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Pets get free pictures with Santa at PetSmart

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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

Santa’s Trolley at Mordecai Historic Park Dec 11-13

Tickets are on sale now for the very popular Santa's Trolley. Santa is lost in Raleigh, and Holly the Elf needs your help to find him in time for Christmas. Do you know where he might be? Jump aboard the Raleigh Trolley at Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, and help Holly track down Santa in time for Christmas. Advance registration is recommended. (It will sell out.) … [Read more...] about Santa’s Trolley at Mordecai Historic Park Dec 11-13

Santa Cruise in Zebulon

On Saturday, December 5th, 2020, Santa will be riding around Zebulon in an antique fire truck. Zebulon's Santa Cruise takes place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. He'll be stopping by the Zebulon Winter Market, at 116 N. Arendell Avenue, around 12 p.m. to visit with shoppers. This is an approximate time when he will be at various places, but you can follow along on Zebulon Parks & Recreation's … [Read more...] about Santa Cruise in Zebulon

Letters to Santa at Brier Creek

Tree Lighting and Fireworks Show The annual Brier Creek Tree Lighting Party will take place at Brier Creek Commons, 8311 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh, on Friday, December 4th, 2020, at 8 p.m. It will be a little bit different this year, as there won't be any live gatherings. You can watch from your car, and tune into 102.9 FM for sound, or you can watch a live stream at home. This year the … [Read more...] about Letters to Santa at Brier Creek

Christmas Lights on the Farm opens November 28

Big Daddy's Farms, at 11875 NC Hwy 222 W, Middlesex, is hosting Christmas Lights on Farm from November 28th to December 23rd, 2020. Please check out our big list of spectacular Christmas light displays in the Triangle! These are the days and times the attraction will be open: Saturday, November 28th: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, November 29th: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, December … [Read more...] about Christmas Lights on the Farm opens November 28

The Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market returns to Raleigh Thanksgiving weekend (discount code available)

The annual Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market takes place on Thanksgiving Weekend at NC State Fairgrounds. Specifically, it will be at the Jim Graham Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Friday, November 7th, 2020: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, November 28th, 2020: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 29th, 2020: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is the Triangle's largest marketplace for … [Read more...] about The Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market returns to Raleigh Thanksgiving weekend (discount code available)

No Santa Train at Museum of Life + Science this year, but Holidays in the Park tickets go on sale soon

  The Museum of Life + Science,  is not hosting its popular Santa Train this year, but will still celebrate the season with Holidays in the Park. Enjoy a memorable stroll with your loved ones through some of our outdoor and indoor spaces on evenings in December. Follow shimmering pathways and glowing trees through the garden, Farmyard, and Dinosaur Trail. Enjoy the tropical … [Read more...] about No Santa Train at Museum of Life + Science this year, but Holidays in the Park tickets go on sale soon

Story Time with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Cary VFW Post 7383

Adding to the places where Santa is making a stop is his visit, along with Mrs. Claus, to Cary VFW Post 7383, 522 Reedy Creek Road, Cary. The visit takes place Sunday, December 22nd, 2019, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free. More free Santa visits Check out our big list of free Santa visits in the Triangle, or look at a few upcoming events here: … [Read more...] about Story Time with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Cary VFW Post 7383

Santa Rooftop Rescue in Chapel Hill — rescheduled for December 20

  Santa is getting himself into a jam on Friday, December 20th, 2019, in Downtown Chapel Hill. Rumor has it that he's going to get stuck on a rooftop and will need to be rescued by the Chapel Hill Fire Department. Please note that this event has been rescheduled to December 20th, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., due to an ominous weather forecast for December 13th. So head to 140 … [Read more...] about Santa Rooftop Rescue in Chapel Hill — rescheduled for December 20

Free photos with Santa at Holman Family Dental Care in Chapel Hill

Holman Family Dental Care, at 1836 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Chapel Hill is hosting the very popular Black Santa for free pictures on Sunday, December 15th, 2019, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Trevor Holman Photography will be taking pictures and will send you digital images at no charge, You're also invited to take your own pictures. Also, Dr. Holman will be baking cookies for you to … [Read more...] about Free photos with Santa at Holman Family Dental Care in Chapel Hill

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