The 50th Annual Visions of Sugarplums Holiday Art & Gift Show will take place November 7 to 9, 2024, at Quail Hollow Swim Club, 800 Orleans Place, Raleigh. Admission and parking are free. Visions of Sugarplums is one of Raleigh's longest running and most popular holiday markets. It started in 1974 by a group of moms who were talented craftswomen. This holiday art and gift show is … [Read more...] about Visions of Sugarplums 50th Annual Holiday Art & Gift Show Nov 7-9
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Golden Belt Arts Holiday Market
Golden Belt Arts' Annual Holiday Market takes place Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 12 to 5 p.m., at 800 S Taylor Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's free to attend. The market will feature unique and creative art by 25+ local artists and artisans. Shop for custom art and gifts by Golden Belt resident artists and guest artists. … [Read more...] about Golden Belt Arts Holiday Market
Santa’s Arrival Party at Crabtree Valley Mall Nov. 8
Santa arrives at Crabtree Valley Mall, 4235 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday, November 8, 2024, and there will be a big celebration to welcome him. The party takes place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Enjoy live music by Dalton Davis. The first 100 reservations or walk-ins will receive two NC Comicon tickets or an Auntie Anne's free pretzel certificate, plus a small toy for … [Read more...] about Santa’s Arrival Party at Crabtree Valley Mall Nov. 8
Lake Royale Community Garden Craft Fair Nov. 9
Lake Royale Craft Fair takes place Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Lake Royale, 101 Cheyenne Drive, Louisburg, North Carolina. This event is free to attend. It's a fundraiser for the Lake Royale Community Garden. While you shop from the vendors, also enjoy barbecue sandwich plates and baked goods, for purchase from Operation Full Tummies, a local nonprofit. There will … [Read more...] about Lake Royale Community Garden Craft Fair Nov. 9
Santa coming to Videri Chocolate Factory Nov. 23 — make reservation now
Santa and Mrs. Claus are visiting Videri Chocolate Factory, 327 West Davie Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $9 per family. You need to schedule your time slot in advance, and space is limited. The visit includes a self-guided tour and a chance for a photo and chat with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The pictures will be taken on your … [Read more...] about Santa coming to Videri Chocolate Factory Nov. 23 — make reservation now
Wake Forest Diwali Festival Nov. 2
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will host its first Diwali Festival on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The festival is free and open to everyone. Diwali is known as the "Festival of Lights," and it celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Diwali Festival Nov. 2
Pullen Park’s Holiday Express tickets go on sale Oct 16
Holiday Express, the popular holiday train in Pullen Park, is back in December, 2024. Tickets will go on sale the morning of October 16, 2024. They will sell out very quickly, so set a reminder. The randomized queue will open at 8:45 a.m. At 9 a.m. everyone in the queue will be randomly ordered and sales will start. So if you get there between 8:45 and 9 a.m., you have as good of a chance as … [Read more...] about Pullen Park’s Holiday Express tickets go on sale Oct 16
Christmas on the Square and Christmas Parade in Angier
The town of Angier is presenting several Christmas events in 2023. Angier is about 33 minutes to the south of Raleigh, and is very convenient to those in Fuquay-Varina and Garner. Christmas on the Square Christmas on the Square will take place Friday, December 6, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Angier Depot, 19 E. Depot Street, Angier. This free event includes: Angier Christmas … [Read more...] about Christmas on the Square and Christmas Parade in Angier
Mebane Christmas Parade Dec 1
The Mebane Christmas Parade will take place Friday, December 6, 2024, from 7 to 9 p.m., in Downtown Mebane, North Carolina. The parade features over 100 entries, including businesses, churches, school groups and more. … [Read more...] about Mebane Christmas Parade Dec 1
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…