Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season in Downtown Durham on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Downtown Durham Tree Lighting. This is a free event. This is a rescheduled date. It will take place at CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran Street, Durham, North Carolina, from 4 to 7 p.m. Highlights … [Read more...] about Downtown Durham Holiday Tree Lighting postponed to Dec. 6
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Petco: Free pet photos with Santa on Dec. 6
Participating locations of Petco are offering FREE pictures of your pet with Santa on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. To see which locations are participating, input your zip code at stores.petco.com/photos-with-santa. We learned about the Santa visit in a press release, but it has no information about how to reserve a spot, if needed. We recommend calling your closest store to … [Read more...] about Petco: Free pet photos with Santa on Dec. 6
Where to get free Santa pictures in the Triangle in 2025
Would you like your child to get a chance to meet Santa without having to pay for an expensive photo package? Make sure to bring your camera. At most of these, you take your own pictures, but at some, professional photographers take the pictures. Note: You have to sign up ahead of time for some of these events. Know of other free photo ops with Santa? Email me at … [Read more...] about Where to get free Santa pictures in the Triangle in 2025
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
Pets get free pictures with Santa at PetSmart Dec. 13 and 14 (reservations required)
petPetSmart is offering FREE photos of your pet with Santa again! The event takes place at all PetSmart locations in the United States and Canada (excluding PetSmart Groomery locations.) The photo sessions with Santa at PetSmart will be available from 2 to 5 p.m. on December 13 and 14, 2025. (Times might vary by location, however.) Reservations are required and go quickly. Book your … [Read more...] about Pets get free pictures with Santa at PetSmart Dec. 13 and 14 (reservations required)
Village District Holiday Open House Nov. 20: Santa, hot cocoa, music, more…
Shops at Village District, 2068 Clark Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, hosting Village District Holiday Open House on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. This free event features: As a limited-time offer during the Holiday Open House, customers can shop and earn Holiday Cash (A Village District gift card)! Shoppers who spend $150 or more at Village stores on November 20th from 5:00 … [Read more...] about Village District Holiday Open House Nov. 20: Santa, hot cocoa, music, more…
Reading and Photos with Santa at Barnes & Noble at Village District on Dec. 6 and 7
Santa will be at Barnes & Noble at Village District, 436 Daniels Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, December 6, and Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. He will be reading Christmas tales and posing for pictures. Snap photos on your mobile device. While you're in the Village District, enjoy the sounds of the season with carolers and a pianist. … [Read more...] about Reading and Photos with Santa at Barnes & Noble at Village District on Dec. 6 and 7
Garner Holiday Block Party and Christmas Parade Dec 6
The Town of Garner is celebrating the holidays with a Holiday Block Party on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The party is followed by the Garner Optimist Christmas Parade. The events are all free to enjoy and take place at the Garner Recreation Center, 215 W Main Street, Garner, North Carolina. Holiday Block Party The Garner Holiday Block Party will take place from 2 to 4:30 p.m. It will feature … [Read more...] about Garner Holiday Block Party and Christmas Parade Dec 6
Cookies & Crafts with Santa at JB Duke Hotel Dec. 17, including free pictures
Enjoy a festive afternoon of fun and creativity with Santa Claus at JB Duke Hotel, 230 Science Drive, Durham, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 15, 2024, from 1 to 3 p.m. This is a free event and registration is not required. Start with a steaming cup of complimentary hot chocolate, then explore holiday coloring, face painting and cookie-decorating stations, where creativity shines for … [Read more...] about Cookies & Crafts with Santa at JB Duke Hotel Dec. 17, including free pictures
Santa at Historic Yates Mill County Park Dec. 6
Historic Yates Mill County Park, at 6420 Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh, is a 174-acre wildlife refuge and an environmental research center. The centerpiece is the Historic Yates Mill, which is the last operable water-powered gristmill in Wake County. The mill is on the National Register of Historic Places and was restored to working order in 2005. Yates Mill is hosting Santa on Saturday, … [Read more...] about Santa at Historic Yates Mill County Park Dec. 6
