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Tree Lighting Celebration Cary 2026

Name: Tree Lighting Celebration Cary 2026
Start: 2026-12-05T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-12-06T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy Street

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When

Dec 5

Sat, Dec 5, 2026

Sat., 9am-8pm

Where

Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy Street

Cary, NC

Ages

Check ages with the venue

Price

Free

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Kick off the holiday season with festive cheer at our free Tree Lighting Celebration in Downtown Cary Park. Throughout the day, enjoy holiday activities, programs, and performances all leading to the official Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. Don’t miss this magical evening that promises to ignite your holiday spirit. Please note: Academy Street from Park Street to Dry Avenue will be closed from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. on December 5.

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Last updated October 23, 2026

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Schedule

Tree Lighting Celebration Cary 2026 runs Sat, Dec 5, 2026, Sat., 9am-8pm.

Getting There

Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy Street is in Cary, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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Nothing but the kids — this one's free, with no tickets to buy.

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