Pace Family Farms, 12701 Buffalo Road, Clayton, is holding its 7th Annual Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is an outdoor event and features more than 70 vendors. Shop for hand crafted products for your gift list! It's free to attend. There will be food available for purchase. … [Read more...] about 7th Annual Christmas Craft Fair at Pace Family Farms Dec. 6 (and more holiday markets)
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Scandinavian Christmas Fair Dec. 6
The annual Scandinavian Christmas Fair takes place Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Kerr Scott Building at the NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children 12 and under. The Scandinavian Christmas Fair is a celebration of the rich traditions of the Nordic countries: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and … [Read more...] about Scandinavian Christmas Fair Dec. 6
Cary Tree Lighting Ceremony and Victorian Christmas on Dec. 6 (and more holiday events)
The Town of Cary is celebrating the season at their Heart of the Holidays Celebration events. Here are just a few of Cary's holiday events. Photos with Santa Step into a winter wonderland at Downtown Cary Park, and meet Santa. He will be at the Downtown Cary Park Gathering House several times in December. Bring your camera. This is a free event. Please keep in mind that there will be a … [Read more...] about Cary Tree Lighting Ceremony and Victorian Christmas on Dec. 6 (and more holiday events)
Jonkonnu at Stagville Dec 6 — celebrate an African American holiday tradition with drum, dance and storytelling
Historic Stagville, 5828 Old Oxford Rd, Durham, is hosting a Jonkonnu celebration this holiday season. Jonkonnu at Stagville Celebrate Jonkonnu, a historic African American holiday tradition, with Historic Stagville and St Sya Academy on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. This is a free event. Celebrate an African diaspora holiday tradition with St Sya Academy and Historic … [Read more...] about Jonkonnu at Stagville Dec 6 — celebrate an African American holiday tradition with drum, dance and storytelling
Apex Parade Dec. 6
Celebrate the season in Apex, North Carolina with a full schedule of Christmas events. The tree lighting ceremony on December 5, 2025, features vendors, entertainment, pictures with Santa and more. Then, the next day, enjoy the Apex Rotary Christmas Parade. Apex Tree Lighting The Apex Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place Friday, December 5, 2025, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Town Hall Campus, … [Read more...] about Apex Parade Dec. 6
Joel Lane Museum House: Christmas Open House Dec. 6
Joel Lane Museum House, 160 S Saint Marys St, Raleigh, will host its annual Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The family-friendly event is free to attend but donations are appreciated. The historic Lane house will be open to walk through and decorated for the holidays. There will be costumed volunteers, information about life in the 1700s, and kids … [Read more...] about Joel Lane Museum House: Christmas Open House Dec. 6
Big list of Holiday Markets in the Triangle 2025
Shop for gifts at these 2025 holiday markets in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. Here's a growing list of Christmas markets, church bazaars, crafts markets, arts markets and more. Some of the markets are part of festivals, some include live music, Santa visits, or other family activities. Please scroll down for a day-by-day list that's growing every day. Know of more that should … [Read more...] about Big list of Holiday Markets in the Triangle 2025
National Cookie Day Freebies & Deals Dec 4
Thursday, December 4, 2025, is National Cookie Day. Here are some deals for free cookies, or discounts, for National Cookie Day, available in or near the Triangle, or online. Great American Cookies Known for its famous chocolate chip cookie recipe dating back to 1977, Great American Cookies is offering a sweet deal on National Cookie Day. At participating locations on December 4, 2025, … [Read more...] about National Cookie Day Freebies & Deals Dec 4
Send 2 FREE full-size bags of Pepperidge Farm cookies to a friend on Dec. 4
Pepperidge Farm is offering a big freebie for National Cookie Day, December 4, 2025. They're introducing the Pepperidge Farm Holiday Cookie Courier, and kicking it off with FREE cookies. Beginning December 4, 2025, at 9 a.m. ET, head to PepperidgeFarmHoliday.com and send a FREE cookie gram via the Holiday Cookie Courier, while supplies last. Please note that this website goes live on … [Read more...] about Send 2 FREE full-size bags of Pepperidge Farm cookies to a friend on Dec. 4
How to see the Thomas Dambo Trolls at Dix Park (and the rest of North Carolina)
North Carolina has gone troll crazy! Seven trolls by Danish artist Thomas Dambo have come to North Carolina and "troll hunters" are going to see all of them. The seven trolls in North Carolina: Each of these trolls has its own personality and story. Each also has a necklace with a unique symbol on it. Take note of the symbols, because when you find all the symbols you can enter them into a … [Read more...] about How to see the Thomas Dambo Trolls at Dix Park (and the rest of North Carolina)
