Holiday

Welcome the holiday season with the official Christmas tree lighting for the Town of Cary. This festive night features actors, singers, and musicians from the community and is capped by the lighting of our Official Town of Cary Christmas Tree. Auditions Do you sing, act, dance, or tell jokes?  The Town of Cary is looking […]

Holiday Express is returning to Pullen Park in 2022! This year’s event is December 1 – 11 and 13 – 18, from 5 – 9:30 p.m. Tickets are required for this event and will go on sale online through RecLink Thursday, November 10 at 9:00 a.m. Cost: $15.00 (12 months old and under no ticket […]

Parade Participants The application period for parade participants is October 3 – November 7, 2022. All applications will be reviewed after the deadline on Monday, November 7 and notified of their status by Friday, November 11. If your application is accepted, you will be billed and have 3 business days to pay. If you enroll […]

With hot temperatures, beach vacations and mountain escapes to enjoy, the winter holiday season may be the last thing many of us are thinking of. However, it’s never too early to get in the holiday spirit. Wake County’s annual Holiday Cheer program is jumpstarting the community’s season of giving by holding a summer donation drive. From now […]

These are the shipping dates you need to be aware of: U.S. Postal Service USPS officials recommend shipping your items by the following dates to guarantee they arrive by Christmas Day: 2021 Holiday Shipping Dates for the Contiguous U.S. December 15: USPS retail ground service December 17: First-class mail service (including holiday greeting cards) December […]

With the holiday season just around the corner, Wake County is asking residents to help bring joy to children, families and seniors in our community by participating in our annual Holiday Cheer program. For more than four decades, the program has matched families with community sponsors who provide them with holiday meals and gifts. Beginning today, […]

Looking for holiday parades in our area? We’ve got you covered! Youngsville: The Youngsville Christmas Parade is the first Saturday in December at 10am.   This year, the Christmas Parade will be held on December 4, 2021.  The town Christmas tree lighting ceremony will also be held from 4:30-7pm on Friday, December 3, 2021. More Details […]

Kick off the holiday season at the Durham Holiday Parade! Cheer on dynamic floats, hometown bands, drill teams, schools, and community groups as they make their way down Main Street at the Durham Holiday Parade. The procession will conclude with a guest appearance from Santa. Holiday Parade Saturday, December 18, 2021 11 a.m. Downtown Durham […]

The Postal Service recommends the following mailing and shipping deadlines for expected delivery by Dec. 25 to Air/Army Post Office/Fleet Post Office/Diplomatic Post Office (APO/FPO/DPO) and domestic addresses*: Dec. 9 — APO/FPO/DPO (all ZIP Codes) Priority Mail and First-Class Mail Dec. 15 — USPS Retail Ground service Dec. 16 — APO/FPO/DPO (except ZIP Code 093) […]

Durham Parks and Recreation will host a virtual event to commemorate the life, work, and dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event is on Saturday, January 23, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The theme is MLK: Remembering the Legacy through the Arts. Participants will enjoy a host of celebratory activities, including music, poetry, dancing, and […]

Join us for fun holiday programs to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! Browse our upcoming programs below. Register for any program online via RecLink using the barcode listed. Prior to registering for any program, please review the Raleigh Parks Know Before You Go. The Jolly Raleigh Scavenger Hunt Join Raleigh Parks this holiday season to participate […]

Omni Realty is hosting free holiday social distancing photo sessions on Saturday, December 19th, 2020, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The photo sessions will take place at Garman Homes Paper Model Home, Wendell Falls Community, 1921 Cedar Dame Lane, Wendell. You’ll need to sign up for a time slot in order to get a photo session. […]