Friday, December 7, to Sunday, December 9

First Friday Raleigh

Friday, December 7

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Downtown Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh showcases its art, music and food at their monthly gallery walk. Dozens of venues will be hosting art receptions. You’ll also find lots of deals on food and drinks. Visit the First Friday Raleigh website for a map of participating venues.

Open Mic Stand-Up Comedy

Friday, December 7

8 p.m.

Durty Bull Brewing Company

206 Broadway Street, Durham

Get a look at the area’s rising comedic talent at the weekly comedy open mic at Durty Bull. There will be a food truck that you can grab dinner from before the show.

Durham Holiday Parade and Fun Fest

Saturday, December 8

10 a.m.

Downtown Durham

The Durham Holiday Parade will start at Main and Dillard Streets and will end near Duke University East Campus, at Main Street and Buchanan Boulevard. After the parade, head to Blackwell street, between Morehead Avenue and West Lakewood Avenue, for Fun Fest. There will be snow sledding for kids and adults. Sleds will be provided. Plus pony ride, train rides, inflatables, and snow to play in.

High Riders 4-H Horse Club 8^th Annual Christmas Open House

Saturday, December 8

12490 Buffalo Road, Clayton

Free horseback rides (max 250 pounds for riders), meet a miniature horse, and more. There will be crafts for kids and refreshments too.

Free Haircuts for dads and kids

Saturday, December 8

Starting at 9 a.m.

Bishop’s Cuts/Color, 507 S. West Street, Raleigh

Dove Men+Care is Dove’s men’s grooming brand that offers a range of personal care products for men including bodywash, deodorant and shampoos.

Holiday Shear is an event by Dove Men+Care, in partnership with Bishops Cuts/Color, that is offering dads and kids free haircuts on Saturday.

Receive a free haircut, beard trim (probably just for the dads), neck trim and/or shampoo.

You’ll also receive a free bag of product from Dove. The event will go on until they run out of the product.