Last updated: November 11, 2024
Your go-to guide for the holidays in Carrboro is here! Discover all the top festive events and activities. From Carrboro locals to international travelers, our guide ensures a joyful and memorable season.
Popular Events: Kick off the holiday festivities with the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Holiday Parade, featuring local bands, vibrant floats, and a friendly community atmosphere. With twinkling lights and a parade of cheer, the Light up the Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade creates a magical evening for all ages. And the Westend Holiday Bazaar is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing unique local crafts and seasonal treats perfect for holiday shopping. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Holiday market with local vendors and seasonal food.
The Westend Holiday Bazaar is a holiday market featuring local vendors, a biergarten, and seasonal food items. Explore the area with the Winter Wanderland mobile pass and enjoy free downtown parking. Find unique gifts for bookworms at Epilogue and consider a gift card for the perfect present.
Where: Chapel Hill | More Info: Westend Holiday Bazaar
Diverse parade entries incorporating the "Winter Wonderland" theme.
The Light Up the Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade is a festive event featuring dignitaries, marching bands, local businesses, cheerleaders, dance troupes, classic cars, floats, and Santa Claus. It takes place in downtown Hillsborough, traveling south on Churton Street from Corbin Street to Margaret Lane and ending at the intersection of Margaret Lane and Cameron Street.
Where: Hillsborough | More Info: Light up the Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade
Unique blend of jazz and holiday classics.
The Big Band Holidays event features the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, presenting original arrangements of seasonal favorites. Guest vocalist Ashley Pezzotti joins the ensemble, making this a special celebration of the holiday season with jazz.
Where: Chapel Hill | More Info: Big Band Holidays with Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Community gathering centered around the lighting of a beautifully decorated holiday tree.
Each year, the community gathers to witness the grand illumination of the holiday tree in the heart of Chapel Hill. This event includes festive music, local performances, and the chance to connect with neighbors and friends. Families can relish in the holiday spirit as they partake in various seasonal activities and enjoy treats from local vendors.
Where: Chapel Hill | More Info: Chapel Hill Tree Lighting
Non-vehicular parade featuring foot, bike, and scooter traffic.
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Holiday Parade is a festive and inclusive event celebrating the winter holiday season. Local arts, cultural, and community groups parade down Franklin Street, showcasing diverse cultural and community traditions.
Where: Chapel Hill | More Info: Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Holiday Parade
