2016 Christmas Events Raleigh, Durham & Cary NC

Enjoy Some Festive Fun at These Raleigh-Area Christmas Events

2016 Christmas Events Raleigh, Durham & Cary NC

Christmas 2016 is drawing near, and if you’re looking for some festive fun for the holidays, the Raleigh, Durham and Cary-area have much to offer. Check out some of the events below. 

Christmas at Oak View Farm • Oak View County Park

December 5 – 11

Tour the Plank Kitchen and Main House and see decorations from five different time periods in Oak View’s history. You’ll also play Christmas games and activities and have a jolly ol’ time! Christmas at Oak View Farm is perfect for homeschoolers, senior centers and civic groups. (Historic Oak View County Park, 4028 Carya Dr., Raleigh, NC 27610)

Wendell Wonderland • Downtown Wendell

November 23 – December 31

Celebrate Christmas at Wendell Wonderland! Visit Santa Claus, experience historic downtown with a trolley ride, be amazed by a light show containing more than 400,000 lights, and enjoy vendors, ice and wood carving, holiday entertainment and food! (Corner of Third and Cypress St., Wendell, NC 27591)

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Ice Raleigh • City Plaza

November 19 – January 17

Ice Raleigh — a two-month, community-wide winter celebration — features a signature outdoor skating rink along with fun-filled festivities, creating memorable experiences for downtown Raleigh visitors. (City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27601)

A Christmas Carol • Memorial Auditorium/DPAC

December 7 – 11 (Memorial Auditorium)/December 15 – 18 (DPAC)

Ira David Wood III’s beloved musical comedy, A Christmas Carol, celebrates its 42nd Anniversary this year. The show has been performed annually since 1974 and has been named one of the “Top 20 Events in the Southeast.” (Memorial Auditorium at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh, NC 27601; Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC 27701)

Holiday Express • Pullen Park

December 1 – 11

Holiday Express rolls into Raleigh, December 1 – 4 and December 7 – 11 from 4 – 9 pm nightly. Children and adults alike will enjoy this Triangle tradition as Pullen Park is festively decorated with thousands of lights and transformed into a holiday wonderland. (Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC 27606)


Here at AutoMax, we wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a delightful holiday season. If you’re looking for a high-quality and affordable used car in the near future, we’d be happy to help you out. Feel free to contact us to find out about our vehicle selection and our Buy Here Pay Here financing!