on Saturday.Īpex Christmas Tree Lighting ( The Depot, 220 North Salem St., Apex) - Join Apex Town Council at The Depot in downtown Apex as the tree is lit! After the tree lighting ceremony, stop by the Halle Cultural Arts Center for the Annual Christmas Tree & Wreath Auction & Exhibit and bid on your favorite items. This year's featured entertainers are the Patriot Pride Honors Chorus from Heritage Middle School, the Heritage High School Jazz Ensemble and Project Destiny, a local band made up of Duke Health Systems employees.Īngier Christmas Parade (Angier Depot Square, 19 West Depot St., Angier) - The parade begins at 10 a.m. This year's ceremony features the lighting of the Christmas tree and Santa's exciting arrival in a Wake Forest fire truck, as well as musical performances by local groups. Lighting of Wake Forest (Centennial Plaza, 221 Brooks St., Wake Forest) - The festivities take place in Centennial Plaza on Friday. Bring your soccer chairs and blankets to secure a comfy viewing spot on the sidewalk along the parade route. Families line the streets to cheer as their favorite entries pass by. Main St., Fuquay-Varina) - The event brings out town residents en masse. Catch candy and enjoy watching local groups, businesses, and organizations as you wait for Santa.įuquay-Varina Christmas Parade (Downtown Fuquay-Varina, 201 S. Knightdale Christmas Parade (Knightdale Station Park, 810 First Avenue, Knightdale) - The parade begins on First Avenue at Knightdale Station Park and ends at Knightdale Elementary School on Fayetteville Street. Take an illuminating train ride on the Ellerbe Creek Railway, passing colorful light displays along the way! Parades and tree lightings Enjoy the tropical temperatures inside the Magic Wings Butterfly House or stop by Sprout Cafe for a night-time snack.
Follow shimmering pathways and glowing trees through the garden, farmyard and dinosaur trail. Museum of Life and Science Holidays in the Park. There will also be a special visit from Tinkerbell, the real life resident Bass Lake Hedgehog, as well as a special holiday hedgehog themed craft. Make your own stuffed animal at A Hedgehog Holiday at the Bass Lake Park & Retreat Center in Holly Springs on Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m.! Build a stuffed animal hedgehog all dressed up for the winter holidays (no sewing skills required). The Garner Express, a 24-person train ride, will take its first trip around the Garner Rec Center outdoor walking trail, and Santa Claus will join the party for photos. There will be lively music from local high school bands, holiday crafts, line dancing, food trucks and games.
Ride a Christmas train at the Garner Holiday Block Party at the Garner Recreation Center on Saturday. This drive-thru light show features 1.3 miles of holiday lights. Go see the WRAL Nights of Lights at Dorothea Dix Park. Looking for something to do with the family this weekend in North Carolina? We have some suggestions! Lights, crafts and train rides