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
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Winter Wonderland at Park West Village: train rides, entertainment, Santa, more… Nov. 21-23
Experience holiday magic at Park West Village's Winter Wonderland from Friday, November 21, to Sunday, November 23, 2025. Park West Village is at 3400 Village Market Place, Morrisville, NC. The event takes place: This is a free event. The event features: … [Read more...] about Winter Wonderland at Park West Village: train rides, entertainment, Santa, more… Nov. 21-23
Raleigh Christmas Parade Nov 22
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. Read on for the essential details about attending the Raleigh Christmas parade. Parade Route The parade route is approximately 1.4 miles long: How to Watch the Parade on TV If you can't make it to the parade in … [Read more...] about Raleigh Christmas Parade Nov 22
North Hills Tree Lighting on Nov 22
The 2025 Tree Lighting at North Hills will take place Saturday, November 22, 2025, 4 to 7 p.m., at Main Street at North Hills, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. More details on the Facebook event. 4 to 7 p.m.: 4 to 6 p.m.: The Tree Lighting Ceremony kicks off at 6, led by WRAL News Personalities. Santa will light the tree at 6:15. … [Read more...] about North Hills Tree Lighting on Nov 22
Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting Celebration and Holiday Market at Moore Square Nov. 21
The Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting will take place on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at a new location: Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. There will be entertainment, a large vendors market, food and more. There will even be free pictures with Santa! Make sure arrive by 6:15 p.m. to see the tree lighting! Tree Lighting Festivities Live … [Read more...] about Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting Celebration and Holiday Market at Moore Square Nov. 21
Tree Lighting Celebration at Waverly Place Nov 21
Waverly Place's annual Tree Lighting Celebration takes place Friday, November 21, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. Waverly Place is at 317 Colonades Way, Cary. The free event includes: … [Read more...] about Tree Lighting Celebration at Waverly Place Nov 21
Sparkle Night at Parkside Town Commons in Cary Nov 15: train rides, Santa, snow, more…
Parkside Town Commons, 7119 O’Kelly Chapel Road in Cary, is welcoming the season with Sparkle Night on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Rain date is November 16. This event is the start of the Parkside Town Commons holiday season. The event includes: Look for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Sparkle Night at Parkside Town Commons in Cary Nov 15: train rides, Santa, snow, more…
Christmas Lights on the Farm in Middlesex, NC
Big Daddy's Farms, at 11875 NC Hwy 222 W, Middlesex, is hosting Christmas Lights on Farm from November 28 to December 23, 2025. Please check out our big list of spectacular Christmas light displays in the Triangle! These are the dates the attraction will be open: Hours are 6:30 to 9 p.m. The cost of admission is $15. Christmas Lights on the Farm includes these attractions and … [Read more...] about Christmas Lights on the Farm in Middlesex, NC
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
Bahama Christmas Parade
The Bahama Christmas Parade takes place Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 10 a.m., in Bahama, North Carolina. The parade starts at Country Knoll Road and Bahama Road, and continues to the Bahama Ruritan Clubhouse, 8202 Stagville Road, Bahama, North Carolina. The Bahama Ruritan Club is collecting canned foods and non-perishable food items to help families in the community. … [Read more...] about Bahama Christmas Parade
