Head to Downtown Garner, North Carolina for Light Up Main: Main Street Wonderland and Tree Lighting on Friday, November 29, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m. This is a free event. Highlights include: Santa will be dropping by these locations between 1 and 4 p.m. Bring your camera! Live performances: … [Read more...] about Light Up Main in Garner: Main Street Wonderland and Tree Lighting Nov. 29
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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
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…
Holidays Around the World — A Hallmark Christmas Nov. 15
NC Vibes is hosting Holidays Around the World -- A Hallmark Christmas on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Sweetwater, 2701 Lawnview Lane, Apex, North Carolina. This is a free event. The event features: … [Read more...] about Holidays Around the World — A Hallmark Christmas Nov. 15
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…
Brunch with Santa at The Mayton Dec. 7
Santa Claus is coming to The Mayton, 301 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Make a reservation for brunch, and as a special holiday treat, all brunch guests will enjoy a complimentary visit and photos with Santa in the cozy study. Bring the family to enjoy Peck & Plume’s à la carte brunch menu. This event is only available to … [Read more...] about Brunch with Santa at The Mayton Dec. 7
Holiday Vendor Market, with free Santa pictures and more, in Fuquay-Varina Dec. 6
North/South Lakes is hosting their annual Winter Vendor Market on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at South Lakes Pool House, 3042 Jones Lakes Road, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. It's free to attend. The event will feature: Proceeds from the market will benefit the Fuquay-Varina Food Pantry. Please bring a non-perishable food donation. … [Read more...] about Holiday Vendor Market, with free Santa pictures and more, in Fuquay-Varina Dec. 6
Summer Solstice Party at Eno River Farm June 20
Eno River Farm, at 2127 St Marys Road, Hillsborough, is a berry farm (pick your own blackberries and blueberries) and ice cream shop. They are hosting a Summer Solstice Party on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. until they close at 8 p.m. There will be multiple bands playing during the day. La Republica Taco Truck will be on site. Enjoy ice cream, pick fruit and more! No entry cost is … [Read more...] about Summer Solstice Party at Eno River Farm June 20
Holiday Pajama Party for kids at Worthdale Community Center in Raleigh Dec. 22
Raleigh Parks is hosting a Holiday Pajama Party for kids ages 5-12 on Sunday, December 22, 2024, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Worthdale Community Center, 1001 Cooper Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Please register here. The party features food, a cocoa bar, games, face painting, and a surprise from the North Pole! … [Read more...] about Holiday Pajama Party for kids at Worthdale Community Center in Raleigh Dec. 22
Christmas in the Groves in Hillsborough: Visit Grinch and Santa, take hayride, more…
Christmas in the Groves, at 3510 NC 86 N, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is a Christmas attraction with a ton to do. Admission to the barn is free, but tickets are required for some of the activities: Schedule … [Read more...] about Christmas in the Groves in Hillsborough: Visit Grinch and Santa, take hayride, more…
