Christmas at North Hills Tree Lighting Celebration
Guests gather in the heart of Midtown Raleigh for a festive holiday program featuring live entertainment, children's crafts, and a vendor village. The celebration culminates with the arrival of Santa Claus and the lighting of the 41-foot Christmas tree amidst a chorus of festive singing.
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
4:00pm - 7:00pm.
Neighborhood
Midtown Raleigh
Pets
Only service animals are allowed on the North Hills property shuttle.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Stay for the finale, when Santa Claus arrives and the 41-foot tree is lit while everyone sings 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.'
- Come early enough to do the kids crafts and browse the vendor village, because the tree lighting closes out the program.
- If you need a ride around the property, call Kane Public Safety to request the shuttle, which runs first-come, first-served.
- If you plan to come by electric car, bus or bike, look up the EV chargers, bus stops and bike racks on the North Hills map.
- If you lose something during the celebration, call Kane Public Safety, which handles lost and found for North Hills.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do at the celebration?
The holiday program has live entertainment, kids crafts and a vendor village. It ends with Santa Claus arriving and the 41-foot Christmas tree being lit.
Is it good for kids?
Yes. There are kids crafts during the program, and Santa Claus arrives for the tree lighting.
What happens at the tree lighting?
Santa Claus arrives and the 41-foot tree is lit while everyone sings 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.'
Can a local organization take part or fundraise at the event?
North Hills has a no-solicitation policy. Organizations can email info@visitnorthhills.com to ask about taking part in a special event.
Is there a shuttle around North Hills?
Yes. Call Kane Public Safety to request a ride on the property shuttle. Rides are first-come, first-served and depend on availability.
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