Would you like your child to get a chance to meet Santa without having to pay for an expensive photo package? Make sure to bring your camera. At most of these, you take your own pictures, but at some, professional photographers take the pictures. Note: You have to sign up ahead of time for some of these events. Know of other free photo ops with Santa? Email me at … [Read more...] about Where to get free Santa pictures in the Triangle in 2025
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Tour the Best Christmas Lights in the Triangle — a list and map
Where are the best Christmas lights in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle? Read on! We have a huge list! Some of these displays are professional operations, but many of them, often synchronized to Christmas music, are put on by regular people, at their own expense, and it takes an incredible amount of time and creativity. So visit and let them know you appreciate it. If … [Read more...] about Tour the Best Christmas Lights in the Triangle — a list and map
Winter Wonderland at Park West Village: train rides, entertainment, Santa, more… Nov. 21-23
Experience holiday magic at Park West Village's Winter Wonderland from Friday, November 21, to Sunday, November 23, 2025. Park West Village is at 3400 Village Market Place, Morrisville, NC. The event takes place: This is a free event. The event features: … [Read more...] about Winter Wonderland at Park West Village: train rides, entertainment, Santa, more… Nov. 21-23
Sparkle Night at Parkside Town Commons in Cary Nov 15: train rides, Santa, snow, more…
Parkside Town Commons, 7119 O’Kelly Chapel Road in Cary, is welcoming the season with Sparkle Night on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Rain date is November 16. This event is the start of the Parkside Town Commons holiday season. The event includes: Look for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Sparkle Night at Parkside Town Commons in Cary Nov 15: train rides, Santa, snow, more…
Raleigh Christmas Parade Nov 22
Crossroads Ford Apex ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Parade by Shop Local Raleigh takes place Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. It lasts about 2.5 hours and is 1.4 miles long. Read on for the essential details about attending the Raleigh Christmas parade. Parade Route The parade route is approximately 1.4 miles long: How to Watch the Parade on TV If you can't make it to the parade in … [Read more...] about Raleigh Christmas Parade Nov 22
Live Nativity Events in the Triangle in 2025
With all the excitement over Santa, sometimes the more sacred or spiritual aspects of Christmas can be overshadowed. But several churches always plan wonderful drive-thru or walk-thru live Nativities that are open to the community. We are listing these below, as well as some related performances, which might not be free. Most of these events are free to the community. Some might … [Read more...] about Live Nativity Events in the Triangle in 2025
Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kick-Off on Nov 15
The Town of Wake Forest is home to many festive events throughout the holiday season in 2025. Here are a few Christmas events. They are free unless noted otherwise. Find details on these events and more on the Christmas in Wake Forest website. Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kick-OffSaturday, November 15, 202512 to 4 p.m.Downtown Wake ForestFree Free and open to the public, the Holiday Kick-Off … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kick-Off on Nov 15
Black Nativity Durham December 19-21
Black Nativity Durham, one of the Triangle's favorite Christmas traditions, is returning December 19 to 21, 2025. Produced by Wendell Tabb and co-produced by Xavier Cason, Triangle Performance Ensemble brings to life the concept originally conceived by Langston Hughes. Black Nativity is a soulful, gospel celebration about the birth of Jesus. The production features over 100 singers, dancers … [Read more...] about Black Nativity Durham December 19-21
Free breakfast with Santa at Bass Pro Shops Nov. 22 (plus free pictures every day)
Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick off the Santa's Wonderland experience with Santa's grand entrance. Santa's Grand Entrance Santa will arrive on a boat at both stores on November 1, 2025, at 5 p.m. There will be a parade, tree lighting, … [Read more...] about Free breakfast with Santa at Bass Pro Shops Nov. 22 (plus free pictures every day)
Lake Myra Christmas Lights returning Nov. 26 to Downtown Wendell
One of the largest and most spectacular Christmas light displays in North Carolina is at 10 S. Cypress St, Wendell and it's free to visit. Lake Myra Christmas Lights features almost a quarter of a million lights that dance in a synchronized show, with special effects, to holiday music. There's also a 50-foot decorated Christmas tree! This is a FREE event, but there will be donation … [Read more...] about Lake Myra Christmas Lights returning Nov. 26 to Downtown Wendell
