Celebrate the holiday season at the North Carolina State Capitol by, first, creating ornaments for the outdoor tree, and then, enjoying the tree lighting celebration. The Capitol building itself is closed due to construction, so the celebration will be all outdoors.
Make Ornaments for the Capitol’s Outdoor Tree
Make Ornaments for the Capitol’s Outdoor Tree
Saturday, December 2, 2023
1 to 3 p.m.
Capitol’s east grounds
1 E Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC
Free
Join the Capitol to make a rustic outdoor decoration to feed the birds & squirrels on Union Square! While the Capitol remains closed for repairs, we’re bringing holiday cheer outside instead. Families, children and wildlife enthusiasts are invited to make birdseed and critter-friendly ornaments to adorn the tree, provided by the NC Christmas Tree Association. The tree will stand on the east grounds through December. Instructions and materials will be provided.
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State Tree Lighting
State Tree Lighting
Thursday, December 7, 2023
5:30 p.m.
1 E Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC
Free
Join the State Capitol and Gov. Roy Cooper for the annual tree-lighting tradition. The festivities will begin on Capitol Square at 5:30 p.m. with holiday music by the Raleigh Concert Band. Even Santa is scheduled to make an appearance!
While the Capitol building remains closed due to ongoing construction, the public is invited to the Governor’s Mansion immediately following the lighting of the tree to see the executive residence all decked out for the holidays. The 2023 Capitol tree is sponsored by State Employees Credit Union.
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