The 16th Annual Dia de los Reyes Parade, or Three Kings Day Parade, will take place virtually in Cary on Wednesday, January 6th, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. The parade is presented by Diamante Inc., a community grounded, arts and culture organization in North Carolina dedicated to the promotion of the culture, heritage, and artistic expressions of the diverse Latino and Hispanic population in North … [Read more...] about Virtual Three Kings Day Parade in Cary
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Best Christmas Light Displays in the Triangle for 2020 (some are still going!)
Looking for the biggest, best Christmas lights in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area for the 2020 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 for 2020 (some are still going!)
Piper Lights drive-thru lights display in Wake Forest
Update: Because of the weather, Piper Lights has closed for the season. 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. The display includes 7 acres of lights. Learn about some of the other spectacular Christmas light displays in the … [Read more...] about Piper Lights drive-thru lights display in Wake Forest
Last day for Fieldstream Farm Lights
Adding to our huge list of wonderful Christmas light displays is Fieldstream Farm Christmas Lights. At Fieldstream Farm, 8008 Old Stage Road, Raleigh, Fieldstream Farm Christmas Lights is a favorite destination for those seeking out a festive light experience. The light show has been growing since 1996 and now features one million LED lights. One highlight is the Tunnel of … [Read more...] about Last day for Fieldstream Farm Lights
First Night at Nights of Lights Drive-Thru Attraction at Dix Park — Dec 30 & 31 (yes, the acorn will be there!)
WRAL/Capitol Broadcasting, in partnership with the City of Raleigh, is bringing a new holiday attraction to the Triangle. WRAL Nights of Lights is a drive-thru light show at Dorothea Dix Park. The 1.3 mile route will wind through the park, with illuminated trees, festive light displays and local art installations, all with the towering oaks, rolling hills and open fields of Dix … [Read more...] about First Night at Nights of Lights Drive-Thru Attraction at Dix Park — Dec 30 & 31 (yes, the acorn will be there!)
Last night: 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. There's also a 50-foot decorated Christmas tree! This isn't a drive-thru or walk-thru light show. You park and and watch the … [Read more...] about Last night: Lake Myra Christmas Lights in Wendell
Last few days: CandyLand in the Garden in Clayton
The classic children's game CandyLand has come to life in Clayton! CandyLand in the Garden is a life size, playable version of the game. It can be found at Main Street Garden, 439 E. Main Street, Clayton, Monday through Friday, through December 30th, 2020, with the exception of December 23rd, 24th, and 25th. It's open from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. each of those days. It's also open other … [Read more...] about Last few days: CandyLand in the Garden in Clayton
Nativity Walk — A Christmas Eve Journey at New Hope Baptist Church
New Hope Baptist Church, 4301 Louisburg Road, Raleigh, is presenting Nativity Walk -- A Christmas Eve Journey on Thursday, December 24th, 2020, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. You will move from the Fellowship Hall, down the hall toward the Sanctuary, into the Narthex, and into the Sanctuary on a slow journey through Scripture, art, and live Nativity scenes. Eight stations will invite you into the … [Read more...] about Nativity Walk — A Christmas Eve Journey at New Hope Baptist Church
Last day: Free contactless Santa pictures at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s
Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, and Cabela's, at 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a reimagined, contactless FREE Santa experience. The biggest changes from previous years: You will have to reserve a time in advance This will be a contactless Santa experience, thanks to the "Magic Santa Shield," a glare-free plexiglass barrier … [Read more...] about Last day: Free contactless Santa pictures at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s
Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, for 2020
This is a growing list of 2020 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, for 2020
