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Recurring annual events and traditions in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.

Veterans Day at New Hope Valley Railway

at North Carolina Railway Museum & New Hope Valley Railway, Apex
369.5 mi away • Active Duty and Veterans ride free. Adults $16.45, Seniors 60+ $15.37, Children 2 to 12 $13.20, Children under 2 ride free • Family Museums Historic Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Holiday Tours
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Veterans Day Observance in Cary

Veterans Freedom Park, 1517 N Harrison Ave, Cary, NC 27513
367.3 mi away • FREE • Holiday Annual Events
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Veterans Day Ceremony 2026

at Veterans Memorial , Holly Springs
374.2 mi away • FREE • Family Historic Nature & Outdoor Annual Events America’s 250th Holiday
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Military Appreciation Night at Golden Corral

at Golden Corral, East Raleigh
373.4 mi away • FREE • Family Dining and Drinks Historic Holiday Free Food Annual Events
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2026 SEA Change North Carolina Signature Cohort Showcase

at The Loading Dock - Beryl, West Raleigh
371.5 mi away • Free, please register • Education Outreach Annual Events Fundraiser/Benefit Commencement/Graduation Workshops
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4th Annual Slimeball Awards

at The Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop, Downtown Raleigh
374.3 mi away • $23+ • Live Music & Concerts Dining and Drinks Nightlife Annual Events Arts Raleigh Locals Guide
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Forest Park Art Walk 2026

at Forest Park neighborhood, Downtown Raleigh
373.1 mi away • FREE • Family Shopping Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Arts Open Houses
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Elia Cecino: Paderewski Piano Festival

at SECU Auditorium, Midtown Raleigh
370.3 mi away • $20-$30 • Live Music & Concerts Festival Annual Events
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S’mores and Suds at New Hope Valley Railway

at North Carolina Railway Museum & New Hope Valley Railway, Apex
369.5 mi away • Adults $16.45, Seniors 60+ $15.37, Children 2 to 12 $13.20, Children under 2 ride free • Family Museums Historic Nature & Outdoor Annual Events
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Art Bash 2026: Tomorrow, Imagined

at Artspace, Downtown Raleigh
374.4 mi away • $175+ • Nightlife Annual Events Fundraiser/Benefit Arts
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Raleigh Magazine's 2026 Cocktail Classic

at The Exchange Raleigh, Midtown Raleigh
371.9 mi away • $145 to $175 • Nightlife Annual Events Dining and Drinks Christmas and Holiday Events
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2026 Humble Heart Bazaar - Shopping for a Cause

at Hayes Barton United Methodist Church, Midtown Raleigh
372.3 mi away • FREE • Family Dining and Drinks Shopping Annual Events Fundraiser/Benefit
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Mulino’s Eighth Annual Turkey Ball

at Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar, Downtown Raleigh
373.7 mi away • $60-$2500.00 • Holiday Nightlife Annual Events Fundraiser/Benefit Dining and Drinks Raleigh Locals Guide
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William Peace University Annual Tree Lighting

at William Peace University, Downtown Raleigh
373.6 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Colleges and Universities Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events
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William Peace University Annual Tree Lighting

at William Peace University Main Lawn, Downtown Raleigh
373.6 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Colleges and Universities Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events
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American Indian Heritage Celebration Virtual Education Day

at Online, Downtown Raleigh
370.3 mi away • FREE • Dance Museums Education Outreach Multicultural Annual Events Arts
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Waverly Tree Lighting 2026

at Waverly Place, Cary
371.6 mi away • FREE • Family Live Music & Concerts Dining and Drinks Festival Holiday Shopping Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events
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Annual Christmas Parade Watch Party

at Taverna Agora, Downtown Raleigh
373.9 mi away • $30 Adults, $15 kids 12 and under • Family Live Music & Concerts Dining and Drinks Holiday Multicultural Nightlife Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events
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Turkey Leg 5K

810 N. First Ave., Knightdale, NC 27545
378.9 mi away • $20 • Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Running & Races & Marathons
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82nd Annual Raleigh Christmas Parade

0-500 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
374.4 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events
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31st Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration

at North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, Raleigh
370.3 mi away • FREE • Annual Events Festival Multicultural
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Harvest Fest 2026

at Good Hope Farm, Cary
364.0 mi away • FREE • Family Dance Live Music & Concerts Dining and Drinks Shopping Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Beer and Brewery Festival Farms
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Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kick Off 2026

at Downtown Wake Forest, Wake Forest
368.3 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Shopping Education Outreach Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events Fundraiser/Benefit
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Light the Square 2026

at Fenton Square, Cary
369.9 mi away • FREE • Family Live Music & Concerts Holiday Sports Shopping Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events Festival
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Christmas at North Hills

at North Hills Commons , Midtown Raleigh
370.9 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Shopping Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events
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31st Annual NC Latino Diamante Awards

at The Cary Arts Center, Cary
369.1 mi away • General Admission Early Bird: $40 until October 15. General Admission: $50. VIP Admission: $100, preferred seating, listed in the program as a donor (if purchased before November 10) • Family Arts Multicultural Annual Events
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Meredith Dance Theatre – Contemporary Dance

at Jones Auditorium at Meredith College, West Raleigh
371.6 mi away • MC Students $0; Other Student – $5; MC Faculty/Staff $8; Regular – $15; Extra Love – $25; Grande Jete – $50; Ensemble Pass (group of 10+) $100 Weekend Pass |$8-$75. Student – $8; Regular – $20; Extra Love – $35; Grande Jete – $75 • Dance Colleges and Universities Annual Events Arts
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Cranksgiving: Raleigh's Annual Food Drive

at Crank Arm Brewing, Downtown Raleigh
374.2 mi away • Free, but you’ll need $15-$25 cash to buy food at the grocery stores. • Family Holiday Sports Team Building Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Fundraiser/Benefit
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Meredith College Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert

at Carswell Concert Hall, West Raleigh
371.3 mi away • FREE • Live Music & Concerts Colleges and Universities Annual Events Arts
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TrebleFest Showcase Concert

at Jones Auditorium , West Raleigh
371.3 mi away • FREE • Live Music & Concerts Colleges and Universities Annual Events Arts Festival
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Sinfonietta Chamber Ensemble

at Carswell Concert Hall, West Raleigh
371.3 mi away • FREE • Live Music & Concerts Colleges and Universities Annual Events Arts
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Old Soul Sessions 1 Year Anniversary

at The Lincoln Theatre , Downtown Raleigh
374.5 mi away • $25-$59 • Dance Live Music & Concerts Nightlife Annual Events
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Thanksgiving Eve Bash 2026

at Tin Roof Raleigh, Downtown Raleigh
373.6 mi away • FREE • Dance Holiday Nightlife Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events
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Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K

at White Deer Park/Lake Benson, Garner
379.9 mi away • $25+ • Family Holiday Sports Nature & Outdoor Team Building Annual Events Fundraiser/Benefit Running & Races & Marathons
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Turkey Trot 2026

at Ridgewood Shopping Center, West Raleigh
371.3 mi away See details for pricing • Holiday Sports Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Fundraiser/Benefit Wellness Running & Races & Marathons
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RSD Black Friday

at The Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop, Downtown Raleigh
374.3 mi away • Free, all ages • Live Music & Concerts Shopping Annual Events
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5th Annual Kid's Holiday Craft Fair

at The Halle Cultural Arts Center, Apex
369.5 mi away • Free to attend; $10 to be a vendor • Holiday Shopping Annual Events Arts Fairs Christmas and Holiday Events
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Skate the Square DJ Night: Après Ski

at Fenton Square by Paragon Theaters, Cary
369.9 mi away • FREE • Family Sports Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Nightlife Christmas and Holiday Events Live Music & Concerts
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Fuquay-Varina Town Tree Lighting 2026

at Vance Street parking lot, Fuquay-Varina
379.6 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events Festival
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19th Annual St. Nicholas European Christmas Market

at Agri-Supply Exposition Center at North Carolina State Fairgrounds, West Raleigh
370.3 mi away • FREE • Family Live Music & Concerts Dining and Drinks Festival Holiday Shopping Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events Multicultural
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Christmas Tree Lighting Morrisville 2026

at Indian Creek Trailhead, Morrisville/RTP
365.6 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events
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Legacy of Jazz: My Favorite Things

at The Cary Theater, Cary
368.8 mi away • Ticket sales start Thursday, August 27, 2026 12pm • Live Music & Concerts Holiday Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events
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Tree Lighting Celebration Cary 2026

at Downtown Cary Park, Cary
369.0 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events Festival
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Scandinavian Christmas Fair 2026

at Kerr Scott Building at North Carolina State Fairgrounds, West Raleigh
370.7 mi away • $10 ages 13+ ; 12 and under free • Family Dining and Drinks Holiday Shopping Annual Events Fairs Christmas and Holiday Events Multicultural Festival
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Christmas Candle Tea at Raleigh Moravian Church 2026

at Raleigh Moravian Church, West Raleigh
370.8 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Annual Events Fundraiser/Benefit Christmas and Holiday Events Historic
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Afternoon with Santa

at Johnson Hall Rotunda, West Raleigh
371.3 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Colleges and Universities Annual Events Arts Christmas and Holiday Events
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Light the Springs 2026

at Holly Springs Cultural Center, Holly Springs
371.8 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events Festival Hanukkah Celebrations
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Holiday Artist Market

at Theatre Raleigh, North Raleigh
371.2 mi away • FREE • Live Music & Concerts Holiday Shopping Annual Events Dining and Drinks Arts Christmas and Holiday Events Festival
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Art Walk at Rebus Works

at Rebus Works, Downtown Raleigh
373.9 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Arts Shopping Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Dining and Drinks Festival
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Fine Arts League of Cary Annual Member Show

at Page-Walker Arts and History Center, Cary
368.8 mi away • FREE • Education Outreach Annual Events Arts
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Fenton Menorah Lighting

at Fenton Square, Cary
369.9 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Hanukkah Celebrations
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12th Annual Winter Concert

at Friendship Chapel Baptist Church, Wake Forest
368.7 mi away • Free, registration is required • Family Live Music & Concerts Holiday Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events
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Annual Menorah Lighting at Fenton

at Fenton Square, Cary
369.9 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Hanukkah Celebrations
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Menorah Lighting Morrisville 2026

at Indian Creek Trailhead, Morrisville/RTP
365.3 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Hanukkah Celebrations
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Mistletoe Sip n’ Stroll

at Fenton, Cary
369.9 mi away • Tickets go on sale November 20th • Family Holiday Shopping Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events Dining and Drinks
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6th Annual Holiday Market & Photos with Santa

at New Hill Community Center, Apex
370.2 mi away • FREE • Family Festival Holiday Shopping Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events Farmers Markets
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Happy Holly Days Parade 2026

at Downtown Holly Springs, Holly Springs
374.6 mi away • FREE • Family Festival Holiday Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events
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55th Annual Historic Oakwood Candlelight Tour

at Historic Oakwood Neighborhood, Downtown Raleigh
374.1 mi away • $40-43 • Historic Holiday Tours Annual Events Open Houses
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Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade 2026

at Downtown Cary Park, Cary
368.8 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events
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30th Anniversary Scholarship Gala: Pearls of Elegance

at Wake County Shrine Club, North Raleigh
368.4 mi away • Tickets: $150 per person. Ticket sales close November 20, 2026 • Dining and Drinks Annual Events Fundraiser/Benefit
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Holiday Luncheon 2026

at Morrisville Senior Center, Morrisville/RTP
363.5 mi away • $12 Residents | $17 Non-residents. Ages 55+ • Dining and Drinks Holiday Christmas and Holiday Events Team Building Annual Events
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Skate the Square DJ Night: Holiday Hits

at Fenton Square by Paragon Theaters, Cary
369.9 mi away • $18 • Family Holiday Sports Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events Nightlife Live Music & Concerts
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Jeanne Jolly & The Mistletoes

at The Rialto Theatre, Downtown Raleigh
372.6 mi away • $36 to $56.50 • Family Live Music & Concerts Holiday Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events
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