Enjoy a festive afternoon of fun and creativity with Santa Claus at JB Duke Hotel, 230 Science Drive, Durham, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. This is a free event and registration is not required. Start with a steaming cup of complimentary hot chocolate, then explore holiday coloring, face painting and cookie-decorating stations, where creativity shines for kids … [Read more...] about Cookies & Crafts with Santa at JB Duke Hotel Dec. 7, including free pictures
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Journey to Bethlehem Living Nativity at Highland UMC in Raleigh Dec 7
Highland United Methodist Church, at 1901 Ride Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting Journey to Bethlehem on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 5 to 6 p.m. This is a free event. Join your guides on a guided journey to the birthplace of Jesus. You’ll be counted by Roman Centurions for the census, meet the Bethlehem innkeeper, and pet live animals as you interact with the Holy … [Read more...] about Journey to Bethlehem Living Nativity at Highland UMC in Raleigh Dec 7
Free Santa Pictures on the Willard Rooftop Dec 7
Santa will be at The Willard Rooftop Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. The Willard Rooftop is part of AC Hotel Raleigh Downtown, 9 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. There's no cost to meet Santa and take your own picture, with a backdrop of the Raleigh skyline. There will not be a professional photographer there. Enjoy hot cocoa, coffee or an adult beverage from the … [Read more...] about Free Santa Pictures on the Willard Rooftop Dec 7
Woodlake Handmade Holiday Dec. 7
Shop local with your Durham neighbors at the Woodlake Handmade Holiday Craft Show. It takes place Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Woodlake Clubhouse, 94 Lakeshore Drive, Durham, NC. It's free to attend. 14 artists and bakers from Durham will be offering their crafts for some fun, local holiday shopping. There will also be a table for local kids to sell their … [Read more...] about Woodlake Handmade Holiday Dec. 7
Santa Express at New Hope Valley Railway
New Hope Valley Railway's very popular holiday attraction, Santa Express, is returning for 2025, and tickets are on sale now. They are very much subject to selling out. Climb aboard the Santa Express for a 50-minute festive adventure through the twinkling, holiday-decorated woods! Play along with the Santa Express I Spy game as you spot cheerful decorations along the way. And of course, Santa … [Read more...] about Santa Express at New Hope Valley Railway
Walk Through Bethlehem at Wake Forest Presbyterian Church Dec 5-7
Wake Forest Presbyterian Church, at 12605 Capital Boulevard, Wake Forest, is presenting Walk Through Bethlehem, a free event December 5 to 7, 2025. Walk Through Bethlehem takes place: Begun in the year 2000 as a Christmas gift to the community, each year Wake Forest Presbyterian Church delivers the Christmas story in a stirring virtual "walk" through Bethlehem to the stable where Jesus was … [Read more...] about Walk Through Bethlehem at Wake Forest Presbyterian Church Dec 5-7
Rolesville Christmas Parade Dec 7
The Rolesville Christmas Parade will take place Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The parade lineup begins at 12:30 p.m. at Thales Academy, behind the police station. The parade itself starts at 2 p.m. The parade will start at Thales Academy, will move up Storage Drive to Main St., turn left onto Main Street then right onto E. Young St., and ending at Rolesville Baptist … [Read more...] about Rolesville Christmas Parade Dec 7
33rd Annual Boylan Heights ArtWalk Dec 7
The 33rd Annual Boylan Heights ArtWalk takes place Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. It takes place in the Boylan Heights neighborhood of Raleigh and is free to attend. Boylan Heights is located in Downtown Raleigh between Hillsborough Street and Western Boulevard along Boylan Avenue. The event is free and parking is available along the street. Artists and craftspeople … [Read more...] about 33rd Annual Boylan Heights ArtWalk Dec 7
Holiday Patchwork Market at Durham Armory Dec. 6-7
The Patchwork Market features makers and vintage vendors. This market gives the community a chance to meet the makers who create the unique, quality goods. Two large seasonal markets are held at Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street, Durham. Admission is free. Find information on their upcoming markets on The Patchwork Market's Facebook page. The Holiday Patchwork Market takes place Saturday, … [Read more...] about Holiday Patchwork Market at Durham Armory Dec. 6-7
Handmade Hanukkah Market at Temple Beth Or in Raleigh Dec 7
Temple Beth Or, 5315 Creedmoor Rd., Raleigh, is hosting Handmade Hanukkah Market on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It's free to attend. Jewish artisans will be displaying and selling their work, ranging in style from textiles and photography to jewelry, pottery and much more. Work will be available in a wide range of prices. Shop local, support your community and find … [Read more...] about Handmade Hanukkah Market at Temple Beth Or in Raleigh Dec 7
