The Durham German Market is a free event on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 3 to 9 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. This is a festive, family-friendly event that’s free to attend! Enjoy live music and dancing from The Little German Band and browse unique creations from over 75 local artisans (including talented kid vendors!) Indulge in authentic … [Read more...] about Durham German Market at Durham Central Park Dec. 7
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Joel Lane Museum House: Christmas Open House Dec. 7
Joel Lane Museum House, 160 S Saint Marys St, Raleigh, will host its annual Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The family-friendly event is free to attend but donations are appreciated. The historic Lane house will be open to walk through and decorated for the holidays. Various kids crafts and demonstrators will be on the grounds. Triangle Folk … [Read more...] about Joel Lane Museum House: Christmas Open House Dec. 7
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Holiday Parade Dec 6
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Parade will take place Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 10 a.m. Enjoy this festive, entertaining, safe and inclusive community parade to celebrate the winter season. Parade Route This year’s parade route will begin at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro and end at the 140 West Franklin Plaza in Chapel Hill. There are typically four performance zones where groups … [Read more...] about Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Holiday Parade Dec 6
Christmas in Apex: Rotary Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Celebrate the season in Apex, North Carolina with a full schedule of Christmas events. Apex Tree Lighting The Apex Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place Friday, December 6, 2024, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at The Depot. Join Apex Town Council in downtown Apex as the tree at The Depot is lit! Santa and Mrs. Claus join in on the fun throughout the event. Grab a selfie with Santa! Apex Rotary … [Read more...] about Christmas in Apex: Rotary Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Morrisville Christmas Tree Lighting Dec 7
The Town of Morrisville's Annual Tree Lighting Celebration will take place Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Indian Creek Greenway and Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville. Enjoy: Shuttle service to and from the event will be available at Cedar Fork Community Center, 1050 Town Hall Drive. … [Read more...] about Morrisville Christmas Tree Lighting Dec 7
6th Annual Christmas Craft Fair at Pace Family Farms Dec. 7 (and more holiday markets)
Pace Family Farms, 12701 Buffalo Road, Clayton, is holding its 6th Annual Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is an outdoor event and features more than 70 vendors. Shop for hand crafted products for your gift list! It's free to attend. There will be food available for purchase. … [Read more...] about 6th Annual Christmas Craft Fair at Pace Family Farms Dec. 7 (and more holiday markets)
Jonkonnu at Stagville Dec 7 — celebrate an African American holiday tradition
Historic Stagville, 5828 Old Oxford Rd, Durham, is hosting a Jonkonnu celebration this holiday season. Jonkonnu at Stagville Celebrate Jonkonnu, a historic African American holiday tradition, with Historic Stagville and St Sya Academy on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. This is a free event. Durham youth and musicians will perform at Horton Grove on December 7 to honor … [Read more...] about Jonkonnu at Stagville Dec 7 — celebrate an African American holiday tradition
Where to get free Santa pictures in the Triangle in 2024
Would you like your child to get a chance to meet Santa without having to pay for an expensive photo package? Make sure to bring your camera. At most of these, you take your own pictures, but at some, professional photographers take the pictures. Note: You have to sign up ahead of time for some of these events. Know of other free photo ops with Santa? Email me at … [Read more...] about Where to get free Santa pictures in the Triangle in 2024
Wendell Wonderland Dec 6
Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season at Wendell Wonderland on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 5 to 9 p.m., in downtown Wendell. This event takes place on Main Street and Third Streret. Make sure to check out Lake Myra Lights while you're there! This is a free event. The event features: … [Read more...] about Wendell Wonderland Dec 6
Celebrate Three Kings Day in the Triangle, including a parade and Rosca de Reyes
Adding to the Christmas events in the Triangle are Three Kings Day (Día de Reyes) events. These traditional celebrations are expressions of Epiphany, which marks when, according to the nativity story, three wise men visited baby Jesus, bearing gifts. Three Kings Day (and Twelfth Night) mark the end of the Christmas season. Usually there are a few events for Three Kings Day, but in 2023, … [Read more...] about Celebrate Three Kings Day in the Triangle, including a parade and Rosca de Reyes
