Soulful Holiday Open House is a fun, free holiday event on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 5:30 to 9 p.m., at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is for all ages. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Soulful Holiday Open House at John Chavis Memorial Park Dec 12 — Inflatables, crafts, photo ops, more…
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Durham Labor Choir’s Winter Concert on Dec. 12
Durham Labor Choir performs labor songs to celebrate the workers of Durham. The group will be performing a Winter Concert on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., at Northstar Church of the Arts, 220 W Geer Street, Durham, North Carolina. This lively winter concert features labor classics, reimagined pop hits, and instrumental performances. The choir welcomes special guests from the … [Read more...] about Durham Labor Choir’s Winter Concert on Dec. 12
Local 919 Craft Beer + Fine Wine: Free Wine Tasting on Fridays
Local 919, 1540 Dunn Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, offers craft beer and fine wine. It also hosts frequent events, which you can find on their website and Facebook page. Here are a few that are coming up... All of these events were found on The Local 919's calendar. Please check before heading out to make sure there have been no changes. Upcoming Events Recurring Events Free Wine … [Read more...] about Local 919 Craft Beer + Fine Wine: Free Wine Tasting on Fridays
Live Nativity Scene at CSHC Raleigh with free refreshments and petting zoo on Dec. 12
Christ's Sanctified Holy Church, at 9050 Strickland Road, Raleigh, is hosting a live nativity scene on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. You can drive through the scene of Bethlehem or get out and check it out! There will be a petting zoo, as well, and free refreshments. … [Read more...] about Live Nativity Scene at CSHC Raleigh with free refreshments and petting zoo on Dec. 12
Free Cary Town Band Concerts
The Cary Town Band is a concert band based in Cary, North Carolina, which seeks to bring the love of music to the people of the area by performing free concerts and supporting the town by providing musical entertainment at their civic, cultural and community events. They provide an opportunity for community musicians to grow together and inspire others in their understanding and appreciation of … [Read more...] about Free Cary Town Band Concerts
Durham Community Concert Band: Holiday Concert Dec. 12
Durham Community Concert Band is one of the largest community bands in North Carolina, with over 100 musicians. The band offers several free concerts every year. Upcoming Events Holiday ConcertFriday, December 12, 20257 p.m.Durham Armory212 Foster Street, Durham, NCFree Enjoy some holiday favorites (and perhaps a special guest conductor)! Featuring the Iglesia Bautista La Fe children's choir. … [Read more...] about Durham Community Concert Band: Holiday Concert Dec. 12
Christmas by Candlelight at Duke Homestead Dec. 5 and 12
Duke Homestead State Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Christmas by Candlelight on Friday, December 5, and Friday, December 12, 2025, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets will be available on November 4, 2025. Tickets are $8 per person (plus fees) and can be purchased on Eventbrite. Tickets are free for ages 3 and under. Celebrate an old-fashioned … [Read more...] about Christmas by Candlelight at Duke Homestead Dec. 5 and 12
Visit North Carolina Botanical Garden
North Carolina Botanical Garden's Display Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, is free to visit. Read on to learn about some upcoming (free or inexpensive) events, as well as about visiting the Display Gardens, Coker Arboretum and Battle Park. Jump to: Upcoming Events at North Carolina Botanical Garden Please make sure to follow each link below to register (when required.) … [Read more...] about Visit North Carolina Botanical Garden
Free Holiday Concerts in the Triangle in 2025
Looking for free holiday concerts in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle? You're in the right place! Music is such an important of the holiday season. We're putting together a list of holiday concerts of all kinds throughout the season. Some of the concerts are a part of events like festivals, markets and more, and some are standalone events. Know of more that should … [Read more...] about Free Holiday Concerts in the Triangle in 2025
Kids, Cookies & Candy Canes at Carrboro Century Center
Kids, Cookies & Candy Canes is a free holiday event for kids on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Carrboro Century Center, 100 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. For kids of all ages! Enjoy some holiday fun, with cookies, crafts, and a children's show. … [Read more...] about Kids, Cookies & Candy Canes at Carrboro Century Center
