Raleigh

Holiday Events

This page lists Holiday events for families in the Raleigh, North Carolina area.
Kids Raleigh: Holiday Events - Fun 4 Raleigh Kids
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11/08 - 12/05 Wake County Salvation Army Angel Tree

The Salvation Army Angel Tree Application for Christmas Assistance Every child deserves to experien ...

Registration October 5-9, 2026
Donations Accepted
1863 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27604
11/14 Sparkle Night at Parkside Town Commons

You’re invited to a night of free fun, music and celebration! Join us as we flip the switch to st ...

Saturday, November 14, 2026
Hours: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free Admission
7119 O’Kelly Chapel Road, Cary, NC, 27519
11/20  & 11/21 Park West Village's Winter Wonderland

Experience holiday magic at Park West Village’s Winter Wonderland! This is a free event. The even ...

November 20-21, 2026
Hours: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Free Admission
3400 Village Market Place, Morrisville, NC, 27560
11/20 Flour Power Cary's Holiday Kids Night Out

Register on the website for each individual event. Gobble Gobble Til We Wobble on November 20th ...

Fridays from November 20 - December 18, 2026
Hours: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$59 per child per event
1128 Parkside Main St., Cary, NC, 27519
11/20 Holly Spring Flour Power Kids Night Out - Holiday Themes

Kid's Night Out Lil' Chef / Tween Chef (Ages 5 - 12) December 4: Nutcracker Sweet Dance on ove ...

Fridays, December 4 - 18, 2026
Hours: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$45 - $59
244 Grand Hill Pl, Holly Springs, NC, 27540
11/20 Waverly Place Tree Lighting

Live music by The Embers featuring Craig Woolard Free photos with Santa Kids’ crafts and more!

Friday, November 20, 2026
Hours: 5PM - 8PM
Free Admission
302 Colonades Way, Cary, NC, 27518
11/21 Light the Square:  Tree Lighting and Holiday Market at Fenton

Get ready to kick off the holiday season in the most magical way at Light the Square, our beloved an ...

Saturday, November 21, 2026
Hours: 3PM - 7PM
Free Admission
201 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, NC, 27511
11/21 Zebulon's Candy Cane Lane

Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Zebulon. Spend the evening strolling Arendell Avenue visiti ...

Saturday, November 21, 2026
Hours: 4PM - 8PM
Free Admission
Arendell Avenue between Vance and Sycamore Street, Zebulon, NC, 27597
11/28 - 12/20 Tea with Santa at The Umstead Hotel and Spa

Join us this winter for our annual Tea with Santa events. Let your children ages 10 and under deligh ...

Saturdays or Sundays from November 28 - December 20, 20...
Hours: 10AM or 3PM
$125 per person plus tax and service fee
100 Woodland Pond Drive, Cary, NC, 27513
12/01 - 12/17 Holiday Express at Pullen Park

One of Raleigh’s most beloved holiday traditions is back! Pullen Park Holiday Express: Presented by ...

Nightly from December 1 - 17, 2026
Hours: 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
$21 (plus tax and fees) per person 1yr or older
520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27606
12/04  Knightdale Christmas Tree Lighting

Join us as we kick off the Holiday season by lighting the tree at Knightdale Station Park. Take pict ...

Friday, December 4, 2026
Hours: 6pm - 8pm
Free Admission
Knightdale Station Park, 809 N First Ave., Knightdale, NC, 27545
12/04 - 12/22 Falls River Flour Power Holiday Events

Register on the website for each individual events. Nutcracker Sweet on Friday, December 4, 20 ...

Select Dates from December 8 - 22, 2026
$40 - $59
10511 Shadowlawn Dr., Raleigh, NC, 27614
12/04 - 12/27 Holiday Afternoon Tea at The Carolina Inn

Includes assorted savories, confections, house-made scones with spreads, hot tea, and a glass of pro ...

Fridays - Sundays through December 2026
Hours: 11AM or 2PM Reservation
$80 per person
211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
12/04 Marbles Evening with Elves

Jingle, twirl, twinkle, PLAY! The Marbles elves are on their way! Dress in your festive best and ste ...

Friday, December 4, 2026
Hours: 6:00 - 8:30pm
$27 Member. $30 General Public.
201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
12/05 - 12/19 New Hope Valley:  Santa's Express

Celebrate the Christmas season onboard New Hope Valley Railway’s Santa Express, where Santa rides th ...

Saturdays and Sundays from December 5 - 19, 2026
Hours: Departure Times: 9:30AM, 11AM, 12:30PM, 2:15PM and 3:4...
$18.61 for all ages 2yrs+. Children under 2 ride free.
3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill, NC, 27562
12/05 Downtown Cary Park Tree Lighting Celebration

Kick off the holiday season with festive cheer at our FREE Tree Lighting Celebration in Downtown Car ...

Saturday, December 5, 2026
Hours: 9AM - 8PM
Free Admission
327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC, 27511
12/05 Light the Springs at Holly Springs Cultural Center

Ring in the start of the holiday season with Light the Springs! Families and children of all ages ca ...

Saturday, December 5, 2026
Hours: 5PM - 8PM
Free Admission
300 W Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC, 27540
12/10 Carolina Inn's Hanukkah Dinner

Celebrate the spirit of Hanukkah through the lighting of a menorah, education from local Jewish lead ...

Thursday, December 10, 2026
Hours: 6PM
$99 per person 13yrs+. $50 for kids 4yrs -12yrs.
211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
12/11 Reindeer Ride at Gipson Play Plaza

Get into the holiday spirit with bike and helmet decorating and a festive obstacle course. We’ll als ...

Friday, December 11, 2026
Hours: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Free Admission
Dix Park, 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
12/12 & 12/13 Gingerbread Jamboree at Marbles Museum

Create special memories this holiday season with your very own keepsake gingerbread house. What's ...

December 12&13, 2026
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
12/18 Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt at Powell Drive Neighborhood Center

The elves at the North Pole need your help! They've misplaced their candy canes throughout Powell Dr ...

Friday, December 18, 2026
Hours: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
$8 per participant
740 Powell Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27606