The Annual Desfile de Día de Reyes, or Three Kings Day Parade, will take place on North Academy Street in Downtown Cary, NC. It takes place on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. Follow Diamante Arts & Culture Center on Facebook for announcements about the event. The parade is presented by Diamante Arts & Cultural Center, a community-grounded, arts and culture organization in North … [Read more...] about Three Kings Day Parade in Cary Jan 10
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Piper Lights: Free Drive-thru Lights Display in Wake Forest
One of the most spectacular Christmas light displays in the Triangle is in Wake Forest. Piper Lights is the project of a family who really loves Christmas. They're at 5725 Fixit Shop Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The display includes 7 acres of lights. This is a free, dirve-thru attraction. Make sure to check Piper Lights' Facebook page for updates and schedule changes. Weather can … [Read more...] about Piper Lights: Free Drive-thru Lights Display in Wake Forest
Lake Myra Christmas Lights in Downtown Wendell — open on Christmas
One of the largest and most spectacular Christmas light displays in North Carolina is at 10 S. Cypress St, Wendell, North Carolina, 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. Lake Myra Christmas Lights will run from November 26 to December 31, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. … [Read more...] about Lake Myra Christmas Lights in Downtown Wendell — open on Christmas
Tour the Best Christmas Lights in the Triangle — a list and map (updated again!)
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 (updated again!)
Free pictures with Santa at Bass Pro Shops
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 pictures with Santa at Bass Pro Shops
Free Christmas Musical, at Grove Park Chapel, plus food and fellowship Dec. 21
Grove Park Chapel, 605 Sherron Road, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting a Christmas Musical: Peace Has Come! The Birth of Jesus on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 6 p.m. Please RSVP here. This is a free event. This powerful evening of music and worship tells the story of Jesus' birth through beautiful choral arrangements and heartfelt soloists. Many have described it as deeply moving, a … [Read more...] about Free Christmas Musical, at Grove Park Chapel, plus food and fellowship Dec. 21
Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, for 2025
This is a growing list of 2025 holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. This day by day guide will include everything from Thanksgiving to New Year's, but at any given time includes 30 days from the current day. Make sure to bookmark this page, as it will be frequently updated. And make sure to follow the links to get all the information, such as location, time and cost, for … [Read more...] about Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, for 2025
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
Order a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in the Triangle in 2025 from restaurants, grocery stores, more…
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else for Christmas and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider ordering your Christmas dinners from a grocery store, caterer, or restaurant. We've putting together a list of restaurants, grocery stores, and caterers in the Triangle where you can order a fully-cooked Christmas dinner, with sides, in advance. In many cases, you'll pick up the meal … [Read more...] about Order a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in the Triangle in 2025 from restaurants, grocery stores, more…
Live Nativity at The Reality Center in Durham on Dec. 19
The Reality Center, 916 Lamond Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Live Nativity on Friday, December 19, 2025, at two times: Enjoy the Nativity story. Treats will be outside and in the community room before and after. Reality Ministry fosters friendship among people of all abilities. … [Read more...] about Live Nativity at The Reality Center in Durham on Dec. 19
