WRAL First Night Raleigh returns for New Year's Eve 2021, offering a fun, jam-packed way to welcome 2022. The festivities begin in early afternoon with the Children's Celebration. Then the Evening Celebration includes performances in more than 30 downtown Raleigh locations, across more than 20 blocks. You can expect: Interactive art installationsDramaMagicMusicComedyDanceDisco roller … [Read more...] about First Night Raleigh returns for New Year’s Eve — full day and night of welcoming 2022
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day 2022 in the Triangle
New Year's Eve is going to be a lot of fun in the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas this year. Say goodbye to 2021 and hello to 2022 with one of these events. This is a growing list. Please keep checking back! We are highlighting a few events below, but keep scrolling, and we will include our full calendar of events for December 31st through January 2nd. Know of other … [Read more...] about Celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day 2022 in the Triangle
KwanzaaFest in Durham
The African American Dance Ensemble is planning Kwanzaa Fest as an in-person event on January 1st, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street, Durham. Doors will open at 11 a.m. and performances will start at 1 p.m. Enjoy the performances and marketplace. Kwanaa is a seven-day celebration from December 26th to January 1st. Each day celebrates a different … [Read more...] about KwanzaaFest in Durham
Restaurants open for dine-in, takeout, and delivery on New Year’s Eve and Day
New Year's Eve is going to be a little different this year. With the modified stay-at-home order in North Carolina, restaurants and breweries will close by 10 p.m. Takeout and delivery of food will still be permitted after 10 p.m., however. In order to help with your food and drink needs, we've put together a list of restaurants in the Triangle that are either open for dining earlier on New … [Read more...] about Restaurants open for dine-in, takeout, and delivery on New Year’s Eve and Day
New Year’s Eve Light Show at Holland Road Lights, in Fuquay-Varina
Throughout the holiday season we've maintained a list of the best Christmas light displays in the Triangle, and Holland Road Lights have been featured on that list. They are presenting a special show on New Year's Eve. As always, it's free to enjoy. (And, as always, please obey all traffic laws and be considerate of the homeowner's neighbors.) On Thursday, December 31st, 2020, the show will … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Light Show at Holland Road Lights, in Fuquay-Varina
Kidzu Children’s Museum’s Light It Up — Noon Year’s Eve Virtual Dance Party
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Kidzu Children's Museum, 201 S Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, is hosting Light it Up! Noon Year's Eve Virtual Dance Party on Thursday, December 31st, 2020, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dance ‘til the ball drops...and then start again! Join Kidzu Children’s Museum and ring in the New Year with a virtual dance party! Participants will make some glow-in-the-dark instruments … [Read more...] about Kidzu Children’s Museum’s Light It Up — Noon Year’s Eve Virtual Dance Party
The Avett Brothers present a Virtual New Year’s Eve Concert, with guest artists Willie Nelson, Brandi Carlile, many more…
North Carolina band The Avett Brothers has a tradition of performing in North Carolina every New Year's Eve. They've held New Year's Eve shows in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, and more North Carolina cities. This New Year's Eve, December 31st, 2020, they're performing for all of North Carolina, and beyond. They're streaming a full band concert, including special guests, and a New Year's … [Read more...] about The Avett Brothers present a Virtual New Year’s Eve Concert, with guest artists Willie Nelson, Brandi Carlile, many more…
Order your fully cooked New Year’s Eve dinner or New Year’s Day brunch to enjoy at home
This year, many of our celebrations have moved back home. Especially with the modified stay-at-home order in North Carolina, ringing in the New Year at a bar, restaurant or brewery is not in the cards for 2021. Plan in advance by ordering a New Year's Eve dinner or New Year's Day brunch of lunch ahead of time, from a restaurant, caterer or grocery store. If you haven't planned … [Read more...] about Order your fully cooked New Year’s Eve dinner or New Year’s Day brunch to enjoy at home
First Day Hikes in parks on New Year’s Day
Every year, North Carolina State Parks host First Day Hikes led by park staff. This year, however, those guided hikes will <strong>not</strong> be taking place. The North Carolina State Parks will be open, however. Please check out our photo guide to hiking in N.C. State Parks. More free fitness opportunities Check out our big list of free fitness classes and hikes in the … [Read more...] about First Day Hikes in parks on New Year’s Day
Free and cheap family friendly New Year’s celebrations
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Ring in 2020 with the kids at these family-friendly Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area celebrations. These events are either free or very affordable. We include some information on the three biggest New Year's Eve events that are good for kids, but then will also include a bigger list of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day events that are family-friendly. Make sure to follow the links to get the … [Read more...] about Free and cheap family friendly New Year’s celebrations
