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North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival

Koka Booth Amphitheatre 8003 Regency Pkwy., Cary, NC, United States

See over 50 handcrafted LED lantern displays at Koka Booth Amphitheatre. Cultural performances are featured nightly between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m.

Sunday Supper: Friendsgiving

The Durham Hotel 315 E. Chapel Hill Street, Durham

Gather your crew, share stories and indulge in comfort food with a seasonal twist. Relax, enjoy great food and connect with friends over a family-style feast in a laid-back, welcoming.

“Carmina Burana”

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium 2 E. South Street, Raleigh

November 21–24. Embrace the complexities of the human experience with Lynne Taylor-Corbett’s “Carmina Burana.” Follow the Wall Street story of a working-class man whose life transforms after a lottery win. This adaptation by.

“Jeff Boyer’s Bubble Trouble”

Fuquay-Varina Arts Center 123 E. Vance Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC

10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Jeff Boyer hosts a one-man bubble extravaganza for all ages and invites audience members to create bubble art. Performances are suitable for those with sensory.

The Dessertery

Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts 2 E. South Street, Raleigh, NC

Indulge yourself in a holiday-themed dessert cafe featuring live entertainment and Santa on select nights at Kennedy Theater. Tickets are $29 for ages 7 and up, $15 for ages 2–6.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

DPAC 123 Vivian Street, Durham

The show features 15 musicians playing 20 different instruments, all with the group’s distinctive sound. 

Turkey Trot 5K Run

Apex Community Park 2200 Laura Duncan Road, Apex, NC

Chase down that turkey on a scenic course at Apex Community Park. Take part in a competitive or recreational 5K in either the youth or adult division. Register online.

Mac Barnett: Holiday Kickoff Storytime

Quail Ridge Books 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road, Raleigh

Come dressed in your best holiday sweaters for an event featuring treats, activities, decorations and a special storytime with award-winning author Mac Barnett. Tickets are required and include two seats.

American Indian Heritage Celebration

North Carolina Museum of History 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh, NC, United States

Take the family for demonstrations, presentations and performances that highlight the traditional and contemporary contributions of American Indians in North Carolina. The celebration takes place outdoors on Bicentennial Plaza between.

Kids Holiday Craft Fair

Halle Cultural Arts Center 237 North Salem Street, Apex

Young entrepreneurs ages 3–18 offer handmade items at the Halle Cultural Arts Center.

Light the Square at Fenton

Fenton 201 Fenton Gateway Dr., Cary, NC

Fenton lights its tree square with ice skating and old-fashioned carriage rides around the property. Santa will be there, too, in his very own igloo—ready for family photos.