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Book Your Santa Photos in the Triangle — our promo code for a free photo

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Celebrate the magic of the season with an unforgettable photo experience. With a jolly, authentic Santa and a friendly team that knows how to make families feel at home, you can skip the long lines and stress. The company behind the photos, Cherry Hill Programs, has been taking Santa photos at local malls for over 64 years! With millions of smiles captured and generations of families returning … [Read more...] about Book Your Santa Photos in the Triangle — our promo code for a free photo

North Carolina Zoo: just $5 from Dec 16 to 20

North Carolina Zoo is offering a special discount, Jingle in the Jungle, from December 16 to 20, 2024. Admission is just $5 per person. It's normally $15 per person. Hours during these days are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the last entry at 3 p.m. The promotion is available only at the gate and can not be combined with any other offers or discounts. North Carolina Zoo is at 4401 Zoo … [Read more...] about North Carolina Zoo: just $5 from Dec 16 to 20

Celebrate winter solstice in the Triangle with a lantern walk, labyrinths, and more — 2024

Winter solstice takes place when one of the Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. When that happens, we experience the shortest number of hours of sunlight in the year. Winter solstice marks the beginning of the winter season. After winter solstice, the days start getting longer, with a little more sunlight each day. Winter solstice takes place on December 21, … [Read more...] about Celebrate winter solstice in the Triangle with a lantern walk, labyrinths, and more — 2024

Christmas in the Groves in Hillsborough: Visit Grinch and Santa, take hayride, more…

Christmas in the Groves, at 3510 NC 86 N, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is a Christmas attraction with a ton to do. Admission to the barn is free, but tickets are required for some of the activities: Schedule … [Read more...] about Christmas in the Groves in Hillsborough: Visit Grinch and Santa, take hayride, more…

Sounds of Christmas Concert at First Cary United Methodist Church Dec. 18

First Cary United Methodist Church, at 117 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is presenting several concerts during the Christmas season. These concerts are free and open to the public. Sounds of Christmas ConcertsWednesdays, December 4, 11, and 1812 p.m.Concerts in the Sanctuary, Building A. Lunch to follow. Bells of Christmas ConcertSunday, December 8, 20243 p.m.Features the handbell … [Read more...] about Sounds of Christmas Concert at First Cary United Methodist Church Dec. 18

Christmas Plugged — Synchronized Light Show at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church in Durham

Every night from November 29, 2024, to January 5, 2025, 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 … [Read more...] about Christmas Plugged — Synchronized Light Show at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church in Durham

Bell Durham Holiday Concerts — free to attend

Bell Durham is a community handbell ensemble in Durham, North Carolina. The group will be presenting several holiday concerts in 2024. Admission is free and everyone is invited! Holiday Music on Durham Hotel RooftopNovember 30, 20247:30 p.m.The Durham Hotel rooftop315 East Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NCFree Christmas ConcertDecember 14, 20247 p.m.Yates Baptist Church2819 Chapel Hill … [Read more...] about Bell Durham Holiday Concerts — free to attend

Christmas Concert and Messiah Sing-Along with Apex NC Latter-Day Saints Dec. 14-15

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints presents the Apex Stake Christmas Concert and Messiah Sing-Along on December 14 and 15, 2024, from 7 to 9 p.m. on each night. The concert will take place at 590 Bryan Drive, Apex, North Carolina. It's free to attend, but donations will be collected to support the Western Wake Crisis Ministry. Learn about other performances of The Messiah in … [Read more...] about Christmas Concert and Messiah Sing-Along with Apex NC Latter-Day Saints Dec. 14-15

Woodlake Handmade Holiday Dec. 15

Shop local with your Durham neighbors for the 57th annual Woodlake Handmade Holiday Craft Show. It takes place Sunday, December 15, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Woodlake Clubhouse, 94 Lakeshore Drive, Durham, NC. It's free to attend. 14 artists and bakers from Durham will be offering their crafts for some fun, local holiday shopping. There will also be a table for local kids to sell … [Read more...] about Woodlake Handmade Holiday Dec. 15

Sunday Crafts with Santa at JB Duke Hotel Dec. 15

Enjoy a festive afternoon of fun and creativity with Santa Claus at JB Duke Hotel, 230 Science Drive, Durham, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 15, 2024, from 2 to 4 p.m. This is a free event ad registration is not required. Sip on a cup of complimentary hot chocolate before exploring coloring and cookie decorating stations, perfect for kids of all ages to express their artistic side. … [Read more...] about Sunday Crafts with Santa at JB Duke Hotel Dec. 15

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