Kids, Cookies & Candy Canes is a free holiday event for kids on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Carrboro Century Center, 100 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. For kids of all ages! Enjoy some holiday fun, with cookies, crafts, and a children's show. … [Read more...] about Kids, Cookies & Candy Canes at Carrboro Century Center
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Smithfield Christmas Parade Dec. 11
Smithfield, North Carolina, is in Johnston County, about 31 miles to the southeast of Raleigh. Celebrate Christmas in Historic Downtown Smithfield, NC, at one of these events. While you're there, make sure to patronize the local businesses. Christmas Festival Kick Off to Christmas: Tree Lighting Festival and Holiday MarketFriday, November 28, 20253 to 8 p.m.Downtown … [Read more...] about Smithfield Christmas Parade Dec. 11
A Night with Santa — free events with Raleigh Police and Raleigh Parks
Raleigh Police and Raleigh Parks are hosting A Night with Santa. These free events celebrate the magic of the season at Raleigh Parks Recreation Centers. Kids can get pictures with Santa, create crafts, play games, enjoy sweet treats, and more. These events are for children newborn to 12 years old. Holiday pajamas are encouraged but not required! Registration is encouraged: A Night … [Read more...] about A Night with Santa — free events with Raleigh Police and Raleigh Parks
Winner announced for 4 Tickets to Phillips Farms of Cary’s Walk-Through Christmas Light Show
UPDATE: The contest has ended. The winner is Emily Nel***an. Name obscured for privacy. I've emailed you! Phillips Farms of Cary, 6800 Good Hope Church Road, Cary, North Carolina, is presenting one of the best holiday events in the Triangle, and the price is great, too! We're giving away four free tickets to one lucky newsletter subscriber, so keep reading! The Christmas Walk Through takes … [Read more...] about Winner announced for 4 Tickets to Phillips Farms of Cary’s Walk-Through Christmas Light Show
Nordstrom cardmembers get free photos with Santa
If you are a Nordstrom cardmember you can get FREE pictures with Santa at participating Nordstrom stores. Photo sessions are $40 for those who don't have a Nordstrom card. The sessions include two digital downloads, which you'll receive by email by the end of the day of your photo session. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ups will be available as time permits. Make your advance booking … [Read more...] about Nordstrom cardmembers get free photos with Santa
Visit Santa or The Grinch at Ruckus, multiple locations
Both Santa and The Grinch are visiting multiple locations of Ruckus around the Triangle. Visiting with Santa is free at the events. You just pay for your food an drinks. Kids can share their Christmas wish lists and take pictures with Santa. Dinners with the Grinch are ticketed events. $30 (or $25 at the Early Bird pricing) gets you buffet dinner and photo ops with the Grinch. Reservations … [Read more...] about Visit Santa or The Grinch at Ruckus, multiple locations
Triangle String Orchestra’s Free Holiday Concert Dec. 10
Triangle String Orchestra is a community orchestra of amateur string musicians. It has about 35 members and meets at Meredith College in Raleigh, as a continuing education class that is a community outreach by Meredith. The orchestra is presenting a holiday concert on December 10, 2025, at 7 p.m., at Carswell Auditorium in Meredith College's Wainwright Music Building, 3800 Hillsborough Street, … [Read more...] about Triangle String Orchestra’s Free Holiday Concert Dec. 10
Light Up The Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade
The annual Light up the Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade will take place Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m., in Downtown Hillsborough. The theme is "Candyland." The parade will travel south on Churton Street from Corbin Street to Margaret Lane, turn left on Margaret Lane, and end at the intersection of Margaret Lane and Cameron Street. … [Read more...] about Light Up The Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade
Reading and Photos with Santa at Barnes & Noble at Village District on Dec. 6 and 7
Santa will be at Barnes & Noble at Village District, 436 Daniels Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, December 6, and Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. He will be reading Christmas tales and posing for pictures. Snap photos on your mobile device. While you're in the Village District, enjoy the sounds of the season with carolers and a pianist. … [Read more...] about Reading and Photos with Santa at Barnes & Noble at Village District on Dec. 6 and 7
Cookies & Carols with Santa at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Raleigh Dec. 7
Calvary Presbyterian Church, 6520 Ray Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Cookies & Carols with Santa on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. This free event is for kids of all ages. Come enjoy an afternoon of cookies, Christmas carols, and the story behind the season. Sing familiar carols together, hear the Christmas story, and enjoy a special visit from Santa—photos … [Read more...] about Cookies & Carols with Santa at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Raleigh Dec. 7
