Here are some events happening in Downtown Cary that caught our eye. You can always check in with our friends at the Town of Cary for more events.

All Day

14th Annual Gifting Tree Project

Stroll along S. Academy Street and inside the Downtown Cary Park as it is transformed into a dazzling Christmas tree display. Local families, schools, and organizations decorate their trees in a competition to win a donation to the nonprofit group of their choice. Vote Here December 6 - 21 You can cast one vote per tree. Duplicate votes will not be counted. Winners will be announced by January 6!

Cary Farmers Market

East Park Street 327 S. Academy Street, Cary

Join the Cary Farmers Market for the winter market season along East Park St., next to Downtown Cary Park. Find a wonderful lineup of vendors offering all locally made and locally grown items. Shop for freshly-harvested produce, humanely-raised meat, and artisan-made goods. Stop by the info booth to learn about their matching program for SNAP/EBT. Children can also get their very own Farmers Market Passport and participate in the Eat-A-Rainbow program, which encourages children to eat healthy, nutritious foods. Learn more about the new location, nutrition programs, and other information on their website or their Facebook and Instagram pages for regularly updated weekly information.

Marvelous Music Family: Town of Cary & Cary Ballet Company present “The Nutcracker Suite”

Cary Arts Center 101 Dry Ave, Cary

Experience The Nutcracker Suite—a one-hour narrated matinee designed as a perfect introduction for kids of all ages. The program begins with a bare stage and a mini class, then invites the audience to watch the magic unfold as lights, music, props, and dancers transform the stage. See firsthand how this beloved ballet comes to life, from studio to stage! For Tickets:  https://www.caryballetcompany.org/nutcracker

Cary Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker

Cary Arts Center 101 Dry Ave, Cary

Cary Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker, the beloved holiday classic set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. Follow young Clara and her valiant Nutcracker Prince from a festive family party into a magical dreamworld, where they battle the mischievous Mouse Queen. Journey with them through sparkling Snow to Cary’s enchanting Land of Sweets, where the Sugarplum Fairy and her dazzling international friends await. A hometown holiday tradition—magical, memorable, and not to be missed! For Tickets:  https://www.caryballetcompany.org/nutcracker

Cary Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker

Cary Arts Center 101 Dry Ave, Cary

Cary Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker, the beloved holiday classic set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. Follow young Clara and her valiant Nutcracker Prince from a festive family party into a magical dreamworld, where they battle the mischievous Mouse Queen. Journey with them through sparkling Snow to Cary’s enchanting Land of Sweets, where the Sugarplum Fairy and her dazzling international friends await. A hometown holiday tradition—magical, memorable, and not to be missed! For Tickets:  https://www.caryballetcompany.org/nutcracker