Winter solstice takes place when one of the Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. When that happens, we experience the shortest number of hours of sunlight in the year. Winter solstice marks the beginning of the winter season. After winter solstice, the days start getting longer, with a little more sunlight each day. Winter solstice takes place on December 21, … [Read more...] about Celebrate winter solstice in the Triangle with a lantern walk, labyrinths, and more — 2024
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Christmas in the Groves in Hillsborough: Visit Grinch and Santa, take hayride, more…
Christmas in the Groves, at 3510 NC 86 N, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is a Christmas attraction with a ton to do. Admission to the barn is free, but tickets are required for some of the activities: Schedule … [Read more...] about Christmas in the Groves in Hillsborough: Visit Grinch and Santa, take hayride, more…
Five Points Christmas Concert at Emmanuel Baptist Church
Emmanuel Baptist Church, at 2100 Noble Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting Five Points Christmas Concert. It will take place Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the Five Points community. This evening of Christmas music will feature vocal, instrumental and choral performances, with congregational participation … [Read more...] about Five Points Christmas Concert at Emmanuel Baptist Church
Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, for 2024
This is a growing list of 2024 holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. This day by day guide includes events celebrating everything from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. Make sure to bookmark this page, as it will be frequently updated. And make sure to follow the links to get all the information, such as location, time and cost, for each event. We focus on free and inexpensive … [Read more...] about Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, for 2024
Sounds of Christmas Concert at First Cary United Methodist Church Dec. 18
First Cary United Methodist Church, at 117 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is presenting several concerts during the Christmas season. These concerts are free and open to the public. Sounds of Christmas ConcertsWednesdays, December 4, 11, and 1812 p.m.Concerts in the Sanctuary, Building A. Lunch to follow. Bells of Christmas ConcertSunday, December 8, 20243 p.m.Features the handbell … [Read more...] about Sounds of Christmas Concert at First Cary United Methodist Church Dec. 18
Christmas Plugged — Synchronized Light Show at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church in Durham
Every night from November 29, 2024, to January 5, 2025, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, 4109 Guess Road, Durham, is presenting Christmas Plugged -- Synchronized Light Show. Rose of Sharon Baptist Church has decorated the exterior of their church building with about 40,000 LED lights. The light display is synchronized to music for a total of nine songs. The public can view the display … [Read more...] about Christmas Plugged — Synchronized Light Show at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church in Durham
Soapstone United Methodist Church: Drive-through nativity
Soapstone United Methodist Church, at 12837 Norwood Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting several Christmas events that are free and open to the community. Here are a couple of them: The Music of Christmas ConcertSunday, December 8, 20244 p.m.Free Soapstone's ensembles will be performing, including: Live Drive-Through NativityMonday, December 16, and Tuesday, December 17, 20246:30 … [Read more...] about Soapstone United Methodist Church: Drive-through nativity
Bell Durham Holiday Concerts — free to attend
Bell Durham is a community handbell ensemble in Durham, North Carolina. The group will be presenting several holiday concerts in 2024. Admission is free and everyone is invited! Holiday Music on Durham Hotel RooftopNovember 30, 20247:30 p.m.The Durham Hotel rooftop315 East Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NCFree Christmas ConcertDecember 14, 20247 p.m.Yates Baptist Church2819 Chapel Hill … [Read more...] about Bell Durham Holiday Concerts — free to attend
Christmas Concert and Messiah Sing-Along with Apex NC Latter-Day Saints Dec. 14-15
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints presents the Apex Stake Christmas Concert and Messiah Sing-Along on December 14 and 15, 2024, from 7 to 9 p.m. on each night. The concert will take place at 590 Bryan Drive, Apex, North Carolina. It's free to attend, but donations will be collected to support the Western Wake Crisis Ministry. Learn about other performances of The Messiah in … [Read more...] about Christmas Concert and Messiah Sing-Along with Apex NC Latter-Day Saints Dec. 14-15
Woodlake Handmade Holiday Dec. 15
Shop local with your Durham neighbors for the 57th annual Woodlake Handmade Holiday Craft Show. It takes place Sunday, December 15, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Woodlake Clubhouse, 94 Lakeshore Drive, Durham, NC. It's free to attend. 14 artists and bakers from Durham will be offering their crafts for some fun, local holiday shopping. There will also be a table for local kids to sell … [Read more...] about Woodlake Handmade Holiday Dec. 15
