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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Top Holiday Events In and Around Carrboro
Carrboro Holiday Markets and Shopping
Westend Holiday Bazaar
What to Expect:
Holiday market with local vendors and seasonal food.
Description:
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
Carrboro Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Light up the Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade
What to Expect:
Diverse parade entries incorporating the "Winter Wonderland" theme.
Description:
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
Big Band Holidays with Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
What to Expect:
Unique blend of jazz and holiday classics.
Description:
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
Carrboro Other Holiday Activities
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Holiday Parade
What to Expect:
Non-vehicular parade featuring foot, bike, and scooter traffic.
Description:
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
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Chapel Hill (1 miles)
- Durham (11 miles)
- Morrisville (15 miles)
- Apex (18 miles)
- Cary (18 miles)
- Holly Springs (22 miles)
- Burlington (24 miles)
- West Raleigh (25 miles)
- Raleigh (26 miles)
- Fuquay-Varina (27 miles)
- Garner (29 miles)
- Sanford (30 miles)
- Wake Forest (32 miles)
- Greensboro (42 miles)
- Asheboro (44 miles)