Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season in Downtown Durham on Saturday, November 21, 2026, 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 4 to 8 p.m. What to Expect … [Read more...] about Downtown Durham Holiday Tree Lighting Nov. 21
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Light the Square at Fenton Nov 21
Fenton, at 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina, is presenting Light the Square on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 3 to 7 p.m. This is a free event, but some of the activities have a fee. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Light the Square at Fenton Nov 21
Sparkle Night at Parkside Town Commons in Cary Nov 14: 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 14, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Rain date is November 15. This event is the start of the Parkside Town Commons holiday season. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Sparkle Night at Parkside Town Commons in Cary Nov 14: train rides, Santa, snow, more…
Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting Celebration and Holiday Market at Moore Square Nov. 20
The Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting will take place on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. There will be entertainment, a large vendors market, food and more. Typically there are also free pictures with Santa! Check back soon for details. … [Read more...] about Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting Celebration and Holiday Market at Moore Square Nov. 20
Town of Carrboro Holiday Tree Lighting Dec 4
The Town of Carrboro will hold its annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Friday, December 4, 2026, at 6 p.m., in the front of Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. Music will be provided by local schoolchildren. All community members are invited to join members of the Town Council for the celebration. Free event! The Town of Carrboro is partnering with Porch to hold a … [Read more...] about Town of Carrboro Holiday Tree Lighting Dec 4
Holiday Open House at Capitol Dec. 11 – 13
Celebrate the holiday season at the North Carolina State Capitol at the State Tree Lighting and a three-day Holiday Open House. Both are free events, and no RSVP is required. State Tree Lighting and Holiday Open House State Tree Lighting and Holiday Open HouseThursday, December 11, 20255:30 p.m.1 E Edenton Street, Raleigh, NCFree Join the State Capitol and Gov. Josh Stein for the annual … [Read more...] about Holiday Open House at Capitol Dec. 11 – 13
Jingle & Joy Weekend in Hillsborough: tree lighting, Santa visit, more…
Hillsborough, North Carolina, is celebrating the season with the Jingle & Joy Holiday Weekend on December 6 and 7, 2025. The festivities on Saturday, December 6, 2025, start at Hillsborough Visitors Center, 150 E King Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina, from 3 to 5 p.m., with: At 5 p.m., join the music with the Color and Light Community Choir in a group procession to the Historic … [Read more...] about Jingle & Joy Weekend in Hillsborough: tree lighting, Santa visit, more…
Brier Creek Tree Lighting and Letters to Santa Dec. 5
Brier Creek Commons, at 8311 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh, is hosting their annual tree lighting ceremony on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This event will include: This is a free event that takes place at the Brier Creek Commons Clock Tower by Men's Wearhouse. … [Read more...] about Brier Creek Tree Lighting and Letters to Santa Dec. 5
Holiday Tree Lighting at JB Duke Hotel Dec. 3
JB Duke Hotel, at 230 Science Drive, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Holiday Tree Lighting on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 6 p.m. Join this AAA Four Diamond property, located on Duke University’s campus, to ring in the holidays with a magical tree lighting ceremony and community celebration. Step into a world of holiday magic at the JB Duke Hotel, where twinkling lights, joyful … [Read more...] about Holiday Tree Lighting at JB Duke Hotel Dec. 3
35th Annual Christmas Village and Tree Lighting in Clayton Dec 4
The Town of Clayton is hosting their annual Christmas Village and Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. in Downtown Clayton, North Carolina. The 35th Annual Christmas Village and Tree Lighting will take place in Downtown Clayton. … [Read more...] about 35th Annual Christmas Village and Tree Lighting in Clayton Dec 4
