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Looking for something to do for the Holidays? We got you covered! We have a little something for everyone: light displays, Santa, holiday markets, outdoor events, virtual events, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Find the most comprehensive Holiday list below. *Before heading out for holiday fun, be sure to check event links for any updates/cancellations due to COVID.*
| LIGHTS |
8008 Old Stage Road, Raleigh
November 21 - December 31, 2020
$20 per car for up to 8 people
Lake Myra Christmas Light Display
Corner of 3rd St. and Cypress, Wendell
November 25 - December 31, 2020
FREE
409 Holland Road, Fuquay Varina
November 26th (Thanksgiving) to a few days after New Year’s
FREE; accepting toy donations for a local charity
Tune into FM 90.9 to listen. Pull over and roll your windows down on Holland Rd, or pull off on Powell Drive and view the light show from outside our fence.
Hill Ridge Farms, Youngsville
November 26 - December 27, 2020
$20 per vehicle
1012 Holt Road, Apex
November 26 - December 26, 2020
FREE
Naylor Family Farm, Fuquay-Varina
November 27 - December 27, 2020, 5-9PM
$25 per vehicle (up to 6 people), $5 for each additional person (2 and under free)
Drive thru the brand new light festival on the farm! Don't forget to stop by the old-fashioned candy store and gift shop for candy, gifts, and hot chocolate.
1620 Loop Road, Clayton, NC
November 27 - December 24, 2020
$10 per person includes a hayride with Santa to see the lights
6331 Deerview Drive, Raleigh
November 27 - December 31, 2020
FREE
206 W. Cedar Avenue, Wake Forest
November 27 - December 31, 2020
FREE
5725 Fixit Shop Road, Wake Forest
November 27- January 1, 2021
FREE; donations suggested
3909 Falmouth Drive, Raleigh
November 28 - December 31, 2020, Thursday-Sunday, 6-10PM
FREE
24 Gennessee Drive, Zebulon
December 3 - 31, 2020
Donations suggested
Dix Park, 75 Hunt Drive, Raleigh
December 16 - 31, 2020
Prices start at $15 per vehicle
Tickets on sale November 21, 2020 at 11AM
9301 Hay Meadow Court, Raleigh
FREE
Look at the sign at the beginning of the display to see what radio station to tune to!
Magnum Family Christmas Lights
7510 Guess Road, Hillsborough
FREE
Tune in to 90.3 FM to hear synchronized music
Laser Light Show Drive-In
Durham County Stadium, Durham
December 19th, 2020, 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., OR 9:30 p.m.
FREE
Registration is required and begins December 7th, 2020 at 9 a.m.
The Drive-In at Carraway Village, Chapel Hill
December 19, 2020, 5:30PM
| SANTA |
Letters to Santa - Raleigh Parks and Rec
Raleigh Parks is assisting the North Pole this holiday season by hosting Letters to Santa at select community centers!
Santa Express - Great Raleigh Trolley
In person and virtual Santa visits available
December 4 - 23, 2020
The Streets at Southpoint, Durham
November 20 - December 23, 2020
November 21 - December 24, 2020
STIR Raleigh
December 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, and 23, 2020, 2-4PM
Santa Claus is coming to STIR! This December, bring the kiddos by for cookies and a photo with Santa! Pictures can also be taken by the Christmas tree! Reservations are not required, but highly suggested!
Bumble Brews, Cary
December 2020
The Carolina Inn, Chapel Hill
December 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 23, 24, 2020, 10:30AM or 12PM
$65 per person; 3 and under FREE
Santa Claus is Coming to Maple View Farm Ice Cream
Maple View Farm Ice Cream, Hillsborough
December 7, 14, and 21, 2020, 2-5:30PM
Town of Rolesville
December 19, 2020, 10AM
Santa Claus is coming to Town! Say “Hi” to Santa (at a safe distance) from your driveway or vehicle, as he Rocks around Rolesville! We will post a link on the website on Saturday Dec. 19th that will allow you to track Santa LIVE as he travels along his route! Also, you can look for Santa's Elves in the neighborhoods if you have any questions the day of the program.
HoneySuckle Children's Boutique, Wilson
December 19, 2020, 11AM-2PM
Bring your littles out to see Santa. Cookies will be provided.
Outdoor Meet & Greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Greek Fiesta at Crossroads, Cary
December 19, 2020, 1:15-2:00PM
We’ve had so many people ask when Santa Claus is coming to town, so here he comes! Come for a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus! We would love a $5 donation per family, but completely understand if you cannot afford to donate and want you to come either way. Proceeds will go to feeding the animals we help rehabilitate.
One-on-One with Santa & Mrs Claus
Clayton General Store, Clayton
December 20, 2020, 10am-3pm
Sign up online for a time slot.
| HOLIDAY MOVIE EVENTS |
The Grinch and Christmas Vacation
Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, Holly Springs
December 18, 2020, 5:30PM
Tickets start at $35 per vehicle
Holiday Movie Night at Sanderford Road Park
December 18, 2020, 6 PM - 8 PM
FREE
Bring your family out for some social distanced holiday fun! We will provide the hot chocolate as well as an age-appropriate holiday movie everyone will enjoy! Participants under 5 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Holiday Movies Outside at Millstone Creek Orchards
Millstone Creek Orchards, Ramseur
December 19: Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer ~ December 20: Elf ~ December 21: The Grinch (cartoon) ~ December 23: Frosty the Snowman, 6PM each night
FREE admission
Snuggle up and bring a blanket and enjoy some classic Christmas movies and a night under the stars. Granny's goodies will have cider, donuts, baked goodies, and more for purchase!
The Drive-In at Carraway Village, Chapel Hill
December 19, 2020, 7:15PM
The Drive-In at Carraway Village, Chapel Hill
December 20, 2020, 6PM
Outdoor Movie Night: The Grinch
Bethesda Baptist Church, Clayton
December 20, 2020, 6-8PM
FREE
Gather your friends and family and join us for an outdoor showing of The Grinch! Feel free to bring your lawn chairs or a cozy seat in your car and enjoy the movie!
Lafayette Village, Raleigh
December 20, 2020, 6:30-8:30PM
FREE
Grab your chairs and blankets and join us on The Green! Make sure to bring your masks and dress warm for the weather!
| OUTDOOR EVENTS |
Main Street Garden, 439 E. Main Street, Clayton
October 30, 2020 to December 30, 2020
A life size playable version of the children's game CandyLand.
Spring Haven Farm, Chapel Hill
November 18 - December 25, Wednesday-Sunday, 10AM-6PM
$13.50/person
Admission includes visiting all animals, the Polar Express Tractor Train, the Wonderland Barn and a letter to Santa. Ornament making is $5 - $15 ea. Animal treat bags are $1 ea. and fresh cut Christmas trees are priced as marked.
Millstone Creek Orchards, Ramseur
November 27-28, 4-8PM, December 5, 6-9PM, December 11-13, 18-23, 4-8PM
$15.95/person; kids 2 & under FREE
Admission includes reindeer food creation with Mrs. Claus, a visit and photos with Santa, Christmas hayride and light show, and family s'mores fire pit roasting.
Lazy Hound Farms, Zebulon
November 28 - December 24, 2020, 4:30-10:00PM
Hay rides are $8 per person, 2 and under FREE
Admission to the farm is FREE and includes the playground and all of our animals! Hot chocolate and candy for sale. Check facebook for updates on Santa's appearance. Christmas trees will be for sale from Lake Myra Christmas trees.
Deck the Halls at Old Mill Farm
Old Mill Farm, Durham
December 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 10AM-5PM
$15/child, $10/adult
Enjoy an hour of farm time this holiday season! Visit with Santa and his festively-friendly animal helpers, get a stocking full of gifts, and wander around our decorated winter wonderland.
The Farm at 95, Selma
December 18, 2020, 5-10PM and December 19, 2020, 3-9PM
Come visit BigDog’s Graphics at the Christmas vendor market at this year’s Christmas on The Farm! This family-friendly event will take place at The Farm at 95 and include a Christmas vendor market, Christmas lights, Christmas carols, a hay ride, pictures with Santa, hot cocoa, and much more!
Wine, Chocolate, and a Christmas Movie
The Chocolate Boutique in Lafayette Village, Raleigh
December 19, 26, 2020 and January 2, 2021, 6PM
Grab your warmest blanket, a comfy outdoor chair and your family & friends and come enjoy this great movie event every Friday and Saturday starting November 6th 2020 till January 3rd 2020 right outside our store! Movies will start promptly at 6:00pm; Snacks and Beverages will be available for purchase inside The Chocolate Boutique. Seating is limited and we recommend reservations to hold your spot for this fantastic event. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult while attending the movie. Schedule is subject to change at anytime based on weather.
Letters to Santa - Delivery with Alpacas
Wisolina Farm, Wake Forest
December 19, 2020, 4-8PM
$40/vehicle
Wisolina Farm alpacas are excited to invite children and their families to drop off their letters to Santa. This event prioritizes everyone’s safety while providing an opportunity for your children to see and deliver their letters/wish lists to Santa in a safe, fun environment from the safety of your vehicle. • Children will take Santa’s Nice List Pledge • Your child will receive their Nice List Certificate • Give their letter Christmas Wish Letter to Santa, via one of Santa’s helpers; and • Children under 12 years old will receive a treat bag. Preregistration is required and availability is limited.
| HOLIDAY MARKETS |
Rose & Lee Co., Cary
December 19, 2020, 10AM-2PM
Transfer Co. Food Hall, Raleigh
December 20, 2020, 12-4PM
| VIRTUAL EVENTS |
City of Raleigh Santa Telephone Calls
$5 per call
Kids' Virtual Paint: Kiddo Santa
Wine & Design, Durham
December 19, 2020, 1-2:30PM
Virtual painting class: just register and pick up all the materials you need!
Triangle Game Night
December 19, 2020, 8-10PM
Register online and join us for some fun!
Glastonbury Virtual Winter Solstice
Glastonbury Information Centre
December 20, 2020, 10AM
FREE
Live-streamed event!
So You Think You Can Cook? Gingerbread Cookalong
Durham County Library
December 21, 2020, 6:30PM
For Durham teens and their families!
| NATIVITY EVENTS |
Pleasant Hill Christian Church, Benson
December 16, 17, and 18, 2020, 7-9PM
FREE
Pleasant Hill Christian Church Presents a "Live" Drive Thru Nativity: the story of Christ presented in ten scenes. Enjoy the animals and lantern lit drive as you and your family experience the real meaning of Christmas. We invite you to drive through as many times as you would like!
Hope Lutheran Church, Wake Forest
December 19, 2020, 1:30-4:30PM
First UMC of Fuquay-Varina
December 19 & 20, 2020, 4:45-9:00PM
Our church is coming together with Angier UMC, First Baptist of Fuquay-Varina, Fuquay-Varina UMC and Kipling UMC this Christmas Season to spread the love of Christ to Fuquay-Varina. A Night in Bethlehem is a 2-part event that takes place on 2 church campuses: Fuquay-Varina United Methodist Church and First Church. At FVUMC, you must register to attend. For this portion, you will come to their parking lot based on your reserved time and they will pass out activities and crafts. You can either complete these activities in your parking lot space or take them to go. Then at First Church, you will drive through a live nativity. You will receive either a cd or scan a QR code in order to listen to the scripture and hear the music. For more details, please email youth@firstchurchfv.org
St. James United Methodist Church, Raleigh
December 20, 2020, 4PM
Costumes actors ~ Live Animals ~ Beautiful Scenes ~ Accompanying Music ~ Drive-thru or Park and Walk
Martin Street Baptist Church, Raleigh
December 20, 2020, 5-6PM
Join us for an outdoor, drive-thru event! We will distribute fruit bags and Christmas treats.
Genesis United Methodist Church, Cary
December 20, 2020, 5PM
Experience the Journey to the Manger with this self-guided outdoor event: solar luminaries will light the path, and there will be videos at each station. Bring your phone to scan QR codes to watch the videos. You're welcome to walk through during daylight hours as well!
All Saints' United Methodist Church, Morrisville
December 20, 2020, 6-7PM
FREE
This drive-through event will be a celebration of Jesus’ birth shared with our community and friends. An outdoor series of vignettes placed around the All Saints’ United Methodist Church campus will lead viewers through the story of Jesus’ birth in Scripture and music. (Rain date Tuesday, December 22nd). For more information email info@allsaintsumc.org or call 919-321-2648. No reservations or tickets required.
| MISC. EVENTS |
The Jolly Raleigh Scavenger Hunt
December 2020
Join Raleigh Parks this holiday season to participate in a festive self-guided scavenger hunt with your family! Explore Raleigh as you search for unique holiday light displays located at 12 of our Raleigh Parks sites.
Gingerbread Showdown - Greystone Recreation Center
December 19, 2020 10:30 AM - 12 PM
$20 (includes one gingerbread house)
Candy! Frosting! Imagination! Celebrate the season by designing your very own gingerbread house using graham crackers, frosting, and of course, CANDY! Bring your family and compete with other families for a chance to be crowned the Supreme Gingerbread Jam.
Color Me Mine, Cary
December 19, 2020, 6-8PM
Join the Elf FUN and get in the holiday spirit! Paint an "elf themed piece," watch the movie Elf, and enjoy pizza! Make a craft to take home that night. Ages 6 and up please.
Youth Craft Sampler - Snow Globes & Marbled Ornaments
Craft Habitat Raleigh
December 20, 2020, 2-4PM
$48
Class is held outside, with a separate worktable, tools, and materials for each student. Open to ages 7-13.
Bumble Brews, Cary
December 20, 2020, 4-6PM
Join us for some holiday cheer! $8 to play plus $2 per ornament. Be sure to reserve your spot!
Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios: Cary
December 20, 2020, 4-6PM
Jingle all the way to our Jolly Jingle Family Jam! Bring the whole family and enjoy making some special holiday treats: Gingerbread Men, Christmas Tree Pizzas, and Cinnamon Applesauce PlayDoh Ornaments. Sign up online!
East Wake Education Foundation, Wendell
December 21, 2020, 10AM-12PM
Join us for a drive thru celebration for families with children ages birth-5 years old: they will recieve a gift from the foundation, a holiday snack, and a holiday craft. Sign up for a time slot!
Holiday Make and Take with Snapology of Wendell
Knightdale Chamber of Commerce
December 22, 2020, 3-6PM
$45
Join us for 3 hours of FUN and make an awesome present for Mom, Dad, or whomever you choose. We'll have fun with building and playing while we sneak in some time to make a cool present.
Breakfast with the Grinch - Little Doodles Play Cafe
December 23, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$12 per person includes breakfast, drink, meet -greet, and open play
Holidays in the Park @ Museum of Life and Science Durham
Tickets info on the Museum of Life and Science website
| KWANZAA |
Blactricity Pre-Kwanzaa Showcase
VIRTUAL
December 19, 2020 7 AM to 2 PM
Blacktricity is an artistic showcase that celebrates the preservation of culture from Africa, throughout the diaspora.
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