Cheers to a fantastic holiday season this year with tons of fun holiday markets and more this month! Check out what’s happening all around Apex, Cary, and Holly Springs during the month of December:
All December Long - NC Chinese Lantern Festival
Where: Koka Booth Amphitheatre
When: 6:00 - 10:00 PM (Closed Christmas Day)
How Much: $20 (ages 13+) or $15 (ages 3-12) for tickets on a specific date; $35 per Ticket for any night (Kids 2 and under are free)
More Details: “Twilight” and “VIP” Experiences also available
Friday, December 1st - Apex Tree Lighting Ceremony
Where: The Depot at 220 N. Salem Street in Apex
When: 4:30-6:00 PM
How Much: Free to Attend!
Saturday, December 2nd - Holiday Festival at Apex Farmers Market
Where: Beaver Creek Crossings at 1517 Beaver Creek Commons Drive
When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
How Much: FREE to Attend!
Details: Annual Holiday Festival!
Saturday, December 2nd - Holly Springs Farmers Market
Where: W. Ballentine Street outside Holly Springs Cultural Center
When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
How Much: FREE to Attend!
Saturday, December 2nd - SuperFun Saturday
Where: Halle Cultural Arts Center at 237 N. Salem Street
When: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
How Much: FREE
More Details: Ages 4-12; parent/guardian must accompany children
Saturday, December 2nd - Apex Rotary’s “Let it Snow” Event
Where: The Depot at 220 N. Salem Street in Apex
When: 3:00-5:00 PM
How Much: Free to Attend!
More Details: Appearances by Santa & Mrs. Claus and more winter fun!
Saturday, December 2nd - Apex Rotary Christmas Parade
Where: Begins at the intersection of Ambergate Station & Apex Peakway (and heading down Salem Street to the Public Works building)
When: 5:00 PM
How Much: Free to Attend!
Saturday, December 2nd - Light the Springs
Where: Holly Springs Cultural Center at 300 W. Ballentine Street
When: 5:00-8:00 PM
How Much: FREE to Attend!
Begins Saturday, December 2nd - Holiday Tour of Lights
Where: Multiple Addresses
When: 6:00-9:00 PM every evening
How Much: Free!
Details: Runs through December 31st
Friday, December 8th & Saturday, December 9th - Winter Fest
Where: Ting Park at 101 Sportsmanship Way in Holly Springs
When: 4:00-8:30 PM both days
How Much: Free to Attend!
Saturday, December 9th - Cary Christmas Parade
Where: Begins at the intersection of E. Chatham Street & Ward Street
When: 2:00-4:00 PM
How Much: Free to Attend!
Sunday, December 10th - Apex Chanukah Festival
Where: Apex Senior Center at 53 Hunter Street
When: Winter Wonderland 3-5:00 PM, Grand Menorah Lighting 5:00 PM
How Much: Free to Attend!
Friday, December 15th - Cary Night Market
Where: 310 S. Academy Street in Cary
When: 5:00-9:00 PM
How Much: Free to Attend!
Saturday, December 16th - Holly Springs Farmers Market
Where: W. Ballentine Street outside Holly Springs Cultural Center
When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
How Much: FREE to Attend!
Saturday, December 16th - SuperFun Saturday
Where: Halle Cultural Arts Center at 237 N. Salem Street
When: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
How Much: FREE
More Details: Ages 4-12; parent/guardian must accompany children
Saturday, December 16th - Apex Pride Holiday Celebration
Where: Apex Senior Center at 63 Hunter Street (Seaboard Room)
When: 12:00-2:00 PM
How Much: Free to Attend!
Saturday, December 16th - Art-n-Soul Holiday Market
Where: Waverly Place at 302 Colonades Way in Cary
When: 12:00-4:00 PM
How Much: Free to Attend!
Sunday, December 17th - Mayton Holiday Market
Where: The Mayton at 301 S. Academy Street
When: 3:00-6:00 PM
How Much: Free to Attend!
Tuesday, December 19th - Family Basketball Ham Toss
Where: John M. Brown Community Center at 53 Hunter Street
When: 6:00 PM for Ages 6 and Under + 11-12; 7:00 PM for Ages 7-8 & 13-14; 8:00 PM for Ages 9-10 & 15-17
How Much: Free to Attend!
More Details: Teams are made up of 2 members from the same family, one adult (18+) and one child (17 and under)
Wednesday, December 20th - Wednesday Morning Movie
Where: Halle Cultural Arts Center at 237 N. Salem Street
When: Doors Open at 9:30 AM
How Much: Free!
More Details: Movie title will be available online a week prior
Friday, December 29th - Cary Kwanzaa Celebration
Where: Cary Arts Center at 101 Dry Avenue
When: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
How Much: Free to Attend!
Details: Full schedule for the day’s activities at the link above
Every Saturday - Cary Downtown Farmers Market
Where: 200 E. Chatham Street in Cary
When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
How Much: Free to Attend!