Family-Friendly Things to do in Columbus, Ohio This Weekend: These events are in chronological order. Ongoing events are listed first. If an event happens multiple times during a weekend, it will be listed in the order of its first occurrence, so make sure to read through the whole list! Have a great weekend! 1. Blooms and …
Family-Friendly Things to do in Columbus, Ohio This Weekend: These events are in chronological order. Ongoing events are listed first. If an event happens multiple times during a weekend, it will be listed in the order of its first occurrence, so make sure to read through the whole list! Have a great weekend! 1. Blooms and …
Family-Friendly Things to do in Columbus, Ohio This Weekend: These events are in chronological order. Ongoing events are listed first. If an event happens multiple times during a weekend, it will be listed in the order of its first occurrence, so make sure to read through the whole list! Have a great weekend! 1. Central Ohio …
You don’t have to scramble for a last-minute dinner reservation in order to celebrate Valentine’s Day this weekend. Paint a masterpiece, kayak together, shop local, catch a show, visit an art gallery, and dance the night away to a live swing band aboard the USS Hornet! https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-valentines-day-date-ideas/
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1. Balloon Scavenger Hunt with Erica Carlson at Main Library Go on a search for winter-inspired balloon creations around the Main Library all day, each day this week, through Saturday. General hours are Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Sat: 9:00 AM to 6:00PM and Sun: 1:00 …
1. Wanderlights in Downtown Columbus Follow this festive path beginning at Columbus Commons down Town Street and ending at Bicentennial Park! Enjoy holiday lights and special displays along the way! Lights will be lit until February 15 from 5 – 10 pm, daily. Check out my list of more things to do in downtown Columbus! 2. Winter Reading …
1. Wanderlights in Downtown Columbus Follow this festive path beginning at Columbus Commons down Town Street and ending at Bicentennial Park! Enjoy holiday lights and special displays along the way! Lights will be lit until February 15 from 5 – 10 pm, daily. Check out my list of more things to do in downtown Columbus! 2. Winter Reading …
The Triangle Event Guide – New Year’s Eve Edition
From Noon Year’s Eve celebrations for kids to late-night countdowns, fireworks, comedy, skating, dance parties, and cultural events, the Triangle is packed with ways to ring in 2026. Whether you’re looking for free family-friendly activities, local brewery parties, or signature events like WRAL’s First Night Raleigh, this New Year’s Eve guide covers Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, and beyond.
🎉 New Year’s Eve Events Across the Triangle
☀️ Morning & Noon Year’s Eve (Family-Friendly)
31% Off Scoops at Baskin-Robbins All Day | Discounted | Multiple locations
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration at Museum of Life + Science 10:00am–1:00pm | $19–$24
Noon Year’s Eve Skate with Characters at United Skates of America-Raleigh 10:00am–1:30pm | $20–$25
Noon Year’s Eve at Marbles Kids Museum 10:00am–2:00pm | $9
Little WORLD Charity Holiday Model Train Show at Durham County Main Library 10:00am–12:30pm & 1:30pm–5:00pm | FREE
Noon Year’s Eve at Middle Creek Community Library 11:00am–12:00pm | FREE
Noon Year’s Eve Party at Holly Springs Community Library 11:00am–12:00pm | FREE
Noon Year’s Eve Party at Oberlin Regional Library 11:00am–12:00pm | FREE
Countdown for Kids at East Regional Library 11:30am–12:00pm | FREE
Noon Year’s Eve Party at Eva Perry Regional Library 11:30am–12:00pm | FREE
Noon Year’s Eve Party at North Regional Library 11:30am–12:30pm | FREE
Afternoon Events & Community Celebrations
Board Game Night at Gizmo Brew Works 12:00pm–10:00pm | FREE
Kwanzaa Celebration & Photo Shoot at Legacy Studios NC 1:00pm–6:00pm | FREE
Children’s Celebration at First Night Raleigh 2:00pm–6:00pm | $16 | 100 Fayetteville Street
WRAL’s First Night Raleigh 2:00pm–11:59pm | $16 | City Plaza
Evening Celebrations & Free Fun
Illuminate Art Walk 4:45pm | FREE | Downtown Raleigh
Mini Midnight Madness at Tap Yard 5:00pm–7:00pm | FREE
Family-Friendly UK New Year at Fortnight Brewing 5:00pm–7:30pm | FREE
ZincHouse New Year-Z Celebration at ZincHouse Winery & Brewery 5:00pm | FREE
New Year’s Eve at Sir Walter Coffee 5:00pm | FREE
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival 6:00pm–10:00pm | $16.74–$30.64 | Koka Booth Amphitheatre
🎶 Nightlife, Music & Countdown Parties
Tap Yard’s Rockin’ NYE 7:00pm | $6–$12 | Tap Yard, Raleigh Fuss-Free
NYE at Boxcar Bar + Arcade 8:00pm | FREE
NYE Party at Boxcar Bar + Arcade Durham 8:00pm | FREE
Overly Loaded: NYE Celebration at The Pinhook 10:00pm | $15
Countdown to 2026 at Lucky B’s 10:00pm | FREE
New Year’s Eve, Minus the Madness at Flask Cocktail Bar 10:00pm | $20
Ring in 2026 Across the Triangle
Whether you’re celebrating with kids at noon, enjoying free brewery parties, or counting down at midnight in Downtown Raleigh, the Triangle offers something for everyone this New Year’s Eve. Bookmark this guide and check back with DoRaleigh for last-minute updates and New Year’s Day events.
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The Triangle Event Guide – Things To Do On Monday December 22nd Edition
Looking for things to do in the Triangle on Monday, December 22, 2025? From free holiday lights and family-friendly activities to discounted skating, food deals, live comedy, and open mic nights, the Raleigh–Durham–Chapel Hill area is packed with ways to celebrate the season. Use this Triangle Event Guide to plan your day across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, Wendell, Clayton, and beyond.
🎄 All-Day & Holiday Highlights
Burger King: Free Whopper Jr. with $5 purchase All Day | FREE Burger King (participating locations) Free Santa Photos at Bass Pro Shops Santa’s Wonderland All Day | FREE Bass Pro Shops (multiple locations) The RINK: Outdoor Skating All Day | $6–$15 Red Hat Amphitheater Cheapskate Day at Skate the Square (Fenton) All Day | Discounted Fenton, Cary
👨👩👧 Family-Friendly & Daytime Events
Holiday at the Farm 10:00 am–3:00 pm | $12–$25 1870 Farm Total Tot Time (ages 5 & under) 10:00 am–12:00 pm | FREE W.D. Hill Recreation Center Little WORLD Charity Holiday Model Train Show 10:00 am–12:30 pm & 1:30 pm–5:00 pm | FREE Durham County Main Library Hands-On History: Ornaments 11:00 am–1:00 pm | FREE Historic Yates Mill County Park
🏙️ Afternoon & Early Evening
Monday Night NFL Football Watch Party 3:00 pm–7:00 pm | FREE Crank Arm Brewing Company Illuminate Art Walk in Downtown Raleigh 4:45 pm | FREE Downtown Raleigh Durham Beer Garden: 75¢ Wings (dine-in) 5:00 pm–10:00 pm | $0.75 Durham Beer Garden
✨ Holiday Lights Around the Triangle
Piper Lights 5:30 pm–9:00 pm | FREE Piper Lights Contentnea Fire Department Christmas Lights 5:30 pm–9:00 pm | FREE Contentnea Fire Department Lake Myra Christmas Lights 5:30 pm–10:00 pm | FREE Lake Myra Christmas Lights Lights on the Neuse (Hayride) 6:00 pm–8:00 pm | $11 Boyette Family Farms Christmas Lights on the Farm 6:30 pm–9:00 pm | $15 Big Daddy’s Farms
🌟 Nightlife, Comedy & Community
Christmas “Feed the Community” Meal 6:00 pm–7:30 pm | FREE Halftime Lounge North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival 6:00 pm–10:00 pm | $16.74–$30.64 Koka Booth Amphitheatre Open Mic Night 6:00 pm–11:00 pm | FREE Steel String Brewery Cosmic Chuckles: Weekly Comedy Show 7:00 pm–9:00 pm | FREE Flying Saucer Raleigh Adult Coloring Night 7:00 pm–9:00 pm | FREE KōMANA Brewing Company Game Night 7:00 pm–10:00 pm | FREE Crank Arm Brewing Company Board Game Night 7:00 pm–11:00 pm | FREE Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop Air Hockey Tournament 8:00 pm–10:00 pm | FREE Boxcar Bar and Arcade Carrboro Open Mic at Speakeasy 8:00 pm–11:59 pm | FREE Speakeasy
✅ Plan Your Monday in the Triangle
Whether you’re chasing free holiday lights, family activities, food deals, or live entertainment, Monday, December 22 delivers across the Triangle. Bookmark this guide and check back daily for the latest Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill events.
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