Shop for gifts at these 2023 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. Please scroll down for a day-by-day list that's growing every day. Know of more that should be on this list? Please email us at jody@triangleonthecheap.com. Please include a link to where it's listed. We'll see … [Read more...] about Big list of Holiday Markets in the Triangle 2024
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Hanukkah Festival at Jewish for Good Dec. 22 (and more)
Jewish for Good, 1937 Cornwallis Road, Durham, is celebrating Hanukkah with a Hanukkah Festival, a pop-up store and the nightly lighting of an 8-Foot Menorah. The first of the eight nights of Hanukkah is December 25, 2024. The festival is a few days before Hanukkah starts. Pop-Up Hanukkah Judaica Store Pop-up Judaica StoreFriday, December 13, 202410 a.m. to 4 p.m.Free Local artist … [Read more...] about Hanukkah Festival at Jewish for Good Dec. 22 (and more)
Chanukah Parade and Menorah Lighting at Lafayette Village in Raleigh — with petting zoo, gelt drop, more…
Celebrate Hanukkah with Chabad Center of Raleigh at their Menorah Lighting and Gelt Drop at Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 3:45 p.m. This event is presented by Lafayette Village and Chabad Center of Raleigh. Watch as the Menorah Parade arrives! It will be leaving from Chabad of Raleigh at 2:45 p.m. and arriving at Lafayette Village in time … [Read more...] about Chanukah Parade and Menorah Lighting at Lafayette Village in Raleigh — with petting zoo, gelt drop, more…
Downtown Durham Holiday Tree Lighting Nov 23
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
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
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)
