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Tree Lighting Ceremony at William Peace University Nov 18: Free hot chocolate, cookies and photos

Date: Wed, Nov 18, 2026

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Venue: William Peace University, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Community

The community is invited to the William Peace University Tree Lighting event at 15 E Peace Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It takes place on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. Celebrate the start of the holiday season with the lighting of Peace’s iconic 32-foot Christmas tree on Main Lawn. The event will be hosted by MIX 101.5 Morning Show’s Meghan Lamontagne featuring a performance by members of the Broughton High School Marching Band. President Jennifer Walsh will officially light the tree at 7 p.m., and Phantom will be there, too! Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided along with a holiday photo. Check out our big list of tree lighting events in the Triangle!

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Tree Lighting Ceremony at William Peace University Nov 18: Free hot chocolate, cookies and photos

Wednesday, Nov 18, 6:30pm–8pm at William Peace University, Raleigh. Free.

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When
Next Wednesday
Wed, Nov 18, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Where
William Peace University
Raleigh, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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The community is invited to the William Peace University Tree Lighting event at 15 E Peace Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It takes place on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. Celebrate the start of the holiday season with the lighting of Peace’s iconic 32-foot Christmas tree on Main Lawn. The event will be hosted by MIX 101.5 Morning Show’s Meghan Lamontagne featuring a performance by members of the Broughton High School Marching Band. President Jennifer Walsh will officially light the tree at 7 p.m., and Phantom will be there, too! Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided along with a holiday photo. Check out our big list of tree lighting events in the Triangle!

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Tree Lighting Ceremony at William Peace University Nov 18: Free hot chocolate, cookies and photos runs Wed, Nov 18, 2026, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM.

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William Peace University is at 15 E. Peace St., Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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