in the Triangle — a day-by-day list
Looking for the perfect picture of your dog with Santa? Look no further! We are keeping a running list of places to get your dog's picture taken with Santa. Keep checking back for more. … [Read more...] about Where to get a picture of your dog with Santa in the Triangle — a day-by-day list
Downtown Durham Holiday Tree Lighting Dec. 6
Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season in Downtown Durham on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Downtown Durham Tree Lighting. This is a free event. This is a rescheduled date. It will take place at CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran Street, Durham, North Carolina, from 4 to 7 p.m. Highlights in the Plaza Food & Beverages … [Read more...] about Downtown Durham Holiday Tree Lighting Dec. 6
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Holiday Parade Dec 6
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Parade will take place Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 10 a.m. Enjoy this festive, entertaining, safe and inclusive community parade to celebrate the winter season. Parade Route This year’s parade route will begin at 501 W Weaver Street in Carrboro and end at the 140 West Franklin Plaza in Chapel Hill. There are four performance zones where groups will stop … [Read more...] about Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Holiday Parade Dec 6
Oddville — An Art Show of the Awesomely Strange Dec. 6
Oddville: An Art Show of the Awesomely Strange will take place Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., at Durham Fruit & Produce, 305 South Dillard Street, Durham, NC. Enjoy strange and interesting art and creations. Come in costume. General admission is $15 plus fees, but you can save money in various ways. See all ticket options here. Follow the Facebook event for … [Read more...] about Oddville — An Art Show of the Awesomely Strange Dec. 6
Take a Walk on the Broadside — The Collective Final Walk in Durham
WUNC presents Take a Walk on The Broadside: The Collective Final Walk. This tour is a free event on Saturday, December 6, 2025, starting at 12 p.m., at Durham Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. The tour is a project of the Broadside, a weekly podcast from WUNC, sharing stories about North Carolin and the crossroads of the South. RSVP is required. This whole loop … [Read more...] about Take a Walk on the Broadside — The Collective Final Walk in Durham
Northern Wake Fire Auxiliary’s Holly Jolly Market Dec. 6
Northern Wake Fire Auxiliary is hosting hosting Holly Jolly Market on December 6, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It takes place at Northern Wake Fire Station #2, 7045 Stony Hill Drive, Wake Forest, North Carolina. This is a free indoor event. Shop for handmade crafts, jewelry, baked goods, holiday decor, and more. … [Read more...] about Northern Wake Fire Auxiliary’s Holly Jolly Market Dec. 6
Breakfast with Mary & Joseph at Saint Andrews United Methodist Church in Raleigh Dec. 6
Saint Andrews United Methodist Church, at 1201 Maxwell Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Breakfast with Mary & Joseph on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 9 a.m. This free event is for children of all ages. Please register so that the church can be sure to have enough materials on hand. Come enjoy a yummy breakfast and hear about when Jesus was born. Kids will sing songs, make … [Read more...] about Breakfast with Mary & Joseph at Saint Andrews United Methodist Church in Raleigh Dec. 6
GameStop “Trade Anything” Day Dec. 6 — trade almost any object for $5 store credit
GameStop announced that on December 6, 2025, it's holding its first Trade Anything Day at all its stores. The premise is that you can bring in almost any object, and get $5 store credit for it. The object doesn't have to be a video game, or anything that they sell at the store. But there are many limitations, which are listed below. Rest assured that you can trade in your taxidermy … [Read more...] about GameStop “Trade Anything” Day Dec. 6 — trade almost any object for $5 store credit
