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Black Friday at HFE
Black Friday at HFE
Kick off the holiday shopping season with us! We will have sales all day and would love to see you! 9-11 a.m.: Join us...
Black Friday at Home for Entertaining
Black Friday at Home for Entertaining
Kick off the holiday shopping season with us! We will have sales all day and would love to see you! 9-11 a.m.: Join us...
Cary Final Friday Art Loop Reception: ‘Tiny Works’
Cary Final Friday Art Loop Reception: ‘Tiny Works’
Discover unique and affordable artworks under 8x8" - all created by Cary Gallery of Artists members, especially for easy holiday gifting and stocking stuffing!...
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Turkey Chase
Turkey Chase
RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL! Help us get to 500 participants (in-person or virtual 5K, 10K, and 13.1) and we will give ONE MALE...
Small-Business Saturday at Home for Entertaining
Small-Business Saturday at Home for Entertaining
Support small businesses in Downtown Cary on the first weekend of the holiday shopping season. We will be open and excited to celebrate with...
Small Business Saturday at HFE
Small Business Saturday at HFE
Support small businesses in Downtown Cary on the first weekend of the holiday shopping season. We will be open and excited to celebrate with...
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Cary Elite Rockstar Connect Networking Event
Cary Elite Rockstar Connect Networking Event
The date of the upcoming Cary Elite Networking Event has been changed to Wednesday, December 4, from 6-8 p.m. Please update your calendars, and...
Comedy at Bottle Theory
Comedy at Bottle Theory
Check out some of NC’s funniest comedians at our new comedy show! Presented by and featuring Kiki Wynns, and her talented line-up of top...
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3rd Annual Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular
Spirits will be bright this December when the 3rd Annual Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular arrives in Ballantyne - December 5 through December 29! Bring...
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Kendra Scott Fenton Grand Opening Celebration
You're invited to join in on the festivities! Enjoy sips, sweets, and gift with purchases all weekend long!* *Spend $100 and receive a free...
Cookie Walk
Cookie Walk
Annual Charity Cookie Walk at Wendell UMC “Buy a Cookie … Feed a Family!” Mountains of all-time favorite home-baked Christmas cookies will once again...
Holiday Sip n Shop
Holiday Sip n Shop
First Friday Holiday Sip n Shop at the City of Raleigh Museum. Enjoy a festive beverage while finding gifts for the whole family from...
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Downtown Cary Gingerbread House Stroll
Take a stroll through Downtown Cary as it is transformed into a walking gallery of amateur gingerbread houses! Local participants work hard to design,...
Downtown Cary Gifting Project
Wander along South Academy Street and through the Downtown Cary Park as it's transformed into a sparkling display of Christmas trees. Local families, schools,...
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Kick off the holiday season with festive cheer at our FREE Tree Lighting Celebration in Downtown Cary Park. Throughout the day enjoy holiday activities,...
Kids Day at Home for Entertaining
Kids Day at Home for Entertaining
Looking for a way to get your little ones involved with holiday shopping? Bring them to our Kids Day! Let them help select presents...
Cary Ballet Company Presents “The Nutcracker Suite”
Cary Ballet Company Presents “The Nutcracker Suite”
We invite you if this is your first or your 100th time to see this classic holiday ballet. Set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, the...
9 events,
Brunch with Santa
Brunch with Santa
Santa Claus is coming to The Mayton! Make a reservation to join us for brunch on Sunday, December 8, from 10 a.m. to 2...
Downtown Cary Food & Flea: Holiday Market & WNC Toy Drive
Downtown Cary Food & Flea: Holiday Market & WNC Toy Drive
Join us for our final market of 2024! Shop local & small this year: The gifts are unique and the impact is long arching....
Tinsel Tales – Starpath Dance Academy
Tinsel Tales – Starpath Dance Academy
Come celebrate the holidays with dance and poetry at Tinsel Tales, a performance by Starpath Dance Academy! Each dance piece is inspired by a...
6 events,
Bottle Theory Holiday Market
Bottle Theory Holiday Market
Come join us for a festive night of shopping, food, and fun at our Holiday Night Markets! Shop small this holiday season! Support local...
Pop-Up Night Market
Pop-Up Night Market
Come join Bottle Theory for a festive night of shopping, food, and fun at our Holiday Night Markets! Shop small this holiday season! Support...
Downtown Cary Girls’ Night Out
Downtown Cary Girls’ Night Out
A ticket is not required for this social event! All are welcome! Like the idea of a run club, but running and beer aren't...
5 events,
17th Annual St. Nicholas European Christmas Market
Come shop, dine, sip, dance, and sing in the European Christmas Market Tradition! Now in our 17th year, you can shop our European Market...
Concert Singers of Cary Present Holiday Pops Sponsored by Hendrick Cary Auto Mall
Concert Singers of Cary Present Holiday Pops Sponsored by Hendrick Cary Auto Mall
’Tis the season … for Holiday Pops with the Concert Singers of Cary! This beloved annual tradition at the bedecked Cary Arts Center is...
9 events,
Around Our Table Gourmet Gifting Market
Around Our Table Gourmet Gifting Market
Saturday, December 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join Home for Entertaining for our second annual gourmet gifting market! Discover a wide variety of...
Big Spoon Roasters Holiday Gift Markets
Big Spoon Roasters Holiday Gift Markets
Join Big Spoon Roasters for their Holiday Gift Markets on two Saturdays, December 7 and 14– a free, open-to-the-public event that brings the magic...
Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade
Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade
WRAL will once again live stream the Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade, but why not see it for yourself? Whether you’re just watching or participating...
6 events,
La Chocolatada de Luisito (Luisito’s Chocolatada)
La Chocolatada de Luisito (Luisito’s Chocolatada)
A free, family-friendly Storytime event! Join us for hot chocolate, sweets, songs, crafts, chocolates. Roca de Reyes, and lots of free books. Featuring local...
Holiday Handheld Treats Workshop
Holiday Handheld Treats Workshop
'Tis the season for baking and gifting! Chef Kim will be in our demonstration kitchen leading this workshop focused on seasonal tarts, mini pies,...
Nutcracker Tea Party by Graceful Expressions Dance Company
Nutcracker Tea Party by Graceful Expressions Dance Company
An enchanting experience — beautiful performances, delectable sweets, and cherished memories made! Young audience members are invited to sit at the edge of the...
3 events,
Holiday Cookie Decorating Class
Holiday Cookie Decorating Class
Join Tricia from Darlin’ Designs Baking Co. to decorate showstopping holiday cookies. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and get hands-on instruction to decorate...
5 events,
26th Annual Live Nativity Event
As a gift to the community, once again we're excited to offer a FREE Live Nativity! The event includes costumed biblical characters with live...
Holiday Pasta From Scratch
Holiday Pasta From Scratch
Celebrate the flavors of winter with Chef Cat in this hands-on pasta-making workshop that brings seasonal ingredients to the forefront. In this class, you'll...
Holiday Pasta from Scratch
Holiday Pasta from Scratch
Celebrate the flavors of winter with Chef Cat in this hands-on pasta-making workshop that brings seasonal ingredients to the forefront. In this class, you'll...
6 events,
Last-Minute Holiday Night Market
Last-Minute Holiday Night Market
Come join us for a festive night of shopping, food, and fun at our Holiday Night Markets! Shop small this holiday season! Support local...
Bottle Theory Holiday Market
Bottle Theory Holiday Market
Come join us for a festive night of shopping, food, and fun at our Holiday Night Markets! Shop small this holiday season! Support local...
Smooth Jazz at the Improv Presents Kirk Whalum
Smooth Jazz at the Improv Presents Kirk Whalum
Smooth Jazz at the Improv Presents Grammy Award Winning Saxophonist Kirk Whalum. Soulful, passionate, stirring ... these are the words most often used to...
3 events,
Lunchbox Lecture – Charles N. Hunter: The Booker T. Washington of North Carolina
Lunchbox Lecture – Charles N. Hunter: The Booker T. Washington of North Carolina
Bring your lunch to the City of Raleigh Museum and enjoy a free presentation on Charles N. Hunter (1852–1931), nicknamed the "Booker T. Washington...
5 events,
Cary Ballet Company Presents “The Nutcracker”
Cary Ballet Company presents Tchaikovsky’s holiday tradition of “The Nutcracker” Friday December 20 to Sunday December 22 at the Cary Arts Center. Begin your...
Photos with Santa
Photos with Santa
Step into a winter wonderland and create unforgettable memories with Photos with Santa. Our Park is transformed into a festive paradise, perfect for snapping...
Cary Night Market
Cary Night Market
Discover a lively showcase of locally crafted treasures while enjoying an evening of music and entertainment at the Cary Night Market, organized by The...
4 events,
Dudes Day at Home for Entertaining
Dudes Day at Home for Entertaining
For the dudes: We won't judge your last-minute holiday shopping. We are here to help! Come visit for a day of apps, brews, and...
4 events,
Holiday Market at The Mayton
Holiday Market at The Mayton
Join us for the second annual Holiday Market at The Mayton, in partnership with Chester Goodtree. Come to The Mayton on Sunday, December 22,...
3 events,
New Year, Good Luck!
New Year, Good Luck!
Plan to welcome 2025 with cheer and good luck from various cultures around the world! This meal was designed to showcase a lot of...
New Year, Good Luck!
New Year, Good Luck!
Plan to welcome 2025 with cheer and good luck from various cultures around the world! This meal was designed to showcase a lot of...
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Hanukkah Menorah Lighting
Hanukkah Menorah Lighting
Downtown Cary Park will illuminate the night as we come together for the Menorah Lighting on the sixth night of Hanukkah. Head to the...
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Emancipation Day Breakfast
Emancipation Day Breakfast
Join us for a hot breakfast while learning about Anna Julia Cooper, an advocate for women’s rights, education, and civil rights. Lecture presented by...
Hike With a Naturalist: New Year, New Hike!
Hike With a Naturalist: New Year, New Hike!
Join one of our naturalist staff members on a guided hike around the park to see what is going on! Come prepared to hike...
Bottom Rail on Top: Black Civil War Reenactors
Bottom Rail on Top: Black Civil War Reenactors
Travel back in time to see United States Colored Troops and allies as they tell stories of real-life Black soldiers and their lives in...
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Hike With A Naturalist: New Year, New Hike!
Hike With A Naturalist: New Year, New Hike!
Join one of our naturalist staff members on a guided hike around the park to see what is going on! Come prepared to hike...
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