Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting and Holiday Market

• When: Friday, November 21, 2025,  5:30 pm -  8:00 pm
  
• Location: Lichtin Plaza, 2 E. South St., Raleigh, NC 27601
• Cost: Free Admission

Gather ’round for the 17th Annual Tree Lighting & Holiday Market: Raleigh’s kick-off to the holiday season!

This yearly tradition brings all the Christmas magic of Downtown Raleigh to life. And for the first time ever, it will be held in the historic Moore Square Park.

Join us to…
Watch as the Raleigh Christmas Tree comes to light
Capture free photos with Santa Claus
Shop for presents at the local vendor market
Sing along to performances by local artists
And more!

This yearly tradition showcases all the holiday magic that Raleigh has to offer—for free!

Sponsored by Raleigh Magazine

• Website: downtownraleigh.org
• Contact Phone: 919-832-1231
• Contact Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Category: Holiday Events

• 
  x

  Export Event

  Export Event

  Preserve formatting in description (only supported in some calendar applications)
  x

  Export Event

  Export Event

  Preserve formatting in description (only supported in some calendar applications)