Interested in choosing your own Christmas tree near Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas? The holiday season is almost here, which for many means that it will soon be time to find the perfect Christmas tree. Below, you'll find a list of Christmas tree farms and lots, organized by county, where you can find a tree to take home. In some cases you can "choose and cut" a tree, and in … [Read more...] about Christmas tree farms and lots in the Triangle for 2025
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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…
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 include everything from Thanksgiving to New Year's, but at any given time includes 30 days from the current day. 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 … [Read more...] about Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, for 2025
Piper Lights: Free Drive-thru Lights Display in Wake Forest opens Nov. 28
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, North Carolina. The display includes 7 acres of lights. This is a free, dirve-thru attraction. Make sure to check Piper Lights' Facebook page for updates and schedule changes. Weather can … [Read more...] about Piper Lights: Free Drive-thru Lights Display in Wake Forest opens Nov. 28
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
Christmas Cantata at Ephesus Baptist Church in Raleigh Dec. 14
Celebrate the birth of Jesus with music at Ephesus Baptist Church, 6767 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. This FREE event features Classic Christmas Carols and a Cantata that narrates the Birth of Jesus accompanied by songs from the choir. A fellowship meal that includes some Filipino foods will be provided after the cantata. … [Read more...] about Christmas Cantata at Ephesus Baptist Church in Raleigh Dec. 14
Lights on the Neuse — hayride through Christmas lights
Bring the family to Boyette Family Farms, 1620 Loop Road, Clayton, North Carolina, for Lights on the Neuse during the Christmas season. This attraction is on our list of the best Christmas light displays in the Triangle. Lights on the Neuse features a one-mile long Christmas hayride. This 20-minute long tractor-pulled hayride brings you through the light extravaganza, with Christmas … [Read more...] about Lights on the Neuse — hayride through Christmas lights
State Tree Lighting and 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 State Tree Lighting and Holiday Open House at Capitol Dec. 11 – 13
Pittsboro Tree Lighting Nov. 23
Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Pittsboro, North Carolina! Pittsboro is in Chatham County, about 17 miles to the south of Chapel Hill. Read on to learn about some of the holiday events taking place in Pittsboro, including the Holly Days Tree Lighting and the Pittsboro Christmas Parade. Holly Days Pittsboro Tree Lighting The Pittsboro Business Association invites you to Downtown … [Read more...] about Pittsboro Tree Lighting Nov. 23
Durham Art Walk Holiday Market Nov 22-23
Shop for holiday gifts and art for yourself at Durham Art Walk Holiday Market on Saturday, November 22, and Sunday, November 23, 2025. The event features tons of artists, as well as live music and some special features. Art lovers can shop local artists, enjoy live music, and dine at great restaurants, all within Durham's city center. There will be both indoor and outdoor … [Read more...] about Durham Art Walk Holiday Market Nov 22-23
