HOLIDAY Give back this season by bringing donations for Be a Santa to a Senior, Toys for Tots and the People & Pet Food Drive to either of the Orange County Public Library locations. Through Dec. 15, orangecountync.gov Explore a winter wonderland at 1870 Farm’s sixth annual Holiday at the Farm event. Cozy up with blankets and hot apple cider on a hayride through the animal pasture, pet pony “reindeer,” grab a candy cane from the peppermint forest and meet Santa and Frosty the Snowman. Through Dec. 24, 1870farm.com
Head over to The Carolina Inn Holiday Market for a European-style shopping experience featuring handcrafted Yuletide treats, jewelry, ornaments and more. Browse the Biergarten for a lineup of craft beers, wines and signature cocktails while you shop. Dec. 4 and 18, destinationhotels.com/carolina-inn
HOLLY JOLLY Support the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts at the annual Art of Giving showcase. The gallery is owned by 21 local artists and features giftable art perfect for the presents. Through Dec. 31, hillsboroughgallery.com Start off your winter season with the reimagined Chapel Hill Carrboro Community Parade. Hosted by Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture, Carrboro Recreation, Parks, & Cultural Resources and Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership, the festive celebration will highlight a variety of cultural traditions in the community. Dec. 3, chapelhillarts.org Shop for the perfect gift at St. Thomas More Catholic School’s 17th annual Christmas Holiday Shoppe Craft Show, featuring 60 talented artisans from 36
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throughout North Carolina. The event will include lunch and a raffle giveaway. Dec. 3, stmcsnc.org
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Celebrate the season at Spring Haven Farm’s Winter Wonderland with Goats. Pick out the perfect tree, sip hot cocoa on a train ride, design your own ornament and snap a festive family photo in the decorated Wonderland Barn. Through Dec. 31, springhavenfarm.com
Join the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, five-time Grammy winner Dianne Reeves and emerging vocalist Samara Joy at Memorial Hall as they spread cheer during the annual Big Band Holidays tour. The musical evening will feature soulful renditions of holiday classics and entertaining storytelling suited for audiences of all ages. Dec. 2, carolinaperformingarts.org
Check off your gift list and make a positive impact at the Inclusive Business Holiday Gift Market at Blue Hill Event Center. Co-sponsored by Extraordinary Ventures and Work Together NC, the event features local vendors that are committed to employing an inclusive workforce. Dec. 3, extraordinaryventures.org Be a part of a 19-year tradition and create your own festive decoration at West Queen Studio’s Wreath-Making Workshop. Dec. 3, westqueenstudio.com Bring the family to The Carolina Inn's Brunch with Santa for a breakfast buffet, magic show, face painting and a meeting with Santa himself. Dec. 3-4, 10-11 and 20-23, destinationhotels.com/carolina-inn Catch a performance of the classic “The Nutcracker” by the Triangle Youth Ballet at East Chapel Hill High School. Dec. 3-4, triangleyouthballet.org