That Station’s Holiday Nights at the American Tobacco Campus
Kick off the holiday season at the 21st Annual lighting of the American Tobacco Water Tower on December 3rd at 7 pm.
Come early to shop, dine, and visit our community booths before the celebration begins. We’ll also have 2,000 fiber-optic wands to distribute! Pre-show entertainment starts at 6 pm. The tower lights shortly after 7 pm.
Featured Performances by: SONAM Chorus, Durham Children’s Choir, Empower Dance Studio, Barriskill Dance Theatre School, No Quarter Brass Band, Imagine Circus, Wool E. Bull, and Santa Claus.
Community partner tables include the Durham Bulls, DPAC, and Durham Parks & Rec. And, we’ve got 500 LOVE DURHAM Santa hats, courtesy of Discover Durham
Don’t forget to take that holiday selfie with the illuminated American Tobacco Water Tower in the background! #WRALHolidays #ATCHolidays
Can’t join us? Capitol Broadcasting Company (CBC), WRAL-TV, American Tobacco Campus, and Rocky Mount Mills will once again celebrate the 2025 holiday season by lighting the towers at all THREE locations in one very special TV event. Watch from the comfort of your home on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 7 PM only on WRAL and wral.com!
That Station’s Holiday Nights continues on December 4th and 5th, and the holiday vibes continue with live music from Blue Cactus, Fancy Gap, and more!