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The Triangle Event Guide: Weekend Edition – Friday–Sunday December 12–14th

Looking for things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, and across the Triangle this weekend? From free Santa photos and holiday markets to Christmas light displays, parades, live music, and family-friendly events, the DoRaleigh Triangle Weekend Event Guide is packed with festive fun for all ages.

Whether you’re planning a full weekend itinerary or just looking for one standout event, here’s what’s happening across the Triangle from Friday, December 12 through Sunday, December 14, 2025.

🎄 Friday, December 12, 2025

Kick off the weekend with holiday deals, light displays, cultural events, and plenty of free activities.

Highlights & Free Events

Afternoon & Evening Events

Lights, Music & Nightlife

Christmas light displays in Wendell, Wake Forest, Wilson, Cary, Middlesex Free concerts, karaoke, comedy open mics, trivia, and brewery events across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, and Holly Springs

🎅 Saturday, December 13, 2025

Saturday is packed with parades, markets, Santa events, tours, and holiday traditions across the Triangle.

Morning & Daytime Events

Family & Community Events

Festive Family Fun Day – City of Raleigh Museum Free Toy Giveaways – Shaw University, Kingdom Life Church, AJ’s Cheesecakes Shop Local Raleigh: Holidays on Hammell Moore Square Winterfaire & Santa Meet-and-Greet

Afternoon & Evening Highlights

Krampus Walk & Krampus Night Market – Durham Winter Lantern Walk – NC Museum of Art Illuminate Art Walk – Downtown Raleigh Live Nativities & Walk-Through Christmas Dramas – Raleigh, Durham, Apex, Creedmoor Christmas Light Farms & Hayrides – Clayton, Cary, Middlesex

Night Events

Skywatching: Geminid Meteor Shower – Stagville & West Point on the Eno Live music, comedy showcases, karaoke nights, and movie screenings throughout the Triangle

🎁 Sunday, December 14, 2025

Wrap up the weekend with relaxed, family-friendly holiday events.

Sunday Highlights

🎄 Plan Your Triangle Weekend

This weekend is one of the busiest holiday weekends of the season in the Triangle, with hundreds of free and low-cost events for families, couples, and groups of friends. Many Santa events and trolley rides require advance reservations, so plan ahead where needed.

👉 Bookmark DoRaleigh.com for daily Triangle event guides, holiday roundups, and last-minute updates.

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The Triangle Entertainment Guide Saturday October 11th Edition

Get ready, Triangle — this Saturday is packed with fall festivals, music, markets, and cultural celebrations from Raleigh to Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, and beyond! Whether you’re in the mood for Greek food, Diwali lights, live bluegrass, or Halloween trains, there’s something happening around every corner.

🍇 Festivals, Food & Culture

A Taste of Greece

⏰ 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. | 📍 St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church | 💸 FREE

Experience authentic Greek food, pastries, and dancing at Raleigh’s favorite cultural celebration.

Hum Sub Diwali

⏰ 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. | 📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre | 💸 FREE (parking fee)

Celebrate light and culture at Cary’s annual Diwali festival, complete with food, music, and fireworks.

Día de los Muertos Ofrenda

📍 Duke University Chapel | 💸 FREE

Honor loved ones and explore this traditional altar display for Día de los Muertos, open all day.

Fall for Five Points Festival

⏰ 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. | 📍 2000 Fairview Rd., Raleigh | 💸 FREE

Local bands, vendors, and community fun fill the streets of Raleigh’s historic Five Points.

🌿 Art, Nature & Community

Plant Fest at Blackwood Farm Park

⏰ 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | 💸 FREE

A family-friendly outdoor celebration with native plants, workshops, and local vendors.

Iron Pour at Sertoma Arts Center

⏰ 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | 📍 Sertoma Arts Center, Raleigh | 💸 FREE

Watch molten iron transformed into sculpture at one of Raleigh’s most exciting art demos.

Community Celebration of the Arts

⏰ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | 📍 Wake Forest Renaissance Center | 💸 FREE

Enjoy performances, local artists, and youth showcases celebrating creativity in the community.

Sculpture in the Garden

⏰ 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | 📍 NC Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill | 💸 $5 suggested donation

Explore beautiful outdoor sculptures set among the blooms of the garden.

🐾 Family Fun & Local Favorites

Durham Craft Market

⏰ 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 📍 Durham Central Park | 💸 FREE

Shop local handmade goods from Triangle artists and makers.

Family Fun Day Games!

⏰ 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | 📍 City of Raleigh Museum | 💸 FREE

Bring the kids downtown for outdoor games and museum fun hosted by the City of Raleigh.

Wake Forest Pride Fest

⏰ 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | 📍 Brooks Street, Wake Forest | 💸 FREE

Celebrate love, inclusion, and community with live music, food, and entertainment.

Blessing of the Animals

⏰ 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. | 📍 Trinity Episcopal Church, Fuquay-Varina | 💸 FREE

A pet-friendly celebration featuring a parade, photo booth, and blessings for your furry friends.

🎶 Music, Art & Nightlife

Bull City Block Party & Vintage Market

⏰ 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. | 📍 Durham Central Park | 💸 FREE

Vintage finds, craft brews, and live tunes make for a perfect Durham evening.

Speakeasy’s Queer Cabaret: Spooky Edish

⏰ 7 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. | 📍 Speakeasy, Carrboro | 💸 FREE

A Halloween-themed cabaret featuring local queer performers and DJs.

Bluegrass Jam at Bynum Front Porch

⏰ 10 a.m. | 💸 FREE

Enjoy foot-stomping bluegrass in one of the Triangle’s most charming small-town venues.

Cold Brew Comedy Series

⏰ 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. | 📍 Lanza’s Café, Carrboro | 💸 $11.16

Wind down with caffeine and comedy — local stand-up talent, cozy vibes, and good drinks.

🚂 Family Adventures & Spooky Fun

Track ’n’ Treat Halloween Train Ride

⏰ 2:16 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. | 📍 New Hope Valley Railway | 💸 $18.61

Hop aboard a festive Halloween train complete with costumes, candy, and scenic fun.

Spooky Stories Around the Campfire

⏰ 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. | 📍 Blooming Daisy Homestead, Spring Hope | 💸 FREE

Gather ‘round for family-friendly ghost stories under the stars.

Victorian-Era Séance

⏰ 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. | 📍 West Point on the Eno, Durham | 💸 $4.50–9.50

Step into the past and explore Raleigh-Durham’s haunted history with this immersive evening event.

🏙️ Your Saturday in the Triangle

With over 40 free or low-cost events happening across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, and Wake Forest, it’s the perfect weekend to get out, explore, and celebrate the Triangle’s diverse community.

📍 Discover more Triangle happenings every day at DoRaleigh.com

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