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Waverly Tree Lighting 2026

Name: Waverly Tree Lighting 2026
Start: 2026-11-20T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-11-21T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Waverly Place

When

Nov 20

Fri, Nov 20, 2026

Fri., 5-9pm

Where

Waverly Place

Cary, NC

Ages

Check ages with the venue

Price

Free

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Live music by The Embers featuring Craig Woolard. Free photos with Santa. Kids’ crafts and more!

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Last updated October 15, 2026

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Nov 20

Directions

Plan Your Visit

Schedule

Waverly Tree Lighting 2026 runs Fri, Nov 20, 2026, Fri., 5-9pm.

Getting There

Waverly Place is at 302 Colonades Way, Cary, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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What to Bring

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

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