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Capitol Hill Vignettes by Doug Knisely

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#shadows #holidaylights #bartender #street #festivelights #a7riii #restaurant #sony #bw #capitolhill #seattle #bar #flickr #thingsdavidlikes

Prairie Lights: Canada's Candy Cane Lanes! 💡🍬

Across the Canadian prairies, neighbourhoods transform into dazzling 'Candy Cane Lanes' during December. Residents go all out with elaborate light displays, often collecting donations for charity. It's a heartwarming tradition that lights up the long winter nights for a good cause! #Canada #Christmas #PrairieLife #HolidayLights 🇨🇦

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Prairie Lights: Canada's Candy Cane Lanes! 💡🍬

Across the Canadian prairies, neighbourhoods transform into dazzling 'Candy Cane Lanes' during December. Residents go all out with elaborate light displays, often collecting donations for charity. It's a heartwarming tradition that lights up the long winter nights for a good cause! #Canada #Christmas #PrairieLife #HolidayLights 🇨🇦

https://www.crestwoodcommunityleague.ca/candycanelane

Happy to see so many people here tonight - laughing and smiling and enjoying the first night of 2026. #JanuaryFirst #HNY #photography #WestCoastKin #CityOfBeverlyHills #beverlyhills #holidaylights

Happy to see so many people here tonight - laughing and smiling and enjoying the first night of 2026. #JanuaryFirst #HNY #photography #WestCoastKin #CityOfBeverlyHills #beverlyhills #holidaylights

Happy to see so many people here tonight - laughing and smiling and enjoying the first night of 2026. #JanuaryFirst #HNY #photography #WestCoastKin #CityOfBeverlyHills #beverlyhills #holidaylights

Happy to see so many people here tonight - laughing and smiling and enjoying the first night of 2026. #JanuaryFirst #HNY #photography #WestCoastKin #CityOfBeverlyHills #beverlyhills #holidaylights

Since it was a nice warm day, I took the lights down. Guess I can put away the holiday jersey until next year. #xmas #christmas #HolidayLights #griswold

Bad weather cancels Garden of Lights at the Legacy of the Lakes Garden in Alexandria on Sunday, Dec. 28 – Alexandria Echo Press https://www.allforgardening.com/1551433/bad-weather-cancels-garden-of-lights-at-the-legacy-of-the-lakes-garden-in-alexandria-on-sunday-dec-28-alexandria-echo-press/ #alexandria #BadWeather #blizzard #garden #GardenOfLights #HolidayLights #LightDispay #MN

Prairie Lights: Canada's Candy Cane Lanes! 💡🍬

Across the Canadian prairies, neighbourhoods transform into dazzling 'Candy Cane Lanes' during December. Residents go all out with elaborate light displays, often collecting donations for charity. It's a heartwarming tradition that lights up the long winter nights for a good cause! #Canada #Christmas #PrairieLife #HolidayLights 🇨🇦

https://www.crestwoodcommunityleague.ca/candycanelane

Celebrating the Winter Solstice on Fifth Street. #home #homedecor #wintersolstice #christmas #xmas #hanukkah #kwanzaa #stluciaday #boxingday #christmastree #christmastrees #lights #holidaylights #decorating #homedecorating #holidaydecorating #decor #redandgreen

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Transform your home into a winter wonderland ❄️🎄
#ChristmasHolographicProjection #ChristmasSeason #HolidayDecor #ChristmasLights #FestiveHome #ChristmasVibes #XmasDecor #HolidayMagic #ChristmasProjection #WinterWonderland #FestiveSeason #ChristmasSpirit #HolidayLights #ChristmasGlow #XmasMood #SeasonOfJoy #ChristmasTime #HolidayCheer #FestiveDecor #MerryAndBright #ChristmasMagic #HomeForChristmas #XmasNights #FestiveLighting #ChristmasDecorations #HolidayVibes #Xmas

The Lewistown Ice Festival was a huge success this year, primarily because temperatures stayed cold enough to not melt the ice sculptures. #icefestival #festival #ice #icesculptures #holidaylights #christmas #hanukkah #stluciaday #kwanzaa #boxingday #christmaseve #twinkle

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Brighten your holidays the smart way 🎄✨
#ChristmasSeason #SolarPoweredChristmasTree #ChristmasDecor #EcoFriendlyChristmas #HolidayLights #FestiveVibes #ChristmasMagic #GreenHolidays #SolarLights #OutdoorChristmas #SustainableLiving #ChristmasTreeDecor #HolidayDecor #MerryAndBright #WinterWonderland #ChristmasGlow #CleanEnergy #FestiveLights #XmasDecor #HolidayCheer #ChristmasInspo #EarthFriendly #NoelVibes #BrightHolidays #SeasonalDecor #JoyfulMoments #SolarDecor

“Hudson Yards Shine Bright”💫
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#HudsonYards #NewYorkCity #NYC #prints #artforsale #wallart #homedecor #Christmas #holiday #holidaylights #photography #gifts #interiordesign #TuesdayVibe

Lewistown's Ice Festival is an annual holiday event, that occasionally gets "melted out." We were lucky to have frigid temperatures this year. #festival #festivals #icefestival #icefestivals #icecarnival #carnival #carnivalofice #winterfun #coldtemps #lights #holidaylights

Lewistown's Ice Festival is an annual holiday event, that occasionally gets "melted out." We were lucky to have frigid temperatures this year. #festival #festivals #icefestival #icefestivals #icecarnival #carnival #carnivalofice #winterfun #coldtemps #lights #holidaylights

Lewistown's Ice Festival is an annual holiday event, that occasionally gets "melted out." We were lucky to have frigid temperatures this year. #festival #festivals #icefestival #icefestivals #icecarnival #carnival #carnivalofice #winterfun #coldtemps #lights #holidaylights

Lewistown's Ice Festival is an annual holiday event, that occasionally gets "melted out." We were lucky to have frigid temperatures this year. #festival #festivals #icefestival #icefestivals #icecarnival #carnival #carnivalofice #winterfun #coldtemps #lights #holidaylights

Lewistown's Ice Festival is an annual holiday event, that occasionally gets "melted out." We were lucky to have frigid temperatures this year. #festival #festivals #icefestival #icefestivals #icecarnival #carnival #carnivalofice #winterfun #coldtemps #lights #holidaylights

#BostonWeekend 15x Sat BIKES 545 Holiday Lights in #SomervilleMA - Illuminations post-sunset Bike Ride around #Somerville - or check out the map and walk around any night at your own pace (alas, no more free city trolley service) https://somervilleartscouncil.org/events/illuminations-bike-tour/ #BikeBoston #HolidayLights #Illuminations

#PalacesAndGardens #FestiveLights Holiday light show at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden last year. #EastCoastKin #BotanicalGarden #HolidayLights #AlphabetChallenge #WeekXforXmas

Lewistown's Festival of Ice has taken place for thirty years, and shows off our beautiful downtown. #festivalofice #icefestival #ice #lewistown #smalltown #allamericancity #christmaslights #holidaylights #holiday #kwanzaa #hanukkah #paganyule #immaculateconception #BodhiDay

Lewistown's Festival of Ice has taken place for thirty years, and shows off our beautiful downtown. #festivalofice #icefestival #ice #lewistown #smalltown #allamericancity #christmaslights #holidaylights #holiday #kwanzaa #hanukkah #paganyule #immaculateconception #BodhiDay

Lewistown's Festival of Ice has taken place for thirty years, and shows off our beautiful downtown. #festivalofice #icefestival #ice #lewistown #smalltown #allamericancity #christmaslights #holidaylights #holiday #kwanzaa #hanukkah #paganyule #immaculateconception #BodhiDay

Lewistown's Festival of Ice has taken place for thirty years, and shows off our beautiful downtown. #festivalofice #icefestival #ice #lewistown #smalltown #allamericancity #christmaslights #holidaylights #holiday #kwanzaa #hanukkah #paganyule #immaculateconception #BodhiDay

Lewistown's Festival of Ice has taken place for thirty years, and shows off our beautiful downtown. #festivalofice #icefestival #ice #lewistown #smalltown #allamericancity #christmaslights #holidaylights #holiday #kwanzaa #hanukkah #paganyule #immaculateconception #BodhiDay

Blue light display returns to Western Colorado Botanical Gardens https://www.allforgardening.com/1532620/blue-light-display-returns-to-western-colorado-botanical-gardens/ ##christmasLights #BlueLights #BlueLightsGrandJunction #colorado #garden #gardening #GrandJunction #GrandJunctionChristmasLights #HolidayLights #LightDisplay #LightShow #lights #MesaCounty #WestSlope

Triangle Event Guide Friday December 5th Edition

If you’re looking for the most complete list of Friday events across the Triangle, you’ve found it. Friday, December 5, 2025 is bursting with holiday lights, tree lightings, First Friday art walks, outdoor skating, free Santa photos, parades, wine tastings, immersive theatre, and dozens of festive community activities from dawn to late night.

Whether you’re planning a family outing, a date night, a neighborhood adventure, or a free community event for all ages, this guide highlights the best things to do across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Knightdale, and more.

Scroll below for times, locations, cost, recommendations, and where to go next.

ALL-DAY HIGHLIGHTS

Free Santa Photos at Bass Pro Shops – Santa’s Wonderland

📅 All Day | FREE

📍 Bass Pro Shops, Multiple Locations

Get free Santa photos and activities all day long at Santa’s Wonderland. This is one of the Triangle’s most beloved holiday offerings—families return every year for the workshop décor, crafts, and festive photo ops.

The RINK — Outdoor Skating at Red Hat Amphitheater

📅 All Day | $6 – $15

📍 Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh

Skate under the skyline at downtown Raleigh’s pop-up outdoor rink. Pricing varies by age and time slot, so check website for session availability.

MORNING & DAYTIME EVENTS

Sculpture in the Garden

⏰ 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | FREE (with $5 suggested donation)

📍 North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill

Explore nature, seasonal plants, and outdoor art installations in a peaceful, garden environment.

Free Cookies and Cider

⏰ 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | FREE

📍 Museum of Durham History

Warm up with cider and cookies while exploring Durham’s unique stories and exhibits.

Free Walking Tour of Chapel Hill

⏰ 10:30 a.m. | FREE

📍 Morehead Planetarium, Chapel Hill

Perfect for local history fans, college visitors, and curious residents alike.

Chapel Hill Public Library Big Book Sale (Members Only)

⏰ 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 Chapel Hill Public Library

Enjoy exclusive early access to one of the Triangle’s biggest book bargains. Members can bring one guest.

LATE AFTERNOON & FIRST FRIDAY ACTIVITIES

Sensory-Friendly Hour at Artspace

⏰ 4 – 5 p.m. | FREE

📍 Artspace, Raleigh

A calm First Friday experience designed for neurodivergent adults and kids.

Apex Tree Lighting

⏰ 4:30 – 7 p.m. | FREE

📍 Apex Historic Depot

Kids’ crafts, hot cocoa, music, and a town tree lighting in historic downtown Apex.

Illuminate Art Walk

⏰ 4:45 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Raleigh

Enjoy glowing art installations, music, and downtown holiday magic.

Santa’s Workshop — Smithfield

⏰ 5 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Johnston County Courthouse, Smithfield

Enjoy crafts, photos, and festive family workshops.

Wake Forest Lighting of the Tree

⏰ 5 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Centennial Plaza, Wake Forest Town Hall

Pints in the Pines

⏰ 5 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Oak City Brewing, Knightdale

Live music, local brews, and outdoor winter vibes.

Festive Fridays: Holiday Lights

⏰ 5 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Gipson Play Plaza, Dix Park, Raleigh

Bring the family and enjoy a winter-lit wonderland.

Santa Paws

⏰ 5 – 8:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 Durham Armory

Pet-friendly holiday portraits and festive décor.

Wendell Wonderland

⏰ 5 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Wendell

Live music, holiday lights, food trucks, and the town’s biggest Christmas celebration.

Free Immersive Performance — A Peter Rabbit Christmas

⏰ 5 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Cary Park

Experience a storytelling holiday adventure for kids.

First Friday — Downtown Fuquay-Varina

⏰ 5 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Fuquay-Varina

Phillips Farms Walk-Through Christmas Light Show

⏰ 5 – 9 p.m. | $15

📍 Phillips Farms of Cary

Thousands of lights, holiday displays, and festive photo ops.

EVENING HOLIDAY LIGHTS, TREE LIGHTINGS & PARADES

Youngsville Tree Lighting

⏰ 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 Luddy Park, Youngsville

Christmas by Candlelight

⏰ 5:30 – 9 p.m. | $8

📍 Duke Homestead

Historic candlelit tours and colonial-era holiday traditions.

Holiday Nights at American Tobacco

⏰ 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 American Tobacco Campus, Durham

Contentnea Fire Department Christmas Lights

⏰ 5:30 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Wilson, NC

Lake Myra Christmas Lights

⏰ 5:30 – 10 p.m. | FREE

📍 Wendell

Piper Lights

⏰ 5:30 – 10 p.m. | FREE

📍 Wake Forest

Carrboro Holiday Tree Lighting

⏰ 6 – 7 p.m. | FREE

📍 Carrboro Town Commons

Knightdale Christmas Tree Lighting

⏰ 6 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Knightdale Station Park

Brier Creek Tree Lighting

⏰ 6 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Brier Creek Commons

Walk Through Bethlehem

⏰ 6 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Wake Forest Presbyterian Church

Christmas on the Square — Angier

⏰ 6 – 8:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 Angier Depot Square

Grow Local Realty Coat Drive & Live Music

⏰ 6 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Bombshell Beer, Holly Springs

EVENING ARTS, MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE

Teen Science Café

⏰ 6 – 7 p.m. | FREE

📍 Nature Research Center, Raleigh

First Friday Gallery Walk (Raleigh)

⏰ 6 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Various Locations

Lights on the Neuse — Hayride

⏰ 6 – 9 p.m. | $11

📍 Boyette Family Farms, Clayton

Artspace First Friday

⏰ 6 – 10 p.m. | FREE

📍 Artspace, Raleigh

Live painting, local makers, music, craft workshops.

Chinese Lantern Festival

⏰ 6 – 10 p.m. | $16.74 – $30.64

📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary

Free Wine Tasting

⏰ 6 p.m. | FREE

📍 Local 919, Raleigh

Christmas Lights on the Farm

⏰ 6:30 – 9 p.m. | $15

📍 Big Daddy’s Farms, Middlesex

Mebane Christmas Parade

⏰ 7 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Mebane

Sip & Shop Book Sale

⏰ 7 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Chapel Hill Public Library

Bounce & Brews DJ Night

⏰ 7 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Gizmo Brew Works, Durham

Hoppy Hour Cinema

⏰ 7 – 10 p.m. | FREE

📍 Glass Jug Taproom, Durham

Video Game Night

⏰ 7 – 11 p.m. | FREE

📍 Moon Dog Meadery, Durham

Peter Rabbit — Evening Performance

⏰ 7:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Cary Park

Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic

⏰ 8 – 11 p.m. | FREE

📍 Durty Bull Brewing, Durham

Karaoke with Mega Mike

⏰ 8 – 11 p.m. | FREE

📍 Crank Arm Brewing, Raleigh

A Good Time — Comedy Showcase

⏰ 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Vault Craft Beer, Raleigh

Karaoke Bingo

⏰ 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 KōMANA Brewing, Cary

THE BEST WAY TO USE THIS GUIDE

✔ Perfect for families, couples, and visitors

✔ Great for holiday photo sessions and tree lightings

✔ Multiple First Friday gallery walks and art events

✔ Tons of FREE options — very budget-friendly

✔ Community-focused events from small towns to downtown nightlife

FOLLOW DoRaleigh.com FOR TOMORROW’S GUIDE

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Triangle Event Guide Friday December 5th Edition

If you’re looking for the most complete list of Friday events across the Triangle, you’ve found it. Friday, December 5, 2025 is bursting with holiday lights, tree lightings, First Friday art walks, outdoor skating, free Santa photos, parades, wine tastings, immersive theatre, and dozens of festive community activities from dawn to late night.

Whether you’re planning a family outing, a date night, a neighborhood adventure, or a free community event for all ages, this guide highlights the best things to do across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Knightdale, and more.

Scroll below for times, locations, cost, recommendations, and where to go next.

ALL-DAY HIGHLIGHTS

Free Santa Photos at Bass Pro Shops – Santa’s Wonderland

📅 All Day | FREE

📍 Bass Pro Shops, Multiple Locations

Get free Santa photos and activities all day long at Santa’s Wonderland. This is one of the Triangle’s most beloved holiday offerings—families return every year for the workshop décor, crafts, and festive photo ops.

The RINK — Outdoor Skating at Red Hat Amphitheater

📅 All Day | $6 – $15

📍 Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh

Skate under the skyline at downtown Raleigh’s pop-up outdoor rink. Pricing varies by age and time slot, so check website for session availability.

MORNING & DAYTIME EVENTS

Sculpture in the Garden

⏰ 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | FREE (with $5 suggested donation)

📍 North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill

Explore nature, seasonal plants, and outdoor art installations in a peaceful, garden environment.

Free Cookies and Cider

⏰ 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | FREE

📍 Museum of Durham History

Warm up with cider and cookies while exploring Durham’s unique stories and exhibits.

Free Walking Tour of Chapel Hill

⏰ 10:30 a.m. | FREE

📍 Morehead Planetarium, Chapel Hill

Perfect for local history fans, college visitors, and curious residents alike.

Chapel Hill Public Library Big Book Sale (Members Only)

⏰ 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 Chapel Hill Public Library

Enjoy exclusive early access to one of the Triangle’s biggest book bargains. Members can bring one guest.

LATE AFTERNOON & FIRST FRIDAY ACTIVITIES

Sensory-Friendly Hour at Artspace

⏰ 4 – 5 p.m. | FREE

📍 Artspace, Raleigh

A calm First Friday experience designed for neurodivergent adults and kids.

Apex Tree Lighting

⏰ 4:30 – 7 p.m. | FREE

📍 Apex Historic Depot

Kids’ crafts, hot cocoa, music, and a town tree lighting in historic downtown Apex.

Illuminate Art Walk

⏰ 4:45 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Raleigh

Enjoy glowing art installations, music, and downtown holiday magic.

Santa’s Workshop — Smithfield

⏰ 5 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Johnston County Courthouse, Smithfield

Enjoy crafts, photos, and festive family workshops.

Wake Forest Lighting of the Tree

⏰ 5 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Centennial Plaza, Wake Forest Town Hall

Pints in the Pines

⏰ 5 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Oak City Brewing, Knightdale

Live music, local brews, and outdoor winter vibes.

Festive Fridays: Holiday Lights

⏰ 5 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Gipson Play Plaza, Dix Park, Raleigh

Bring the family and enjoy a winter-lit wonderland.

Santa Paws

⏰ 5 – 8:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 Durham Armory

Pet-friendly holiday portraits and festive décor.

Wendell Wonderland

⏰ 5 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Wendell

Live music, holiday lights, food trucks, and the town’s biggest Christmas celebration.

Free Immersive Performance — A Peter Rabbit Christmas

⏰ 5 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Cary Park

Experience a storytelling holiday adventure for kids.

First Friday — Downtown Fuquay-Varina

⏰ 5 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Fuquay-Varina

Phillips Farms Walk-Through Christmas Light Show

⏰ 5 – 9 p.m. | $15

📍 Phillips Farms of Cary

Thousands of lights, holiday displays, and festive photo ops.

EVENING HOLIDAY LIGHTS, TREE LIGHTINGS & PARADES

Youngsville Tree Lighting

⏰ 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 Luddy Park, Youngsville

Christmas by Candlelight

⏰ 5:30 – 9 p.m. | $8

📍 Duke Homestead

Historic candlelit tours and colonial-era holiday traditions.

Holiday Nights at American Tobacco

⏰ 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 American Tobacco Campus, Durham

Contentnea Fire Department Christmas Lights

⏰ 5:30 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Wilson, NC

Lake Myra Christmas Lights

⏰ 5:30 – 10 p.m. | FREE

📍 Wendell

Piper Lights

⏰ 5:30 – 10 p.m. | FREE

📍 Wake Forest

Carrboro Holiday Tree Lighting

⏰ 6 – 7 p.m. | FREE

📍 Carrboro Town Commons

Knightdale Christmas Tree Lighting

⏰ 6 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Knightdale Station Park

Brier Creek Tree Lighting

⏰ 6 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Brier Creek Commons

Walk Through Bethlehem

⏰ 6 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Wake Forest Presbyterian Church

Christmas on the Square — Angier

⏰ 6 – 8:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 Angier Depot Square

Grow Local Realty Coat Drive & Live Music

⏰ 6 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Bombshell Beer, Holly Springs

EVENING ARTS, MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE

Teen Science Café

⏰ 6 – 7 p.m. | FREE

📍 Nature Research Center, Raleigh

First Friday Gallery Walk (Raleigh)

⏰ 6 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Various Locations

Lights on the Neuse — Hayride

⏰ 6 – 9 p.m. | $11

📍 Boyette Family Farms, Clayton

Artspace First Friday

⏰ 6 – 10 p.m. | FREE

📍 Artspace, Raleigh

Live painting, local makers, music, craft workshops.

Chinese Lantern Festival

⏰ 6 – 10 p.m. | $16.74 – $30.64

📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary

Free Wine Tasting

⏰ 6 p.m. | FREE

📍 Local 919, Raleigh

Christmas Lights on the Farm

⏰ 6:30 – 9 p.m. | $15

📍 Big Daddy’s Farms, Middlesex

Mebane Christmas Parade

⏰ 7 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Mebane

Sip & Shop Book Sale

⏰ 7 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Chapel Hill Public Library

Bounce & Brews DJ Night

⏰ 7 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Gizmo Brew Works, Durham

Hoppy Hour Cinema

⏰ 7 – 10 p.m. | FREE

📍 Glass Jug Taproom, Durham

Video Game Night

⏰ 7 – 11 p.m. | FREE

📍 Moon Dog Meadery, Durham

Peter Rabbit — Evening Performance

⏰ 7:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Cary Park

Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic

⏰ 8 – 11 p.m. | FREE

📍 Durty Bull Brewing, Durham

Karaoke with Mega Mike

⏰ 8 – 11 p.m. | FREE

📍 Crank Arm Brewing, Raleigh

A Good Time — Comedy Showcase

⏰ 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Vault Craft Beer, Raleigh

Karaoke Bingo

⏰ 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 KōMANA Brewing, Cary

THE BEST WAY TO USE THIS GUIDE

✔ Perfect for families, couples, and visitors

✔ Great for holiday photo sessions and tree lightings

✔ Multiple First Friday gallery walks and art events

✔ Tons of FREE options — very budget-friendly

✔ Community-focused events from small towns to downtown nightlife

FOLLOW DoRaleigh.com FOR TOMORROW’S GUIDE

Stay tuned for:

Weekend event guides City council updates Holiday markets & parades Raleigh food events Triangle arts, culture, and nightlife

Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin

#arts #cary #caryEvents #chapelHillEvents #christmasTriangleNc #durham #durhamEvents #events #familyEventsRaleigh #firstFridayArtWalks #firstFridayRaleigh #food #freeThingsToDoRaleigh #fridayEvents #holidayLights #holidayLightsRaleigh #music #news #outdoorSkating #raleigh #raleighEvents #santaPhotos #triangleActivities #triangleEventGuide #triangleEvents #triangleWeekendGuide #wakeForestEvents

Triangle Event Guide Friday December 5th Edition

If you’re looking for the most complete list of Friday events across the Triangle, you’ve found it. Friday, December 5, 2025 is bursting with holiday lights, tree lightings, First Friday art walks, outdoor skating, free Santa photos, parades, wine tastings, immersive theatre, and dozens of festive community activities from dawn to late night.

Whether you’re planning a family outing, a date night, a neighborhood adventure, or a free community event for all ages, this guide highlights the best things to do across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Knightdale, and more.

Scroll below for times, locations, cost, recommendations, and where to go next.

ALL-DAY HIGHLIGHTS

Free Santa Photos at Bass Pro Shops – Santa’s Wonderland

📅 All Day | FREE

📍 Bass Pro Shops, Multiple Locations

Get free Santa photos and activities all day long at Santa’s Wonderland. This is one of the Triangle’s most beloved holiday offerings—families return every year for the workshop décor, crafts, and festive photo ops.

The RINK — Outdoor Skating at Red Hat Amphitheater

📅 All Day | $6 – $15

📍 Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh

Skate under the skyline at downtown Raleigh’s pop-up outdoor rink. Pricing varies by age and time slot, so check website for session availability.

MORNING & DAYTIME EVENTS

Sculpture in the Garden

⏰ 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | FREE (with $5 suggested donation)

📍 North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill

Explore nature, seasonal plants, and outdoor art installations in a peaceful, garden environment.

Free Cookies and Cider

⏰ 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | FREE

📍 Museum of Durham History

Warm up with cider and cookies while exploring Durham’s unique stories and exhibits.

Free Walking Tour of Chapel Hill

⏰ 10:30 a.m. | FREE

📍 Morehead Planetarium, Chapel Hill

Perfect for local history fans, college visitors, and curious residents alike.

Chapel Hill Public Library Big Book Sale (Members Only)

⏰ 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 Chapel Hill Public Library

Enjoy exclusive early access to one of the Triangle’s biggest book bargains. Members can bring one guest.

LATE AFTERNOON & FIRST FRIDAY ACTIVITIES

Sensory-Friendly Hour at Artspace

⏰ 4 – 5 p.m. | FREE

📍 Artspace, Raleigh

A calm First Friday experience designed for neurodivergent adults and kids.

Apex Tree Lighting

⏰ 4:30 – 7 p.m. | FREE

📍 Apex Historic Depot

Kids’ crafts, hot cocoa, music, and a town tree lighting in historic downtown Apex.

Illuminate Art Walk

⏰ 4:45 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Raleigh

Enjoy glowing art installations, music, and downtown holiday magic.

Santa’s Workshop — Smithfield

⏰ 5 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Johnston County Courthouse, Smithfield

Enjoy crafts, photos, and festive family workshops.

Wake Forest Lighting of the Tree

⏰ 5 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Centennial Plaza, Wake Forest Town Hall

Pints in the Pines

⏰ 5 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Oak City Brewing, Knightdale

Live music, local brews, and outdoor winter vibes.

Festive Fridays: Holiday Lights

⏰ 5 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Gipson Play Plaza, Dix Park, Raleigh

Bring the family and enjoy a winter-lit wonderland.

Santa Paws

⏰ 5 – 8:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 Durham Armory

Pet-friendly holiday portraits and festive décor.

Wendell Wonderland

⏰ 5 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Wendell

Live music, holiday lights, food trucks, and the town’s biggest Christmas celebration.

Free Immersive Performance — A Peter Rabbit Christmas

⏰ 5 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Cary Park

Experience a storytelling holiday adventure for kids.

First Friday — Downtown Fuquay-Varina

⏰ 5 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Fuquay-Varina

Phillips Farms Walk-Through Christmas Light Show

⏰ 5 – 9 p.m. | $15

📍 Phillips Farms of Cary

Thousands of lights, holiday displays, and festive photo ops.

EVENING HOLIDAY LIGHTS, TREE LIGHTINGS & PARADES

Youngsville Tree Lighting

⏰ 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 Luddy Park, Youngsville

Christmas by Candlelight

⏰ 5:30 – 9 p.m. | $8

📍 Duke Homestead

Historic candlelit tours and colonial-era holiday traditions.

Holiday Nights at American Tobacco

⏰ 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 American Tobacco Campus, Durham

Contentnea Fire Department Christmas Lights

⏰ 5:30 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Wilson, NC

Lake Myra Christmas Lights

⏰ 5:30 – 10 p.m. | FREE

📍 Wendell

Piper Lights

⏰ 5:30 – 10 p.m. | FREE

📍 Wake Forest

Carrboro Holiday Tree Lighting

⏰ 6 – 7 p.m. | FREE

📍 Carrboro Town Commons

Knightdale Christmas Tree Lighting

⏰ 6 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Knightdale Station Park

Brier Creek Tree Lighting

⏰ 6 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Brier Creek Commons

Walk Through Bethlehem

⏰ 6 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Wake Forest Presbyterian Church

Christmas on the Square — Angier

⏰ 6 – 8:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 Angier Depot Square

Grow Local Realty Coat Drive & Live Music

⏰ 6 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Bombshell Beer, Holly Springs

EVENING ARTS, MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE

Teen Science Café

⏰ 6 – 7 p.m. | FREE

📍 Nature Research Center, Raleigh

First Friday Gallery Walk (Raleigh)

⏰ 6 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Various Locations

Lights on the Neuse — Hayride

⏰ 6 – 9 p.m. | $11

📍 Boyette Family Farms, Clayton

Artspace First Friday

⏰ 6 – 10 p.m. | FREE

📍 Artspace, Raleigh

Live painting, local makers, music, craft workshops.

Chinese Lantern Festival

⏰ 6 – 10 p.m. | $16.74 – $30.64

📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary

Free Wine Tasting

⏰ 6 p.m. | FREE

📍 Local 919, Raleigh

Christmas Lights on the Farm

⏰ 6:30 – 9 p.m. | $15

📍 Big Daddy’s Farms, Middlesex

Mebane Christmas Parade

⏰ 7 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Mebane

Sip & Shop Book Sale

⏰ 7 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Chapel Hill Public Library

Bounce & Brews DJ Night

⏰ 7 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Gizmo Brew Works, Durham

Hoppy Hour Cinema

⏰ 7 – 10 p.m. | FREE

📍 Glass Jug Taproom, Durham

Video Game Night

⏰ 7 – 11 p.m. | FREE

📍 Moon Dog Meadery, Durham

Peter Rabbit — Evening Performance

⏰ 7:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Cary Park

Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic

⏰ 8 – 11 p.m. | FREE

📍 Durty Bull Brewing, Durham

Karaoke with Mega Mike

⏰ 8 – 11 p.m. | FREE

📍 Crank Arm Brewing, Raleigh

A Good Time — Comedy Showcase

⏰ 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Vault Craft Beer, Raleigh

Karaoke Bingo

⏰ 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 KōMANA Brewing, Cary

THE BEST WAY TO USE THIS GUIDE

✔ Perfect for families, couples, and visitors

✔ Great for holiday photo sessions and tree lightings

✔ Multiple First Friday gallery walks and art events

✔ Tons of FREE options — very budget-friendly

✔ Community-focused events from small towns to downtown nightlife

FOLLOW DoRaleigh.com FOR TOMORROW’S GUIDE

Stay tuned for:

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Triangle Event Guide Friday December 5th Edition

If you’re looking for the most complete list of Friday events across the Triangle, you’ve found it. Friday, December 5, 2025 is bursting with holiday lights, tree lightings, First Friday art walks, outdoor skating, free Santa photos, parades, wine tastings, immersive theatre, and dozens of festive community activities from dawn to late night.

Whether you’re planning a family outing, a date night, a neighborhood adventure, or a free community event for all ages, this guide highlights the best things to do across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Knightdale, and more.

Scroll below for times, locations, cost, recommendations, and where to go next.

ALL-DAY HIGHLIGHTS

Free Santa Photos at Bass Pro Shops – Santa’s Wonderland

📅 All Day | FREE

📍 Bass Pro Shops, Multiple Locations

Get free Santa photos and activities all day long at Santa’s Wonderland. This is one of the Triangle’s most beloved holiday offerings—families return every year for the workshop décor, crafts, and festive photo ops.

The RINK — Outdoor Skating at Red Hat Amphitheater

📅 All Day | $6 – $15

📍 Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh

Skate under the skyline at downtown Raleigh’s pop-up outdoor rink. Pricing varies by age and time slot, so check website for session availability.

MORNING & DAYTIME EVENTS

Sculpture in the Garden

⏰ 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | FREE (with $5 suggested donation)

📍 North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill

Explore nature, seasonal plants, and outdoor art installations in a peaceful, garden environment.

Free Cookies and Cider

⏰ 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | FREE

📍 Museum of Durham History

Warm up with cider and cookies while exploring Durham’s unique stories and exhibits.

Free Walking Tour of Chapel Hill

⏰ 10:30 a.m. | FREE

📍 Morehead Planetarium, Chapel Hill

Perfect for local history fans, college visitors, and curious residents alike.

Chapel Hill Public Library Big Book Sale (Members Only)

⏰ 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 Chapel Hill Public Library

Enjoy exclusive early access to one of the Triangle’s biggest book bargains. Members can bring one guest.

LATE AFTERNOON & FIRST FRIDAY ACTIVITIES

Sensory-Friendly Hour at Artspace

⏰ 4 – 5 p.m. | FREE

📍 Artspace, Raleigh

A calm First Friday experience designed for neurodivergent adults and kids.

Apex Tree Lighting

⏰ 4:30 – 7 p.m. | FREE

📍 Apex Historic Depot

Kids’ crafts, hot cocoa, music, and a town tree lighting in historic downtown Apex.

Illuminate Art Walk

⏰ 4:45 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Raleigh

Enjoy glowing art installations, music, and downtown holiday magic.

Santa’s Workshop — Smithfield

⏰ 5 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Johnston County Courthouse, Smithfield

Enjoy crafts, photos, and festive family workshops.

Wake Forest Lighting of the Tree

⏰ 5 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Centennial Plaza, Wake Forest Town Hall

Pints in the Pines

⏰ 5 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Oak City Brewing, Knightdale

Live music, local brews, and outdoor winter vibes.

Festive Fridays: Holiday Lights

⏰ 5 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Gipson Play Plaza, Dix Park, Raleigh

Bring the family and enjoy a winter-lit wonderland.

Santa Paws

⏰ 5 – 8:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 Durham Armory

Pet-friendly holiday portraits and festive décor.

Wendell Wonderland

⏰ 5 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Wendell

Live music, holiday lights, food trucks, and the town’s biggest Christmas celebration.

Free Immersive Performance — A Peter Rabbit Christmas

⏰ 5 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Cary Park

Experience a storytelling holiday adventure for kids.

First Friday — Downtown Fuquay-Varina

⏰ 5 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Fuquay-Varina

Phillips Farms Walk-Through Christmas Light Show

⏰ 5 – 9 p.m. | $15

📍 Phillips Farms of Cary

Thousands of lights, holiday displays, and festive photo ops.

EVENING HOLIDAY LIGHTS, TREE LIGHTINGS & PARADES

Youngsville Tree Lighting

⏰ 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 Luddy Park, Youngsville

Christmas by Candlelight

⏰ 5:30 – 9 p.m. | $8

📍 Duke Homestead

Historic candlelit tours and colonial-era holiday traditions.

Holiday Nights at American Tobacco

⏰ 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 American Tobacco Campus, Durham

Contentnea Fire Department Christmas Lights

⏰ 5:30 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Wilson, NC

Lake Myra Christmas Lights

⏰ 5:30 – 10 p.m. | FREE

📍 Wendell

Piper Lights

⏰ 5:30 – 10 p.m. | FREE

📍 Wake Forest

Carrboro Holiday Tree Lighting

⏰ 6 – 7 p.m. | FREE

📍 Carrboro Town Commons

Knightdale Christmas Tree Lighting

⏰ 6 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Knightdale Station Park

Brier Creek Tree Lighting

⏰ 6 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Brier Creek Commons

Walk Through Bethlehem

⏰ 6 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Wake Forest Presbyterian Church

Christmas on the Square — Angier

⏰ 6 – 8:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 Angier Depot Square

Grow Local Realty Coat Drive & Live Music

⏰ 6 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Bombshell Beer, Holly Springs

EVENING ARTS, MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE

Teen Science Café

⏰ 6 – 7 p.m. | FREE

📍 Nature Research Center, Raleigh

First Friday Gallery Walk (Raleigh)

⏰ 6 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Various Locations

Lights on the Neuse — Hayride

⏰ 6 – 9 p.m. | $11

📍 Boyette Family Farms, Clayton

Artspace First Friday

⏰ 6 – 10 p.m. | FREE

📍 Artspace, Raleigh

Live painting, local makers, music, craft workshops.

Chinese Lantern Festival

⏰ 6 – 10 p.m. | $16.74 – $30.64

📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary

Free Wine Tasting

⏰ 6 p.m. | FREE

📍 Local 919, Raleigh

Christmas Lights on the Farm

⏰ 6:30 – 9 p.m. | $15

📍 Big Daddy’s Farms, Middlesex

Mebane Christmas Parade

⏰ 7 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Mebane

Sip & Shop Book Sale

⏰ 7 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Chapel Hill Public Library

Bounce & Brews DJ Night

⏰ 7 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Gizmo Brew Works, Durham

Hoppy Hour Cinema

⏰ 7 – 10 p.m. | FREE

📍 Glass Jug Taproom, Durham

Video Game Night

⏰ 7 – 11 p.m. | FREE

📍 Moon Dog Meadery, Durham

Peter Rabbit — Evening Performance

⏰ 7:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Cary Park

Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic

⏰ 8 – 11 p.m. | FREE

📍 Durty Bull Brewing, Durham

Karaoke with Mega Mike

⏰ 8 – 11 p.m. | FREE

📍 Crank Arm Brewing, Raleigh

A Good Time — Comedy Showcase

⏰ 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Vault Craft Beer, Raleigh

Karaoke Bingo

⏰ 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 KōMANA Brewing, Cary

THE BEST WAY TO USE THIS GUIDE

✔ Perfect for families, couples, and visitors

✔ Great for holiday photo sessions and tree lightings

✔ Multiple First Friday gallery walks and art events

✔ Tons of FREE options — very budget-friendly

✔ Community-focused events from small towns to downtown nightlife

FOLLOW DoRaleigh.com FOR TOMORROW’S GUIDE

Stay tuned for:

Weekend event guides City council updates Holiday markets & parades Raleigh food events Triangle arts, culture, and nightlife

Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin

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Triangle Event Guide Friday December 5th Edition

If you’re looking for the most complete list of Friday events across the Triangle, you’ve found it. Friday, December 5, 2025 is bursting with holiday lights, tree lightings, First Friday art walks, outdoor skating, free Santa photos, parades, wine tastings, immersive theatre, and dozens of festive community activities from dawn to late night.

Whether you’re planning a family outing, a date night, a neighborhood adventure, or a free community event for all ages, this guide highlights the best things to do across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Knightdale, and more.

Scroll below for times, locations, cost, recommendations, and where to go next.

ALL-DAY HIGHLIGHTS

Free Santa Photos at Bass Pro Shops – Santa’s Wonderland

📅 All Day | FREE

📍 Bass Pro Shops, Multiple Locations

Get free Santa photos and activities all day long at Santa’s Wonderland. This is one of the Triangle’s most beloved holiday offerings—families return every year for the workshop décor, crafts, and festive photo ops.

The RINK — Outdoor Skating at Red Hat Amphitheater

📅 All Day | $6 – $15

📍 Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh

Skate under the skyline at downtown Raleigh’s pop-up outdoor rink. Pricing varies by age and time slot, so check website for session availability.

MORNING & DAYTIME EVENTS

Sculpture in the Garden

⏰ 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | FREE (with $5 suggested donation)

📍 North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill

Explore nature, seasonal plants, and outdoor art installations in a peaceful, garden environment.

Free Cookies and Cider

⏰ 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | FREE

📍 Museum of Durham History

Warm up with cider and cookies while exploring Durham’s unique stories and exhibits.

Free Walking Tour of Chapel Hill

⏰ 10:30 a.m. | FREE

📍 Morehead Planetarium, Chapel Hill

Perfect for local history fans, college visitors, and curious residents alike.

Chapel Hill Public Library Big Book Sale (Members Only)

⏰ 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 Chapel Hill Public Library

Enjoy exclusive early access to one of the Triangle’s biggest book bargains. Members can bring one guest.

LATE AFTERNOON & FIRST FRIDAY ACTIVITIES

Sensory-Friendly Hour at Artspace

⏰ 4 – 5 p.m. | FREE

📍 Artspace, Raleigh

A calm First Friday experience designed for neurodivergent adults and kids.

Apex Tree Lighting

⏰ 4:30 – 7 p.m. | FREE

📍 Apex Historic Depot

Kids’ crafts, hot cocoa, music, and a town tree lighting in historic downtown Apex.

Illuminate Art Walk

⏰ 4:45 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Raleigh

Enjoy glowing art installations, music, and downtown holiday magic.

Santa’s Workshop — Smithfield

⏰ 5 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Johnston County Courthouse, Smithfield

Enjoy crafts, photos, and festive family workshops.

Wake Forest Lighting of the Tree

⏰ 5 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Centennial Plaza, Wake Forest Town Hall

Pints in the Pines

⏰ 5 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Oak City Brewing, Knightdale

Live music, local brews, and outdoor winter vibes.

Festive Fridays: Holiday Lights

⏰ 5 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Gipson Play Plaza, Dix Park, Raleigh

Bring the family and enjoy a winter-lit wonderland.

Santa Paws

⏰ 5 – 8:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 Durham Armory

Pet-friendly holiday portraits and festive décor.

Wendell Wonderland

⏰ 5 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Wendell

Live music, holiday lights, food trucks, and the town’s biggest Christmas celebration.

Free Immersive Performance — A Peter Rabbit Christmas

⏰ 5 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Cary Park

Experience a storytelling holiday adventure for kids.

First Friday — Downtown Fuquay-Varina

⏰ 5 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Fuquay-Varina

Phillips Farms Walk-Through Christmas Light Show

⏰ 5 – 9 p.m. | $15

📍 Phillips Farms of Cary

Thousands of lights, holiday displays, and festive photo ops.

EVENING HOLIDAY LIGHTS, TREE LIGHTINGS & PARADES

Youngsville Tree Lighting

⏰ 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 Luddy Park, Youngsville

Christmas by Candlelight

⏰ 5:30 – 9 p.m. | $8

📍 Duke Homestead

Historic candlelit tours and colonial-era holiday traditions.

Holiday Nights at American Tobacco

⏰ 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 American Tobacco Campus, Durham

Contentnea Fire Department Christmas Lights

⏰ 5:30 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Wilson, NC

Lake Myra Christmas Lights

⏰ 5:30 – 10 p.m. | FREE

📍 Wendell

Piper Lights

⏰ 5:30 – 10 p.m. | FREE

📍 Wake Forest

Carrboro Holiday Tree Lighting

⏰ 6 – 7 p.m. | FREE

📍 Carrboro Town Commons

Knightdale Christmas Tree Lighting

⏰ 6 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Knightdale Station Park

Brier Creek Tree Lighting

⏰ 6 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Brier Creek Commons

Walk Through Bethlehem

⏰ 6 – 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Wake Forest Presbyterian Church

Christmas on the Square — Angier

⏰ 6 – 8:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 Angier Depot Square

Grow Local Realty Coat Drive & Live Music

⏰ 6 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Bombshell Beer, Holly Springs

EVENING ARTS, MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE

Teen Science Café

⏰ 6 – 7 p.m. | FREE

📍 Nature Research Center, Raleigh

First Friday Gallery Walk (Raleigh)

⏰ 6 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Various Locations

Lights on the Neuse — Hayride

⏰ 6 – 9 p.m. | $11

📍 Boyette Family Farms, Clayton

Artspace First Friday

⏰ 6 – 10 p.m. | FREE

📍 Artspace, Raleigh

Live painting, local makers, music, craft workshops.

Chinese Lantern Festival

⏰ 6 – 10 p.m. | $16.74 – $30.64

📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary

Free Wine Tasting

⏰ 6 p.m. | FREE

📍 Local 919, Raleigh

Christmas Lights on the Farm

⏰ 6:30 – 9 p.m. | $15

📍 Big Daddy’s Farms, Middlesex

Mebane Christmas Parade

⏰ 7 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Mebane

Sip & Shop Book Sale

⏰ 7 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Chapel Hill Public Library

Bounce & Brews DJ Night

⏰ 7 – 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 Gizmo Brew Works, Durham

Hoppy Hour Cinema

⏰ 7 – 10 p.m. | FREE

📍 Glass Jug Taproom, Durham

Video Game Night

⏰ 7 – 11 p.m. | FREE

📍 Moon Dog Meadery, Durham

Peter Rabbit — Evening Performance

⏰ 7:30 p.m. | FREE

📍 Downtown Cary Park

Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic

⏰ 8 – 11 p.m. | FREE

📍 Durty Bull Brewing, Durham

Karaoke with Mega Mike

⏰ 8 – 11 p.m. | FREE

📍 Crank Arm Brewing, Raleigh

A Good Time — Comedy Showcase

⏰ 8 p.m. | FREE

📍 Vault Craft Beer, Raleigh

Karaoke Bingo

⏰ 9 p.m. | FREE

📍 KōMANA Brewing, Cary

THE BEST WAY TO USE THIS GUIDE

✔ Perfect for families, couples, and visitors

✔ Great for holiday photo sessions and tree lightings

✔ Multiple First Friday gallery walks and art events

✔ Tons of FREE options — very budget-friendly

✔ Community-focused events from small towns to downtown nightlife

FOLLOW DoRaleigh.com FOR TOMORROW’S GUIDE

Stay tuned for:

Weekend event guides City council updates Holiday markets & parades Raleigh food events Triangle arts, culture, and nightlife

Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin

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Once triggered, the show will play a set of 5 or 6 songs from a playlist of about 30. Just text GO again to start the next set.

#Halloween #HolidayLights #xLights

PS. If all goes well, we should have the conversion done and ready for Christmas by Nov 15.

Happy Holidays! Had a brilliant meet up with my #TeamPixel pals at #WinterFestOC to see all the pretty lights and ride some fun carnival rides! Shot and edited on the #Pixel8Pro before I drive home 😊🎄

#pixel #google #christmas #merrychristmas #happyholidays #giftfromgoogle #holiday #holidays #lights #holidaylights #family #fun #night #nightowl #nightlife #tech #geek #android #androidographer #androidography #xmas #merryxmas

Californians don't know how to ice skate 😅