The 19th Annual Desfile del Día de Reyes, or Three Kings Day Parade, will take place on Academy Street in Downtown Cary on Saturday, January 7th, 2023, at 1 p.m. The parade is presented by Diamante Arts & Cultural Center, 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 … [Read more...] about Three Kings Day Parade in Cary Jan 7
christmas
Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, for 2022
This is a growing list of 2022 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 2022
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. The display includes 7 acres of lights. This year Piper Lights will be ONLY a drive-thru attraction. The candy store and train will not be running this year. This is a free … [Read more...] about Piper Lights free drive-thru lights display in Wake Forest
Lake Myra Christmas Lights in Downtown Wendell (with Santa some nights!)
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 is a FREE event, but there will be donation boxes if you'd like to … [Read more...] about Lake Myra Christmas Lights in Downtown Wendell (with Santa some nights!)
Best Christmas Light Displays in the Triangle for 2022 (updated)
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 Best Christmas Light Displays in the Triangle for 2022 (updated)
Last day: Free pictures with Santa at Bass Pro Shops and 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 FREE Santa experience. from November 6th to December 24th, 2022. On November 5th, 2022, officially kick off the Santa's Wonderland experience with Santa's grand entrance. Santa's Grand Entrance Santa will arrive at November 5th, 2022, with a festive parade at 5 … [Read more...] about Last day: Free pictures with Santa at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s
80+ Gift card bonus offers for 2022 — buy a gift card and get a free bonus card
Once again, gift cards are at the top of many people's wish list this holiday season. Gift cards are always an efficient and convenient way to check off your holiday shopping list. Best of all, it pays to give gift cards because of all the bonus offers this time of year. Most of the gift cards must be purchased by December 31st in order to receive the bonus -- some promos end earlier, so check … [Read more...] about 80+ Gift card bonus offers for 2022 — buy a gift card and get a free bonus card
Soapstone United Methodist Church presenting live drive-through nativity
Soapstone United Methodist Church, at 12837 Norwood Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting several events during Advent 2022 that are free and open to the community. Here are a couple of them: The Music of Christmas ConcertSunday, December 4th, 20224 p.m.Free Soapstone's ensembles will be performing, including: Live Drive-Through NativityMonday, December 19th, and Tuesday, 20th, … [Read more...] about Soapstone United Methodist Church presenting live drive-through nativity
Order a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in the Triangle
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else for Christmas, 2022, and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider ordering your Christmas dinners from a grocery store, caterer, or restaurant. We're putting together a list of restaurants, grocery stores and caterers in the Triangle where you can order a full-cooked Christmas dinner, with sides, in advance. In many cases, you'll pick up the … [Read more...] about Order a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in the Triangle
Christmas at Historic Oak View tours
Historic Oak View County Park is offering FREE holiday tours every day from December 3rd to 21st, 2022. The tours take place at 2 p.m. each day, with an additional 10 a.m. tour on Saturday. Although the tours are free, registration is required. "Christmas at Historic Oak View: 1850-1950" will explore how the Christmas holiday was experienced by the many different people and families … [Read more...] about Christmas at Historic Oak View tours