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12/03/2025

🎄💚 The Grinch is coming to Fratelli’s! 💚🎄

Join us on December 5th from 5–8 PM for FREE photos with the Grinch and a festive storytime with Caitlyn Honour!

Bring the whole family, snap a silly holiday pic, and soak up the cheer (even if the Grinch pretends he’s not into it 😉).

📍 Fratelli’s Delicatessen
🎁 Donations welcome — Fratelli's Delicatessen is a proud supporter of Toys for Tots!
✨ Open to everyone — swing by early!

12/02/2025

The first annual ✨Moore Square Winterfaire✨ is in partnership with Raleigh Parks and is Raleigh's premier European-style Holiday Market and Festival.

📍Thursday, December 11th - Sunday, December 14th at Moore Square: 201 S. Blount Street. Raleigh, NC 27601
🎨60+ Local vendors (Decorated European-style booths)
🎧Live Bands from Oak City Music Collective
🍗Food truck rodeo
🍺Craft beer from Brewery Bhavana and Bond Bros
🍫S'mores station (Saturday and Sunday)
🎅Santa (Saturday and Sunday)
☕Coffee from Lucky Tree
🍷Wine (Yes, including mulled wine!), domestic beer, seltzers, hot chocolate and more
🍸Non-alcoholic cocktails from Umbrella Dry Bar
🖌️Face Painting
⛳Lawn Games
🎁Gift Wrapping Station

12/01/2025

The 5th annual MAKRS Holiday Fest is their largest festival of the year!

📍Saturday, December 6th from 11am-6pm in downtown Raleigh on Fayetteville St.: 400 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
🎨200+ Local vendors (boutiques, crafts, food, drink and more!)
🎧DJ K Stones
🍗Food truck rodeo
☕Coffee from The Darling Donut Boutique and Coffee in your community
🤼Holiday-themed wrestling matches
🐍Savvy Scales Reptile Corner
🍺Drinks
🎺Trombone Christmas Performance
🐶Freedom Ride Puppy Adoption
🧙‍♂️Magician
✨Life size snowglobe, stilt walker, breakdancer and LED girls from Dakota Fox Entertainment
💃Brazilian Dance Performance
👩‍🎤Professional Carolers
🕹️VR Amusement Park
💎Gem Mining
🍸Non-alcoholic cocktails from Oak City H**p

11/30/2025

🎄✨ Boxyard RTP is turning into a month-long holiday wonderland! ✨🎄

From Nov 29 – Dec 20, celebrate the season with festive markets, Santa visits, dog-friendly holiday fun, live music, creative workshops, and more—all in the heart of RTP. Come experience holiday joy through community, creativity, and connection!

🎅 Holiday Highlights:
Nov 29 – The Black Santa Experience & Cozy Winter Market
Meet Santa Warren for inclusive holiday photos, then shop unique gifts from local vendors. Collect booth stamps for free hot cocoa!

Dec 6 – GRL: Merry Market & Story Time with Santa
Support women-owned makers and enjoy photos + stories with Santa Gary.

Dec 13 – Photos with the Grinch & Holiday Workshops + Live Music
Pups can pose with the Grinch and make print-your-paw ornaments! Enjoy gift-making workshops and festive performances by Yardarm & The Pinkerton Raid.

Dec 20 – Christmas Magic with Santa
Join Santa Tate for magical stories, enchanting tricks, and unforgettable photo moments.

🎁 For the full holiday schedule, visit Boxyard RTP’s site and plan your festive fun!

11/29/2025

❄️⛸️ The Rink at Red Hat Amphitheater is BACK for its 5th year of holiday magic! ⛸️❄️

From Nov 22 – Jan 4, lace up and glide under the Raleigh skyline at downtown’s favorite seasonal tradition. Whether you’re skating with friends, celebrating with family, or sipping something warm on the sidelines—there’s winter fun for everyone!

✨ What’s New This Year?
🎉 Glide and Gather — a brand-new reserved group experience for up to 16 guests, complete with optional vanilla or chocolate cake packages.
❄️ Signature Igloos Return — enjoy gourmet hot chocolate and treats in your own cozy space for up to 8 people.
🎄 Holiday photo ops, games, festive snacks & more!

📍 Red Hat Amphitheater, Downtown Raleigh
🎟️ $15+ for 2 hours | $6 spectators
⏰ Times vary by date

Grab your crew, bundle up, and make unforgettable holiday memories on the ice! ❄️✨

11/28/2025

✨🎄 Country Christmas Walk Through Light Show returns to Phillips Farms! 🎄✨

Kick off the season at the Grand Opening on Friday, Nov 28 and stroll through a magical trail of lights with the whole family!

📍 Phillips Farms of Cary
📅 Nov 28 – Dec 21, 2025
🎟️ $16.88 per person (Grand Opening: $15 for ages 2+)

Each ticket includes:
☕ One cup of hot cocoa
🔥 One s’mores kit
🎅 A visit with Santa & Mrs. Klaus (DIY photos)
🐐 The Pint Sized Pasture Petting Zoo
🎬 Classic Christmas movies on the big screen by the fire

Bundle up, bring your holiday cheer, and get ready—there’s a 100% chance of snow on the farm! ❄️✨ Tickets valid until 30 minutes before closing.

11/27/2025

🧡🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from Triangle Family Magazine! 🦃🧡

Today we’re celebrating gratitude, togetherness, and the little moments that make family life so special. Whether you’re gathered around the table, cheering on a parade, or enjoying a cozy day at home, we’re wishing you a holiday filled with warmth, joy, and love.

From our family to yours — Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂🥧✨

11/26/2025

✨🌙 NC Chinese Lantern Festival is BACK and brighter than ever! 🌙✨

From Nov 15 – Jan 11, stroll through 50 brand-new lanterns lighting up the night sky in a breathtaking celebration of art, culture, and color.

🍜 Come hungry and enjoy delicious new bites
📸 Charge up & snap your pics — don’t forget to tag
👜 Pack light — bags 6" x 8" or smaller only
👟 Wear comfy shoes
🧥 Dress for chilly evenings
☕ Grab a warm hot cocoa from concessions before exploring the glowing displays

Don’t miss this dazzling seasonal tradition! ✨
🎟️ Get your tickets online or at the box office.

ONLINE: etix.com or boothampitheatre.com

11/25/2025

🎅✨ Say cheese with Santa! ✨📸

Join us on December 6 from 10 AM–5 PM at the Downtown Cary Park Gathering House for a magical day of Photos with Santa!

Step into a festive winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, holiday décor, and plenty of cheer as you snap unforgettable photos with the jolliest man in red.

🎄 Free & open to all ages
📸 A perfect family holiday tradition
⏰ Note: Santa is very popular! Wait times may occur, and the line may close up to 30 minutes before 5 PM.

Bring your loved ones, soak in the magic, and capture a moment you’ll treasure forever. ❤️✨

11/24/2025

🎉 All aboard for 30 years of Christmas magic! 🎅✨

Celebrate the season with New Hope Valley Railway’s Santa Express — a festive 50-minute ride through twinkling holiday woods, cheerful décor, and a whole lot of HO-HO-HO fun!

🎄 Ride Dates: Dec 6, 7, 13, 14 & 20
🚂 Times: 9:30am • 11:00am • 12:30pm • 2:15pm • 3:45pm

Spot decorations with our Santa Express I Spy game, say hello to Santa (and maybe Frosty, too! ⛄), and stay cozy with hot cocoa, coffee, and delicious bites from local food, dessert, and coffee trucks each day.

✨ Tickets go fast—don’t wait!
🎟️ Grab yours now and make holiday memories that sparkle.

11/23/2025

✨ FestiBull of Lights is back—bigger, brighter, and more magical than ever! ✨

From Nov 20 – Jan 3, Durham Bulls Athletic Park transforms into a glowing winter wonderland filled with thousands of synchronized lights, festive music, and holiday cheer for all ages.

🎅 Meet Santa
🚂 Ride the NC by Train Holiday Express
🔥 Roast s’mores
🎨 Make seasonal crafts
🍔 Enjoy festive food & drinks
💡 And wander through a breathtaking world of lights!

Bring the family, make new memories, and experience the magic of the season at FestiBull of Lights! ✨💙

More information & tickets at https://bit.ly/4oihG8d

11/22/2025

Win a Family 4-Pack to Cary Ballet Company’s “The Nutcracker” ✨💃

We’ve partnered with Cary Ballet Company to give away a Family 4-Pack of tickets to one lucky winner.

👉 Complete our online form to enter the raffle: https://bit.ly/43LpwzS

The winner may choose any of the following full-length performances:

A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater
2 E. South Street, Raleigh
• December 6 at 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Cary Arts Center
101 Dry Avenue, Cary
• Friday, December 19 at 7 p.m.
• Saturday, December 20 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• Saturday, December 21 at 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Step into Clara’s enchanted world of magical dolls, toy soldiers, shimmering snowflakes and the Sugarplum Fairy as Cary Ballet Company brings its beloved holiday tradition, “The Nutcracker,” to Raleigh and Cary this December.

Each year, the company’s dancers perform to share the magic of storytelling through movement, creating a vivid dreamscape that delights audiences of all ages. This season’s full-length production will take the stage December 6 at the A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater in Raleigh and December 18–21 at the Cary Arts Center.

For your chance to win, simply complete our online entry form. One winner from our Triangle Family audience will be selected on Wednesday, November 26 to choose their preferred performance. Good luck—and enjoy the holiday magic!

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