Tickets for Pullen Park's Holiday Express go on sale July 30th, 2019, at 5:30 a.m., and unless you are a (really) Early Bird and got a little lucky you might leave empty-handed. Last year, Triangle on the Cheap readers are saying that they sold out within 30 minutes. However, Pullen Park is not hosting the only Christmas train in the area. Here's a list of some of the other places you can take … [Read more...] about 9 Christmas Trains in North Carolina (besides Pullen Park’s Holiday Express)
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Three Kings Day Parade in Cary
The 14th Annual Dia de los Reyes Parade, or Three Kings Day Parade, will take place in Cary on Saturday, January 5th, 2019, at 12:30 p.m. A parade of individuals, community groups and businesses, walking, driving vehicles or riding on floats, will precede the arrival of the Three Kings. The procession will start at Page-Walker Art & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, in Downtown … [Read more...] about Three Kings Day Parade in Cary
Best Christmas Light Displays in the Triangle 2018
Looking for the biggest, best Christmas lights in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area for the 2018 Christmas season? Here are a few of the most spectacular displays. 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 … [Read more...] about Best Christmas Light Displays in the Triangle 2018
Santa and free mini-train ride at Piper Lights
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. In addition to the drive-through light display, there's a Santa train you can ride, an old-fashioned candy store and visits from Santa. The display starts Friday, November 23rd, 2018, and … [Read more...] about Santa and free mini-train ride at Piper Lights
20th Anniversary Season of Lake Myra Christmas Lights in Wendell
One of the largest and most spectacular Christmas light displays in North Carolina is at 10 S. Cypress St, Wendell. Lake Myra Christmas Lights features almost a quarter of a million lights that dance in a synchronized show, with special effects, to holiday music. This isn't a drive-thru or walk-thru light show. You park and come and watch the show, which is one hour long. You're welcome to … [Read more...] about 20th Anniversary Season of Lake Myra Christmas Lights in Wendell
Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond
This is a growing list of 2018 holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. This day by day guide includes events celebrating everything from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. 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 each event. We focus on free and inexpensive … [Read more...] about Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond
Last Day of The Carolina Inn Holiday Market–Dec 23
On three Sundays in December: December 2nd, 16th, and 23rd, 2018, The Carolina Inn, 211 Pittsboro Street, on the UNC Campus in Chapel Hill, will host a Holiday Market from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission and parking are both free. Shop from a wide variety of vendors. There will also be food and drink available for purchase, including fried dough, donuts, caramel apples, soft pretzels, pulled … [Read more...] about Last Day of The Carolina Inn Holiday Market–Dec 23
Winterfest: Santa with Goats at Spring Haven Farm in Chapel Hill
Spring Haven Farm, 5306 Homer Ruffin Road, Chapel Hill, is celebrating Winterfest: Santa with Goats on November 23rd to 25th, and every Saturday and Sunday in December, noon to 4 p.m. each day. The cost is $13.50, and you can purchase tickets in advance only. Purchase online now by clicking on the desired day here. Children 3 and under are free. The events are rain or shine, but if you … [Read more...] about Winterfest: Santa with Goats at Spring Haven Farm in Chapel Hill
Festive Flicks at The Lumina: Christmas Movies for just $1
The Lumina Theater, at 620 Market Street, Chapel Hill, at Southern Village, will be showing fun, family Christmas movies. Its Festive Flicks series will take place on Saturdays from November 24th to December 22nd, 2018, at 10 a.m. Best part: tickets are just $1! Here's the schedule (follow links for more details): Festive Flicks Presents "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" Saturday, … [Read more...] about Festive Flicks at The Lumina: Christmas Movies for just $1
North Carolina Boys Choir and Girls Choir Holiday Concert
The North Carolina Boys Choir, Chamber Ensemble, the North Carolina Girls Choir, and the Training Choir will perform a free concert on Monday, December 17th, 2018, at 7 p.m., at McMannen United Methodist Church, 4102 Neal Road, Durham. The choirs will perform a mix of Christmas Carols from around the world with arrangements by Adam, Britten, Handel, Rutter, Willcocks; and Holiday Classics … [Read more...] about North Carolina Boys Choir and Girls Choir Holiday Concert
