Big Daddy's Farms, at 11875 NC Hwy 222 W, Middlesex, is hosting Christmas Lights on Farm from November 28 to December 23, 2025. Please check out our big list of spectacular Christmas light displays in the Triangle! These are the dates the attraction will be open: Hours are 6:30 to 9 p.m. The cost of admission is $15. Christmas Lights on the Farm includes these attractions and … [Read more...] about Christmas Lights on the Farm in Middlesex, NC
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Hill Ridge Farms’ Festival of Lights
Hill Ridge Farms' popular Festival of Lights is returning in 2025, opening the night of Thanksgiving. It's on our list of the best Christmas light displays in the Triangle. Hill Ridge Farms is at 703 Tarboro Road, Youngsville. Please enter the farm off of Tarboro Road. Festival of Lights includes: Festival of Lights will take place every night from Thursday, November 28, 2025 … [Read more...] about Hill Ridge Farms’ Festival of Lights
Holiday Vendor Market, with free Santa pictures and more, in Fuquay-Varina Dec. 6
North/South Lakes is hosting their annual Winter Vendor Market on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at South Lakes Pool House, 3042 Jones Lakes Road, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. It's free to attend. The event will feature: Proceeds from the market will benefit the Fuquay-Varina Food Pantry. Please bring a non-perishable food donation. … [Read more...] about Holiday Vendor Market, with free Santa pictures and more, in Fuquay-Varina Dec. 6
The Woodland Critter Holiday Market with Haven Farm Nov. 9
Hummingbird Market is presenting The Woodland Critters Holiday Market on Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Haven of Knightdale, 8521 Buffaloe Road, Knightdale, North Carolina. It's free to attend. For this holiday season, celebrate our woodland furry friends! Rather than a traditional holiday market, this market will be heavily focused on woodland fauna such as … [Read more...] about The Woodland Critter Holiday Market with Haven Farm Nov. 9
Visions of Sugarplums 51st Annual Holiday Art & Gift Show Nov 6-8
The 51st Annual Visions of Sugarplums Holiday Art & Gift Show will take place November 6 to 8, 2025, 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 51st Annual Holiday Art & Gift Show Nov 6-8
Where to see Free Performances of Handel’s Messiah in the Triangle
The Christmas season is filled with music, but none exemplifies the season as much as the Christmas part of Handel’s Messiah, including the Hallelujah Chorus. It’s become a tradition to attend a performance of The Messiah (or at least part of The Messiah) in the winter. We are focusing on the "free and cheap events" here, but please do check out North Carolina Symphony for a wonderful, and much … [Read more...] about Where to see Free Performances of Handel’s Messiah in the Triangle
Thankful for Local Vendor Market Nov. 29
Cozy Panda Co. is presenting Thankful for Local Vendor Market Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Trophy Brewing Maywood, 656 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. Some activities may have a cost. The event features: … [Read more...] about Thankful for Local Vendor Market Nov. 29
Mebane Christmas Parade Dec 5
The Mebane Christmas Parade will take place Friday, December 5, 2025, from 7 to 9 p.m., in Downtown Mebane, North Carolina. This is Alamance County's only nighttime Christmas parade. The parade features over 100 entries, including businesses, churches, school groups and more. The parade starts at the intersection of Second Street and Clay Street. It goes down Clay Street, turns right at Fifth … [Read more...] about Mebane Christmas Parade Dec 5
Sanford Christmas Parade Dec 1
The Sanford Christmas Parade will take place on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 7 p.m., in Downtown Sanford. The parade takes place the first Monday of December every year. This long-running night-time parade should get you into the Christmas spirit! Follow the Facebook event for updates. … [Read more...] about Sanford Christmas Parade Dec 1
Christmas on the Square and Christmas Parade in Angier
The town of Angier, North Carolina, is presenting several Christmas events in 2025. Angier is about 33 minutes to the south of Raleigh, and is very convenient to those in Fuquay-Varina and Garner. Read on to learn about Christmas on the Square, which includes the tree lighting and visits with Santa, and the Christmas parade. Christmas on the Square Christmas on the Square will take … [Read more...] about Christmas on the Square and Christmas Parade in Angier
