Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season at Wendell Wonderland on Friday, December 5, 2025, 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 5
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Town of Carrboro Holiday Tree Lighting Dec 5
The Town of Carrboro will holds its annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 6 p.m., in the front of Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W Main Street, Carrboro. Music will be provided by local schoolchildren. All community members are invited to join members of the Town Council for the celebration. Free event! The Town of Carrboro is partnering with Porch to hold a canned food drive. … [Read more...] about Town of Carrboro Holiday Tree Lighting Dec 5
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club Dec. 1
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, 3001 Cameron Boulevard, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a holiday tree lighting ceremony on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 6 p.m. This is a free event open to both guests and locals. No RSVP is required. Embrace the magic of the season at the Inn's Holiday Tree Lighting. Step into the newly reimagined Lobby where every detail creates an enchanting yet … [Read more...] about Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club Dec. 1
Messiah Sing-Along with Choral Society of Durham Nov. 22
The Choral Society of Durham shares beautiful, meaningful choral music with the community. Check out the the group's list of concerts this season. The Choral Society of Durham is presenting a Messiah Sing-Along on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 4 p.m., at Trinity United Methodist Church, 215 N Church Street, Durham, North Carolina. This is a free event. All are welcome to come and … [Read more...] about Messiah Sing-Along with Choral Society of Durham Nov. 22
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
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
Liberty Arts’ 9th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 15
On Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Liberty Arts will be holding their 9th 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 RSVP on the Eventbrite page. Please consider making a donation. They'll be pouring 4,000 pounds of molten iron (3,000 degrees!) into molds. Think … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts’ 9th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 15
Where to see Free Performances of Handel’s Messiah in the Triangle
The Christmas season is filled with music, but none exemplifies the season as much as the Christmas part of Handel’s Messiah, including the Hallelujah Chorus. It’s become a tradition to attend a performance of The Messiah (or at least part of The Messiah) in the winter. We are focusing on the "free and cheap events" here, but please do check out North Carolina Symphony for a wonderful, and much … [Read more...] about Where to see Free Performances of Handel’s Messiah in the Triangle
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
