New Hope Valley Railway's very popular holiday attraction, Santa's Reindeer Roundup Express train ride, is returning for 2021, and tickets are on sale now. They are very much subject to selling out. The train yard will be decorated for the holiday season, and the popular “Reindeer Round-up” returns. Kids will be able to find Santa’s missing reindeer along the tracks as they ride on the historic … [Read more...] about Santa’s Reindeer Round-Up Holiday Train Ride at New Hope Valley Railway — tickets on sale now
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9 Christmas Trains in North Carolina: updated for 2021
We've put together a list of several Christmas Trains you can take the kids to this holiday season around the state of North Carolina. For attractions outside of the Triangle, we've indicated the number of miles it is from Raleigh. Please adjust the distance from your own starting point. Caveat: Not all of these train rides are cheap. Some of these are pretty pricey. But we're including them … [Read more...] about 9 Christmas Trains in North Carolina: updated for 2021
A Vintage Christmas — Vintage Market Days at NC State Fairgrounds
Vintage Market Days of NC is presenting A Vintage Christmas on December 10th, 11th, and 12th, 2021, in the Jim Graham Building of the NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop for: Vintage itemsVintage-inspiredArchitectural salvageRepurposed findJewelryClothing All while you enjoy live music and food … [Read more...] about A Vintage Christmas — Vintage Market Days at NC State Fairgrounds
Tickets on sale for Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary
After a year off, the Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2021. The festival will run from November 19th, 2021, to January 9th, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each evening. The popular holiday event will feature all new displays and enhanced programming. Tickets are sold for specific days, as well as for any day, with the … [Read more...] about Tickets on sale for Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary
Save the dates Nov 6-7 for 79th Annual NC Gourd Arts & Crafts Festival
The 79th Annual NC Gourd Arts & Crafts Festival takes place Saturday, November 6th, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, November 7th, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at NC State Fairgrounds, Holshouser Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Tickets are $3, with kids under 13 admitted for free. The festival features: Gourd workshops Displays of gourds … [Read more...] about Save the dates Nov 6-7 for 79th Annual NC Gourd Arts & Crafts Festival
Free carriage rides in Historic Downtown Smithfield (registration required)
Free carriage rides are back in Downtown Smithfield! The rides will take place in Downtown Smithfield on Friday, April 16th, 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)
Raleigh Christmas Parade
The Raleigh Christmas Parade will be back in 2021. It will take place Saturday, November 20th, 2021, from 9:30 am. to 12 p.m. The parade route is approximately 1.2 miles and it lasts about 2.5 miles. Begins on Hillsborough Street at St. Mary’s Street Proceeds to the State Capitol Turns right onto Salisbury Street Turns left onto Morgan Street … [Read more...] about Raleigh Christmas Parade
Last day: Christmas Plugged — Synchronized Light Show Nightly in Durham
Every night through through January 8th, 2021, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, 4109 Guess Road, Durham, is presenting Christmas Plugged -- Synchronized Light Show. Rose of Sharon Baptist Church has decorated the exterior of their church building with about 40,000 LED lights. The light display is synchronized to music for a total of nine songs. The public can view the display for free … [Read more...] about Last day: Christmas Plugged — Synchronized Light Show Nightly in Durham
Virtual Three Kings Day Parade in Cary
The 16th Annual Dia de los Reyes Parade, or Three Kings Day Parade, will take place virtually in Cary on Wednesday, January 6th, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. The parade is presented by Diamante Inc., a community grounded, arts and culture organization in North Carolina dedicated to the promotion of the culture, heritage, and artistic expressions of the diverse Latino and Hispanic population in North … [Read more...] about Virtual Three Kings Day Parade in Cary
Last night: Hill Ridge Farms’ Festival of Lights
Update: Hill Ridge Farms has extended its popular Festival of Lights drive-thru attraction! It will take place December 28th through January 2nd, 2021, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. each night. It was originally slated to end on December 27th. Read on for all the information.... Hill Ridge Farms' popular Festival of Lights will return in 2020, but this year it will be a drive-through attraction. … [Read more...] about Last night: Hill Ridge Farms’ Festival of Lights
