Five November Holiday Events You Don’t Want to Miss in Raleigh: 2021 Edition

“Silver bells, silver bells. It’s Christmas time in the city.” 🎶 The holiday season is quickly approaching and we love how Raleigh goes all out for this time of year. There are events all around the Triangle but our team has put together a list of five holly jolly happenings that you do not want to miss in November. From charity runs to parades, whether you like to exercise or relax, there is really something for everyone to do in Raleigh. Don’t worry, we did not skip Thanksgiving. There are events for the turkey lovers too! 🦃

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Turkey Ball at Mulino: Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021

This holiday season, the Mulino team wants to help provide turkeys to those families who may not be able to purchase one for their Thanksgiving meal. Their goal is to provide 500 turkeys to their distribution partners, but they need your help! With your ticket purchase of just $30, you will not only be providing a turkey to someone who may not normally have one for the holiday, but you will also receive one admission ticket to their Turkey Ball on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, from 6 until 9 p.m.

Turkey Ball

Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting: Friday, Nov. 19, 2021

Kick off the holiday season with Downtown Raleigh’s Annual Tree Lighting on ABC 11 Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, from 5:30 until 8 p.m. There will be live music, Santa, a holiday market from Triangle Pop Up, and, of course, the tree lighting ceremony.

Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting

77th ABC 11 Raleigh Christmas Parade Presented by Shop Local Raleigh: Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021

visitRaleigh says it best, “There’s no surer sign of the holiday season quickly approaching than the return of one of Raleigh, N.C.’s best (and biggest) annual traditions—the ABC 11 Raleigh Christmas Parade! An event truly made for the whole family, the parade provides endless entertainment in downtown Raleigh for one Saturday morning each year.”

Pack up the family and head to Downtown Raleigh on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. for all the festive fun.

For the adults heading to the parade, Dram & Draught Raleigh is hosting a watch party complete with free coffee + hot chocolate + apple cider… just pay to spike it!

Raleigh Christmas Parade

WRAL Nights of Lights: Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, Through Friday, Dec. 24, 2021

Brighten your holiday season with WRAL Nights of Lights Drive-Thru Light Show at Dorothea Dix Park. Tickets are on sale now and WRAL has promised “more lights, more nights, and fewer cars.” Towering oaks, rolling hills, and open fields will be the magical backdrop for this dazzling light show throughout the park. Illuminated trees, festive light displays, and local art installations will delight visitors of all ages along the 1.3-mile route.

Speaking of lights… here is a great list of other light displays happening around town!

WRAL Nights of Lights

Raleigh Turkey Trot & 2021 Trophy Trot 10K: Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021

Raleigh Turkey Trot has become a tradition and we would be remiss not to mention it. The Triangle’s favorite Thanksgiving morning event returns for 2021. Unfortunately, this event has been filled. If you missed your chance and still want to run before you eat on Thanksgiving Day, register for the Trophy Trot 10K. They have individual and family registrations available, as well as a virtual option. Regular registration gets you entry to the race in the beautiful Dix Park, a medal, and a beer at Trophy Brewing on Maywood Ave. after the race. The virtual option secures you a medal and donation to the amazing Healing Transitions.

Trophy Trot

We hope you have a happy holiday season!