Free carriage rides are back in Downtown Smithfield! The rides will take place in Downtown Smithfield on Friday, January 15th, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Carriage rides depart from the corner of Third and Market streets in front of Jewel's Formals. Registration for the carriage rides are required. Register here. Spots are filling up quickly. There are only a few time … [Read more...] about Free carriage rides in Historic Downtown Smithfield (registration required)
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Last day: Free contactless Santa pictures at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s
Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, and Cabela's, at 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a reimagined, contactless FREE Santa experience. The biggest changes from previous years: You will have to reserve a time in advance This will be a contactless Santa experience, thanks to the "Magic Santa Shield," a glare-free plexiglass barrier … [Read more...] about Last day: Free contactless Santa pictures at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s
Santa Claus at Maple View Farm Ice Cream
Santa Claus is coming to Maple View Farm Ice Cream, 6900 Rocky Ridge Road, Hillsborough! On three Mondays in December, during drive-up service, Santa and some of his friends will be on the porch. Visitors will remain in their cars, and Santa's friends will come and take their orders. Please bring your letters to Santa and his friends from the North Pole will place them … [Read more...] about Santa Claus at Maple View Farm Ice Cream
Santa Claus at Shepherd’s Way Christmas Tree Lot in North Hills
Santa Claus will be at Shepherd's Way Farms' Christmas Tree lot at North Hills in Raleigh on Sunday, December 13th, and Saturday, December 19th, 2020, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. each day. These will be safe, socially distanced visits. Kids of all ages can bring their list of Christmas wishes and say hi to Santa. Parents, bring your cameras! The lot is near J.C. Penney's in the … [Read more...] about Santa Claus at Shepherd’s Way Christmas Tree Lot in North Hills
Santa will ride through Downtown Clayton on a fire truck Fridays and Saturdays in December
The Town of Clayton had to cancel some of their traditional Christmas events, including the parade and the Christmas Village and Tree Lighting, but they've still showing lots of Christmas spirit! Here's what they've got planned: Santa coming through Downtown Clayton on a fire truck Every Friday in December, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays from December 4th through 19th, 2 p.m. to 3 … [Read more...] about Santa will ride through Downtown Clayton on a fire truck Fridays and Saturdays in December
Santa at Brier Creek Mellow Mushroom for socially distanced photos
Santa will be at Brier Creek Mellow Mushroom, 9600 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh, on Saturday, December 12th, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, December 13th, 2020, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. He will pose for socially distant photos on the outside patio, with a Plexiglass barrier as an additional safety measure. All weekend long, kids 12 and under can enjoy .99 cent cheese pizza slices while dining … [Read more...] about Santa at Brier Creek Mellow Mushroom for socially distanced photos
Winter Lights at Cathis Farm offers an inexpensive way to get pictures with Santa (plus a lot more)
Cathis Farm, at 5444 Falcon Road, Lillington, NC, in Harnett County, is about an hour southwest of Raleigh, and closer to spots on the southern part of Wake County. Cathis Farm invites visitors to Winter Lights, a festive event that takes place Fridays and Saturdays from November 27th to December 19th, 2020, as well as Wednesday, December 23rd, Thursday, December 24th, and Saturday, December … [Read more...] about Winter Lights at Cathis Farm offers an inexpensive way to get pictures with Santa (plus a lot more)
Where to get free Santa pictures in the Triangle in 2020
Would you like your child to get a chance to meet Santa without having to pay for an expensive photo package? Here are a few opportunities in the Triangle for the 2020 Christmas season. 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 … [Read more...] about Where to get free Santa pictures in the Triangle in 2020
Outdoor Cookies & Cocoa Community Night at Asbury Church, including a movie, nativity, scavenger hunt, and more
Asbury Church Raleigh, at 6612 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, is holding a fun event for the community, Cookies & Cocoa Community Night, on Friday, December 11th, 2020, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This free event takes place entirely outdoors. Everyone needs to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Please bring a donation of shelf stable food for North Raleigh Ministries. Also, please bring … [Read more...] about Outdoor Cookies & Cocoa Community Night at Asbury Church, including a movie, nativity, scavenger hunt, and more
Pets get free pictures with Santa at PetSmart
In past years, PetSmart has offered FREE pictures with Santa for your pets. We haven't heard about this happening yet in 2020 (the above graphic is from 2019), so while we wait to see if the PetSmart Santa comes through, we thought we'd gather up some of our favorite presents for dogs and cats! And if you keep scrolling you can see a very cute dog typing up his letter to … [Read more...] about Pets get free pictures with Santa at PetSmart