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Town of Angier Holiday Market and Food Truck Rodeo Nov. 22

The Town of Angier is hosting a Winter Holiday Market and Food Truck Rodeo on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Jack Marley Park, 249 E Williams Street, Angier, North Carolina. Angier is in Harnett County, 22.6 miles south of Raleigh, and 15 miles from Fuquay-Varina. Get a head start on your Christmas shopping with a great lineup of vendors, while enjoying food from 15 … [Read more...] about Town of Angier Holiday Market and Food Truck Rodeo Nov. 22

North Hills Tree Lighting on Nov 22

The 2025 Tree Lighting at North Hills will take place Saturday, November 22, 2025, 4 to 7 p.m., at Main Street at North Hills, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. More details on the Facebook event. 4 to 7 p.m.: 4 to 6 p.m.: The Tree Lighting Ceremony kicks off at 6, led by WRAL News Personalities. Santa will light the tree at 6:15. … [Read more...] about North Hills Tree Lighting on Nov 22

Arts on Market at Southern Village Nov 23

Arts on Market returns to the Southern Village Green, 400 Market Street in Southern Village, Chapel Hill, on Sunday, November 23, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Shop for hand-crafted art and gifts by regional artists, artisans, bakers and makers. The event also features live music. It's free to attend. … [Read more...] about Arts on Market at Southern Village Nov 23

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

Silver Bells Craft Bazaar at Saint Andrews UMC

Saint Andrews United Methodist Church, 1201 Maxwell Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Silver Bells Craft Bazaar on November 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It's free to attend. Shop for all homemade raft sand gifts from 30 vendors. There will also be door prizes. … [Read more...] about Silver Bells Craft Bazaar at Saint Andrews UMC

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

Fall Clothing Swap at The Rheu Co. in Durham Nov. 14-15

The Rheu Co. Sewing Studio, at 618 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, alters clothing and creates custom projects. On November 14 and 15, 2025, they're hosting their fall clothing swap. This is a great way to update your wardrobe and keep items out of the landfill. This event was announced on Facebook. It takes place: Admission is $10, but if you drop off items by 5 p.m. on … [Read more...] about Fall Clothing Swap at The Rheu Co. in Durham Nov. 14-15

Jingle Bell Express Craft Fair at Wendell Baptist Church Nov. 15

Wendell Baptist Church, 2651 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, North Carolina, is hosting Jingle Bell Express Craft Fair on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It's free to attend. Shop from 30+ vendors for a start on Christmas shopping. The event is indoors in the large fellowship hall. Enter off Pine Street, at the intersection of Mattox Street. Food and gift wrapping available. … [Read more...] about Jingle Bell Express Craft Fair at Wendell Baptist Church Nov. 15

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