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Light Up Main in Garner: Main Street Wonderland and Tree Lighting Nov. 29

Head to Downtown Garner, North Carolina for Light Up Main: Main Street Wonderland and Tree Lighting on Friday, November 29, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m. This is a free event. Highlights include: Santa will be dropping by these locations between 1 and 4 p.m. Bring your camera! Live performances: … [Read more...] about Light Up Main in Garner: Main Street Wonderland and Tree Lighting Nov. 29

Light the Square at Fenton Nov 22

Fenton, at 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina, is presenting Light the Square on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 3 to 7 p.m. This is a free event, but some of the activities have a fee. Horse drawn carriage rides will be available for the cost of $11.20 for adults and $5.29 for children. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Light the Square at Fenton Nov 22

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

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

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 Ceremony at William Peace University Nov 19: Free hot chocolate, cookies and photos

The community is invited to the William Peace University Tree Lighting event at 15 E Peace Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It takes place on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The event includes performances by the Oakwood Waits carolers and members of the Broughton High School Marching Band. Enjoy free hot chocolate and cookies. University president Lynn Morton will … [Read more...] about Tree Lighting Ceremony at William Peace University Nov 19: Free hot chocolate, cookies and photos

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…

Downtown Chapel Hill Community Tree Lighting Dec 8

The Chapel Hill community is invited to welcome the season at the Downtown Chapel Hill Community Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 6 p.m. It takes place at University Baptist Church Memorial Garden, 100 S Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Downtown Chapel Hill Community Tree Lighting Dec 8

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