Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season in Downtown Durham on Saturday, November 21, 2025, at the Downtown Durham Tree Lighting. This is a free event. It will take place at CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran Street, Durham, North Carolina, from 5 to 9 p.m. Highlights Performance Schedule In the Plaza Food and Drink … [Read more...] about Downtown Durham Holiday Tree Lighting Nov 21
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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
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
Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk Nov. 28
The last Friday of every month, from February to November, 2025, rain or shine, Downtown Hillsborough showcases its art scene with the Last Fridays Art Walk from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Starting in March, Hillsborough Arts Council will present special programming each month. Explore art galleries, artist studios, fine jewelers, boutique shops and award winning restaurants. There will also be live … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk Nov. 28
New music series at Downtown Cary Park: Live & Local!
Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting a new concert series, Live & Local! Live & Local will highlight local talent and creativity and will be free to enjoy. These concerts will take place at the park's Great Lawn Pavilion. Bring your own chairs and blankets. The event is suitable for all ages You can bring your own food into the park. Live … [Read more...] about New music series at Downtown Cary Park: Live & Local!
Bynum Front Porch Storytelling Nov. 15
Bynum Front Porch, at 950 Bynum Road in Pittsboro (Chatham County), is a relaxed setting to enjoy music, and worth the drive from other parts of the Triangle. They host several regularly scheduled events, including storytelling, a music series, and a bluegrass jam session, open to all. Bynum Front Porch is a nonprofit that rents the old Bynum General Store, turning it into a community gathering … [Read more...] about Bynum Front Porch Storytelling Nov. 15
BEERthoven with The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle and Guest Artists
The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle is an orchestral ensemble of 40+ musicians from all parts of North Carolina. They are known for their varied concert series, including BEERthoven and Pops on the Green. Read on for info on the 2025/2026 season of BEERrthoven. BEERthoven COT musicians and guest artists leave the concert stage to give you a front row seat for BEERthoven. These … [Read more...] about BEERthoven with The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle and Guest Artists
Durham Community Concert Band: Veteran’s Day Concert Nov. 9
Durham Community Concert Band is one of the largest community bands in North Carolina, with over 100 musicians. The band offers several free concerts every year. Upcoming Events Veterans Day ConcertFriday, November 9, 20252:30 p.m.Southern Village400 Market Street, Chapel Hill, NCFree Pops and patriotic tunes. … [Read more...] about Durham Community Concert Band: Veteran’s Day Concert Nov. 9
Person Street Plaza Block Party with Raleigh City Farm Nov. 8
Raleigh City Farm is hosting Person Street Plaza Block Party on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Person Street Plaza is at North Person Street and East Franklin Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Enjoy: Music by: … [Read more...] about Person Street Plaza Block Party with Raleigh City Farm Nov. 8
Friday Nights at Sweetwater Apex on Nov. 7 — live music, vendor market, more…
Enjoy Fridays at Sweetwater Apex, 2701 Lawnview Lane, Apex, North Carolina, on the select Fridays, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. This will be a lively evening under the stars, on the lawn, filled with local vendors, live music, wine & beer, and fun for the whole family! Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets and kick back on the all-new event lawn while you browse amazing local goods, sip … [Read more...] about Friday Nights at Sweetwater Apex on Nov. 7 — live music, vendor market, more…
