Get ready to make some memories with your family! Macaroni KID has gathered the options for celebrating the holidays in Chapel Hill, Durham, and the surrounding areas. This list will be updated as venues post their events, so check back!
Click on the event links listed below for more information.
Friday, November 22
- Coastal Credit Union: Toys For Tots Donation Event!
- Winter Wonderland with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Saturday, November 23
- Tour & Explore at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge: A Day with the Turkeys
- The Illusionists Magic of the Holidays at the DPAC
- Winter Wonderland with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Sunday, November 24
- Holly Days and Tree Lighting in Downtown Pittsboro
- Arts on Market at the Southern Village Green
- Winter Wonderland with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Monday, November 25
- Derek Hough's Dance for the Holidays Tour at the DPAC
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Tuesday, November 26
Wednesday, November 27
- Winter Wonderland with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Thursday, November 28
- Winter Wonderland with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Friday, November 29
- Winter Wonderland with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Saturday, November 30
- Holidays in the Park at the Museum of Life and Science
- Winter Wonderland with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Sunday, December 1
- Holidays in the Park at the Museum of Life and Science
- Winter Wonderland with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Monday, December 2
Tuesday, December 3
Wednesday, December 4
- Holidays in the Park at the Museum of Life and Science
- Winter Wonderland with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Thursday, December 5
- Cirque du Soleil's 'Twas the Night Before... at the DPAC
- Winter Wonderland with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Friday, December 6
- Carrboro's Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Sundaes with Santa at Maple View Farm Ice Cream
- Cirque du Soleil's 'Twas the Night Before... at the DPAC
- Holidays in the Park at the Museum of Life and Science
- Winter Wonderland with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Saturday, December 7
- Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Holiday Parade
- Swim with Santa at the Homestead Aquatic Center
- Christmas Holiday Shoppe Craft Show
- Cirque du Soleil's 'Twas the Night Before... at the DPAC (Copy)
- Holidays in the Park at the Museum of Life and Science
- Winter Wonderland with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Sunday, December 8
- Cirque du Soleil's 'Twas the Night Before... at the DPAC
- Holidays in the Park at the Museum of Life and Science
- Winter Wonderland with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Monday, December 9
Tuesday, December 10
Wednesday, December 11
- Cirque du Soleil's 'Twas the Night Before... at the DPAC
- Winter Wonderland with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
- Holidays in the Park at the Museum of Life and Science
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Thursday, December 12
- Kids, Cookies & Candy Canes at Carrboro's Century Center
- Cirque du Soleil's 'Twas the Night Before... at the DPAC
- Winter Wonderland with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
- Holidays in the Park at the Museum of Life and Science
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Friday, December 13
- Sundaes with Santa at Maple View Farm Ice Cream
- Cirque du Soleil's 'Twas the Night Before... at the DPAC
- Winter Wonderland with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
- Holidays in the Park at the Museum of Life and Science
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Saturday, December 14
- Durham Holiday Parade
- Cirque du Soleil's 'Twas the Night Before... at the DPAC (Copy)
- Winter Wonderland with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
- Holidays in the Park at the Museum of Life and Science
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Sunday, December 15
- Cirque du Soleil's 'Twas the Night Before... at the DPAC
- Winter Wonderland with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
- Holidays in the Park at the Museum of Life and Science
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Monday, December 16
Tuesday, December 17
Wednesday, December 18
- Winter Wonderland with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
- Holidays in the Park at the Museum of Life and Science
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Thursday, December 19
- Winter Wonderland with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
- Holidays in the Park at the Museum of Life and Science
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Friday, December 20
- Sundaes with Santa at Maple View Farm Ice Cream
- Winter Wonderland with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
- Holidays in the Park at the Museum of Life and Science
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Saturday, December 21
- Winter Wonderland with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
- Holidays in the Park at the Museum of Life and Science
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Sunday, December 22
- Winter Wonderland with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
- Holidays in the Park at the Museum of Life and Science
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Monday, December 23
Tuesday, December 24
Wednesday, December 25
Thursday, December 26
- Winter Wonderland with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
- Holidays in the Park at the Museum of Life and Science
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Friday, December 27
- Winter Wonderland with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
- Holidays in the Park at the Museum of Life and Science
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Saturday, December 28
- Winter Wonderland with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
- Holidays in the Park at the Museum of Life and Science
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Sunday, December 29
- Winter Wonderland with Goats at Spring Haven Farm
- Holidays in the Park at the Museum of Life and Science
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Monday, December 30
Tuesday, December 31
Note: Macaroni KID aims to maintain an accurate calendar. Events may be delayed or canceled due to weather, staffing, and other issues. Admission prices are subject to change. Please confirm details directly with the venues hosting the events.
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