Experience holiday magic at Park West Village's Winter Wonderland from Friday, November 21, to Sunday, November 23, 2025. Park West Village is at 3400 Village Market Place, Morrisville, NC. The event takes place: This is a free event. The event features: … [Read more...] about Winter Wonderland at Park West Village: train rides, entertainment, Santa, more… Nov. 21-23
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7th Annual Christmas Craft Fair at Pace Family Farms Dec. 6 (and more holiday markets)
Pace Family Farms, 12701 Buffalo Road, Clayton, is holding its 7th Annual Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is an outdoor event and features more than 70 vendors. Shop for hand crafted products for your gift list! It's free to attend. There will be food available for purchase. … [Read more...] about 7th Annual Christmas Craft Fair at Pace Family Farms Dec. 6 (and more holiday markets)
Handmade Hanukkah Market at Temple Beth Or in Raleigh Dec 7
Temple Beth Or, 5315 Creedmoor Rd., Raleigh, is hosting Handmade Hanukkah Market on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It's free to attend. Jewish artisans will be displaying and selling their work, ranging in style from textiles and photography to jewelry, pottery and much more. Work will be available in a wide range of prices. Shop local, support your community and find … [Read more...] about Handmade Hanukkah Market at Temple Beth Or in Raleigh Dec 7
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
Light the Square at Fenton Nov 22
Fenton, at 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina, is presenting Light the Square on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 3 to 7 p.m. This is a free event, but some of the activities have a fee. Horse drawn carriage rides will be available for the cost of $11.20 for adults and $5.29 for children. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Light the Square at Fenton Nov 22
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
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
Messiah Sing-Along with Choral Society of Durham Nov. 22
The Choral Society of Durham shares beautiful, meaningful choral music with the community. Check out the the group's list of concerts this season. The Choral Society of Durham is presenting a Messiah Sing-Along on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 4 p.m., at Trinity United Methodist Church, 215 N Church Street, Durham, North Carolina. This is a free event. All are welcome to come and … [Read more...] about Messiah Sing-Along with Choral Society of Durham Nov. 22
Christmas Trains and Santa Trains in North Carolina – updated for 2025
We've put together a list of Christmas trains throughout North Carolina. For attractions outside of the Triangle, we've indicated the number of miles it is from Raleigh. Please adjust the distance from your own starting point. Caveat: Not all of these train rides are cheap. Some of these are pretty pricey. But we're including them anyway, because they are so popular. Also, please note … [Read more...] about Christmas Trains and Santa Trains in North Carolina – updated for 2025
Winterfest at Capital Marketplace on Dec. 14 — free hot chocolate and desserts, and more…
Capital Marketplace, at 6250 Plantation Center Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Winterfest on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This is a free event. RSVPs are not required, but help with planning. All the activities are free, including taking pictures with Santa, the bounce house and face painting. The event includes: All free items are first come, first … [Read more...] about Winterfest at Capital Marketplace on Dec. 14 — free hot chocolate and desserts, and more…
