# Knightdale Tree Lighting at Knightdale Station Park

> Event for families in the Raleigh–Cary area (NC). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Where: Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Ave, Knightdale, NC 27545
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Free
- Organizer: Town of Knightdale Parks and Recreation
- Official page: https://www.knightdalenc.gov/christmas-first-avenue-tree-lighting
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Free pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus (6–7:30 pm, first come, first served), letters to Santa, ornament decorating, reindeer food, hot chocolate and local school performances, then the tree-lighting countdown at 7:45 pm.

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