The Contentnea Fire Department, at 4146 NC Highway 42 W, Wilson, North Carolina, presents one of the most impressive Christmas light displays every year, and it's free to visit! it boasts a 60-foot tall tree and over 25,000 lights. The schedule was announced on Contentnea Fire Department's Facebook page. There will be a soft opening for the annual Christmas light display on Saturday, … [Read more...] about Contentnea Fire Department’s Christmas Light Display in Wilson — open on Christmas night
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Piper Lights: Free Drive-thru Lights Display in Wake Forest
One of the most spectacular Christmas light displays in the Triangle is in Wake Forest. Piper Lights is the project of a family who really loves Christmas. They're at 5725 Fixit Shop Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The display includes 7 acres of lights. This is a free, dirve-thru attraction. Make sure to check Piper Lights' Facebook page for updates and schedule changes. Weather can … [Read more...] about Piper Lights: Free Drive-thru Lights Display in Wake Forest
Lake Myra Christmas Lights in Downtown Wendell — open on Christmas
One of the largest and most spectacular Christmas light displays in North Carolina is at 10 S. Cypress St, Wendell, North Carolina, and it's free to visit. Lake Myra Christmas Lights features almost a quarter of a million lights that dance in a synchronized show, with special effects, to holiday music. Lake Myra Christmas Lights will run from November 26 to December 31, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. … [Read more...] about Lake Myra Christmas Lights in Downtown Wendell — open on Christmas
Order your fully cooked New Year’s Eve dinner or New Year’s Day meal to enjoy at home
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else when you ring in 2026, consider ordering your New Year's Eve dinner or New Year's Day meal from a grocery store, caterer, or restaurant. We've put together a list of businesses in the Triangle where you can order a fully-cooked New Year's meal. There are even a couple of "traditional, lucky New Year's Day meals" available! In many cases, … [Read more...] about Order your fully cooked New Year’s Eve dinner or New Year’s Day meal to enjoy at home
ZincHouse Winery & Brewery’s New Year-Z Celebration (free!)
ZincHouse Winer & Brewery, at 6225 Wake Forest Hwy, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting New Year-Z, a New Year's Eve celebration, with no cover charge. Age 21+ only. ZincHouse announced this event on Facebook. The party is on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the celebration is from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. It will feature a performance by Amazing Lounge … [Read more...] about ZincHouse Winery & Brewery’s New Year-Z Celebration (free!)
Kwanzaa Celebration at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Dec. 28
Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, at 4907 Garrett Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Kwanzaa celebration on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at 11 a.m. You can find it listed on the calendar. Come together to celebrate the Kwanzaa value of Ujima, the commitment to build and maintain the community together, and to solve the community’s problems together. A Karamu, the traditional … [Read more...] about Kwanzaa Celebration at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Dec. 28
The RINK at Red Hat Amphitheatre — outdoor ice skating ends Dec. 28
This winter, once again enjoy outdoor ice skating in Downtown Raleigh, at The RINK, presented by UNC Health. Enjoy skating on a natural ice skating rink in the heart of Raleigh. The RINK is at Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 South McDowell Street, Raleigh, from November 22, 2025, to December 28, 2025. Please note that this is earlier than the planned end date, due Keep reading to see the specific … [Read more...] about The RINK at Red Hat Amphitheatre — outdoor ice skating ends Dec. 28
Lessons and Carols at Christus Victor Dec. 28, and more
Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 1615 E NC Hwy 54, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting several services for the Christmas season. You can find more information on all of them at christus-victor.org. The Longest NightSunday, December 21, 20257 to 7:30 p.m. Christmas EveWednesday, December 24, 20257 to 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 to 11:45 p.m. Christmas Day ServiceThursday, December 25, 202510 to 11:30 … [Read more...] about Lessons and Carols at Christus Victor Dec. 28, and more
Three Kings Day Parade in Cary Jan 10
The Annual Desfile de Día de Reyes, or Three Kings Day Parade, will take place on North Academy Street in Downtown Cary, NC. It takes place on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. Follow Diamante Arts & Culture Center on Facebook for announcements about the event. The parade is presented by Diamante Arts & Cultural Center, a community-grounded, arts and culture organization in North … [Read more...] about Three Kings Day Parade in Cary Jan 10
Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle in 2025/2026
Kwanzaa is a communal, cultural celebration that honors African-American people and their heritage. The holiday lasts seven days, starting December 26th, each one with a focus on a different principle: Day 1. Umoja means unity. Day 2. Kujichagulia means self-determination. Day 3. Ujima means working together. Day 4. Ujamaa means supporting each other. Day 5. Nia means purpose. Day 6. Kuumba means … [Read more...] about Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle in 2025/2026
