The 18th Annual St. Nicholas European Christmas Market takes place Friday, December 12, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Kerr Scott Building at the NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. The event is a fundraiser by Sts. Cyril and Methodius Byzantine … [Read more...] about 18th Annual St. Nicholas European Christmas Market Dec 12-13
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Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade Dec 13
The Annual Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Cary. The parade will feature bands, mascots, local businesses, community groups and churches. The parade starts on E. Chatham Street at Ward Street, proceeds down E. Chatham to S. Academy Street, turns left onto S. Academy Street and ends at Dry Avenue, in front of the … [Read more...] about Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade Dec 13
Drive-thru Live Nativity at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Dec. 12-13
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 2677 NC Hwy 56, Creedmoor, North Carolina, is presenting a Drive-Thru Live Nativity on December 12 and 13, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. each night. Announced on Facebook. This is a free event. This event will feature numerous scenes and almost 200 cast members and live animals. … [Read more...] about Drive-thru Live Nativity at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Dec. 12-13
Lake Myra Christmas Lights in Downtown Wendell
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
Journey to Bethlehem–Walk-through Christmas Drama at Salem Baptist Church in Apex Dec. 11-13
Salem Baptist Church, 1821 N. Salem Street, Apex, North Carolina, is presenting Journey to Bethlehem, a free family event, on December 11 to 13, 2025, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Journey to Bethlehem is a walk-through Christmas drama that takes about 40 minutes to complete. Journey to Bethlehem has been a beloved Apex tradition for many years, and now it’s back! Depart on a guided tour through the … [Read more...] about Journey to Bethlehem–Walk-through Christmas Drama at Salem Baptist Church in Apex Dec. 11-13
Holiday Open House at Capitol Dec. 11 – 13
Celebrate the holiday season at the North Carolina State Capitol at the State Tree Lighting and a three-day Holiday Open House. Both are free events, and no RSVP is required. State Tree Lighting and Holiday Open House State Tree Lighting and Holiday Open HouseThursday, December 11, 20255:30 p.m.1 E Edenton Street, Raleigh, NCFree Join the State Capitol and Gov. Josh Stein for the annual … [Read more...] about Holiday Open House at Capitol Dec. 11 – 13
Town of Knightdale Christmas Parade Dec. 13
Knightdale, North Carolina, is in Eastern Wake County, about 10 miles east of Raleigh. The Town of Knightdale is holding two Christmas celebrations in 2025, the tree lighting and the Christmas Parade. Tree Lighting The Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there, for free pictures, taken … [Read more...] about Town of Knightdale Christmas Parade Dec. 13
Live Nativity Scene at CSHC Raleigh with free refreshments and petting zoo on Dec. 12
Christ's Sanctified Holy Church, at 9050 Strickland Road, Raleigh, is hosting a live nativity scene on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. You can drive through the scene of Bethlehem or get out and check it out! There will be a petting zoo, as well, and free refreshments. … [Read more...] about Live Nativity Scene at CSHC Raleigh with free refreshments and petting zoo on Dec. 12
Christmas by Candlelight at Duke Homestead Dec. 5 and 12
Duke Homestead State Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Christmas by Candlelight on Friday, December 5, and Friday, December 12, 2025, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets will be available on November 4, 2025. Tickets are $8 per person (plus fees) and can be purchased on Eventbrite. Tickets are free for ages 3 and under. Celebrate an old-fashioned … [Read more...] about Christmas by Candlelight at Duke Homestead Dec. 5 and 12
Light Up The Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade
The annual Light up the Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade will take place Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m., in Downtown Hillsborough. The theme is "Candyland." The parade will travel south on Churton Street from Corbin Street to Margaret Lane, turn left on Margaret Lane, and end at the intersection of Margaret Lane and Cameron Street. … [Read more...] about Light Up The Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade
