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36th Annual Christmas Village and Tree Lighting in Clayton

Date: Thu, Dec 3, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Community

The Town of Clayton is hosting their annual Christmas Village and Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. in Downtown Clayton, North Carolina. This is a free event. The 35th Annual Christmas Village and Tree Lighting will take place in Downtown Clayton. Visits with Santa Claus & Letters to the North Pole Downtown Business Open House Christmas activities and attractions all up and down Main Street Trackless Train Presentation of the 2026 Joyce Blackley Spirit Award Storefront Decorating Contest winners will be announced Performances by local schools, dance groups, and entertainers Cookie Decorating and Carnival Games We've put together a huge list of holiday events in the Triangle, including parades, festivals, markets, Santa visits, and more. Check out our growing day by day list of holiday events in the Triangle!

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36th Annual Christmas Village and Tree Lighting in Clayton

Thursday, Dec 3, 5pm–7:45pm in Raleigh. Free.

Checked Nov 6 against the Triangle on the Cheap listing

When
Dec 3
Thu, Dec 3, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Where
Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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The Town of Clayton is hosting their annual Christmas Village and Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. in Downtown Clayton, North Carolina. This is a free event. The 35th Annual Christmas Village and Tree Lighting will take place in Downtown Clayton. Visits with Santa Claus & Letters to the North Pole Downtown Business Open House Christmas activities and attractions all up and down Main Street Trackless Train Presentation of the 2026 Joyce Blackley Spirit Award Storefront Decorating Contest winners will be announced Performances by local schools, dance groups, and entertainers Cookie Decorating and Carnival Games We've put together a huge list of holiday events in the Triangle, including parades, festivals, markets, Santa visits, and more. Check out our growing day by day list of holiday events in the Triangle!

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36th Annual Christmas Village and Tree Lighting in Clayton runs Thu, Dec 3, 2026, 5:00 PM - 7:45 PM.

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