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Christmas Eve, 1973. I wish I could remember who made the beautiful red papier-mâché dog at front, and who it was gifted to! #christmas #memory #memories #christmasmemories #xmas #1970s #twentiethcentury #holiday #holidays #wintersolstice #solstice #winter #stluciaday #kwanzaa #hanukkah #boxingday #BarbraStreisand #theowlandthepussycat #gift #gifts #gifting #givinggifts #christmaseve #traditional #traditions #holidaytradition #holidaytraditions #friend #friendships #papiermache #art #art
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Christmas Eve, 1973. I wish I could remember who made the beautiful red papier-mâché dog at front, and who it was gifted to! #christmas #memory #memories #christmasmemories #xmas #1970s #twentiethcentury #holiday #holidays #wintersolstice #solstice #winter #stluciaday #kwanzaa #hanukkah #boxingday #BarbraStreisand #theowlandthepussycat #gift #gifts #gifting #givinggifts #christmaseve #traditional #traditions #holidaytradition #holidaytraditions #friend #friendships #papiermache #art #art
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I have been an Atheist the majority of my life, but I still enjoy celebrating holidays. Christmas, 1973. #atheist #atheists #atheism #goodwithoutgod #withoutgod #withoutgods #goodwithoutgods #noreligion #eschewreligion #religionissuperstition #superstition #humansuperstition #foolishsuperstition #superstitions #humansuperstitions #christianbullying #christianbullies #christmas #holiday #holidays #wintersolstice #solstice #yule #kwanzaa #hanukkah #stluciaday #boxingday #science
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I have been an Atheist the majority of my life, but I still enjoy celebrating holidays. Christmas, 1973. #atheist #atheists #atheism #goodwithoutgod #withoutgod #withoutgods #goodwithoutgods #noreligion #eschewreligion #religionissuperstition #superstition #humansuperstition #foolishsuperstition #superstitions #humansuperstitions #christianbullying #christianbullies #christmas #holiday #holidays #wintersolstice #solstice #yule #kwanzaa #hanukkah #stluciaday #boxingday #science
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I have been an Atheist the majority of my life, but I still enjoy celebrating holidays. Christmas, 1973. #atheist #atheists #atheism #goodwithoutgod #withoutgod #withoutgods #goodwithoutgods #noreligion #eschewreligion #religionissuperstition #superstition #humansuperstition #foolishsuperstition #superstitions #humansuperstitions #christianbullying #christianbullies #christmas #holiday #holidays #wintersolstice #solstice #yule #kwanzaa #hanukkah #stluciaday #boxingday #science
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I have been an Atheist the majority of my life, but I still enjoy celebrating holidays. Christmas, 1973. #atheist #atheists #atheism #goodwithoutgod #withoutgod #withoutgods #goodwithoutgods #noreligion #eschewreligion #religionissuperstition #superstition #humansuperstition #foolishsuperstition #superstitions #humansuperstitions #christianbullying #christianbullies #christmas #holiday #holidays #wintersolstice #solstice #yule #kwanzaa #hanukkah #stluciaday #boxingday #science
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I have been an Atheist the majority of my life, but I still enjoy celebrating holidays. Christmas, 1973. #atheist #atheists #atheism #goodwithoutgod #withoutgod #withoutgods #goodwithoutgods #noreligion #eschewreligion #religionissuperstition #superstition #humansuperstition #foolishsuperstition #superstitions #humansuperstitions #christianbullying #christianbullies #christmas #holiday #holidays #wintersolstice #solstice #yule #kwanzaa #hanukkah #stluciaday #boxingday #science
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My Winter Solstice card in 1986 included portraits of my three pets--Naomi, Iris, and Winslow. We're looking out over the fields of a then-undeveloped Pennwood. #greetings #greeting #wintergreeting #solsticegreetings #holiday #winterholiday #winterholidays #Yule #ShabeYalda #DongZhi #Soyal #Saturnalia #Christmas #Hanukkah #Kwanzaa #StLucysDay #hogmanay #winter #celebration #wintercelebration #wintercelebrations #flamingo #flamingos #santahat #santahats #lawnornaments #lawnornament
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My Winter Solstice card in 1986 included portraits of my three pets--Naomi, Iris, and Winslow. We're looking out over the fields of a then-undeveloped Pennwood. #greetings #greeting #wintergreeting #solsticegreetings #holiday #winterholiday #winterholidays #Yule #ShabeYalda #DongZhi #Soyal #Saturnalia #Christmas #Hanukkah #Kwanzaa #StLucysDay #hogmanay #winter #celebration #wintercelebration #wintercelebrations #flamingo #flamingos #santahat #santahats #lawnornaments #lawnornament
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My Winter Solstice card in 1986 included portraits of my three pets--Naomi, Iris, and Winslow. We're looking out over the fields of a then-undeveloped Pennwood. #greetings #greeting #wintergreeting #solsticegreetings #holiday #winterholiday #winterholidays #Yule #ShabeYalda #DongZhi #Soyal #Saturnalia #Christmas #Hanukkah #Kwanzaa #StLucysDay #hogmanay #winter #celebration #wintercelebration #wintercelebrations #flamingo #flamingos #santahat #santahats #lawnornaments #lawnornament
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My Winter Solstice card in 1986 included portraits of my three pets--Naomi, Iris, and Winslow. We're looking out over the fields of a then-undeveloped Pennwood. #greetings #greeting #wintergreeting #solsticegreetings #holiday #winterholiday #winterholidays #Yule #ShabeYalda #DongZhi #Soyal #Saturnalia #Christmas #Hanukkah #Kwanzaa #StLucysDay #hogmanay #winter #celebration #wintercelebration #wintercelebrations #flamingo #flamingos #santahat #santahats #lawnornaments #lawnornament
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My Winter Solstice card in 1986 included portraits of my three pets--Naomi, Iris, and Winslow. We're looking out over the fields of a then-undeveloped Pennwood. #greetings #greeting #wintergreeting #solsticegreetings #holiday #winterholiday #winterholidays #Yule #ShabeYalda #DongZhi #Soyal #Saturnalia #Christmas #Hanukkah #Kwanzaa #StLucysDay #hogmanay #winter #celebration #wintercelebration #wintercelebrations #flamingo #flamingos #santahat #santahats #lawnornaments #lawnornament
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Lewistown had a major resurgence of painted holiday windows, this solstice season, and this resident couldn't be happier. HUZZAH! #solstice #wintersolstice #christmas #hanukkah #stluciaday #boxingday #kwanzaa #holiday #holidays #winterholidays #paintedwindows #decorated
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Lewistown had a major resurgence of painted holiday windows, this solstice season, and this resident couldn't be happier. HUZZAH! #solstice #wintersolstice #christmas #hanukkah #stluciaday #boxingday #kwanzaa #holiday #holidays #winterholidays #paintedwindows #decorated
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A Dolly Parton Christmas display I designed in my youth, but never built. Watercolor, 2025. #christmas #holiday #holidays #solstice #wintersolstice #yule #stluciaday #boxingday #hanukkah #kwanzaa #celebrate #dollyparton #christmasdisplay #xmasdisplay #holidaycutout #plywood
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A Dolly Parton Christmas display I designed in my youth, but never built. Watercolor, 2025. #christmas #holiday #holidays #solstice #wintersolstice #yule #stluciaday #boxingday #hanukkah #kwanzaa #celebrate #dollyparton #christmasdisplay #xmasdisplay #holidaycutout #plywood
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A Dolly Parton Christmas display I designed in my youth, but never built. Watercolor, 2025. #christmas #holiday #holidays #solstice #wintersolstice #yule #stluciaday #boxingday #hanukkah #kwanzaa #celebrate #dollyparton #christmasdisplay #xmasdisplay #holidaycutout #plywood
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A Dolly Parton Christmas display I designed in my youth, but never built. Watercolor, 2025. #christmas #holiday #holidays #solstice #wintersolstice #yule #stluciaday #boxingday #hanukkah #kwanzaa #celebrate #dollyparton #christmasdisplay #xmasdisplay #holidaycutout #plywood
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A Dolly Parton Christmas display I designed in my youth, but never built. Watercolor, 2025. #christmas #holiday #holidays #solstice #wintersolstice #yule #stluciaday #boxingday #hanukkah #kwanzaa #celebrate #dollyparton #christmasdisplay #xmasdisplay #holidaycutout #plywood
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Arthur helps Midge to undecorate the tree. #doll #dolls #fashiondoll #fashiondolls #dollcollector #dollcollectors #dollphotographer #dollphotographers #christmas #hanukkah #kwanzaa #stluciaday #boxingday #holidays #yule #solstice #wintersolstice #winterholiday #winterholidays
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Arthur helps Midge to undecorate the tree. #doll #dolls #fashiondoll #fashiondolls #dollcollector #dollcollectors #dollphotographer #dollphotographers #christmas #hanukkah #kwanzaa #stluciaday #boxingday #holidays #yule #solstice #wintersolstice #winterholiday #winterholidays
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Arthur helps Midge to undecorate the tree. #doll #dolls #fashiondoll #fashiondolls #dollcollector #dollcollectors #dollphotographer #dollphotographers #christmas #hanukkah #kwanzaa #stluciaday #boxingday #holidays #yule #solstice #wintersolstice #winterholiday #winterholidays
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Arthur helps Midge to undecorate the tree. #doll #dolls #fashiondoll #fashiondolls #dollcollector #dollcollectors #dollphotographer #dollphotographers #christmas #hanukkah #kwanzaa #stluciaday #boxingday #holidays #yule #solstice #wintersolstice #winterholiday #winterholidays
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Arthur helps Midge to undecorate the tree. #doll #dolls #fashiondoll #fashiondolls #dollcollector #dollcollectors #dollphotographer #dollphotographers #christmas #hanukkah #kwanzaa #stluciaday #boxingday #holidays #yule #solstice #wintersolstice #winterholiday #winterholidays
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Kwanzaa, which is a week long—still went by so fast. Today is the last day of Kwanzaa. I hope you had a happy one!
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Kwanzaa, which is a week long—still went by so fast. Today is the last day of Kwanzaa. I hope you had a happy one!
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👑 Kwanzaa 1 of 2
I have heard of Kwanzaa, but I never truly understood it until now. It's so beautiful.Kwanzaa is a cultural holiday for Black people and the wider African diaspora. It is not a church holiday! It runs for seven days, from December 26 to January 1.
Why? The holiday started in 1966 to celebrate African heritage, unity, and community power using 7 core principles: the Nguzo Saba.
Here are the first 4 keys to building power together:
Keys 1 to 4: Working Together
1. Umoja / Unity: We stick together and stay strong
2. Kujichagulia / Self-Choice: You choose who you are
3. Ujima / Teamwork: We help build our group and neighbourhood
4. Ujamaa / Share Money: We support our own to make shared wealth
The highest protocol is LOVE. We use these keys to build an unbreakable community.
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👑 Kwanzaa 1 of 2
I have heard of Kwanzaa, but I never truly understood it until now. It's so beautiful.Kwanzaa is a cultural holiday for Black people and the wider African diaspora. It is not a church holiday! It runs for seven days, from December 26 to January 1.
Why? The holiday started in 1966 to celebrate African heritage, unity, and community power using 7 core principles: the Nguzo Saba.
Here are the first 4 keys to building power together:
Keys 1 to 4: Working Together
1. Umoja / Unity: We stick together and stay strong
2. Kujichagulia / Self-Choice: You choose who you are
3. Ujima / Teamwork: We help build our group and neighbourhood
4. Ujamaa / Share Money: We support our own to make shared wealth
The highest protocol is LOVE. We use these keys to build an unbreakable community.
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Kwanzaa Events in the Triangle – A Day-by-Day Guide to Celebrating Culture and Community
From December 26 through January 1, communities across the Triangle come together to observe Kwanzaa, a weeklong cultural celebration rooted in African heritage, unity, and collective purpose. Guided by the Nguzo Saba (Seven Principles), Kwanzaa events throughout the region offer meaningful opportunities for families, neighbors, and visitors to reflect, connect, and celebrate together.
Whether you’re in Durham, Carrboro, or Cary, this day-by-day list highlights Kwanzaa events happening across the Triangle.
What Is Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa is a cultural observance celebrated annually from December 26 to January 1, honoring African American history and values. Each day focuses on one of the Seven Principles:
Umoja (Unity) Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility) Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) Nia (Purpose) Kuumba (Creativity) Imani (Faith)
Events often include candle-lighting ceremonies, storytelling, music and dance, youth activities, and community service initiatives.
Day-by-Day List of Kwanzaa Events in the Triangle
Friday, December 26, 2025
Hayti Legacy Kwanzaa Celebration
Suggested donation: $5 (no one turned away)
🕐 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm | FREE
📍 Hayti Heritage Center
Kick off Kwanzaa in Durham’s historic Hayti community with a legacy celebration featuring reflections on Umoja, cultural programming, and community fellowship.
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Town of Carrboro Kwanzaa Celebration
🕚 11:00 am – 4:00 pm | FREE
📍 Drakeford Library Complex, Carrboro
A family-friendly celebration hosted by the Town of Carrboro with educational programming, cultural activities, and community engagement.
Kwanzaa Celebration: Family Vision Boarding
🕛 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | FREE
📍 Cocoa Cinnamon, Lakewood (Durham)
This creative gathering focuses on Nia (Purpose), inviting families to set intentions for the new year through guided vision boarding.
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Kwanzaa Celebration at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
🕚 11:00 am | FREE
📍 Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Durham
A reflective, community-centered Kwanzaa observance highlighting unity, faith, and shared values.
Kwanzaa: Coat Drive
🕑 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | FREE
📍 USSW, Durham
Celebrate Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) by giving back—this event combines Kwanzaa observance with a community coat drive.
Monday, December 29, 2025
Town of Cary’s Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
🕜 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE
📍 Cary Arts Center, Cary
A signature regional celebration featuring performances, cultural presentations, and reflections on heritage and community.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Kwanzaa Celebration: Free Family & Individual Photo Shoot
🕐 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE
📍 Legacy Studios NC, Durham
Close out the year by capturing memories with a free professional photo experience celebrating family, identity, and Imani (Faith).
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Kwanzaa Fest with the African American Dance Ensemble
🕛 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm | FREE
📍 Durham Armory
Ring in the new year with high-energy performances, cultural expression, and community celebration honoring creativity and faith.
Celebrate Kwanzaa Across the Triangle
Kwanzaa events in the Triangle are welcoming, accessible, and rooted in community values. Many are free and open to the public, making it easy for families, elders, and young people to participate together. Times and details may change, so it’s always a good idea to confirm event information with organizers before attending.
From legacy celebrations and service-focused events to dance performances and creative workshops, Kwanzaa in the Triangle offers powerful ways to close out the year with intention, unity, and purpose. Enjoy a look at photo’s from the Southeast Raleigh Kwanzaa Event.
Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily updates on government meetings, local festivals, and community happenings — your one-stop guide to everything Raleigh!
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#Arts #events #kwanzaa #KwanzaaCelebrations #KwanzaaDurham #MenOfSouthEastRaleigh #News #raleigh #RaleighEvents #SoutheastRaleigh #SoutheastRaleighYMCA
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Kwanzaa Events in the Triangle – A Day-by-Day Guide to Celebrating Culture and Community
From December 26 through January 1, communities across the Triangle come together to observe Kwanzaa, a weeklong cultural celebration rooted in African heritage, unity, and collective purpose. Guided by the Nguzo Saba (Seven Principles), Kwanzaa events throughout the region offer meaningful opportunities for families, neighbors, and visitors to reflect, connect, and celebrate together.
Whether you’re in Durham, Carrboro, or Cary, this day-by-day list highlights Kwanzaa events happening across the Triangle.
What Is Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa is a cultural observance celebrated annually from December 26 to January 1, honoring African American history and values. Each day focuses on one of the Seven Principles:
Umoja (Unity) Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility) Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) Nia (Purpose) Kuumba (Creativity) Imani (Faith)
Events often include candle-lighting ceremonies, storytelling, music and dance, youth activities, and community service initiatives.
Day-by-Day List of Kwanzaa Events in the Triangle
Friday, December 26, 2025
Hayti Legacy Kwanzaa Celebration
Suggested donation: $5 (no one turned away)
🕐 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm | FREE
📍 Hayti Heritage Center
Kick off Kwanzaa in Durham’s historic Hayti community with a legacy celebration featuring reflections on Umoja, cultural programming, and community fellowship.
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Town of Carrboro Kwanzaa Celebration
🕚 11:00 am – 4:00 pm | FREE
📍 Drakeford Library Complex, Carrboro
A family-friendly celebration hosted by the Town of Carrboro with educational programming, cultural activities, and community engagement.
Kwanzaa Celebration: Family Vision Boarding
🕛 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | FREE
📍 Cocoa Cinnamon, Lakewood (Durham)
This creative gathering focuses on Nia (Purpose), inviting families to set intentions for the new year through guided vision boarding.
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Kwanzaa Celebration at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
🕚 11:00 am | FREE
📍 Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Durham
A reflective, community-centered Kwanzaa observance highlighting unity, faith, and shared values.
Kwanzaa: Coat Drive
🕑 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | FREE
📍 USSW, Durham
Celebrate Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) by giving back—this event combines Kwanzaa observance with a community coat drive.
Monday, December 29, 2025
Town of Cary’s Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
🕜 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE
📍 Cary Arts Center, Cary
A signature regional celebration featuring performances, cultural presentations, and reflections on heritage and community.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Kwanzaa Celebration: Free Family & Individual Photo Shoot
🕐 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE
📍 Legacy Studios NC, Durham
Close out the year by capturing memories with a free professional photo experience celebrating family, identity, and Imani (Faith).
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Kwanzaa Fest with the African American Dance Ensemble
🕛 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm | FREE
📍 Durham Armory
Ring in the new year with high-energy performances, cultural expression, and community celebration honoring creativity and faith.
Celebrate Kwanzaa Across the Triangle
Kwanzaa events in the Triangle are welcoming, accessible, and rooted in community values. Many are free and open to the public, making it easy for families, elders, and young people to participate together. Times and details may change, so it’s always a good idea to confirm event information with organizers before attending.
From legacy celebrations and service-focused events to dance performances and creative workshops, Kwanzaa in the Triangle offers powerful ways to close out the year with intention, unity, and purpose. Enjoy a look at photo’s from the Southeast Raleigh Kwanzaa Event.
Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily updates on government meetings, local festivals, and community happenings — your one-stop guide to everything Raleigh!
Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin
#Arts #events #kwanzaa #KwanzaaCelebrations #KwanzaaDurham #MenOfSouthEastRaleigh #News #raleigh #RaleighEvents #SoutheastRaleigh #SoutheastRaleighYMCA
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The Triangle Event Guide – Things to Do Monday, December 29th Edition
Looking for things to do across the Triangle on Monday, December 29, 2025? From free community celebrations and holiday light displays to live music, comedy, game nights, and cultural events, the Triangle is packed with options to close out the year.
This Triangle Event Guide highlights events happening in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Carrboro, and beyond—perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to make the most of a Monday.
🎉 Monday, December 29, 2025 — Triangle Events
Cheapskate Day at Skate the Square
🕒 All Day | Discounted ($3 off)
📍 Fenton, Cary
Enjoy discounted skating all day at Fenton’s outdoor rink. Check the website for updated hours and availability.
Little WORLD Charity Holiday Model Train Show
🕙 10:00 am – 12:30 pm | FREE
🕜 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm | FREE
📍 Durham County Main Library
A family-friendly favorite featuring intricate model train displays while supporting a charitable cause.
Town of Cary’s Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
🕜 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE
📍 Cary Arts Center
Celebrate culture, heritage, and community with performances and reflections honoring the principles of Kwanzaa.
Monday Night NFL Football Watch Party
🕒 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm | FREE
📍 Crank Arm Brewing Company
Catch Monday Night Football with fellow fans in a relaxed brewery setting.
Illuminate Art Walk
🕟 4:45 pm | FREE
📍 Downtown Raleigh
Explore public art, illuminated installations, and creative spaces throughout downtown Raleigh on this guided art walk.
Durham Beer Garden: 75¢ Wings
🕔 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm | $0.75 wings (dine-in only)
📍 Durham Beer Garden
An affordable way to kick off the evening with food and drinks in downtown Durham.
🎄 Holiday Lights & Seasonal Favorites
Piper Lights
🕠 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE
📍 Piper Lights, Wake Forest
A must-see neighborhood holiday light display perfect for families.
Contentnea Fire Department Christmas Light Display
🕠 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE
📍 Contentnea Fire Department, Wilson
A festive drive-through display supporting local firefighters and holiday cheer.
Lake Myra Christmas Lights
🕠 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm | FREE
📍 Lake Myra, Wendell
One of the Triangle area’s most popular holiday light traditions.
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
🕕 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm | $16.74–$30.64
📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Walk through stunning illuminated lantern displays celebrating art, culture, and craftsmanship.
🎤 Nightlife, Comedy & Game Nights
Open Mic Night
🕕 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm | FREE
📍 Steel String Brewery, Carrboro
Local musicians, poets, and performers take the stage.
Early Karaoke
🕕 6:00 pm | FREE
📍 The Northside District
Start karaoke early and sing your favorites.
Cosmic Chuckles: Weekly Comedy Show
🕖 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE
📍 Flying Saucer, Raleigh
A weekly stand-up comedy showcase featuring local talent.
Adult Coloring Night
🕖 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE
📍 KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary
Relax, color, and unwind with a creative crowd.
Game Night
🕖 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | FREE
📍 Crank Arm Brewing Company, Raleigh
Board games, cards, and casual competition.
Board Game Night
🕖 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | FREE
📍 Moon Dog Meadery & Bottle Shop, Durham
Bring friends or meet new ones over classic and modern board games.
Air Hockey Tournament
🕗 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm | FREE
📍 Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Raleigh
Fast-paced fun with prizes and bragging rights on the line.
Carrboro Open Mic at Speakeasy
🕗 8:00 pm – 11:59 pm | FREE
📍 Speakeasy, Carrboro
A late-night open mic featuring music, poetry, and performance.
Make the Most of Your Monday in the Triangle
From cultural celebrations and holiday lights to comedy, karaoke, and game nights, Monday, December 29, 2025 is packed with things to do across the Triangle. Many events are free or low-cost, making it easy to explore multiple spots in one night.
Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily updates on government meetings, local festivals, and community happenings — your one-stop guide to everything Raleigh!
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#artWalk #Arts #Cary #Durham #events #Food #football #kwanzaa #LiveComedyRaleigh #music #News #raleigh #skating #TriangleEventGuide
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The Triangle Event Guide – Things to Do Monday, December 29th Edition
Looking for things to do across the Triangle on Monday, December 29, 2025? From free community celebrations and holiday light displays to live music, comedy, game nights, and cultural events, the Triangle is packed with options to close out the year.
This Triangle Event Guide highlights events happening in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Carrboro, and beyond—perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to make the most of a Monday.
🎉 Monday, December 29, 2025 — Triangle Events
Cheapskate Day at Skate the Square
🕒 All Day | Discounted ($3 off)
📍 Fenton, Cary
Enjoy discounted skating all day at Fenton’s outdoor rink. Check the website for updated hours and availability.
Little WORLD Charity Holiday Model Train Show
🕙 10:00 am – 12:30 pm | FREE
🕜 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm | FREE
📍 Durham County Main Library
A family-friendly favorite featuring intricate model train displays while supporting a charitable cause.
Town of Cary’s Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
🕜 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE
📍 Cary Arts Center
Celebrate culture, heritage, and community with performances and reflections honoring the principles of Kwanzaa.
Monday Night NFL Football Watch Party
🕒 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm | FREE
📍 Crank Arm Brewing Company
Catch Monday Night Football with fellow fans in a relaxed brewery setting.
Illuminate Art Walk
🕟 4:45 pm | FREE
📍 Downtown Raleigh
Explore public art, illuminated installations, and creative spaces throughout downtown Raleigh on this guided art walk.
Durham Beer Garden: 75¢ Wings
🕔 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm | $0.75 wings (dine-in only)
📍 Durham Beer Garden
An affordable way to kick off the evening with food and drinks in downtown Durham.
🎄 Holiday Lights & Seasonal Favorites
Piper Lights
🕠 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE
📍 Piper Lights, Wake Forest
A must-see neighborhood holiday light display perfect for families.
Contentnea Fire Department Christmas Light Display
🕠 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE
📍 Contentnea Fire Department, Wilson
A festive drive-through display supporting local firefighters and holiday cheer.
Lake Myra Christmas Lights
🕠 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm | FREE
📍 Lake Myra, Wendell
One of the Triangle area’s most popular holiday light traditions.
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
🕕 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm | $16.74–$30.64
📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Walk through stunning illuminated lantern displays celebrating art, culture, and craftsmanship.
🎤 Nightlife, Comedy & Game Nights
Open Mic Night
🕕 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm | FREE
📍 Steel String Brewery, Carrboro
Local musicians, poets, and performers take the stage.
Early Karaoke
🕕 6:00 pm | FREE
📍 The Northside District
Start karaoke early and sing your favorites.
Cosmic Chuckles: Weekly Comedy Show
🕖 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE
📍 Flying Saucer, Raleigh
A weekly stand-up comedy showcase featuring local talent.
Adult Coloring Night
🕖 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE
📍 KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary
Relax, color, and unwind with a creative crowd.
Game Night
🕖 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | FREE
📍 Crank Arm Brewing Company, Raleigh
Board games, cards, and casual competition.
Board Game Night
🕖 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | FREE
📍 Moon Dog Meadery & Bottle Shop, Durham
Bring friends or meet new ones over classic and modern board games.
Air Hockey Tournament
🕗 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm | FREE
📍 Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Raleigh
Fast-paced fun with prizes and bragging rights on the line.
Carrboro Open Mic at Speakeasy
🕗 8:00 pm – 11:59 pm | FREE
📍 Speakeasy, Carrboro
A late-night open mic featuring music, poetry, and performance.
Make the Most of Your Monday in the Triangle
From cultural celebrations and holiday lights to comedy, karaoke, and game nights, Monday, December 29, 2025 is packed with things to do across the Triangle. Many events are free or low-cost, making it easy to explore multiple spots in one night.
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History of Richard III [II, 1]Solstice Squirrel Wishes you a Merry, Happy, What-not & a Joyous, Glorious, New-which!
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Queen Elizabeth: A holy day shall this be kept hereafter:...
#ShakespeareSunday
History of Richard III [II, 1]Solstice Squirrel Wishes you a Merry, Happy, What-not & a Joyous, Glorious, New-which!
#Christmas #Yule #Hannukah #Kwanzaa #Solstice #NewYear #ZwischenDenJahren
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Queen Elizabeth: A holy day shall this be kept hereafter:...
#ShakespeareSunday
History of Richard III [II, 1]Solstice Squirrel Wishes you a Merry, Happy, What-not & a Joyous, Glorious, New-which!
#Christmas #Yule #Hannukah #Kwanzaa #Solstice #NewYear #ZwischenDenJahren
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Queen Elizabeth: A holy day shall this be kept hereafter:...
#ShakespeareSunday
History of Richard III [II, 1]Solstice Squirrel Wishes you a Merry, Happy, What-not & a Joyous, Glorious, New-which!
#Christmas #Yule #Hannukah #Kwanzaa #Solstice #NewYear #ZwischenDenJahren
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Children are what make Christmas, or whatever Solstice Holiday one celebrates, special. Happy Christmas, Hanukkah, Hopi Soyal, Zuni Shalako, Saturnalia, Yalda, Kwanzaa, and Yule! #christmas #hanukkah #hopisoyal #zunishalako, #saturnalia, #yalda, #kwanzaa, #yule #solstice
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Children are what make Christmas, or whatever Solstice Holiday one celebrates, special. Happy Christmas, Hanukkah, Hopi Soyal, Zuni Shalako, Saturnalia, Yalda, Kwanzaa, and Yule! #christmas #hanukkah #hopisoyal #zunishalako, #saturnalia, #yalda, #kwanzaa, #yule #solstice
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Celebrate Kwanzaa 2025 in Southeast Raleigh: A Celebration of Family, Culture & Community
The Men of Southeast Raleigh and the Southeast Raleigh YMCA invite the community to come together for Kwanzaa 2025, a powerful celebration rooted in family, culture, and community.
This special Community Education Outreach event is an opportunity for neighbors, families, and friends to gather, reflect, and honor the principles of Kwanzaa while strengthening connections across Southeast Raleigh.
🕯️ Kwanzaa 2025 Community Celebration
A Celebration of Family, Culture & Community
📅 Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 Location: Southeast Raleigh YMCA 1436 Rock Quarry Road Raleigh, NC 27610
What to Expect
Kwanzaa is a time to reflect on shared values, uplift African American heritage, and celebrate unity within the community. This gathering will focus on togetherness, cultural pride, and collective responsibility—core principles that continue to guide and strengthen Southeast Raleigh.
Traditional attire encouraged – wear your cultural dress with pride Family-friendly environment welcoming all ages Community-focused programming centered on education, culture, and unity
Support the Community Food Bank
In the spirit of giving and collective responsibility, attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to support the local food bank. Every donation helps ensure families in our community have access to essential resources during the holiday season.
Why This Matters
Events like Kwanzaa 2025 reinforce the importance of community spaces, cultural education, and shared celebration. Hosted in partnership with trusted local organizations, this gathering reflects Southeast Raleigh’s continued commitment to empowerment, unity, and service.
Mark your calendar, invite your family and friends, and join the community in celebrating Kwanzaa 2025—a meaningful afternoon of culture, connection, and giving in Southeast Raleigh.
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Celebrate Kwanzaa 2025 in Southeast Raleigh: A Celebration of Family, Culture & Community
The Men of Southeast Raleigh and the Southeast Raleigh YMCA invite the community to come together for Kwanzaa 2025, a powerful celebration rooted in family, culture, and community.
This special Community Education Outreach event is an opportunity for neighbors, families, and friends to gather, reflect, and honor the principles of Kwanzaa while strengthening connections across Southeast Raleigh.
🕯️ Kwanzaa 2025 Community Celebration
A Celebration of Family, Culture & Community
📅 Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 Location: Southeast Raleigh YMCA 1436 Rock Quarry Road Raleigh, NC 27610
What to Expect
Kwanzaa is a time to reflect on shared values, uplift African American heritage, and celebrate unity within the community. This gathering will focus on togetherness, cultural pride, and collective responsibility—core principles that continue to guide and strengthen Southeast Raleigh.
Traditional attire encouraged – wear your cultural dress with pride Family-friendly environment welcoming all ages Community-focused programming centered on education, culture, and unity
Support the Community Food Bank
In the spirit of giving and collective responsibility, attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to support the local food bank. Every donation helps ensure families in our community have access to essential resources during the holiday season.
Why This Matters
Events like Kwanzaa 2025 reinforce the importance of community spaces, cultural education, and shared celebration. Hosted in partnership with trusted local organizations, this gathering reflects Southeast Raleigh’s continued commitment to empowerment, unity, and service.
Mark your calendar, invite your family and friends, and join the community in celebrating Kwanzaa 2025—a meaningful afternoon of culture, connection, and giving in Southeast Raleigh.
#Arts #celebration #Community #culture #downtownRaleigh #Entertainment #event #events #Family #kwanzaa #KwanzaaCelebrations #MenOfSouthEastRaleigh #News #RaleighEvents #SoutheastRaleighYMCA
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Doris Weiss Wishman wishes you a Merry Christmas, with lots of cheesecake, from our porch to yours. #christmas #merrychristmas #solstice #wintersolstice #yule #kwanzaa #stluciaday #boxingday #hanukkah #cheesecake #holiday #holidays #newyearsever #happynewyear #christmasday #40s
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Doris Weiss Wishman wishes you a Merry Christmas, with lots of cheesecake, from our porch to yours. #christmas #merrychristmas #solstice #wintersolstice #yule #kwanzaa #stluciaday #boxingday #hanukkah #cheesecake #holiday #holidays #newyearsever #happynewyear #christmasday #40s
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Christmas Eve Festivities in the Valley of the Dolls. #doll #dolls #barbie #barbies #midge #aquaman #scooter #houyhnhnm #houyhnhnms #christmas #christmaseve #christmastree #hanukkah #kwanzaa #wintersolstice #solstice #axialtilt #winter #coldweather #snowfall #frigid #freezing
