Date: Sat, Dec 5, 2026
Time: See event details
Venue: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy Street, Cary
Price: Free
Category: Community
All-day free activities and performances build to the 6pm lighting; playground on site.
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Downtown Cary Park Tree Lighting Celebration runs Sat, Dec 5, 2026, See event details.
Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy Street is in Cary, NC. Open in Google Maps.
Nothing but the kids — this one's free, with no tickets to buy.
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