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Jingle and Mingle with Santa on Southern Village Green Dec. 9

Enjoy a Holiday Social Hour on the Southern Village Green, 400 Market Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 6 p.m. Enjoy free hot chocolate from La Vita Dolce, free cookies from Subway, live music, and selfies with Santa! … [Read more...] about Jingle and Mingle with Santa on Southern Village Green Dec. 9

Free Santa Photos at Olde Raleigh Village Dec. 8

Santa is coming to Olde Raleigh Village, 3231 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 2 to 5 p.m. Visit the Santa Photo booth for free Santa photos. Also enjoy crafts, hot cocoa, face painting and more. … [Read more...] about Free Santa Photos at Olde Raleigh Village Dec. 8

Free Santa Pictures on the Willard Rooftop Dec 8

Santa will be at The Willard Rooftop Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 1 to 4 p.m. The Willard Rooftop is part of AC Hotel Raleigh Downtown, 9 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. There's no cost to meet Santa and take your own picture, with a backdrop of the Raleigh skyline. There will not be a professional photographer there. Enjoy hot cocoa, coffee or an adult beverage from the … [Read more...] about Free Santa Pictures on the Willard Rooftop Dec 8

Jingle All the Way at Northern Wake Senior Center Dec. 7 — Santa pictures, holiday crafts and music, more…

Friends for the Northern Wake Senior Center is hosting Jingle All the Way at the center, at 235 E Holding Avenue, Wake Forest, North Carolina, on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Santa will arrive on a fire truck at 11 a.m. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Jingle All the Way at Northern Wake Senior Center Dec. 7 — Santa pictures, holiday crafts and music, more…

Where to get free Santa pictures in the Triangle in 2024

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 2024

Wendell Wonderland Dec 6

Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season at Wendell Wonderland on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 5 to 9 p.m., in downtown Wendell. This event takes place on Main Street and Third Streret. Make sure to check out Lake Myra Lights while you're there! This is a free event. The event features: … [Read more...] about Wendell Wonderland Dec 6

A Small Town Family Holiday in Hillsborough Nov. 30: tree lighting, Santa visit, more…

Visit Hillsborough, The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce are presenting A Small Town Family Holiday on Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 3 to 6 p.m. This FREE event is a new holiday tradition in Hillsborough. Events will be at the Hillsborough Visitors Center, 150 E King Street, and the historic courthouse, at 104 E King Street. A Small … [Read more...] about A Small Town Family Holiday in Hillsborough Nov. 30: tree lighting, Santa visit, more…

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

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