This is a growing list of 2025 holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. This day by day guide will include everything from Thanksgiving to New Year's, but at any given time includes 30 days from the current day. Make sure to bookmark this page, as it will be frequently updated. And make sure to follow the links to get all the information, such as location, time and cost, for … [Read more...] about Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, for 2025
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Triangle Jewish Chorale Presents “Season of Light” Dec. 7 and 14
Triangle Jewish Chorale is a volunteer choral organization made up of singers from Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle. It performs Jewish music of all kinds. Triangle Jewish Chorale is presenting a concert, "Season of Light." Join the Triangle Jewish Chorale in musically lighting the candles of the season. Chanukah favorites, a children’s song, a familiar folk tune, and … [Read more...] about Triangle Jewish Chorale Presents “Season of Light” Dec. 7 and 14
Menorah Lighting at Crabtree Valley Mall Dec. 15
Celebrate Chanukah at the Menorah Lighting at Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. This free event is presented by Chabad of Raleigh and takes place on the second floor near Abercrombie. The event includes donuts, songs, lighting the Menorah and more. … [Read more...] about Menorah Lighting at Crabtree Valley Mall Dec. 15
Hanukkah Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
Looking for fun ways to celebrate the Festival of Lights in the Triangle? Here are some Hanukkah events in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area. We are still adding more. Know of an event that should be on the list? Email jody@triangleonthecheap.com and let us know! Events typically include Menorah lightings, parties, concerts, a Hanukkah market and more. We'll update the list as more events are … [Read more...] about Hanukkah Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
Chanukah Parade and Menorah Lighting at Lafayette Village in Raleigh Dec. 14 — with cirque performance, gelt drop and more
Celebrate Chanukah with Chabad Center of Raleigh at their Menorah Lighting and Gelt Drop at Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 3 p.m. This event is presented by Lafayette Village and Chabad Center of Raleigh. Watch as the Menorah Car Parade arrives! It will leave Chabad at 2:45 p.m., drive past senior homes in the area, and then arrive at … [Read more...] about Chanukah Parade and Menorah Lighting at Lafayette Village in Raleigh Dec. 14 — with cirque performance, gelt drop and more
Menorah lighting events in Cary
Hanukkah starts the evening of Wednesday, December 14, 2025, and lasts eight days and nights. Traditional foods on Hanukkah are latkes (potato pancakes), jelly donuts and gelt (chocolate coins.) Menorah Lighting at Downtown Cary Park and Cary Arts Center Celebrate Hanukkah at the Hanukkah Menorah Lighting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 326 S … [Read more...] about Menorah lighting events in Cary
Menorah Lighting in Morrisville Dec. 21
The Town of Morrisville is hosting a Menorah Lighting on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. It will take place at the Indian Creek Greenway and Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive. This is a free event. Parking will be available at Town Hall (100 Town Hall Drive) and behind the Town Connector building (240 Town Hall Drive). … [Read more...] about Menorah Lighting in Morrisville Dec. 21
Handmade Hanukkah Market at Temple Beth Or in Raleigh Dec 7
Temple Beth Or, 5315 Creedmoor Rd., Raleigh, is hosting Handmade Hanukkah Market on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It's free to attend. Jewish artisans will be displaying and selling their work, ranging in style from textiles and photography to jewelry, pottery and much more. Work will be available in a wide range of prices. Shop local, support your community and find … [Read more...] about Handmade Hanukkah Market at Temple Beth Or in Raleigh Dec 7
Apex Chanukah Festival Dec 14: Gelt drop, fire show, free donuts, more…
Chabad of Cary Jewish Center is presenting a free event, Apex Chanukah Festival on Sunday, December 14, 2025. The event takes place at the Apex Senior Center, 63 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. There's no cost to attend. Enjoy games, crafts and food. The celebration ends with lighting a menorah. Chanukah Wonderland from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Grand Menorah Lighting at 5:30 p.m. … [Read more...] about Apex Chanukah Festival Dec 14: Gelt drop, fire show, free donuts, more…
Chanukah Celebration at 1870 Farm in Chapel Hill Dec. 18
1870 Farm, at 1224 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is adding a Chanukah celebration to its holiday festivities. The Chanukah celebration takes place Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 3 to 5 p.m. Admission is $13 per person. Children under 2 years old are admitted for free. Buy tickets here. The celebration includes a menorah lighting, Chanukah crafts and activities, petting and … [Read more...] about Chanukah Celebration at 1870 Farm in Chapel Hill Dec. 18
