The Town of Cary is celebrating the season at their Heart of the Holidays Celebration events. Here are just a few of Cary's holiday events. Photos with Santa Step into a winter wonderland at Downtown Cary Park, and meet Santa. He will be at the Downtown Cary Park Gathering House several times in December. Bring your camera. This is a free event. Please keep in mind that there will be a … [Read more...] about Cary Tree Lighting Ceremony and Victorian Christmas on Dec. 6 (and more holiday events)
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Jonkonnu at Stagville Dec 6 — celebrate an African American holiday tradition with drum, dance and storytelling
Historic Stagville, 5828 Old Oxford Rd, Durham, is hosting a Jonkonnu celebration this holiday season. Jonkonnu at Stagville Celebrate Jonkonnu, a historic African American holiday tradition, with Historic Stagville and St Sya Academy on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. This is a free event. Celebrate an African diaspora holiday tradition with St Sya Academy and Historic … [Read more...] about Jonkonnu at Stagville Dec 6 — celebrate an African American holiday tradition with drum, dance and storytelling
25 Christmas and Holiday Parades in the Triangle from A(pex) to Z(ebulon)!
You can find Christmas parades in every corner of the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and many more towns. Read on to learn about a few of the highly anticipated holiday parades, but then scroll down for a big day-to-day list of Christmas and holiday parades in the Triangle in 2025. The list also includes Solstice lantern walks, and, if announced, will include a Hanukkah … [Read more...] about 25 Christmas and Holiday Parades in the Triangle from A(pex) to Z(ebulon)!
Big list of Holiday Markets in the Triangle 2025
Shop for gifts at these 2025 holiday markets in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. Here's a growing list of Christmas markets, church bazaars, crafts markets, arts markets and more. Some of the markets are part of festivals, some include live music, Santa visits, or other family activities. Please scroll down for a day-by-day list that's growing every day. Know of more that should … [Read more...] about Big list of Holiday Markets in the Triangle 2025
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
Wendell Wonderland Dec 5
Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season at Wendell Wonderland on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m., in downtown Wendell. This event takes place on Main Street and Third Streret. Make sure to check out Lake Myra Lights while you're there! This is a free event. The event features: … [Read more...] about Wendell Wonderland Dec 5
Lighting of Wake Forest Dec. 5
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 Lighting of Wake Forest Dec. 5
Apex Tree Lighting Dec. 5 (and parade Dec. 6)
Celebrate the season in Apex, North Carolina with a full schedule of Christmas events. The tree lighting ceremony on December 5, 2025, features vendors, entertainment, pictures with Santa and more. Then, the next day, enjoy the Apex Rotary Christmas Parade. Apex Tree Lighting The Apex Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place Friday, December 5, 2025, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Town Hall Campus, … [Read more...] about Apex Tree Lighting Dec. 5 (and parade Dec. 6)
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
Fuquay-Varina Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade
The town of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, in southern Wake County, is about 18 miles from Raleigh, and 12 miles from Apex. Read on to learn about some of the holiday festivities taking place in Fuquay-Varina in December, 2025. Fuquay-Varina Tree Lighting The official Fuquay-Varina Town Tree Lighting will take place Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 6 p.m., at the Main/Vance Street … [Read more...] about Fuquay-Varina Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade
