The Town of Wake Forest is home to many festive events throughout the holiday season in 2024. Here are a couple of Christmas events. They are free unless noted otherwise. Find details on these events and more on the Christmas in Wake Forest website. Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kick-OffSaturday, November 16, 202412 to 4 p.m.Downtown Wake ForestFree Free and open to the public, the Holiday … [Read more...] about Lighting of Wake Forest and more…
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Selma Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Dec 3
The Town of Selma welcomes the season with a Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. The event can be found on the Town of Selma Community Calendar. The tree lighting takes place at 6 p.m. and the parade is at 7 p.m. … [Read more...] about Selma Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Dec 3
Where to see Free Performances of Handel’s Messiah in the Triangle
The Christmas season is filled with music, but none exemplifies the season as much as the Christmas part of Handel’s Messiah, including the Hallelujah Chorus. It’s become a tradition to attend a performance of The Messiah (or at least part of The Messiah) in the winter. We are focusing on the "free and cheap events" here, but please do check out North Carolina Symphony for a wonderful, and much … [Read more...] about Where to see Free Performances of Handel’s Messiah in the Triangle
Free pictures with Santa at Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 2, 2024, officially kick off the Santa's Wonderland experience with Santa's grand entrance. Santa's Grand Entrance Santa will arrive on a boat at both stores on November 2, 2024, at 5 p.m. There will be a parade, tree lighting, and … [Read more...] about Free pictures with Santa at Bass Pro Shops
Christmas tree farms and lots in the Triangle for 2024
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 for this year's decorations. 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 … [Read more...] about Christmas tree farms and lots in the Triangle for 2024
Lights on the Neuse — hayride through Christmas lights
Bring the family to Boyette Family Farms, 1620 Loop Road, Clayton, 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 music. Santa will not be … [Read more...] about Lights on the Neuse — hayride through Christmas lights
Holly Days Pittsboro Tree Lighting Nov. 24
Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Pittsboro! We will add more events as we learn about them. Holly Days Pittsboro Tree Lighting The Pittsboro Business Association invites you to Downtown Pittsboro for a fun-filled tree lighting ceremony on Sunday, November 24, 2024, starting at 3 pm. Santa will be there and there will be lots of things going on for all ages. Food trucks, an … [Read more...] about Holly Days Pittsboro Tree Lighting Nov. 24
Christmas Trains and Santa Trains in North Carolina – updated for 2024
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 2024
Raleigh Christmas Parade Nov 23
The Raleigh Christmas Parade will take place Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. 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, the ABC11 streaming apps and the ABC News Hulu channel. Pictures from past Raleigh Christmas Parades … [Read more...] about Raleigh Christmas Parade Nov 23
North Hills Tree Lighting on Nov 23
The 2024 Christmas at North Hills will take place Saturday, November 23, 2024, 4 to 7 p.m. The address is 4321 Lassiter at North Hills, Raleigh. Event is FREE to the public. Activities include: … [Read more...] about North Hills Tree Lighting on Nov 23
