Carrboro Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Carrboro and surrounding areas
Carrboro hosts the Christmas season with radiant Christmas lights along Main Street and a lively slate of holiday activities centered on the Carrboro Arts District. The Carrboro-Chapel Hill Community Holiday Parade and nearby Pittsboro Parade bring marching bands, floats, and community cheer to the streets during the festive season. Explore winter markets, seasonal performances, and family-friendly festive events, then warm up with local food vendors and craftspeople who make holiday shopping and evening strolls a joyful part of the season.
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Christmas Markets
21 eventsOver 200 local vendors and diverse entertainment.
Christmas Lights
20 eventsFestive train ride through holiday lights and themed activities.
Christmas Shows
18 eventsLive performance of Handel's Messiah with renowned orchestra and choir
Christmas Activities
36 eventsLargest Christmas parade between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Holiday Express at Pullen Park
(Raleigh)
Festive train ride through holiday lights and themed activities.
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ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Parade
(Raleigh)
Largest Christmas parade between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta.
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FestiBull of Lights
(Durham)
Holiday light display at a baseball park
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Handel's Messiah
(Chapel Hill)
Live performance of Handel's Messiah with renowned orchestra and choir
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The Nutcracker by Cary Ballet Company
(Raleigh)
Multiple Nutcracker performances across three venues
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MAKRS Holiday Fest
(Raleigh)
Over 200 local vendors and diverse entertainment.
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Christmas Parties Near Carrboro
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Carrboro.
Christmas Prix-Fixe Dinner at The Carolina Inn
Celebrate the holiday season with an exquisite Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining...
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Carrboro Christmas FAQ
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Holiday Parade and the Carrboro Elf Market are among the largest annual Christmas events in the area.
Carrboro is known for its inclusive community parade and local artisan markets, which highlight the town’s creative spirit and diverse cultural traditions.
Many neighborhoods throughout Carrboro feature festive decorations, with popular displays often found near downtown and residential streets.
Christmas markets and local makers are typically found at The ArtsCenter, community events, and during the holiday parade weekend.
Free activities include the holiday parade, tree lighting ceremony, and exploring neighborhood Christmas light displays.
Families enjoy the holiday parade, craft activities at markets, and the festive tree lighting ceremony, all of which are welcoming for children.