Raleigh

Holiday Events

This page lists Holiday events for families in the Raleigh, North Carolina area.
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01/01 African American Dance Ensemble's Kwanzaa Fest

Join the African American Dance Ensemble as we celebrate our 39th annual Kwanzaa event. This year, w ...

January 1, 2025
Hours: 12PM
Free Admission
Durham Armory, 212 Foster Street, Durham, NC, 27701
11/08 - 02/09 Fenton Skate the Square

Glide and gather on Cary’s new ice-skating rink. Surrounded by spectacular food, trendy shops and wi ...

November 8 - February 9, 2025
Hours: Normal Operating Hours: Monday-Thursday 3pm-9pm. Frid...
$18 plus tax. Season Pass $90 plus tax.
21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, NC, 27511
11/13 - 12/31 Spring Haven Farm's Winter Wonderland with Goats

Welcome to the Winter Wonderland Farm Experience! This holiday season, step into a magical world ...

November 13 - December 31, 2024
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10AM - 5PM. Closed Thanksgiving and C...
$14.95 per person
5306 Homer Ruffin Rd., Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
11/23 - 01/20 The Rink at Red Hat Amphitheater

Winter Wonderland at THE RINK at Red Hat Amphitheater! Embrace the magic of winter by ice skating ou ...

November 23 - January 20, 2025
Hours: See website for details
$15 Skater Admission. Non Skater Admission: $6.
500 South McDowell Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
12/07 - 12/29 Evening Holiday Walk at Joyner Park

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will offer a free walkable ...

Nightly from December 7 - 29, 2024
Hours: 6PM - 9PM
Free
701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
12/07 - 12/30 Cary's Gingerbread House Competition Stroll

Take a stroll through Downtown Cary as it is transformed into a walking gallery of amateur gingerbre ...

Registration: October 23 - November 20. Stroll: Dece...
Free
Select downtown Cary businesses, Cary, NC, 27511
12/19 - 12/25 Christmas at United Skates

Celebrate the joy of Christmas with us on the rink! December 19 7PM - 10PM Jingle Jam Skate Ad ...

December 19 - 25, 2024
Hours: See website for schedule
From $6 - $13. $4 Non-Skating Adult Admission.
2901 Trawick Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604
12/20 Suggly Sweater 5K and Fun Run

Annual Suggly Sweater 5k and Fun Run at Sugg Farm Park Holly Springs - Part of the Run the Spring R ...

Saturday, December 20, 2025
Hours: from 10AM
from $45 5K, $20 Fun Run.
Sugg Farm Park, Grigsby Ave., Holly Springs, NC, 27540
12/25 Jewish Life Center's Family Chanukah Party at Chabad of Raleigh

Hot Latkes Decorate Donuts Chanukah Crafts Pasta Bar Light the Menorah and more! Welcome fami ...

Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Hours: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Free of Charge
7400 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27615
12/26 Menorah Lighting at Crabtree Mall

Lighting the Menorah Donuts Songs and More! This is a free event, no need to RSVP. There i ...

Thursday, December 26, 2024
Hours: 4:30PM
Free. Donations Appreciated.
Near Abercrombie, 4325 Glenwood Ave., 2nd floor, Raleigh, NC, 27612
12/27 Town of Morrisville's Menorah Lighting

Join us for the Town's official Menorah Lighting to celebrate the last night of Hanukkah. There will ...

Friday, December 27, 2024
Hours: 5PM
Free Admission
Indian Creek Greenway & Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC, 27560
12/28 Blue Diamond Gemstone's S'mores with the Grinch

Join us for our jolly second annual grinchmas event! Little mischief-maker! Every magical ti ...

Saturday, December 28, 2024
Hours: 11AM - 1PM
$15. 2yrs and under are free.
1823 NC Hwy 55 West, Cary, NC, 27519
12/29 Chanukah Parade and Menorah Lighting and Celebration at Lafayette Village

2:00 PM Gear up for Menorah Parade - Must reserve to take part in the parade 2:45 PM Menorah Parade ...

Sunday, December 29, 2024
Hours: 2PM
Free Admission
8450 Honeycutt Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27615
12/29 Community Kwanzaa Celebration at Fruit of Labor World Cultural Center

We’ll be celebrating with food, music, dance, poetry, and more.

Sunday, December 29, 2024
Hours: 2PM - 5PM
Free. Donations Appreciated.
4200 Lake Ridge Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27604
12/29 Kwanzaa Celebration at Cary Arts Center

Learn more about and celebrate the seven principals of Kwanzaa through demonstrations, performance, ...

Sunday, December 29, 2024
Hours: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free
101 Dry Avenue, Cary, NC, 27511
12/30 Cary Celebrates the Festival of Lights

Downtown Cary Park will Illuminate the night as we come together for the Menorah Lighting on the 6th ...

Monday, December 30, 2024
Hours: 5:30PM-6:15PM
Free
327 S Academy St., Cary, NC, 27511
12/30 Downtown Cary Park's Hanukkah Menorah Lighting

Downtown Cary Park will Illuminate the night as we come together for the Menorah Lighting on the 6th ...

Monday, December 30, 2024
Hours: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Free Admission
327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC, 27511
12/31 First Night Raleigh

WRAL First Night Raleigh The City's Go-To Destination on New Year's Eve A Popular Tradition for Th ...

Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Hours: 2PM - Midnight
$16.00 per person. Admission is free for children under...
Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
12/31 Wake County Libraries' New Year Events

Join us at the library for our holiday programming! There will be arts and crafts, story times, holi ...

Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Hours: varies. See website.
Free
multiple locations