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FREE performance of Carolina Ballet’s The Nutcracker

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The Carolina Ballet is presenting a FREE performance of The Nutcracker, courtesy of PNC. The free performance will take place on Friday, December 27th, 2019, at 2 p.m., at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, in Duke Energy Center, 2 E. South Street, Raleigh. Tickets will not be available until the day of the performance. Starting at 10 a.m. on December 27th, you can pick up your free tickets at the … [Read more...] about FREE performance of Carolina Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Story Time with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Cary VFW Post 7383

Adding to the places where Santa is making a stop is his visit, along with Mrs. Claus, to Cary VFW Post 7383, 522 Reedy Creek Road, Cary. The visit takes place Sunday, December 22nd, 2019, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free. … [Read more...] about Story Time with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Cary VFW Post 7383

Santa Rooftop Rescue in Chapel Hill — rescheduled for December 20

  Santa is getting himself into a jam on Friday, December 20th, 2019, in Downtown Chapel Hill. Rumor has it that he's going to get stuck on a rooftop and will need to be rescued by the Chapel Hill Fire Department. Please note that this event has been rescheduled to December 20th, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., due to an ominous weather forecast for December 13th. So head to 140 … [Read more...] about Santa Rooftop Rescue in Chapel Hill — rescheduled for December 20

Chanukah Palooza in Durham

Judea Reform Congregation, 1933 W. Cornwallis Road, in Durham, is hosting Chanukah Palooza on Friday, December 20th, 2019, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.  Learn about more Hanukkah events in the Triangle. Advance-Purchase Ticket Prices Adults (age 13+): $12 Children ages 5-12 : $8 Children 4 and under: free A limited number of tickets will be available … [Read more...] about Chanukah Palooza in Durham

Gingerbread Cookie Decorating at La Vita Dolce

La Vita Dolce Espresso & Gelato Cafe, at 610 Market Street, Chapel Hill (Southern Village) is offering Gingerbread Cookie Decorating on Tuesday, December 17th, 2019, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $5. No need to sign up. Just show up.  La Vita Dolce will have everything you need: gingerbread cookies, candy, icing, and holiday tunes. While you're there, enjoy La Vita … [Read more...] about Gingerbread Cookie Decorating at La Vita Dolce

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Durham Village Holiday Market at The Rickhouse

The Rickhouse, 609 Foster Street, Durham, is hosting the first Durham Village Holiday Market from December 15th to 17th, 2019. It's free to attend. Sunday, December 15th: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, December 16th: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 17th: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Shop from local, independent food, beverage and craft producers, and work on that gift list. Each … [Read more...] about Durham Village Holiday Market at The Rickhouse

Free photos with Santa at Holman Family Dental Care in Chapel Hill

Holman Family Dental Care, at 1836 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Chapel Hill is hosting the very popular Black Santa for free pictures on Sunday, December 15th, 2019, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Trevor Holman Photography will be taking pictures and will send you digital images at no charge, You're also invited to take your own pictures. Also, Dr. Holman will be baking cookies for you to … [Read more...] about Free photos with Santa at Holman Family Dental Care in Chapel Hill

Breakfast with Mrs. Claus, and free pony rides, at Garden Supply Company in Cary

  Bring the kids to Garden Supply Company, 1421 Old Apex Road, Apex on Saturday, December 14th, 2019, for some free fun. First enjoy Breakfast with Mrs. Claus. Share a continental breakfast (juice, muffins, fruit) with Mrs. Claus. Then she will read a story at 9 a.m. and there will be photo opportunities.  Have your kids bring a letter for her to deliver to … [Read more...] about Breakfast with Mrs. Claus, and free pony rides, at Garden Supply Company in Cary

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Climb with Santa!

Here's an active way to interact with Santa! Climb with Santa on a climbing wall at Chapel Hill Community Center, 120 S Estes Drive. Climb with Santa takes place December 14th, 2019. Climb to Santa and have your picture taken. There will also be entertainment and cookie decorating at the event. You need to register for your time slot of choice, and they are subject to selling … [Read more...] about Climb with Santa!

Free pictures with Santa at Sugar Magnolia Cafe in Wake Forest

Sugar Magnolia Cafe at 219 S. White Street in Wake Forest, is offering FREE pictures with Santa on Saturday, December 14th, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be a photographer there taking pictures at no cost. Photos will be available to view and download the Tuesday following the event. You're also welcome to bring your own camera. Pictures with Santa is presented by Wake Forest … [Read more...] about Free pictures with Santa at Sugar Magnolia Cafe in Wake Forest

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