Downtown Durham Holiday Tree Lighting

Kick off the holiday season in the heart of downtown Durham! Join the annual Tree Lighting celebration featuring live performances by Rissi Palmer, The Lover Boyz, and local youth dance groups.

Enjoy festive fun for all ages, including a strolling Santa, kids' crafts with Fate & Folklore, holiday movie shorts with Film Durham, and plenty of hot cocoa and cider to keep you cozy.

And don’t forget to pick up the Holiday Passport by Hyper Local, your guide to shopping, dining, and celebrating all season long in downtown Durham!

Go for the lights, stay for the holiday magic!

Presented by Downtown Durham, Inc. in partnership with the City of Durham and Discover Durham.