The Holidays IN RALEIGH
Happy Holidays
There are so many amazing events and ways to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year in Raleigh. From Christmas tree lightings to holiday markets to the best local shopping, there’s so much to do!
I hope this is valuable to you. And PS - my name is Melanie Jones, I’m a local Raleigh Realtor who loves all things Raleigh.
Holiday Bucket List RALEIGH
TheNutcracker
Dates:December12-24
Location:MemorialHall,2EastSouth Street,Raleigh
Description:Thisbeautifulballet marriesthecharmoftheoriginalwith freshchoreography,vibrantsets,and stunningcostumes.
ChineseLanternFestival
Dates:November16-January12,6-10
Location: KokaBoothAmphitheater, 8003RegencyParkway,Cary
Description:Selfguidedwalkingtour ofilluminatedChineselanterns
BoylanHeightsArtWalk
Dates:December8
Location:BoylanHeights neighborhood
Description:Artists sellingawide rangeofglasswork,jewelry, woodwork,clayworkandceramics, photographyandprints,multimedia, paintingsandmore
MoonlightintheGarden
Dates:November2,8,9,14,15,16
Location:JCRaulstonArboretum4415 BerylRoad,Raleigh
Description:Strollthroughthegarden, listentoaliveband,grababitetoeat fromafoodtruck,roasta marshmallowortwoatthefirepits, andsiphotapplecider.
TheHolidayParade
Dates:November23,9-12
Location:DowntownRaleigh
Description:80thannualparade sponsoredbyShopLocalRaleigh.
OakwoodCandlelightTour
Dates:December14&15,1-7
Location:418N.PersonStreet
Description:Tourtheinteriorof historichomesfeaturingVictorian, QueenAnne,andCraftsman architecture.
RALEIGH
Holiday Markets
NCMAPop-Up
Open:December 2from10-3.
Location:NCMuseumofArt 2110BlueRidgeRoad
Localartistmarketseries.Cometothe museumgroundsandenjoyamarket ofcraftsmadebylocalartisans
JollyRaleighHoliday
Open:December7from12-6
Location:RaleighIronWorks 1101EastWhitakerMillRoad
Siplocalbeer,shopforlocaltreasures, andcherishcommunitycoming togethertocelebratetheseason! Handcraftedtreasures,artisanal treats,kidsactivities,anduniquegifts
Open:December13,5-9, Dec.1410-5
St.NicholasMarket Location:NCFairGroundsKerrScott Building
17thannualEuropeanMarkethop whereyou'llfind itemsfromUkraine, Poland,Slovakia/CzechRepublic, Germany,Scandinavia,Irelandandthe BritishIsles Deliciousfoodandgifts
December15,10-4
DurhamHolidayMarket Location:DurhamCentralPark, 501 Foster Street
Shop from more than 50 local artists and crafts people at this event at Durham Central Park. Shop from the best local artisans and makers for unique handmade gifts
WHERE TO BUY
Christmas Trees
JonesTreeFarm
Location:CornerofSixForksand AndersonDrive
NCFarmersMarket
OpenDaily
Location:1201AgricultureStreet
HomewoodGardenCenter
Open:Monday-Saturday,9-6,Sunday9-5
Location:10809HoneycuttRoad
Wagoner’sTreeFarm
OpenDailyDec1-Dec22
Location:5513FallsofNeuseRoad
Taylor’sNursery
Open:Monday-Friday7:30-5
Location:3705NewBernAvenue
Open:TheweekbeforeThanksgiving Shepherd’sWayFarms
Location:1010St.Alban’sDrive
BoogerMountainTreeFarm
OpenDailyDec1-Dec22
Location:1100LoggerCourt
AtlanticGardening
OpenDaily9-5,Sundy10-5
Location:5217AtlanticAvenue
Christmas Tea & Hot Chocolate WHERE TO ENJOY
HeightHouse
DailyinDecember
Location:308SouthBoylanAvenue, Raleigh
TheCarolinaInn
SaturdaysandSundays2-4pm.
Location:211PittsboroStreet,Chapel Hill
TheDessertery
WeekendsinNovember&December
Location:RaleighMemorialAuditorium 2EastSouthStreet,Raleigh
GingerbreadTea
December15from10:30-3:30
Location:NCMA,EastBuildingCafe 2110BlueRidgeRoad,Raleigh
WashingtonDukeInn
Thursday-Sunday2:30-4
Location:3001CameronBoulevard, Durham
Daily11-9
VideriChocolateFactory Location:327WestDavieStreet, Sweet100,Raleigh
HayesBartonCafe
Wednesday-Saturday11-7
Location:2000FairviewRoad
Daily11-7
TaoBobaTea Location:2003FairviewRoadsuiteE
Enjoy Holiday Music Whereto
NCSymphony
December20,21,22
Location:MemorialHall
Description: Soundsoftheseason performedintheglowofcandlelight bytheNorthCarolinaSymphony. ComeearlytoenjoySantaandcarols withTheOakwoodWaits.
Date:December7,7pm HolidaySwank-O-Rama
Location:TheRialtoTheater
Description: Swingin’,jumpin’,rockin’ takesonholidayclassicswithabeat aimedstraightatyourfeet.UglyXmas sweatersencouraged.
Date:December18,7pm TransSiberianOrchestra
Location:LenovoCenter
Description:Amulti-dimensionalart formoftherockopera.Oneofthe world'stopacts,withBillboard magazinenamingTSOoneofthetop touringartistsofthepastdecade.
CirquedeSoleil
Date:December5-15
Location:DPAC
Description:TwastheNightBefore. Basedontheclassicpoem“AVisit fromSaintNicolas”byClementClarke Moore.
The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Gift Shops
AND OTHER FESTIVE IDEAS IN RALEIGH
Edge of Urge
215EastFranklinStreet#110
Hand-selecteditemstodelight, surprise,andshine.Newandspecial goodsthatwillhavepeopleasking whereyoushop.
Quail Ridge Bookstore
NorthHills
Independentbookstorewithafriendly, knowledgeablestaff.Foundedin1984, thestoreprovidesawidevarietyof carefullyselectedbooks,events, discussiongroupsandtownhall meetings
Uniquities
NorthHillsandTheVillageDistrict
Hand-pickedselectionofdenim, shoes,dresses,tees,accessoriesand jewelry;aperfectcombinationof fashionforward,fashionbasicsandthe thatsomethingspecial.
Great Outdoor Provision Co
TheVillageDistrict
Commitedtotheoutdoorsand providingyouwiththebestgear,no matterwhat.Eachemployeeisan expertintheirownright.Fromrock climbingtokayaking-andevery adventureinbetween
The Ultimate Guide to Giving Back
The Ultimate Guide to Festive Meals
AND OTHER HOLIDAY POP-UPS IN RALEIGH
AngusBarn
9401GlenwoodAvenue
ARaleighiconservingAmericanstyle cuisineincludingin-houseagedsteaks, freshseafood,localgrownvegetables andhomemadedesserts.
SecondEmpire
330HillsboroStreet
LocatedintheVictorianDoddHinsdaleHouse.Combineshistory, atmosphere,exceptionalserviceand gourmetcuisineforanunforgettable diningexperience.
IrregardlessCafe
901WestMorganStreet
OpenTable'sTop50Vegetarian RestaurantsintheU.S. OfferingFarmto-Tablemealssourcedfromlocal farmsaroundtheTriangle.
Winston’sGrille
6401FallsofNeuseRoad
Everyday dining experiences making lasting memories. An elegantly casual comfortable, and trusted North Raleigh local tradition. Traditional, American fare dishes, made from scratch
The Ultimate Guide to Festive Cocktails
Haymaker
555FayettevilleSt.,Ste.115
SanTaRex,aconcoctionofrye whiskey,Olorososherry,spicedapple ciderconcentrate,lemonjuice,hard ciderandbakedapplebittersaptly servedinanadorableT-Rexmug.
500GlenwoodAve.,Ste.100
SugarPlumFairy,craftedwithvodka, pomegranateliqueur,Frangelico, Baileys,NuxAlpina,Allspicedram, cardamombitters,tikibittersanda chocolatepomegranatemolasses.
237S.WilmingtonStreet,downtown
KrampusCup,withabsinthe,Dolin Blancvermouth,gin,pomegranate molasses,rosemaryandPeychaud bitters,thisdrinkwillwarmevena Scrooge’scoldheart.
106S.WilmingtonStreet,downtown
ASuhWiDweet.Eggnog,madewith barrel-agedrum,eggs,heavycream, sugarandCognacalongwithspices likecinnamon,vanillaextract,cayenne andnutmeg.
The Ultimate Guide to Festive Date Nights
IN RALEIGH
2020ProgressCourt#110 East End Bistro
Areflectionofbeautifulspaces, exquisitefood&wine,andimpeccable service.Thevibeiswhimsical, romantic,andchic. Heron’s
TheUmsteadHotel
Oneofonly64ForbesFive-Star restaurantsintheworld.Diningroom featuresacuratedprivateart collectionandfloor-to-ceilingwindow viewsofthesurroundinggardens.
Hummingbird
1053EastWhitakerMillRoad
Our intimate space is ready to keep you cozy and intimate. We source ingredients as locally as possible and partner with some other great Raleigh businesses like Locals Seafood and Boulted Bread.
St. Roch Fine Oysters & Bar
223SouthWilmingtonStreet
The menu reflects a decidedly Southern, by way of New Orleans, interpretation of North Carolina seafood Creole spices and flavors enliven the bounty of Southern farmers, oyster beds, and fishers.
The Ultimate Guide to Winter with Kids
IN RALEIGH
Photos with Santa
MakrsHolidayFest
December14from11-6
FayettevilleStreetdowntown Ice Skating
TheRinkatRedHat 500SouthMcDowellStreet November23-January25
Evening with the Elves A Christmas Carol
MarblesKidMuseum TicketsRequired
December6from6-8:30
MemorialHallAuditorium TicketsRequired December6-8,showtimesvary.
Tweetsie Christmas Lake Myra Christmas Lights
WeekendsfromNovember29December30after5pm.
TweetsieRailroadBlowingRock,NC TicketsRequired.
10SouthCypressStreet,Wendell November27-December31from 5:30-10.
About MelanieJones
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