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
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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…
Sparkle Night at Parkside Town Commons in Cary Nov 15: train rides, Santa, snow, more…
Parkside Town Commons, 7119 O’Kelly Chapel Road in Cary, is welcoming the season with Sparkle Night on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Rain date is November 16. This event is the start of the Parkside Town Commons holiday season. The event includes: Look for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Sparkle Night at Parkside Town Commons in Cary Nov 15: train rides, Santa, snow, more…
Lighting of the Trees at Lafayette Village Nov 15
Lafayette Village, at 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Lighting of the Trees on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m. This free event will include: … [Read more...] about Lighting of the Trees at Lafayette Village Nov 15
Holidays Around the World — A Hallmark Christmas Nov. 15
NC Vibes is hosting Holidays Around the World -- A Hallmark Christmas on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Sweetwater, 2701 Lawnview Lane, Apex, North Carolina. This is a free event. The event features: … [Read more...] about Holidays Around the World — A Hallmark Christmas Nov. 15
Brunch with Santa at The Mayton Dec. 7
Santa Claus is coming to The Mayton, 301 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Make a reservation for brunch, and as a special holiday treat, all brunch guests will enjoy a complimentary visit and photos with Santa in the cozy study. Bring the family to enjoy Peck & Plume’s à la carte brunch menu. This event is only available to … [Read more...] about Brunch with Santa at The Mayton Dec. 7
Christmas Lights on the Farm in Middlesex, NC
Big Daddy's Farms, at 11875 NC Hwy 222 W, Middlesex, is hosting Christmas Lights on Farm from November 28 to December 23, 2025. Please check out our big list of spectacular Christmas light displays in the Triangle! These are the dates the attraction will be open: Hours are 6:30 to 9 p.m. The cost of admission is $15. Christmas Lights on the Farm includes these attractions and … [Read more...] about Christmas Lights on the Farm in Middlesex, NC
Holiday Vendor Market, with free Santa pictures and more, in Fuquay-Varina Dec. 6
North/South Lakes is hosting their annual Winter Vendor Market on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at South Lakes Pool House, 3042 Jones Lakes Road, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. It's free to attend. The event will feature: Proceeds from the market will benefit the Fuquay-Varina Food Pantry. Please bring a non-perishable food donation. … [Read more...] about Holiday Vendor Market, with free Santa pictures and more, in Fuquay-Varina Dec. 6
Get ready! Pullen Park’s Holiday Express tickets go on sale Oct 14
Holiday Express, the popular holiday train in Pullen Park, is back in December, 2025. Tickets will go on sale the morning of October 14, 2025, at 9 a.m. This year the tickets are being sold on Ticketmaster. For your best chance at getting tickets, go to the Ticketmaster page 10 minutes before 9 a.m., and make sure you're signed in to your Ticketmaster account and that you have a valid form of … [Read more...] about Get ready! Pullen Park’s Holiday Express tickets go on sale Oct 14
Santa’s Trolley at Mordecai Historic Park Dec 12-14
Tickets are on sale now for the very popular Santa's Trolley in Raleigh. (But they're selling very quickly!) 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. Arrive up to … [Read more...] about Santa’s Trolley at Mordecai Historic Park Dec 12-14
