Experience holiday magic at Park West Village's Winter Wonderland from Friday, November 21, to Sunday, November 23, 2025. Park West Village is at 3400 Village Market Place, Morrisville, NC. The event takes place: This is a free event. The event features: … [Read more...] about Winter Wonderland at Park West Village: train rides, entertainment, Santa, more… Nov. 21-23
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Free breakfast with Santa at Bass Pro Shops Nov. 22 (plus free pictures every day)
Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick off the Santa's Wonderland experience with Santa's grand entrance. Santa's Grand Entrance Santa will arrive on a boat at both stores on November 1, 2025, at 5 p.m. There will be a parade, tree lighting, … [Read more...] about Free breakfast with Santa at Bass Pro Shops Nov. 22 (plus free pictures every day)
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
Downtown Durham Holiday Tree Lighting postponed to Dec. 6
Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season in Downtown Durham on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Downtown Durham Tree Lighting. This is a free event. This is a rescheduled date. It will take place at CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran Street, Durham, North Carolina, from 4 to 7 p.m. Highlights … [Read more...] about Downtown Durham Holiday Tree Lighting postponed to Dec. 6
Petco: Free pet photos with Santa on Dec. 6
Participating locations of Petco are offering FREE pictures of your pet with Santa on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. To see which locations are participating, input your zip code at stores.petco.com/photos-with-santa. We learned about the Santa visit in a press release, but it has no information about how to reserve a spot, if needed. We recommend calling your closest store to … [Read more...] about Petco: Free pet photos with Santa on Dec. 6
Where to get free Santa pictures in the Triangle in 2025
Would you like your child to get a chance to meet Santa without having to pay for an expensive photo package? Make sure to bring your camera. At most of these, you take your own pictures, but at some, professional photographers take the pictures. Note: You have to sign up ahead of time for some of these events. Know of other free photo ops with Santa? Email me at … [Read more...] about Where to get free Santa pictures in the Triangle in 2025
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
Pets get free pictures with Santa at PetSmart Dec. 13 and 14 (reservations required)
petPetSmart is offering FREE photos of your pet with Santa again! The event takes place at all PetSmart locations in the United States and Canada (excluding PetSmart Groomery locations.) The photo sessions with Santa at PetSmart will be available from 2 to 5 p.m. on December 13 and 14, 2025. (Times might vary by location, however.) Reservations are required and go quickly. Book your … [Read more...] about Pets get free pictures with Santa at PetSmart Dec. 13 and 14 (reservations required)
Village District Holiday Open House Nov. 20: Santa, hot cocoa, music, more…
Shops at Village District, 2068 Clark Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, hosting Village District Holiday Open House on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. This free event features: As a limited-time offer during the Holiday Open House, customers can shop and earn Holiday Cash (A Village District gift card)! Shoppers who spend $150 or more at Village stores on November 20th from 5:00 … [Read more...] about Village District Holiday Open House Nov. 20: Santa, hot cocoa, music, more…
