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Tree Lighting Celebration at Waverly Place Nov 21

Waverly Place's annual Tree Lighting Celebration takes place Friday, November 21, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. Waverly Place is at 317 Colonades Way, Cary. The free event includes: … [Read more...] about Tree Lighting Celebration at Waverly Place Nov 21

Five Points Christmas Concert at Emmanuel Baptist Church Dec. 18

Emmanuel Baptist Church, at 2100 Noble Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting Five Points Christmas Concert. It will take place Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the Five Points community. This evening of Christmas music will feature vocal, instrumental and choral performances, celebrating the birth of Jesus. Desserts will be served … [Read more...] about Five Points Christmas Concert at Emmanuel Baptist Church Dec. 18

Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting Celebration and Holiday Market moves to 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! Tree Lighting Festivities Look for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting Celebration and Holiday Market moves to Moore Square Nov. 21

Moore Square Winterfaire — new 4-day European style Christmas Market and Festival

MAKRS and Raleigh Parks are presenting the first Moore Square Winterfaire from Thursday, December 11, to Sunday, December 14, 2025. Admission is free. This 4-day festival features 60+ vendors, a food truck rodeo, live bands, Santa, s’mores, a beer garden and more! … [Read more...] about Moore Square Winterfaire — new 4-day European style Christmas Market and Festival

State Tree Lighting and Holiday Open House at Capitol Dec. 11 – 13

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 HouseThursday, December 11, 20255:30 p.m.1 E Edenton Street, Raleigh, NCFree Join the State Capitol and Gov. Josh Stein for the annual … [Read more...] about State Tree Lighting and Holiday Open House at Capitol Dec. 11 – 13

Black Nativity Durham December 20-22

Black Nativity Durham, one of the Triangle's favorite Christmas traditions, is returning December 20 to 22, 2024. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $17 for seniors, students, and children, and $15 per person for groups of 10 or more. The production takes place at Hillside High School, 3727 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina. Produced by Wendell Tabb and co-produced by … [Read more...] about Black Nativity Durham December 20-22

Free Holiday Concert with North Carolina Boys Choir and Girls Choir

North Carolina Boys Choir and North Carolina Girls Choir are presenting their 2024 annual holiday concert on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 7 p.m. at University United Methodist Church, 105 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC. This concert is free to the public. No RSVP is required. Donations are accepted, but not required. They will be performing traditional carols and modern … [Read more...] about Free Holiday Concert with North Carolina Boys Choir and Girls Choir

Sounds of Christmas Concert at First Cary United Methodist Church Dec. 18

First Cary United Methodist Church, at 117 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is presenting several concerts during the Christmas season. These concerts are free and open to the public. Sounds of Christmas ConcertsWednesdays, December 4, 11, and 18, 202412 p.m.Concerts in the Sanctuary, Building A. Lunch to follow. Bells of Christmas ConcertSunday, December 8, 20243 p.m.Features the … [Read more...] about Sounds of Christmas Concert at First Cary United Methodist Church Dec. 18

Live Nativity Event at Saint Francis United Methodist Church in Cary Dec 17-18

Saint Francis United Methodist Church, 2965 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary, is presenting a live nativity event for the community on Tuesday, December 17, and Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., on the church grounds. The event includes costumed biblical characters with live animals, live Christmas music, hot chocolate, warm cider and cookies. Attendees are invited into our Gathering … [Read more...] about Live Nativity Event at Saint Francis United Methodist Church in Cary Dec 17-18

Christmas Concert and Messiah Sing-Along with Apex NC Latter-Day Saints Dec. 14-15

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints presents the Apex Stake Christmas Concert and Messiah Sing-Along on December 14 and 15, 2024, from 7 to 9 p.m. on each night. The concert will take place at 590 Bryan Drive, Apex, North Carolina. It's free to attend, but donations will be collected to support the Western Wake Crisis Ministry. Learn about other performances of The Messiah in … [Read more...] about Christmas Concert and Messiah Sing-Along with Apex NC Latter-Day Saints Dec. 14-15

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