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Hanukkah Menorah Lighting at Downtown Cary Park

Downtown Cary Park will Illuminate the night as we come together for the Menorah Lighting on the 6th night of Hanukkah. Enjoy an activity for kids, holiday music, a sweet treat and the lighting of the menorah. Throughout the eight days of Hanukkah (December 25 - January 2), the menorah at Cary Arts Center will be lit each evening.
Dates: 
12/30/2024
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
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Organization:

Downtown Cary Park

Location:

327 S. Academy St.
Cary, NC, 27511
United States

Holiday Tour of Lights - Town of Apex, NC

Apex homes and businesses across town volunteer to spread holiday cheer with beautiful light displays each year! The Tour of Lights provides a map with the most efficient way to see all the stops along the tour. Hop in the car, turn on your favorite holiday playlist, and enjoy the lights!
Dates: 
12/20/2024
12/21/2024
12/22/2024
6 pm - 9 pm
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Organization:

Town of Apex, NC

Location:

73 Hunter Street
Apex, NC, 27502
United States

Phone:

(919) 249-3301

Lake Myra Christmas Lights 2024

We will be open November 27 - December 31 nightly from 5:30 pm - 10 pm. We have a walkway around the lights and through our tallest tree! You’re also welcome to stand or bring chairs and sit and watch the lights. Lots of fun music with the lights programmed to it. Admission is free and we are donation based. Boxes will be around to contribute. We will have SANTA on select Saturday nights. Most important thing is to please don’t touch any lights or wires and always make sure to stay on the walkways. Dogs on a leash welcome and please clean up after them. Reminder that we run weather permitting so if it’s raining or we have standing water we cannot run. Please always check the FB page for updates or call us before you head to the lights. We can’t wait to see everyone and hope you love the show this year!!
Dates: 
12/20/2024
12/21/2024
12/22/2024
5:30 pm - 10 pm
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Location:

10 S. Cypress St.
Wendell, NC, 27591
United States

Phone:

(919) 374-9418

The Dessertery at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Come indulge yourself in a family-friendly holiday themed dessert café. THE DESSERTERY features elaborate holiday decor, all you can eat sweets and hot cocoa, plus live entertainment on select nights!
Dates: 
12/20/2024
12/21/2024
12/22/2024
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Location:

Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts - Raleigh, NC
2 E South St
Raleigh, NC, 27601
United States

Phone:

(919) 996-8700

Christmas Carriage Rides - Town of Smithfield, NC

Downtown Smithfield is especially magical in December, when the storefronts are beautifully decorated for Christmas and the Town decks the halls for the season! The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC) hosts Christmas Carriage Rides to give people a chance to enjoy the twinkling lights around our festive downtown! All proceeds from the carriage rides will benefit the Isaiah 117 House, which helps supports children entering foster care and awaiting placement in our community.
Dates: 
12/20/2024
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Location:

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Smithfield, NC, .
United States

2024 Annual Kwanzaa Celebration - Town of Cary

Learn more about and celebrate the seven principals of Kwanzaa through demonstrations, performance, and art activities. There will be food trucks and vendors as well. Join our vibrant community for this engaging event for all ages.
Dates: 
12/29/2024
1 pm - 7 pm
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Location:

Cary Arts Center, NC
101 Dry Ave
Cary, NC, 27511
United States

Phone:

(919) 462-3864