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Downtown is ready for your Hallmark holiday movie moment

The heart of Raleigh has once again transformed into the Triangle’s top holiday destination, with events, installations, pop-ups, and small biz shopping in one very merry place.

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Festive images from around downtown Raleigh, including holiday gifts and sweets.

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Downtown during the holidays is quite the sight to see.

Every storefront shines a little brighter. Every block feels like a movie set, with twinkling lights + festive decor.

This walkable winter wonderland is the Triangle’s merriest holiday destination — with all the happenings you need to have your very own Hallmark-movie moment this season.

Park once and slip straight into:

⛸️ Ice skating adventures at The RINK
🌟 Glowing, larger-than-life installations along the Illuminate Art Walk
🎭 Seasonal shows like The Nutcracker
🍸 6+ holiday pop-up bars (Miracle at Killjoy, anyone?)
🛍️ 153+ small businesses: The Triangle’s highest concentration of locally owned shops

Plus, there’s a new way to support local: The Downtown Raleigh Gift Card, redeemable at 60 participating downtown bizzes (and growing).

Ready to make the most of the most magical time of year? Head over to the Holiday Hub to find festive details on all things downtown.

Plan your festivities

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