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After the parade: Tree lighting, carriage rides, lanterns
There are plenty of holiday-themed happenings in downtown Raleigh you can take part in on Nov. 20 after the parade has ended.
Posted — UpdatedBy Maggie Brown, WRAL multiplatform producer
RALEIGH, N.C. — There are plenty of holiday-themed happenings in downtown Raleigh you can take part in on Nov. 20 after the Raleigh Christmas Parade has ended.
Ice skating
A temporary ice skating rink will open up at Red Hat Amphitheater on Saturday night. The pop-up rink will be open for two months. Ice skates are provided, sharpened and ready to use.
The rink holds its grand opening downtown after the parade.
Admission costs $11, including skate rentals. Non-skaters only have to pay $6. Tickets are now on sale online and are also available 30 minutes before gates open each day. For Saturday and Sunday, gates open at 12 p.m.
North Hills holiday celebration
North Hills is hosting a Holiday Shop and Stroll from 12 to 4 p.m. where members can shop around while listening to holiday music. Spend $150 at North Hills and you can receive a free $25 North Hills Gift Card.
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After shopping, the village will light up a large Christmas tree while you can sip seasonal drinks and sing holiday music.
Shop local
There are two different markets in downtown Raleigh where you can purchase holiday-themed and locally-made items from vendors.
Pop-Up Raleigh will be hosting a holiday market at Trophy Brewing & Taproom on Maywood Avenue. You can shop local art and vintage wares while sampling Trophy craft beer. Food trucks will also be on hand.
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The Merry Moore Market, with more than 50 vendors, will be held at Moore Square Park in downtown Raleigh on Saturday night. There will be activities and crafts for kids of all ages, live music, carriage rides and visits with Santa.
The market will start at 5 p.m. and end around 9 p.m.
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