Crossroads Ford Apex ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Parade by Shop Local Raleigh takes place Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. It lasts about 2.5 hours and is 1.4 miles long. Parade Route The parade route is approximately 1.4 miles long: How to Watch the Parade If you can't make it to the parade in person, you can also watch on ABC11, starting at 9:30 a.m. Pictures from past Raleigh … [Read more...] about Raleigh Christmas Parade Nov 22
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Christmas Trains and Santa Trains in North Carolina – updated for 2025
We've put together a list of Christmas trains throughout North Carolina. For attractions outside of the Triangle, we've indicated the number of miles it is from Raleigh. Please adjust the distance from your own starting point. Caveat: Not all of these train rides are cheap. Some of these are pretty pricey. But we're including them anyway, because they are so popular. Also, please note … [Read more...] about Christmas Trains and Santa Trains in North Carolina – updated for 2025
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 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. (If you're looking at this list and … [Read more...] about Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, for 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
58+ Gift card bonus offers for 2024 — 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. With most of these deals, when you buy a gift card you receive a "bonus card." A bonus card is not the same as a gift card. … [Read more...] about 58+ Gift card bonus offers for 2024 — buy a gift card and get a free bonus card
Black Nativity Durham December 20-22
Black Nativity Durham, one of the Triangle's favorite Christmas traditions, is returning December 20 to 22, 2024. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $17 for seniors, students, and children, and $15 per person for groups of 10 or more. The production takes place at Hillside High School, 3727 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina. Produced by Wendell Tabb and co-produced by … [Read more...] about Black Nativity Durham December 20-22
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…
Free Holiday Concert with North Carolina Boys Choir and Girls Choir
North Carolina Boys Choir and North Carolina Girls Choir are presenting their 2024 annual holiday concert on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 7 p.m. at University United Methodist Church, 105 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC. This concert is free to the public. No RSVP is required. Donations are accepted, but not required. They will be performing traditional carols and modern … [Read more...] about Free Holiday Concert with North Carolina Boys Choir and Girls Choir
Five Points Christmas Concert at Emmanuel Baptist Church
Emmanuel Baptist Church, at 2100 Noble Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting Five Points Christmas Concert. It will take place Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the Five Points community. This evening of Christmas music will feature vocal, instrumental and choral performances, with congregational participation … [Read more...] about Five Points Christmas Concert at Emmanuel Baptist Church
Sounds of Christmas Concert at First Cary United Methodist Church Dec. 18
First Cary United Methodist Church, at 117 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is presenting several concerts during the Christmas season. These concerts are free and open to the public. Sounds of Christmas ConcertsWednesdays, December 4, 11, and 1812 p.m.Concerts in the Sanctuary, Building A. Lunch to follow. Bells of Christmas ConcertSunday, December 8, 20243 p.m.Features the handbell … [Read more...] about Sounds of Christmas Concert at First Cary United Methodist Church Dec. 18
