Highland United Methodist Church, at 1901 Ride Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting Journey to Bethlehem on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 5 to 6 p.m. This is a free event. Join your guides on a guided journey to the birthplace of Jesus. You’ll be counted by Roman Centurions for the census, meet the Bethlehem innkeeper, and pet live animals as you interact with the Holy … [Read more...] about Journey to Bethlehem Living Nativity at Highland UMC in Raleigh Dec 7
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Walk Through Bethlehem at Wake Forest Presbyterian Church Dec 5-7
Wake Forest Presbyterian Church, at 12605 Capital Boulevard, Wake Forest, is presenting Walk Through Bethlehem, a free event December 5 to 7, 2025. Walk Through Bethlehem takes place: Begun in the year 2000 as a Christmas gift to the community, each year Wake Forest Presbyterian Church delivers the Christmas story in a stirring virtual "walk" through Bethlehem to the stable where Jesus was … [Read more...] about Walk Through Bethlehem at Wake Forest Presbyterian Church Dec 5-7
Fuquay-Varina Tree Lighting Dec. 7
The town of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, in southern Wake County, is about 18 miles from Raleigh, and 12 miles from Apex. Read on to learn about some of the holiday festivities taking place in Fuquay-Varina in December, 2025. Fuquay-Varina Tree Lighting The official Fuquay-Varina Town Tree Lighting will take place Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 6 p.m., at the Main/Vance Street … [Read more...] about Fuquay-Varina Tree Lighting Dec. 7
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Holiday Parade Dec 6
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Parade will take place Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 10 a.m. Enjoy this festive, entertaining, safe and inclusive community parade to celebrate the winter season. Parade Route This year’s parade route will begin at 501 W Weaver Street in Carrboro and end at the 140 West Franklin Plaza in Chapel Hill. There are four performance zones where groups will stop … [Read more...] about Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Holiday Parade Dec 6
Breakfast with Mary & Joseph at Saint Andrews United Methodist Church in Raleigh Dec. 6
Saint Andrews United Methodist Church, at 1201 Maxwell Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Breakfast with Mary & Joseph on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 9 a.m. This free event is for children of all ages. Please register so that the church can be sure to have enough materials on hand. Come enjoy a yummy breakfast and hear about when Jesus was born. Kids will sing songs, make … [Read more...] about Breakfast with Mary & Joseph at Saint Andrews United Methodist Church in Raleigh Dec. 6
Apex Parade Dec. 6
Celebrate the season in Apex, North Carolina with a full schedule of Christmas events. The tree lighting ceremony on December 5, 2025, features vendors, entertainment, pictures with Santa and more. Then, the next day, enjoy the Apex Rotary Christmas Parade. Apex Tree Lighting The Apex Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place Friday, December 5, 2025, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Town Hall Campus, … [Read more...] about Apex Parade Dec. 6
Cary Tree Lighting Ceremony and Victorian Christmas on Dec. 6 (and more holiday events)
The Town of Cary is celebrating the season at their Heart of the Holidays Celebration events. Here are just a few of Cary's holiday events. Photos with Santa Step into a winter wonderland at Downtown Cary Park, and meet Santa. He will be at the Downtown Cary Park Gathering House several times in December. Bring your camera. This is a free event. Please keep in mind that there will be a … [Read more...] about Cary Tree Lighting Ceremony and Victorian Christmas on Dec. 6 (and more holiday events)
Jonkonnu at Stagville Dec 6 — celebrate an African American holiday tradition with drum, dance and storytelling
Historic Stagville, 5828 Old Oxford Rd, Durham, is hosting a Jonkonnu celebration this holiday season. Jonkonnu at Stagville Celebrate Jonkonnu, a historic African American holiday tradition, with Historic Stagville and St Sya Academy on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. This is a free event. Celebrate an African diaspora holiday tradition with St Sya Academy and Historic … [Read more...] about Jonkonnu at Stagville Dec 6 — celebrate an African American holiday tradition with drum, dance and storytelling
Scandinavian Christmas Fair Dec. 6
The annual Scandinavian Christmas Fair takes place Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Kerr Scott Building at the NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children 12 and under. The Scandinavian Christmas Fair is a celebration of the rich traditions of the Nordic countries: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and … [Read more...] about Scandinavian Christmas Fair Dec. 6
Joel Lane Museum House: Christmas Open House Dec. 6
Joel Lane Museum House, 160 S Saint Marys St, Raleigh, will host its annual Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The family-friendly event is free to attend but donations are appreciated. The historic Lane house will be open to walk through and decorated for the holidays. There will be costumed volunteers, information about life in the 1700s, and kids … [Read more...] about Joel Lane Museum House: Christmas Open House Dec. 6
