The city’s parks and recreation department has released a holiday guide, highlighting 10 festive events it will host throughout the month of December.
Families can kick off the season with Cookies with Santa at the I.R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Children ages 5 to 12 can enjoy holiday crafts, milk and cookies and a photo with Santa.
Pet lovers can celebrate with their furry friends at Santa Paws at the Durham Armory on Friday, Dec. 6 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This free event features a holiday pet market and a canine ugly sweater contest.
Other highlights include a Frozen Ball on Friday, Dec. 6, a Snowball Splash winter-themed pool party on Saturday, Dec. 7, and a Holiday Open House at West Point on the Eno on Sunday, Dec. 8.
The annual Durham Holiday Parade will light up Main Street on Sunday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon featuring floats, local bands and community groups.
The full list of events and more information is available on the Durham Parks and Recreation website.
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