The North Carolina Museum of Art is hosting a Winter Lantern Walk on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. It will take place in the Museum Park. The procession will gather at 5:30 p.m. at the Ellipse. Bring your own homemade lantern. See guidelines, below. The walk is on a paved trail, about 3/4 of a mile long. It's wheelchair-accessible. This is a free event. Look … [Read more...] about Winter Lantern Walk at N.C. Museum of Art Dec 14
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MAKRS Holiday Fest 2024: shop from local artisans, watch Santa & the Grinch wrestle, more…
The MAKRS Society is presenting its 4th Annual MAKRS Holiday Fest on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fayetteville Street in Raleigh, North Carolina. Shop from 150+ local vendors for the perfect holiday presents. It's free to attend. There will also be a food truck rodeo, live music, and many activities. Also, there will be a wrestling rink, where Santa and the … [Read more...] about MAKRS Holiday Fest 2024: shop from local artisans, watch Santa & the Grinch wrestle, more…
Garner Holiday Block Party, Christmas Parade, and Tree Lighting Dec 7
The Town of Garner is celebrating the holidays with a Holiday Block Party, Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting, all on Saturday, December 7, 2024. The events are all free to enjoy and take place at the Garner Recreation Center, 215 W Main Street, Garner, North Carolina. Holiday Block Party The Garner Holiday Block Party will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. It will feature Holiday kids’ crafts, … [Read more...] about Garner Holiday Block Party, Christmas Parade, and Tree Lighting Dec 7
Christmas Trains and Santa Trains in North Carolina – updated for 2024 (some tickets are for sale now)
We've put together a list of Christmas trains throughout 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 anyway, because they are so popular. Also, please note … [Read more...] about Christmas Trains and Santa Trains in North Carolina – updated for 2024 (some tickets are for sale now)
Santa’s Reindeer Round-Up Express Holiday Train Ride at New Hope Valley Railway — tickets on sale now
New Hope Valley Railway's very popular holiday attraction, Santa's Reindeer Roundup Express train ride, is returning for 2024, 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 Express Holiday Train Ride at New Hope Valley Railway — tickets on sale now
Mistletoe Market Holiday Fair at Wakefield High School Nov 9
Shop from around 200 vendors at Mistletoe Market Holiday Fair at Wakefield High School, 2200 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC. The holiday market takes place Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The entire school will be transformed into a magical holiday craft fair. There will be crafts, holiday merchandise and food. Shop for handmade jewelry, original arts and … [Read more...] about Mistletoe Market Holiday Fair at Wakefield High School Nov 9
Tickets on sale for North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run from November 16, 2024, to January 12, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each evening. The attraction is not open on December 25. "Any Night Tickets" are on sale now. … [Read more...] about Tickets on sale for North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Holiday Parade
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Parade will take place Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 10 a.m. The parade route begins at 140 West Plaza, travels along Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, proceeds to Main Street in Carrboro, and ends at Carrboro Town Hall. … [Read more...] about Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Holiday Parade
Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, for 2024
This is a growing list of 2024 holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. This day by day guide includes events celebrating everything from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. Make sure to bookmark this page, as it will be frequently updated. And make sure to follow the links to get all the information, such as location, time and cost, for each event. We focus on free and inexpensive … [Read more...] about Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, for 2024
Under the Silver Moon Lantern Parade in Cary Jan 13
Under the Silver Moon Lantern Parade will take place in Downtown Cary Park, 321 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, on Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Delight in unique, handmade paper lanterns throughout Downtown Cary Park during the annual Under the Silver Moon Lantern Parade. This lantern parade is part of GLOW 2024, led by internationally renowned teaching artist Gowri … [Read more...] about Under the Silver Moon Lantern Parade in Cary Jan 13