Chapel Hill Christmas 2025

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Chapel Hill marks Christmas 2025 near Franklin Street and the university green, where college-town lights blend with festive charm. Check out holiday lights tours, festive shopping, and family-friendly events—concerts, markets, and campus celebrations that welcome students and neighbors alike.

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Last updated: 10/23/2025 by ChristmasLocal.com editorial team

Chapel Hill Christmas Events

Chapel Hill Christmas Movies, Theater and Entertainment

Handel's Messiah in Chapel Hill

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Handel's Messiah (Chapel Hill, NC)

Sunday, December 7, 2025

📍 Memorial Hall

(0.3 mi from Chapel Hill)

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Experience the awe-inspiring performance of Handel's Messiah, brought to life by the North Carolina Symphony, the North Carolina Master Chorale, and exceptional soloists. This beloved masterpiece promises a passionate and beautiful celebration of the season, featuring the unforgettable 'Hallelujah' chorus.

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⭐ Best For: Classical music enthusiasts, holiday celebrations, families

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Christmas Events Near Chapel Hill

Carrboro Christmas Events

Light Up The Night Holiday Parade in Hillsborough

Hillsborough

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Light Up The Night Holiday Parade (Hillsborough)

📍 Downtown Hillsborough

Dec 7, 2025

(10.5 mi from Chapel Hill)

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Carrboro-Chapel Hill Community Holiday Parade in Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill

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Carrboro-Chapel Hill Community Holiday Parade (Chapel Hill)

📍 Downtown Carrboro & Chapel Hill

Dec 6, 2025

(0.7 mi from Chapel Hill)

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Durham Christmas Events

FestiBull of Lights in Durham

Durham

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FestiBull of Lights (Durham)

📍 Durham Bulls Athletic Park

Dec 28, 2025

(10.1 mi from Chapel Hill)

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NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet in Durham

Durham

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NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet (Durham)

📍 Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC)

Dec 24, 2024

(10.2 mi from Chapel Hill)

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Morrisville Christmas Events

Park West Village Winter Wonderland in Morrisville

Morrisville

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Park West Village Winter Wonderland (Morrisville)

📍 Park West Village

Nov 21, 2025

(15.1 mi from Chapel Hill)

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Sip & Holiday Candle-Making Workshop at Gizmo Brew Works in Raleigh

Raleigh

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Sip & Holiday Candle-Making Workshop at Gizmo Brew Works (Raleigh)

📍 Gizmo Brew Works - Brewery & Taproom

Nov 8, 2025

(17.4 mi from Chapel Hill)

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Apex Christmas Events

Apex Rotary Club Christmas Parade in Apex

Apex

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Apex Rotary Club Christmas Parade (Apex)

📍 Apex Public Works Buildings

Dec 6, 2025

(16.8 mi from Chapel Hill)

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Apex Tree Lighting Ceremony in Apex

Apex

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Apex Tree Lighting Ceremony (Apex)

📍 Town Hall Campus

Dec 5, 2025

(17.0 mi from Chapel Hill)

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Cary Christmas Events

Skate the Square at Fenton in Cary

Cary

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Skate the Square at Fenton (Cary)

📍 Fenton Square by Paragon Theaters

Nov 7, 2025

(19.0 mi from Chapel Hill)

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Victorian Christmas at the Page-Walker in Cary

Cary

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Victorian Christmas at the Page-Walker (Cary)

📍 Page-Walker Arts & History Center

Dec 6, 2025

(17.6 mi from Chapel Hill)

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Holly Springs Christmas Events

Light the Springs in Holly Springs

Holly Springs

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Light the Springs (Holly Springs)

📍 Holly Springs Cultural Center

Dec 6, 2025

(22.0 mi from Chapel Hill)

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Happy Holly Days Parade in Holly Springs

Holly Springs

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Happy Holly Days Parade (Holly Springs)

📍 Main Street

Dec 13, 2025

(22.7 mi from Chapel Hill)

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West Raleigh Christmas Events

Holiday Express at Pullen Park in Raleigh

Raleigh

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Holiday Express at Pullen Park (Raleigh)

📍 Pullen Park

Dec 2, 2025

(23.8 mi from Chapel Hill)

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Moonlight in the Garden in Raleigh

Raleigh

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Moonlight in the Garden (Raleigh)

📍 JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University

Nov 6, 2025

(21.6 mi from Chapel Hill)

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Burlington Christmas Events

Christmas in the Park in Burlington

Burlington

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Christmas in the Park (Burlington)

📍 Burlington City Park

(24.9 mi from Chapel Hill)

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Santa's Cottage in Burlington

Burlington

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Santa's Cottage (Burlington)

📍 Downtown Burlington

Dec 20, 2025

(24.6 mi from Chapel Hill)

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Raleigh Christmas Events

ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Parade in Raleigh

Raleigh

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ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Parade (Raleigh)

📍 Downtown Raleigh

Nov 22, 2025

(26.5 mi from Chapel Hill)

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The Nutcracker by Cary Ballet Company in Raleigh

Raleigh

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The Nutcracker by Cary Ballet Company (Raleigh)

📍 Martin Marietta Center for Performing Arts – AJ Fletcher Opera Theatre / Cary Arts Center / Downtown Cary Park: The Gathering Place

Dec 6, 2025

(25.3 mi from Chapel Hill)

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Fuquayvarina Christmas Events

Fuquay-Varina Limited Edition Christmas Ornament in Fuquay

Fuquay

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Fuquay-Varina Limited Edition Christmas Ornament (Fuquay)

📍 Fuquay-Varina

(26.2 mi from Chapel Hill)

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