Enjoy horse and carriage rides, face painting, visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and a tree lighting at 6 p.m. in the courtyard.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

See marching bands, performing groups and more travel down Hillsborough and Fayetteville streets. 

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.

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.

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.

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