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Free and cheap things to do in Raleigh, NC and the rest of the Triangle this weekend
Are you looking for things to do in Raleigh, NC this weekend? Or Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, or other places … [Read More...]

Tour the Best Christmas Lights in the Triangle — a list and map (updated again!)
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Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, for 2025
This is a growing list of 2025 holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. This day by day guide will … [Read More...]
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Final Weekend of Holiday Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery — with Pottery Seconds on Sunday
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Bill of Rights Day Community Bell Ringing in Hillsborough Dec. 15
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NYE Bash at The Baxter: Stranger Things Finale and Dance Party
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3 months of Audible for 99¢/month, plus a $20 Audible credit
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Order a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in the Triangle in 2025 from restaurants, grocery stores, more…
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Good Job 2025 — Honoring teenagers who are excelling at life
Good Job 2025 is an event to honor teens who are excelling at life. It takes place Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 6 … [Read More...]
Triangle restaurants open for Christmas 2025, including dine-in, takeout, and delivery
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New Year Mochitsuki Festival Jan. 25 — celebrate Japanese culture
The Nippon Club of the Triangle is presenting the 2026 New Year Mochitsuki Festival on Sunday, January 25, 2026, from 2 … [Read More...]
Post-Cyber Monday, sellers compete with big discounts on Amazon: electric scooter, air fryer, more…
Black Friday and Cyber Monday might have past, but sellers are competing for your holiday dollars, and that means that … [Read More...]
Regal Cinemas hosts a $5 advance screening on Mystery Movie Monday — Dec. 15
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Order a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in the Triangle in 2025 from restaurants, grocery stores, more…
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else for Christmas and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider … [Read More...]

Triangle restaurants open for Christmas 2025, including dine-in, takeout, and delivery
Diners in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area can cross a stress-free Christmas dinner off their holiday wish list. A … [Read More...]

Where to get free Santa pictures in the Triangle in 2025
Would you like your child to get a chance to meet Santa without having to pay for an expensive photo package? Make … [Read More...]

Tour the Best Christmas Lights in the Triangle — a list and map (updated again!)
Where are the best Christmas lights in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle? Read on! We have a … [Read More...]

Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, for 2025
This is a growing list of 2025 holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. This day by day guide will … [Read More...]

5 Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle in 2025/2026
Kwanzaa is a communal, cultural celebration that honors African-American people and their heritage. The holiday lasts … [Read More...]

Hanukkah Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
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Free Holiday Concerts in the Triangle in 2025
Looking for free holiday concerts in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle? You're in the right … [Read More...]

Family friendly New Year’s celebrations in the Triangle, including Noon Year’s Eve and early countdowns
Ring in 2026 with the kids at these family-friendly Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area celebrations. These events are … [Read More...]

Live Nativity Events in the Triangle in 2025
With all the excitement over Santa, sometimes the more sacred or spiritual aspects of Christmas can be … [Read More...]

Free and cheap New Year’s Eve Parties in the Triangle
By Jody Mace
Looking for fireworks near you for New Year's Eve? Or a festive champagne toast? We've got you covered! There are many … [Read More...]

Big list of Holiday Markets in the Triangle 2025
By Jody Mace
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25 Christmas and Holiday Parades in the Triangle from A(pex) to Z(ebulon)!
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You can find Christmas parades in every corner of the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and many … [Read More...]

Tree Lighting Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
By Jody Mace
All throughout the Triangle, in Raleigh, Durham, and surrounding towns, tree lighting events are marking the beginning … [Read More...]

7 productions of Nutcracker in the Triangle in 2025
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Many people love to see the ballet, The Nutcracker, during the Christmas season, and the Triangle always affords several … [Read More...]

