Interested in choosing your own Christmas tree near Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas? The holiday season is almost here, which for many means that it will soon be time to find the perfect Christmas tree. Below, you'll find a list of Christmas tree farms and lots, organized by county, where you can find a tree to take home. In some cases you can "choose and cut" a tree, and in … [Read more...] about Christmas tree farms and lots in the Triangle for 2025
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Small Business Saturday and Christmas Tree Sale at Hartwell Nov. 29
Hartwell, at 620 W South Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Small Business Saturday Market, and Christmas Tree Sale, on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Bring your own camera/phone to take FREE pictures with Santa. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Small Business Saturday and Christmas Tree Sale at Hartwell Nov. 29
Winners announced for 4 tickets to Pullen Park’s Sold Out Holiday Express
UPDATE: The contest has ended and the two winners have been emailed. The winners are (names obscured for privacy): The hugely popular attraction, Holiday Express, transforms Pullen Park into a holiday wonderland from December 2 to December 18, 2025. Guests go on a train ride, enjoy unlimited rides on the carousel, play at the Arctic Avenue, go on the Enchanted Elevator, enjoy complimentary … [Read more...] about Winners announced for 4 tickets to Pullen Park’s Sold Out Holiday Express
Listen to SiriusXM for free through Dec. 1 — no signup required
If you have an inactive satellite radio in your car, you can listen to SiriusXM for free through December 1, 2025. You don't need to sign up for anything, or activate a subscription. This means you don't have to remember to cancel anything. Just turn it on in your car and enjoy! It might be a nice change of pace if you're on the road for Thanksgiving weekend! SiriuxSM's Listen Free Event is … [Read more...] about Listen to SiriusXM for free through Dec. 1 — no signup required
Sheetz: Free coffee with any purchase Thanksgiving Week
If you're planning to be on the road for Thanksgiving week, you might want to look for the Sheetz sign on the highway when you need to refuel your car or yourself. Sheetz is offering customers one free self-serve coffee with any purchase during Thanksgiving Week, November 24 to 30, 2025. In order to get the free coffee you need to register for My Sheetz Rewardz. You can redeem this deal by … [Read more...] about Sheetz: Free coffee with any purchase Thanksgiving Week
Sundaes with Santa at The Scoop at Willow Oak Farms, Fuquay-Varina
The Scoop at Willow Oak Farms, 1530 Lafayette Road, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, is hosting Sundaes with Santa on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. You pay for your food and drink, and can take pictures with Santa. Please bring an unwrapped toy for Santa and Mrs. Claus' toy drive. There will also be a Santa letter station. Enjoy Bubbles Hotdogs and BBQ, as well as hot … [Read more...] about Sundaes with Santa at The Scoop at Willow Oak Farms, Fuquay-Varina
Sleigh the Small Biz Saturday Holiday Shopping Event in Wake Forest
Sleigh the Small Biz Saturday Holiday Shopping Event takes place on November 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at The Graham (upstairs at The Cotton Room), 306 S White Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina. It's free to attend and features: … [Read more...] about Sleigh the Small Biz Saturday Holiday Shopping Event in Wake Forest
Franklinton Christmas Tree Lighting and Market Nov. 29 (and Parade Dec. 4)
The nearby town of Franklinton, North Carolina, is hosting some great holiday events, and has a fantastic light display set up. Franklinton is in the northeast corner of the Triangle. It's about a 39 minute drive from Raleigh, but just a 15 minute drive from Wake Forest, and a 10 minute drive from Youngsville. The entire downtown is decorated for Christmas including 14 live Christmas trees, a … [Read more...] about Franklinton Christmas Tree Lighting and Market Nov. 29 (and Parade Dec. 4)
The Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market returns to Raleigh Thanksgiving weekend
The annual Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market takes place on Thanksgiving Weekend at NC State Fairgrounds. Specifically, it will be at the Jim Graham Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. This is the Triangle's largest marketplace for arts, crafts, and seasonal favorites. There will be over 200 exhibitors from all over the Southeast. Santa at The Christmas … [Read more...] about The Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market returns to Raleigh Thanksgiving weekend
Light Up Main in Garner: Main Street Wonderland and Tree Lighting Nov. 29
Head to Downtown Garner, North Carolina for Light Up Main: Main Street Wonderland and Tree Lighting on Friday, November 29, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m. This is a free event. Highlights include: Santa will be dropping by these locations between 1 and 4 p.m. Bring your camera! Live performances: … [Read more...] about Light Up Main in Garner: Main Street Wonderland and Tree Lighting Nov. 29
