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11/27 Thansgiving Buffet in The Westin's Grand Ballroom

Celebrate the season with a buffet by the Il Falò culinary team, blending timeless classics with sea ...

Category:Thanksgiving Events

Thursday, November 27, 2025
Hours: 11AM - 4PM
$79 Adults . $39 Kids (5yrs - 10yrs). Kids (4 & under...
3931 Macaw Street, Raleigh, NC, 27617
12/02 - 12/18 Holiday Express at Pullen Park

Tickets for this popular event will go on sale Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 9 a.m. exclusively through Ticke ...

Category:Holiday Events

December 2-18, 2025
Hours: Train Ride Time: Every Half Hour from 4:30PM - 9:30PM
$17 plus tax and fees
520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27606
12/03 - 12/20 Aberdeen Carolina and Western Railway's The Carolina Christmas Train

All Aboard the Carolina Christmas Train! Get ready to make magical holiday memories with your lov ...

Category:Holiday Rides

December 3 - 20, 2025
Hours: 5:30PM & 7:30PM Departure
From $49 per seat. Under 2yrs: Free as a lap infant.
100 Russell Drive, Star, NC, 27356
12/05 - 12/07 Something Big is Coming with Jurassic Quest

North America's #1 Dinosaur Experience The largest and most realistic Dinosaur Exhibit on tour Sci ...

Category:Fall Fun

December 5 - 7, 2025
Hours: (Timed Entry) Friday & Saturday: 12PM - 3PM & 3PM - 6...
from $28 for 2yrs+. All adults must have a ticket to a...
NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607
12/05 - 12/07 Something Big is Coming with Jurassic Quest

North America's #1 Dinosaur Experience The largest and most realistic Dinosaur Exhibit on tour Sci ...

Category:Temporary Exhibits and Displays

December 5 - 7, 2025
Hours: (Timed Entry) Friday & Saturday: 12PM - 3PM & 3PM - 6...
from $28 for 2yrs+. All adults must have a ticket to a...
NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607
12/05 Marbles Evening with Elves

Jingle, joy, twinkle & twilight... Our family holiday celebration is a delight! What to Expect: ...

Category:Holiday Events

Friday, December 5, 2025
Hours: 6:00 - 8:30pm
$27 Member. $30 General Public.
201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
12/05- 12/21 Raleigh Little Theatre presents Cinderella

A magical holiday tradition returns! For over 40 years, Raleigh Little Theatre has enchanted audienc ...

Category:Holiday Shows and Concerts

Fridays - Sundays from December 5-21, 2025
Hours: Fridays: 7:30pm. Saturdays & Sundays: 10:30AM & 3PM...
Children 12 and under $33-$37. Adults $36-$40 plus tax ...
Cantey V. Sutton Theatre, 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh, NC, 27607
12/06 - 12/20 New Hope Valley:  Santa's Express Train Ride

Our train yard and track are decorated for the holiday season. Come ride on our historic train for 5 ...

Category:Holiday Events

December 11 and Saturdays and Sundays from December 6-2...
Hours: 9:30AM, 11AM, 12:30PM, 2:15PM and 3:45PM departure. Ad...
from $18
3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill, NC, 27562
12/06 - 12/31 Apex Holiday Tour of Lights

Apex homes and businesses across town volunteer to spread holiday cheer with beautiful light display ...

Category:Holiday Lights and Displays

Every Night from December 6-31, 2025
Hours: 6PM - 9PM
Free Admission
12/06 Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market

The Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market is Presented by Shop Local Raleigh to Celebrate Small Businesses th ...

Category:Holiday Shopping Events

Saturday, December 6, 2025
Hours: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free Admission
Raleigh Iron Works, 1101 E Whitaker Mill Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604
12/06 MAKRS Holiday Fest at Raleigh City Plaza

Welcome to our 5th annual MAKRS Holiday Fest Join us on Fayetteville St. in downtown Raleigh. We ...

Category:Holiday Events

Saturday, December 6, 2025
Hours: 11AM-6PM
Free Admission
City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
12/06 Santa Clause is Coming to Big Air Raleigh

Get ready for a magical day filled with holiday cheer! Bring the whole family to meet the Big Man hi ...

Category:Santa Sightings

Saturday, December 6, 2025
Hours: 10AM - 4PM
from $25
6421 Hilburn Dr., Raleigh, NC, 27613
12/10 - 12/14 A Christmas Carol presented by Theatre in the Park at DPAC

The Hit Musical Comedy with Heart Ira David Wood III’s musical comedy adaptation, A Christmas Car ...

Category:Shows

December 10-14, 2025
Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 7:30PM. Additional 2PM show on Sa...
from $45
123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC, 27701
12/12 & 12/13 Holiday Pops with The NC Symphony at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

North Carolina Symphony David Glover, conductor Mamie Parris, vocalist Be part of Raleigh’s mos ...

Category:Holiday Shows and Concerts

December 12 - 13, 2025
Hours: 12PM & 8PM on Friday. 3PM & 8PM on Saturday.
from $47
Meymandi Concert Hall, 2 E South St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
12/13 & 12/14 Gingerbread Jamboree at Marbles Museum

Sugar and spice and all things nice! Create special memories this holiday season with your very own ...

Category:Holiday Events

December 13 & 14, 2025
Hours: 3 sessions per day: 9:30AM, 12:30PM, and 3:30PM
$18 Member | $20 General Public
IMAX Building - Venture Hall, 201 E Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
12/13 Meet the Grinch at The Mocha Room

The Grinch is returning to The Mocha Room and this time, for breakfast! You can meet the Grinch f ...

Category:Holiday Events

Saturday, December 13, 2025
Hours: 9AM - 11AM
Free Admission. Food for Purchase.
The Mocha Room, 2145 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex, NC, 27539
12/14 Brunch with Santa at The Westin

Bring the family for a magical holiday brunch in the Grand Ballroom. Kids can decorate cookies, make ...

Category:Santa Sightings

Sunday, December 14, 2025
Hours: 11am - 1pm
$79 Adults. $39 Kids ages 5yrs-10yrs and free for chil...
3931 Macaw Street, Raleigh, NC, 27617
12/14 Merry and Bright, A North Pole Market

A Children's North Pole Market by Paper & Stars Studio at Historic Mordecai Park. Holiday Photos - C ...

Category:Holiday Shopping Events

Saturday, December 13, 2025
Hours: 10AM - 3PM
Free Admission
Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh, NC, 27604
12/17 - 12/21 Disney On Ice presents Jump In

Sing, dance and laugh along with your favorite pals while making new Disney memories! Celebrate t ...

Category:Shows

December 17 - 21, 2025
from $33 per ticket plus parking from $25
1400 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607
12/19 - 12/23 NC Symphony presents A Candlelight Christmas

Jeremy Tucker, conductor North Carolina Symphony Holiday Brass Raleigh Youth Choir It's the mos ...

Category:Shows

December 19 - 23, 2025
Hours: 7:30PM Friday and Tuesday. 3PM Saturday, Sunday and Tu...
from $47
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St., Raleigh, NC, 27601