More Friday Fun: Twinkling Lights, Food Trucks, and Festive Finds at Norwood Gardens

Nothing jumpstarts the holiday spirit quite like an evening stroll under the stars with a hot bite in hand.

Get ready to usher in the season on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, as Norwood Gardens transforms into a magical Christmas Night Market. Tucked away in North Raleigh, this festive evening affair brings together a curated lineup of local makers offering everything from artisan pastries and permanent jewelry to bespoke knits.

While you shop for those one-of-a-kind holiday gifts, you can jam out to live music by Ricky Boyce and grab dinner from a stellar lineup of food trucks, including Snobdoghouse, Fig & Fleur, and Los Panas.

📍 Norwood Gardens – 12825 Norwood Road, Raleigh, NC 27613
📅 Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 | 5-9 p.m.
💰 $5 entry fee (kids 3 and under are free)
📎 https://www.norwoodgardens.co/events/christmas-night-market-friday-night-5-9pm

Leave a little room for dessert while you are out there. A treat from the S’more Pop truck is required for maximum holiday cheer. 😋

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Lisa Jeffries Nobling

Founder + Principal at Raleighwood Media Group + Raleighwood Event Group

Lisa Jeffries, a 2007 graduate of N.C. State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and Poole College of Management, has been working in marketing since 2005. Her professional work experience ranges from independent, family-owned businesses to high-growth tech startups. Lisa’s specific areas of expertise include new media and experiential marketing for service-based businesses. Passionate about her clients, cheering on the Wolfpack, live music, and rescuing animals, she is also the founder of Raleigh Food & Wine and Raleighwood Wifi. Lisa completed the NC State + SKEMA Business School MSc dual master’s degree program in Global Luxury Management in 2016, publishing a thesis, Location-Based Opportunities for Brand Marketing With Emphasis on Application Within Luxury Industries.

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