Downtown Fuquay is transforming into a full-on Hallmark movie set, and you’re invited to be part of the magic! Bundle up, grab a cocoa, and enjoy a night packed with festive fun, twinkly lights, and hometown cheer.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

❄️ 4–8 PM | Ice Skating (E. Vance St)
Lace up and glide under the lights! Perfect for couples, families, or anyone wanting that winter-wonderland moment.

🛍️ 5–8 PM | Artist Night Market (S. Main St & E. Vance St)
Handmade gifts, local art, cozy candles, holiday treats…this is THE place for last-minute shopping and supporting local makers.

🚂 5:30–8 PM | Train Rides (S. Main St)
Hop on the festive train cruising right down Main Street! Guaranteed to thrill the kiddos and every adult who still loves a little Christmas magic.

🎄🕯️ 6:00 PM | Tree & Menorah Lighting (Vance St Parking Lot)
Join the community countdown as the town lights up the night. One of the sweetest moments of the season!

🎶 6:15–8 PM | Choral Performances (Vance St Lot)
Local choirs filling the night with holiday classics; the perfect soundtrack to the season.

🎅 6:15–8 PM | Pictures with Santa (Fuquay Mineral Spring Park)
Tell Santa your wishes and snag the cutest holiday photo. Kiddos, pets, adults… everyone’s welcome!

🛷 6–8 PM | Sleigh Rides (120 S. Main Street)
A fan-favorite tradition! Every year, during the Tree Lighting event, the FVDA hosts magical sleigh rides through downtown.
✨ FVDA friends get first access to tickets.
✨ Remaining tickets are sold through a lottery system to keep things fair.
✨ Tickets are $7 each (sold in pairs) with a max of 4 tickets per selected participant.
✨ Lottery winners are notified the Monday before the event.

It’s one of the most beloved holiday experiences in Fuquay…so if you got a golden ticket this year, lucky YOU! 🎁💛

🚧 ROAD CLOSURES & DETOURS — READ BEFORE YOU GO!

To keep the event safe and walkable, several downtown streets will be closed. Here’s the quick + clear version:

🔴 Closed to Traffic

• Vance St closes at 11:00 AM (major event hub : tree lighting & choral performances)

• Spring Ave & S. Main St closes at 2:00 PM

• W. Spring St & S. Main St closes at 2:00 PM

• Depot St closes at 2:00 PM

• Raleigh St closes at 2:00 PM

These closures create a safe pedestrian zone around:
✨ Ice skating
✨ Night market
✨ Train rides
✨ Tree & menorah lighting
✨ Santa photos

Basically, once you’re parked, it becomes a magical little walkable village. 🧣✨

🟢 DETOUR ROUTES

To help everyone flow smoothly:

• Northbound detour: follows E. Spring St → Ennis St → E. Academy St

• Southbound detour: flows down Spring Ave
  These routes help bypass the closed downtown core and get you to open parking areas without confusion.

🅿️ PARKING TIPS (SUPER SIMPLE):

• Park outside the red-shaded closure area for an easier exit.

• Streets east and west of Main stay open and are great options.

• Arrive a little early if you want to snag a close spot before the 6:00pm countdown crowd rolls in!

🎄MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR NIGHT🎄

A cute downtown-friendly path if you want to hit everything:
1️⃣ Park →
2️⃣ Walk to Ice Skating first (warm up with some movement!) →
3️⃣ Wander through the Artist Night Market →
4️⃣ Grab the Train Ride down S. Main →
5️⃣ Head to the 6PM Tree & Menorah Lighting →
6️⃣ Drift over to Choral Performances →
7️⃣ End the night with Santa photos at Mineral Spring Park 🎅

We can’t wait to celebrate this magical evening with the Fuquay Community! See you all there! 🎄🎁