Holiday events in Durham

Check out happening holiday events all around Durham, NC

Durham German Market

 Sat, 06 Dec at 03:30 pm Durham Central Park, Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina

Thrive :: Durham's Wellness Fair

 Sat, 22 Nov at 10:00 am The Body Games Center Free

Funkin' All The Way: A Juke Joint Christmas

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm Phoenix Event Center

HOLIDAY RECORD FAIR at Motorco Music Hall

 Sat, 29 Nov at 12:00 pm 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina 27701

Durham Art Walk Holiday Market 2025

 Sat, 22 Nov at 10:00 am 120 Morris St, Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina 27701

The Up Down (Holiday) Market

 Sat, 13 Dec at 02:00 pm Geerhouse Free

Friendsgiving: The Feel-Good Journey Edition

 Fri, 21 Nov at 07:30 pm 814 Elmira Ave Free

Winter Wonderland Pajama Jam

 Sat, 20 Dec at 01:00 pm TBA Free

Durham Craft Market Holiday Market

 Sun, 14 Dec at 10:00 am 501 Foster St, Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina 27701

Made by You: Holiday Cake Decorating

 Sat, 06 Dec at 01:00 pm MAA Nixie

Comics Book Club Meeting

 Thu, 20 Nov at 07:00 pm Ment Beverage Co. Free

Handcrafted DURM Annual Holiday Market

 Sat, 29 Nov at 02:00 pm Durty Bull Brewing Company

Sad Santa an Emo/Pop Punk Dance Party

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 pm 101 W Main St USD 8 to 30

Black Nativity Durham

Fri, 19 Dec at 08:00 pm Hillside High School Hornets

8-Track Minds at Zinchouse Winery and Brewery Holiday Boogiefest!

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm Zinchouse Winery and Brewery, Durham, NC

The Roast of Santa Claus

 Fri, 19 Dec at 08:00 pm 101 W Main St USD 10 to 20

HOME ALONE & THE BURBS

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm The Carolina Theatre of Durham

Downtown Durham Holiday Tree Lighting

 Fri, 21 Nov at 05:00 pm CCB Plaza

Friendsgiving Marathon League at Urban Axes Durham

 Sat, 22 Nov at 11:00 am 619 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701

Ponysaurus Wonderland Lighting ✨☃️ 🔥

Sat, 22 Nov at 12:00 pm 219 Hood St, Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina 27701

CHRISTMAS TRIPLE FEATURE! Mickey's Christmas Carol | Christmas Vacation | Scrooged

 Fri, 21 Nov at 07:00 pm The Carolina Theatre of Durham

Naughty and Nice a Holiday Cabaret Show

 Fri, 05 Dec at 09:00 pm Weldon Mills Distillery Durham USD 31

Holiday Market

 Sat, 22 Nov at 09:00 am 9197 NC Highway 751, Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina 27713

Fight For Good: Fitness Food Drive Benefiting Food Bank at Durham

 Sat, 06 Dec at 03:00 pm GRACIE DURHAM Free

John Hughes' PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES (1987)

 Sun, 23 Nov at 07:10 pm The Carolina Theatre of Durham

Grinchmas Holiday Market

 Sat, 22 Nov at 12:00 pm 800 Taylor Street, Suite 9-150, durham, NC, Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina 27701

Mocktail Magic: Holiday Edition

 Sat, 06 Dec at 03:00 pm Redhead Hemp USD 35

Candles & Cheer Workshop with a Botanical Twist at Durham Beer Garden

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm Durham Beer Garden USD 42 to 61

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

 Sun, 23 Nov at 06:00 pm DPAC

ReCity Network Block Party—Giving Tuesday Edition

 Tue, 02 Dec at 06:00 pm ReCity Network Free

Santa's Little Dancers

 Fri, 12 Dec at 04:00 pm Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Durham USD 8

Christmas by Candlelight Dec 12th

 Fri, 12 Dec at 05:30 pm Duke Homestead State Historic Site USD 11

Create a Holiday Centerpiece with Weston Farms

 Thu, 11 Dec at 06:00 pm Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club USD 135

Ugly Christmas Sweater Kickback

 Thu, 11 Dec at 06:00 pm Lula and Sadie’s USD 23

When Science Spins: Making Moving Christmas Ornaments

 Sun, 30 Nov at 11:00 am SEEDS USD 15

Fresh Pasta Making Class - Learn to make Tortellini & Anolini

 Tue, 18 Nov at 06:30 pm Il Laboratorio - The Cooking Lab by Melina's Fresh Pasta USD 77

NCCU Faculty Holiday Concert with Joey Calderazzo

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm 4608 Industry Ln, Ste L, Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina 27713

Bull City Black Friday a 'Grown & Sexy Affair'

 Fri, 28 Nov at 09:00 pm ReCity Network USD 23 to 322

Krampus Market

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm Durham Central Park

Holiday Patchwork Market ✸TWO DAYS✸

 Sat, 06 Dec at 12:00 pm Durham Armory

Merry & Bright Tuesday Movie Nights ✨📺☃️

 Tue, 02 Dec at 08:00 pm 219 Hood St, Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina 27701

A Christmas Carol - Presented by Theatre in the Park

 Sat, 13 Dec at 02:00 pm DPAC

Sip & Candle-Making Workshop for the Holiday's - Gizmo Brew Works – Durham

 Sun, 23 Nov at 02:00 pm Gizmo Brew Works - Durham Taproom USD 43 to 59

The Holiday Crafting Party

 Sat, 06 Dec at 12:00 pm Community Family Life & Recreation Center at Lyon Park USD 25

Fun science based Christmas ornaments making workshop for kids

 Sat, 29 Nov at 02:30 am SEEDS USD 15

Triangle Toy Takeaway

Sat, 15 Nov at 08:00 am 100 Horizon Place, Durham, NC

Christmas by Candlelight Dec. 5th

 Fri, 05 Dec at 05:30 pm Duke Homestead State Historic Site USD 11

The KINK Triangle: Hoes Hoes Hoes

 Sat, 06 Dec at 09:30 pm Club Era USD 13 to 109

~ The Last Minute Gift Market ~

 Sat, 20 Dec at 12:00 pm The Fruit Free

Durham Comics Club - Old Man Logan

 Thu, 20 Nov at 07:00 pm Ment Beverage Co.

Holiday Happy Hour

 Thu, 04 Dec at 05:00 pm Crank Arm Brewing Company Durham Free

Learn to Make a Traditional Italian Christmas Treat - Struffoli/Pignolata

 Sun, 14 Dec at 02:00 pm Il Laboratorio - The Cooking Lab by Melina's Fresh Pasta USD 77

Durham Geek & Grub Market (Holiday Nightmare Edition)

 Sun, 14 Dec at 12:00 pm Durham Armory Free

Taylor Mac’s Holiday Sauce

 Thu, 04 Dec at 07:30 pm Reynolds Industries Theater: 125 Science Drive Durham, NC 27708

Yule Ball: Harry Potter Books Trivia at Chubbys Tacos Durham

 Wed, 17 Dec at 07:00 pm Chubby's Tacos Durham Free

Holidays on the Farm

 Sat, 20 Dec at 11:30 am 1923 Shaw Rd., Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina 27704

🎶 Music in the Heart ♥️ | Fall & Holiday Concert - 2025

 Sat, 06 Dec at 03:30 pm Temple Baptist Church

Bell Durham Holiday Concert: Dreamscapes

 Sat, 13 Dec at 04:00 pm Main Library - Durham County Library

Photos with The Grinch

 Sat, 22 Nov at 12:00 pm Hi-Wire Brewing Durham, NC

Holiday Greenery: Build Your Own Wreath

 Fri, 05 Dec at 02:00 pm 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina 27705

Durham Parks & Rec's Santa Paw Event

 Fri, 05 Dec at 05:00 pm Durham Armory

Floating Colors: The Science of Surface Tension through Japanese Marbling

 Tue, 25 Nov at 02:30 pm SEEDS USD 15

Durham Night Market

 Thu, 11 Dec at 05:00 pm American Tobacco Campus

A Holiday Toast with the West Coast

 Thu, 18 Dec at 06:30 pm 6225 Wake Forest Hwy., Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina 27703

Thanksgiving at The Durham

 Thu, 27 Nov at 11:00 am 315 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina 27701

2025 Annual Christmas Toy Drive and Holiday Gathering

 Sun, 07 Dec at 04:00 pm Primrose Bar and Lounge

A Walk In The Fall, November 30th 2025, Hi Wire Brewing Durham, Sip & Paint Party

 Sun, 30 Nov at 03:00 pm Hi-Wire Brewing Durham

Holiday Sip Candle-Making Workshop at Weldon Mills Distillery Durham

 Sun, 07 Dec at 02:00 pm Weldon Mills Distillery Durham USD 45 to 61

Christmas Eve Service

 Wed, 24 Dec at 05:00 pm 3610 Hillandale Rd, Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina 27705

Friendsgiving Cocktail Party

 Mon, 24 Nov at 03:00 pm Restore and Rejuvenate Hydration, Apex Highway, Durham, NC, USA USD 29

J. Anthony Brown's Thanksgiving Jive Turkey Comedy Slam

 Fri, 21 Nov Rhythm & Brews Bar and Grill USD 11 to 86

A Magical Cirque Christmas at Durham Performing Arts Center

 Wed, 19 Nov Durham Performing Arts Center

Bright Northern Lights, December 28, 2025, Hi Wire Brewing Durham, Sip & Paint Party

 Sun, 28 Dec at 03:00 pm Hi-Wire Brewing Durham

40th Kwanzaa Festival

 Thu, 01 Jan at 11:00 am 212 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701-3212, United States

The Swing Space Jingle & Mingle: A Holiday Dance Celebration

 Sat, 13 Dec at 03:00 pm Triangle Dance Studios

Elevate Kids and Family Circle Events

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:00 pm 201 Foster St Free

A Christmas Carol at Durham Performing Arts Center

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:30 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show at Carolina Theatre - Fletcher Hall

 Mon, 17 Nov at 07:00 pm Carolina Theatre - Fletcher Hall

A Drag Queen Christmas at Durham Performing Arts Center

 Tue, 18 Nov Durham Performing Arts Center

The Great Gatsby Musical at Durham Performing Arts Center

 Tue, 05 May at 07:30 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

A Drag Queen Christmas

 Wed, 19 Nov DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

Get Creative on the Farm (Fall Edition)

 Sat, 22 Nov at 02:00 pm Avery Family Farm USD 13 to 34

Holiday Goat’s Milk Soap-Making Workshop at Weldon Mills Distillery Durham

 Thu, 20 Nov at 06:00 pm Weldon Mills Distillery Durham USD 43

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show

 Sun, 16 Nov at 07:00 pm Carolina Theatre - Durham

House Holiday Mixer

 Sat, 14 Dec at 08:00 pm The House Restaurant & Catering USD 13 to 535

HOLIDAY Pop-Up Market by Pop-Up Raleigh

 Sun, 23 Nov at 12:00 pm Sheraton Imperial Hotel