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FestiBull of Lights: An Immersive Light Experience at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

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Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting FestiBull of Lights, An Immersive Light Experience, from November 20, 2025, to January 3, 2026. Grand opening weekend is November 20 to 23, and then regular opening is November 26 to January 3, every day except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Hours are 5:30 to 9 p.m. each night. Read … [Read more...] about FestiBull of Lights: An Immersive Light Experience at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

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Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting Celebration and Holiday Market at Moore Square Nov. 21

The Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting will take place on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at a new location: Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. There will be entertainment, a large vendors market, food and more. There will even be free pictures with Santa! Make sure arrive by 6:15 p.m. to see the tree lighting! Tree Lighting Festivities Live … [Read more...] about Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting Celebration and Holiday Market at Moore Square Nov. 21

Tree Lighting Celebration at Waverly Place Nov 21

Waverly Place's annual Tree Lighting Celebration takes place Friday, November 21, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. Waverly Place is at 317 Colonades Way, Cary. The free event includes: … [Read more...] about Tree Lighting Celebration at Waverly Place Nov 21

Village District Holiday Open House Nov. 20: Santa, hot cocoa, music, more…

Shops at Village District, 2068 Clark Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, hosting Village District Holiday Open House on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. This free event features: As a limited-time offer during the Holiday Open House, customers can shop and earn Holiday Cash (A Village District gift card)! Shoppers who spend $150 or more at Village stores on November 20th from 5:00 … [Read more...] about Village District Holiday Open House Nov. 20: Santa, hot cocoa, music, more…

Tree Lighting Ceremony at William Peace University Nov 19: Free hot chocolate, cookies and photos

The community is invited to the William Peace University Tree Lighting event at 15 E Peace Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It takes place on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The event includes performances by the Oakwood Waits carolers and members of the Broughton High School Marching Band. Enjoy free hot chocolate and cookies. University president Lynn Morton will … [Read more...] about Tree Lighting Ceremony at William Peace University Nov 19: Free hot chocolate, cookies and photos

Free Holiday Tastings with Umbrella Dry Bar

The Umbrella Dry Bar offers the experience of a craft cocktail bar and retail bottle shop -- without the alcohol. They have a bottle shop within the Self Care Marketplace, 12 W. Martin Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Umbrella Dry Bar is hosting free tastings this holiday season. Please follow each link for more information and to RSVP. Artet TastingSaturday, November 8, 202512 to 3 … [Read more...] about Free Holiday Tastings with Umbrella Dry Bar

Silver Bells Craft Bazaar at Saint Andrews UMC

Saint Andrews United Methodist Church, 1201 Maxwell Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Silver Bells Craft Bazaar on November 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It's free to attend. Shop for all homemade raft sand gifts from 30 vendors. There will also be door prizes. … [Read more...] about Silver Bells Craft Bazaar at Saint Andrews UMC

Free Thanksgiving Food Giveaway at Kingdom Life Church Nov. 15

Kingdom Life Church, at 2425 East Garner Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Thanksgiving Food Giveaway on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 11 a.m. The church announced the giveaway on Facebook. Look for updates on their Facebook page. They'll be giving away 100 Bags of Blessings. First come, first served. One bag per car. No exceptions. … [Read more...] about Free Thanksgiving Food Giveaway at Kingdom Life Church Nov. 15

Jingle Bell Express Craft Fair at Wendell Baptist Church Nov. 15

Wendell Baptist Church, 2651 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, North Carolina, is hosting Jingle Bell Express Craft Fair on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It's free to attend. Shop from 30+ vendors for a start on Christmas shopping. The event is indoors in the large fellowship hall. Enter off Pine Street, at the intersection of Mattox Street. Food and gift wrapping available. … [Read more...] about Jingle Bell Express Craft Fair at Wendell Baptist Church Nov. 15

Salem Baptist Preschool Holiday Market, including free pictures with Santa

Salem Baptist Preschool, 1821 N Salem Street, Apex, North Carolina, is hosting its Holiday Market on November 14 and 15, 2025. The hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, and it's free to attend. Shop from 60+ local vendors. There will also be a fundraising raffle and a bake sale. Wake Forest Santa will be at the holiday market for FREE pictures on Saturday, November 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 … [Read more...] about Salem Baptist Preschool Holiday Market, including free pictures with Santa

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