Raleigh

Santa Sightings

This page lists places to see Santa in the Raleigh, North Carolina area.
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11/06 - 12/23 The Polar Express Train Ride with NC Transportation Museum

The Magic Returns! Join our friends at the N.C. Transportation Museum as they prepare for anothe ...

Select dates November 6 - December 23, 2026
Hours: Timed Entry for trrain ride. Museum Hours: 9AM - 5PM ...
from $45.50 per child or $51.75 per adult
1 Samuel Spencer Dr., Spencer, NC, 28159
11/13 The Santa Experience at The Bunny Hive Raleigh

Join us for this year's Santa experience! A perfect way to kick off the magic of the season with San ...

Friday, November 13, 2026
Hours: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
$180 for Members. $250 for Non Members.
711 W Lane Street, Raleigh, NC, 27603
11/19 - 01/02 FestiBull of Lights at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

FestiBull of Lights transforms the Durham Bulls Athletic Park into a dazzling winter wonderland! Str ...

November 19, 2026 - January 2, 2027 - closed on Novembe...
Hours: 5:30PM - 9PM
General Admission: $12 / person in advance, $13/ person...
409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC, 27701
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
11/28 - 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
11/28 - 12/23 The Santa Express with The Great Raleigh Trolley

For All Ages Kids and parents hop aboard the Great Raleigh Trolley for their chance to enjoy a ri ...

November 28 & 29, December 12, 13, 19-23, 2026
Hours: Timed Entry every Hour from10AM-6PM
$27 for ages 2yrs and up. Infants under 2 in lap no ch...
Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC, 27604
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 - 12/23 Carolina Inn's Brunch with Santa

A festive Carolina Inn meal with Santa will undoubtedly usher in the Christmas magic for young and o ...

Saturdays and Sundays from December 5 - 20 and daily fr...
Hours: 10AM or 12:30PM
$80 adults, $80 children 4-12, free under 3
211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
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
12/05 Pictures with Santa at Wake Forest Area of Chamber of Commerce

Pictures with Santa will be offered at the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce during the Downtown ...

Saturday, December 5, 2026
Hours: see website for available time slots
Free with Registration
350 S. White St., Wake Forest, NC, 27587
12/11 & 12/12 Holiday Pops with The NC Symphony at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Enjoy an unforgettable celebration filled with joyful holiday hits and plenty of musical sparkle to ...

December 11 - 12, 2026
Hours: 12PM Friday. 7:30P Friday and Saturday. Additional 3P...
from $38
Meymandi Concert Hall, 2 E South St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
12/11 - 12/13 Santa's Trolley

Join Holly the Elf on a holiday trolley adventure through downtown Raleigh! Santa is lost in Rale ...

December 11-13, 2026
Hours: 4:30PM - 8PM
$17 per person
Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh, NC, 27604
12/12 Happy Holly Days Parade in Holly Springs

The Happy Holly Days Parade is held the second Saturday of December. Floats, bands, dancers, decorat ...

Saturday, December 12, 2026
Hours: 10AM
Free Admission
Main St., Holly Springs, NC, 27540
12/12 Knightdale Christmas Parade

Experience the magic of the season at Knightdale’s Christmas Parade! Enjoy festive floats, marching ...

Saturday, December 12, 2026
Hours: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free Admission
1st Ave., Knightdale, NC, 27545
12/22 - 12/23 NC Symphony presents A Candlelight Christmas

Experience the rich sound of the full North Carolina Symphony, Raleigh Youth Choir, and a hall glowi ...

December 22 - 23, 2026
Hours: 3PM or 7:30PM
from $45
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Pope Farms Seasonal Experiences

Spring Pope Farms Strawberries can be bought at the farm store, or you can visit 1305 Fayetteville ...

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Hours: Thurs 2–5 | Fri 12–5 | Sat 10–4
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1008 Bethlehem Road, Knightdale, NC, 27545