Cary Tree Lighting Ceremony and Victorian Christmas

The Town of Cary is celebrating the season at their Heart of the Holidays Celebration events. Here are just a few of Cary's holiday events. Photos with Santa Santa wil be at Downtown Cary Park several times in December, plus one time at Carpenter Fire Station Road Park. Bring your camera. These are free events. Please keep in mind that there will be a wait! This is not a drop-off event. Please stay with your child. Santa's schedule includes one sensory-friendly event, and a chance to bring your pet for a Santa picture. See Santa's schedule at Downtown Cary Park. 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! Christmas Tree Lighting Cary's Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Saturday, December 5, 2026, with activities from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park. Enjoy photos with Santa, arts and crafts, performances and more. The tree lighting ceremony will start at 6 p.m. Victorian Christmas at the Page-Walker Enjoy a Victorian Christmas at the Page-Walker, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy an afternoon of 19th-century-inspired Christmas fun at the Page-Walker Arts & History Center! Explore the historic 1870s hotel decked out in holiday splendor, with the sounds of carolers in Dickensian costume echoing throughout the building.

Last updated November 6, 2026