The Triangle Event Guide Wednesday December 10th Edition
The Triangle is full of free holiday fun, local brewery events, creative meetups, community concerts, and seasonal light displays. From Santa photos at Bass Pro to poetry nights, drum circles, food distribution services, and family programming, today offers something special in every city.
Use this DoRaleigh.com daily guide to plan your Wednesday across Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill, Apex, Pittsboro, Wake Forest, Wendell, Wilson, and Holly Springs.
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All-Day & Morning Events
Free Santa Photos โ Santaโs Wonderland
All Day | FREE | Bass Pro Shops (multiple locations)
A beloved holiday tradition with free Santa photos and festive displays. Expect seasonal dรฉcor, holiday cheer, and family activities.
Cary Gingerbread House Competition
All Day | FREE | Downtown Cary
Browse downtown Cary and view dazzling gingerbread house creations by bakers, artists, kids, and local families.
Holly Springs Small Business Network
9:00 amโ10:00 am | FREE | Bombshell Beer Company, Holly Springs
Local entrepreneurs, makers, and creatives meet to network and discuss small business growth in Holly Springs.
Chapel Hill Food Distribution Event
9:30 am | FREE | Eubanks Road Park & Ride Lot, Chapel Hill
A community-based food distribution event providing resources and groceries to families and individuals in need.
Total Tot Time โ Kids Free Play
10:00 amโ12:00 pm | FREE | W.D. Hill Recreation Center, Durham
A supervised free play experience for children up to age 5, featuring toys, movement, and parent interaction.
Board Game Night (Early Start)
12:00 pmโ10:00 pm | FREE | Gizmo Brew Works, Durham
An all-day casual board game social with great brewery vibes โ ideal for remote workers, game lovers, and friends.
๐ฟ Educational & Afternoon Events
Window on Animal Health
1:30 pm | FREE | Nature Research Center, NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh
Learn more about veterinary science, wildlife health, and research insights with this free educational program.
Menchieโs Celebrates Disneyโs โPercy Jacksonโ
3:00 pm | FREE | Menchieโs Frozen Yogurt (multiple locations)
Get free frozen yogurt and toppings while celebrating Disneyโs new Percy Jackson release โ a fun family treat.
Board Game Night (Second Edition)
4:00 pmโ10:00 pm | FREE | PourWorks Beer & Wine Shop, Raleigh
Another Triangle gaming session with relaxed community vibes and great beverages.
Illuminate Art Walk โ Downtown Raleigh
4:45 pm | FREE | Downtown Raleigh
Walk through illuminated public art displays, creative lighting installations, murals, and holiday-themed activations.
๐ Evening Events, Yoga, and Light Displays
Free Acro Yoga โ Indoor
5:30 pmโ8:30 pm | FREE | Pullen Park, Raleigh
A welcoming community acro yoga meetup โ perfect for beginners or experienced participants.
Piper Lights
5:30 pmโ9:00 pm | FREE | Wake Forest
A cheerful, family-friendly holiday light display featuring music, movement, and festive dรฉcor.
Contentnea Fire Department Holiday Lights
5:30 pmโ9:00 pm | FREE | Wilson
A charming neighborhood display with community spirit and Christmas lights.
Lake Myra Christmas Lights
5:30 pmโ10:00 pm | FREE | Wendell
One of the Triangleโs most impressive synchronized light shows โ a regional favorite.
Poetry at The Plant
6:00 pmโ7:00 pm | FREE | Fair Game Beverage Co., Pittsboro
Local poets and literary creatives gather for readings, reflection, storytelling, and warm beverages.
Crokinole
6:00 pmโ8:00 pm | FREE | Blackbird Brewery, Wake Forest
A casual social meetup to learn and play the classic game of crokinole in a laid-back brewery environment.
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
6:00 pmโ10:00 pm | $16.74โ$30.64 | Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary
Massive illuminated lanterns, cultural performances, and brilliant installations transform Cary into a glowing wonderland.
๐จ Creativity, Crafting & Community
Bring Your Own Craft Night
6:30 pmโ9:30 pm | FREE | Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh
Bring knitting, embroidery, art journaling, or any portable project and connect with other creatives.
Jazz for the Holidays
7:00 pm | FREE | Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Durham
A warm and seasonal community jazz concert to celebrate holiday melodies.
Triangle String Orchestra โ Holiday Concert
7:00 pm | FREE | Carswell Auditorium, Meredith College, Raleigh
A beautiful showcase of local orchestral talent performing festive classics.
Raleigh Drum Circle & Hoop Jam
7:00 pmโ8:30 pm | FREE | Method Road Park, Raleigh
An energetic outdoor gathering featuring drumming, movement, hoop dance, and community rhythm.
Stitch Nโ Bitch Craft Night
7:00 pmโ11:00 pm | FREE | Steel String Brewery, Carrboro
Bring a craft project, enjoy great beer, and unwind with fellow makers and creatives.
๐ค Trivia, Karaoke & Nightlife
Karaoke Night โ Apex
8:00 pmโ10:30 pm | FREE | The Backyard Bar, Apex
Sing, unwind, and enjoy an evening of community karaoke.
Weekly Skee Ball Tournament
8:00 pmโ10:30 pm | FREE | Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham
Great for groups, competitive spirits, or casual arcade fun.
Karaoke at Moon Dog Meadery
8:00 pmโ11:45 pm | FREE | Durham
Sip locally crafted mead and enjoy a festive karaoke night downtown.
Open Mic Week โ Cary
8:00 pm | FREE | Abbey Road Cary
A creative showcase for musicians, poets, singers, and performers.
Beer Pong Tournament
8:30 pmโ11:00 pm | FREE | Boxcar Bar & Arcade, Raleigh
Compete in a playful beer pong tournament with prizes and lively energy.
โญ Your Triangle Wednesday Plan
Wednesday, December 10th offers free family programs, kid-friendly play time, brewery game nights, holiday lights, craft meetups, concerts, poetry hours, yoga events, and late-night arcade tournaments.
Whether you want fun for kids, a date night, creative community time, or nighttime adventure โ the Triangle has something happening everywhere.
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