Welcome to your ultimate guide for holiday fun in Morrisville! Discover all the top festive events and attractions. For Morrisville natives and newcomers, our guide is your passport to festive adventures.
Popular events in the area include the captivating Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, a musical journey that beautifully blends rock and classical elements to evoke the spirit of the season. Experience the enchanting Speedway Christmas, featuring a dazzling lights display set around a raceway, creating a uniquely festive atmosphere. And don’t forget the Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting, where a magnificent tree illuminates the night, marking the start of the holiday season. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Morrisville
- Speedway Christmas (Concord)
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve (Raleigh)
- Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting (Raleigh)
- North Carolina Master Chorale presents Joy of the Season (Raleigh)
- Wendell Wonderland (Wendell)
- Cary Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker (Cary)
- Winter Wonderland at Park West Village
- Holiday Harmony with the Fuquay-Varina Chorale (Fuquay-Varina)
- Fuquay-Varina Town Tree Lighting (Fuquay-Varina)
See these and even more events listed below!
Morrisville Holiday Light Displays
Speedway Christmas
What to Expect:
Synchronized holiday light display with drive-in movies.
Description:
Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway features over five million lights on a four-mile course, including the legendary oval, pit road, and infield road course. The show is open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., rain or shine, with synchronized lights and music on 101.3 FM. Drive-in movies are also available on the gigantic Speedway TV every Thursday through Sunday night.
Where: Concord | More Info: Speedway Christmas
Fuquay-Varina Town Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with live music and festive lights.
Description:
The Fuquay-Varina Town Tree Lighting features holiday music, an artist village, and magical lights at Fuquay Mineral Spring Park, along with a visit from Ol' St. Nick and the Town Tree lighting.
Where: Fuquay-Varina | More Info: Fuquay-Varina Town Tree Lighting
Morrisville Holiday Markets and Shopping
Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with local shopping and live performances.
Description:
Downtown Raleigh's Annual Tree Lighting features a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, free photos with Santa, a large vendor market, and performances by local artists.
Where: Raleigh | More Info: Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting
Morrisville Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
What to Expect:
High-energy performances with immersive storytelling and visual effects.
Description:
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra presents an all-new version of "The Lost Christmas Eve," the final chapter of their iconic Christmas trilogy, featuring a blend of rock, classical, and symphonic music with dazzling light displays and pyrotechnics.
Where: Raleigh | More Info: Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
North Carolina Master Chorale presents Joy of the Season
What to Expect:
Traditional holiday music performed by a large, diverse choir.
Description:
The North Carolina Master Chorale presents Joy of the Season, featuring the Chorale's 170-voice Symphonic Choir, Chamber Choir, and Youth Choir in a concert of familiar carols and new settings at Meymandi Concert Hall.
Where: Raleigh | More Info: North Carolina Master Chorale presents Joy of the Season
Cary Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker
What to Expect:
Traditional full-length ballet with elaborate costumes and sets.
Description:
Cary Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker, a timeless holiday classic featuring Clara's journey from her home to the Land of Sweets with her Nutcracker Prince, set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
Where: Cary | More Info: Cary Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker
Holiday Harmony with the Fuquay-Varina Chorale
What to Expect:
Beautiful holiday harmonies by a renowned local chorale.
Description:
The Fuquay-Varina Chorale presents their annual holiday concert at the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, featuring beautiful music and holiday favorites.
Where: Fuquay-Varina | More Info: Holiday Harmony with the Fuquay-Varina Chorale
Morrisville Other Holiday Activities
Wendell Wonderland
What to Expect:
Synchronized light show and festive activities in a charming small-town setting.
Description:
Wendell Wonderland is an annual holiday festival in downtown Wendell, featuring craft vendors, food trucks, a cookie walk, and visits from Mr. and Mrs. Santa. Thousands gather to experience the small-town charm of Wendell during the holiday season.
Where: Wendell | More Info: Wendell Wonderland
Winter Wonderland at Park West Village
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with diverse activities for all ages.
Description:
Winter Wonderland at Park West Village features train rides, storytime with Santa, food trucks, hot beverages, face painting, holiday crafts, live performances, and an inflatable slide.
Where: Morrisville | More Info: Winter Wonderland at Park West Village
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Cary (3 miles)
- Apex (6 miles)
- West Raleigh (9 miles)
- Raleigh (11 miles)
- Holly Springs (12 miles)
- Durham (12 miles)
- Garner (14 miles)
- Chapel Hill (14 miles)
- Carrboro (15 miles)
- Fuquay-Varina (17 miles)
- Wake Forest (21 miles)
- Sanford (31 miles)
- Burlington (39 miles)