Celebrate the holiday season at the North Carolina State Capitol at the State Tree Lighting and a three-day Holiday Open House. Both are free events, and no RSVP is required. State Tree Lighting and Holiday Open House State Tree Lighting and Holiday Open HouseTuesday, December 1, 20265:30 p.m.1 E Edenton Street, Raleigh, NCFree Join the State Capitol and Governor Josh Stein for the annual … [Read more...] about State Capitol Tree Lighting and Holiday Open House
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Moore Square Winterfaire — 3-day European style Christmas Market and Festival
MAKRS and Raleigh Parks are presenting Moore Square Winterfaire from Friday, December 11, to Sunday, December 13, 2026. The Christmas festival and market takes place at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. This 3-day festival features: Live Music Schedule Check back soon! … [Read more...] about Moore Square Winterfaire — 3-day European style Christmas Market and Festival
The Sound of Giving: Musical Variety Show Fundraiser at The Woman’s Club of Raleigh Nov. 15
The Woman's Club of Raleigh, at 3300 Woman's Club Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting The Sound of Giving: A Music Variety Show Fundraiser on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m., at 3300 Woman's Club Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. This show is free, but donations are being collected for UNC Rex Hospital's Food Pantry. The concert features: Also, Santa will be there for … [Read more...] about The Sound of Giving: Musical Variety Show Fundraiser at The Woman’s Club of Raleigh Nov. 15
Liberty Arts’ 10th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 14
On Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Liberty Arts will be holding their 10th Annual Iron Pour in the middle of Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's free to watch this, and it's amazing. Please consider making a donation. They'll be pouring 4,000 pounds of molten iron (3,000 degrees!) into molds. Think of it as a "gritty ballet where all the … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts’ 10th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 14
Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting Celebration and Holiday Market at Moore Square Nov. 20
The Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting will take place on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. There will be entertainment, a large vendors market, food and more. Typically there are also free pictures with Santa! Check back soon for details. … [Read more...] about Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting Celebration and Holiday Market at Moore Square Nov. 20
“A Christmas Carol” Concert with Brendan White at Grace Lutheran Church in Durham Dec. 27
Grace Lutheran Church, 824 N Buchanan Blvd, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting "A Christmas Carol" Concert with Brendan White on Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This special concert features Grammy Award-winning pianist Brendan White. His program will showcase masterworks by Liszt, Mendelssohn-Hensel, and Tchaikovsky, offering a beautiful and reflective conclusion to the … [Read more...] about “A Christmas Carol” Concert with Brendan White at Grace Lutheran Church in Durham Dec. 27
Free Christmas Musical, at Grove Park Chapel, plus food and fellowship Dec. 21
Grove Park Chapel, 605 Sherron Road, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting a Christmas Musical: Peace Has Come! The Birth of Jesus on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 6 p.m. Please RSVP here. This is a free event. This powerful evening of music and worship tells the story of Jesus' birth through beautiful choral arrangements and heartfelt soloists. Many have described it as deeply moving, a … [Read more...] about Free Christmas Musical, at Grove Park Chapel, plus food and fellowship Dec. 21
Free TubaChristmas concert in Apex Dec. 21
TubaChristmas is an annual holiday concert that takes place in 270 cities in the United States and several other countries. Founded in 1974 by renowned American tuba artist and teacher, Harvey Phillips, TubaChristmas features traditional Christmas carols arranged for tuba and baritone horn players. It offers low brass players a chance to get together and perform, and a chance for audience … [Read more...] about Free TubaChristmas concert in Apex Dec. 21
Black Nativity Durham December 19-21
Black Nativity Durham, one of the Triangle's favorite Christmas traditions, is returning December 19 to 21, 2025. Produced by Wendell Tabb and co-produced by Xavier Cason, Triangle Performance Ensemble brings to life the concept originally conceived by Langston Hughes. Black Nativity is a soulful, gospel celebration about the birth of Jesus. The production features over 100 singers, dancers … [Read more...] about Black Nativity Durham December 19-21
Aching Back Sunday: Free Holiday Pop Punk Party at Kings Raleigh Dec. 19
Kings, 14 W Martin Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting Aching Back Sunday, a Holiday Pop Punk Party, on Friday, December 19, 2205, from 7 to 11:55 p.m. Admission is FREE, but $5 for those under 21. You can expect: … [Read more...] about Aching Back Sunday: Free Holiday Pop Punk Party at Kings Raleigh Dec. 19
