Raleigh Family Events Calendar
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PLEASE NOTE: Events and programs are subject to last minute cancellations and changes. Before attending, please contact the business or event host to confirm that the event/program is still taking place, and to register or RSVP if required.
Family fun events like festivals, carnivals, fairs, family fun days and more.
Races, walks, 5Ks that kids and families can participate in.
Tours and informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.
Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.
Auditions and casting calls for productions and performances in need of kids under 18; and tryouts for all kinds of kids teams.
Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category.
One time classes open to kids and families.
Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.
Holiday events includes events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.
Ongoing family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.
United Skates' Winter Break Roller Skating
Looking for the ultimate holiday break activity? United Skates of Raleigh has packed this winter break with skating, fun, and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: From $6 - $14
- Website: www.unitedskates.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Downtown Cary Gingerbread House Stroll
Take a stroll through Downtown Cary as it is transformed into a walking gallery of amateur gingerbread houses! Local participants ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.carync.gov
- Category: Holiday Events, Competitions & Pageants, Free
NC Zoo Jingle in the Jungle
To celebrate the season of giving and the Zoo's 50th anniversary, the North Carolina Zoo is delighted to announce a ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, 27205
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.nczoo.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Jingle All the Way to Falls River Flour Power
Jingle all the way to Flour Power so we can celebrate the holidays with new recipes that are sure to ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 10511 Shadowlawn Drive Suite 117, Raleigh, NC 27614
- Cost: $68-$99
- Website: flourpowerstudios.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Classes
Thrive Motherhoood Stroller Walk
Our December stroller walks will go through downtown Cary. We will check out the lights, decorations, and themed Christmas trees ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: Downtown Cary Park Fountain, 327 S Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free with RSVP
- Website: www.thrivemotherhood.org
- Category: Family Fun, Races, Walks, 5Ks, Free
United Skates' Winter Break Roller Skating
Looking for the ultimate holiday break activity? United Skates of Raleigh has packed this winter break with skating, fun, and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: From $6 - $14
- Website: www.unitedskates.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Sensory Friendly Event - Urban Air Raleigh
Sensory Friendly Play is Back! Play for $17.99. Join us this Saturday from 8-9:30 am and every 3rd Saturday of ...
- 8:00 am - 9:30 am
- Location: 7810 Poyner Pond Circle, Raleigh, NC 27616
- Cost: $17.99
- Website: www.urbanairraleigh.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Special Needs
Downtown Cary Gingerbread House Stroll
Take a stroll through Downtown Cary as it is transformed into a walking gallery of amateur gingerbread houses! Local participants ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.carync.gov
- Category: Holiday Events, Competitions & Pageants, Free
Cookie Exchange Run with Fleet Feet Village District
Join us for our annual Cookie Exchange Run at our Village District store! Enjoy a 30-minute social run and refuel ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: 3524 Wade Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Races, Walks, 5Ks, Free
Cary Farmers Market
Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season at Downtown Cary Park. Find a wonderful lineup of vendors offering ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.caryfarmersmarket.com
- Category: Family Fun
United Skates' Winter Break Roller Skating
Looking for the ultimate holiday break activity? United Skates of Raleigh has packed this winter break with skating, fun, and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: From $6 - $14
- Website: www.unitedskates.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Downtown Cary Gingerbread House Stroll
Take a stroll through Downtown Cary as it is transformed into a walking gallery of amateur gingerbread houses! Local participants ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.carync.gov
- Category: Holiday Events, Competitions & Pageants, Free
Sky Zone's Little Leapers Learn and Play
Embrace the Magic of Playful Learning Little Leapers Learn & Play is an instructor led adventure, created for parents and little ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: 1275 Haddon Hall Dr. Apex, NC 27502
- Cost: $23
- Website: www.skyzone.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Santa Express with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride
For All Ages. 60minutes tour. Kids and parents hop aboard the Great Raleigh Trolley for their chance to enjoy a ride ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: $42; Infants under 2 in lap no charge.
- Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Raleigh Little Theatre presents Cinderella
RLT’s holiday tradition returns to celebrate its 40th year! Kids of all ages will love this retelling of the beloved ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Cantey V. Sutton Theatre, 301 Pogue St, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Children 12 and under $29. Adults $35.
- Website: raleighlittletheatre.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
United Skates' Winter Break Roller Skating
Looking for the ultimate holiday break activity? United Skates of Raleigh has packed this winter break with skating, fun, and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: From $6 - $14
- Website: www.unitedskates.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Downtown Cary Gingerbread House Stroll
Take a stroll through Downtown Cary as it is transformed into a walking gallery of amateur gingerbread houses! Local participants ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.carync.gov
- Category: Holiday Events, Competitions & Pageants, Free
Technology Fun Day Camp with LEGO® at Pump it Up
In this special technology fun camp, campers will get lot of bouncing and many fun activities. Designed with kids in ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 10700 World Trade Blvd., Ste 112, Raleigh, NC 27617
- Cost: $68 for full day. $48 for half day.
- Website: campscui.active.com
- Category: Other
Academy for the Performing Arts Sleigh All Day
The fun is on as we get ready for the holidays at APA! Join us for a day full of ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 844 Perry Rd., Apex, NC 27502
- Cost: $45 - $65 per student
- Website: apanc.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Hello Yellow's Gingerbread House
Our favorite day of the year! Gingerbread houses! We will be decorating real gingerbread houses with candy galore! We will ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 401 N. West St., Ste 117, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: $125 per child
- Website: www.hisawyer.com
- Category: Holiday Events
United Skates' Christmas Eve Skate Party
Bring the whole family and celebrate the holiday with us. Kick off your Christmas Eve with fun on wheels!
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: Admission $6. Skate Rental $6. $4 Non Skating Adult Admission.
- Website: www.unitedskates.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Marbles Baby Time Meet-Up
Sing, move and play with your little one while you enjoy conversations and make connections with other grown-ups. Baby Time ...
- 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: 201 East Hargett Street Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: $9 for 1yr old and up
- Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Little Doodles Play Cafe Wendell's Story Time
Join us every Tuesday at 10:30 am for Story Time and a craft!
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 11 W. Third Street, Wendell, NC 27591
- Cost: $10 first child. $8 per sibling. $0 for members.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Marbles Early Learners Playtime
Join other young children and their grown-ups to spark curiosity, engage in early learning activities and encourage social connections. Each ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 201 East Hargett Street Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: $9 for 1yr old and up.
- Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Carolina Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
Featuring a Live Symphony Orchestra This holiday season, rediscover the wonder with Carolina Ballet’s enchanting celebration of The Nutcracker. Our most-attended ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: from $28
- Website: www.carolinaballet.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
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 families of all ages!
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 7400 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh, NC 27615
- Cost: Free of Charge
- Website: www.jewishraleigh.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
United Skates' Christmas Day Skate Party
After the presents, join us for some holiday fun on wheels!
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: Admission $6. Skate Rental $6. $4 Non Skating Adult Admission.
- Website: www.unitedskates.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh
Downtown Raleigh comes to light every holiday season with Illuminate Art Walk presented by Wake Tech! Since December 2020, Illuminate ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: downtownraleigh.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Evening Holiday Walk at Joyner Park
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will offer a free walkable holiday experience at E. Carroll ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Races, Walks, 5Ks, Free
United Skates' Winter Break Roller Skating
Looking for the ultimate holiday break activity? United Skates of Raleigh has packed this winter break with skating, fun, and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: From $6 - $14
- Website: www.unitedskates.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
NC Transportation Museum's Winter Train Rides
Join us at the N.C. Transportation Museum for special train rides during the winter break between Christmas and the New ...
- 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
- Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
- Cost: From $4 (ages 3-12). From $6 per Adult. Free for Members & Children under 3.
- Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Mad Splatter's Home School Happy Hour
Join us every Thursday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm for Home School Happy Hour! Buy One Studio Fee, Get ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 2016 Creekside Landing Dr. Apex NC 27502
- Cost: from $5
- Website: apex.madsplatter.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Haven Farm's Mom Walk Club
Join us every Thursday / 10:30-11:30AM for Mom Walk Club! We’ll meet in the shoppe and head out for a walk ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Races, Walks, 5Ks, Free
Feathered Farm's Frosty Festivities
Farm Tour, Open Play and Optional Gem Mining Get ready for a winter adventure at Open Play at the Farm's Frosty ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
- Cost: General Admission: $13.50 per person age 2+. Under 2yrs are free.
- Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Informational & Tours
United Skates' Winter Break Roller Skating
Looking for the ultimate holiday break activity? United Skates of Raleigh has packed this winter break with skating, fun, and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: From $6 - $14
- Website: www.unitedskates.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Downtown Cary Gingerbread House Stroll
Take a stroll through Downtown Cary as it is transformed into a walking gallery of amateur gingerbread houses! Local participants ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.carync.gov
- Category: Holiday Events, Competitions & Pageants, Free
Technology Fun Day Camp with LEGO® at Pump it Up
In this special technology fun camp, campers will get lot of bouncing and many fun activities. Designed with kids in ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 10700 World Trade Blvd., Ste 112, Raleigh, NC 27617
- Cost: $68 for full day. $48 for half day.
- Website: campscui.active.com
- Category: Other
Polar Ice Raleigh's Character Skate
Event Ticket Includes: Ice Skating admission and skate rental Photo op with characters Popcorn & Hot Cocoa No Charge if not skating
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 2601 Raleigh Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: $25
- Website: www.polariceraleigh.com
- Category: Family Fun, Sporting Events, Holiday Events
Hello Yellow's Winter Sensory, Play and Create
Join us for a morning of messy wintery fun! We will have a variety of sensory bins and crafts all ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 401 N. West St., Ste 117, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: $35 per child
- Website: www.hisawyer.com
- Category: Other
United Skates' Winter Break Roller Skating
Looking for the ultimate holiday break activity? United Skates of Raleigh has packed this winter break with skating, fun, and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: From $6 - $14
- Website: www.unitedskates.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Downtown Cary Gingerbread House Stroll
Take a stroll through Downtown Cary as it is transformed into a walking gallery of amateur gingerbread houses! Local participants ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.carync.gov
- Category: Holiday Events, Competitions & Pageants, Free
Cary Farmers Market
Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season at Downtown Cary Park. Find a wonderful lineup of vendors offering ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.caryfarmersmarket.com
- Category: Family Fun
NC Transportation Museum's Winter Train Rides
Join us at the N.C. Transportation Museum for special train rides during the winter break between Christmas and the New ...
- 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
- Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
- Cost: From $4 (ages 3-12). From $6 per Adult. Free for Members & Children under 3.
- Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Feathered Farm's Frosty Festivities
Farm Tour, Open Play and Optional Gem Mining Get ready for a winter adventure at Open Play at the Farm's Frosty ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
- Cost: General Admission: $13.50 per person age 2+. Under 2yrs are free.
- Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Informational & Tours
United Skates' Winter Break Roller Skating
Looking for the ultimate holiday break activity? United Skates of Raleigh has packed this winter break with skating, fun, and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: From $6 - $14
- Website: www.unitedskates.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Last Mile
RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL! Families that end the old year focusing on fitness will begin the New Year building on ...
- 6:45 am - 9:30 am
- Location: Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Cost: Starting at $30. Kids in Strollers $5.
- Website: www.lastmilerace.com
- Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks
Half Price Open Play at Bumble Brews Raleigh
Bumble Brews Play Cafe - Raleigh No reservation needed. $5 per child/$4 per sibling (6 months and up).
- 8:00 am - 9:30 am
- Location: 1028 Oberlin Rd., Ste 242, Raleigh, NC 27605
- Cost: $5 per child/$4 per sibling (6 months and up)
- Website: www.bumblebrews.fun
- Category: Other
Downtown Cary Gingerbread House Stroll
Take a stroll through Downtown Cary as it is transformed into a walking gallery of amateur gingerbread houses! Local participants ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.carync.gov
- Category: Holiday Events, Competitions & Pageants, Free
Pokémon League with East Coast Gaming at Gamers Geekery & Tavern
Our Pokémon League is owned and run by Kristine Freeman, our resident Pokémon Professor. She is both our TCG judge ...
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 107 Edinburgh S Dr #213, Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: $5 per paticipant
- Website: carygametavern.com
- Category: Competitions & Pageants
United Skates' Winter Break Roller Skating
Looking for the ultimate holiday break activity? United Skates of Raleigh has packed this winter break with skating, fun, and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: From $6 - $14
- Website: www.unitedskates.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Downtown Cary Gingerbread House Stroll
Take a stroll through Downtown Cary as it is transformed into a walking gallery of amateur gingerbread houses! Local participants ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.carync.gov
- Category: Holiday Events, Competitions & Pageants, Free
Little Ones Guided Hike at William B. Umstead State Park
Join us for a family-friendly walk down to the lake! We will hike to Big Lake and see the spillway ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 pm
- Location: Crabtree Picnic Area Parking Lot, 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27617
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.ncparks.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Races, Walks, 5Ks, Free
NC Transportation Museum's Winter Train Rides
Join us at the N.C. Transportation Museum for special train rides during the winter break between Christmas and the New ...
- 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
- Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
- Cost: From $4 (ages 3-12). From $6 per Adult. Free for Members & Children under 3.
- Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Feathered Farm's Frosty Festivities
Farm Tour, Open Play and Optional Gem Mining Get ready for a winter adventure at Open Play at the Farm's Frosty ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
- Cost: General Admission: $13.50 per person age 2+. Under 2yrs are free.
- Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Informational & Tours
NC Transportation Museum's Winter Train Rides
Join us at the N.C. Transportation Museum for special train rides during the winter break between Christmas and the New ...
- 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
- Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
- Cost: From $4 (ages 3-12). From $6 per Adult. Free for Members & Children under 3.
- Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Museum of Life and Science's Noon Years Eve
Get a head start in celebrating the New Year! With new and exciting things on the horizon, we will come ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 433 W. Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704
- Cost: Included in general admission: $23 per adult. $18 children ages 3-12. Free for Children 2 and under.
- Website: www.lifeandscience.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Marbles Kids Museum Noon Year's Eve
Join us for a family favorite that includes crafts, games, music and a special bubble wrap pop! Count down together ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: $9
- Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Special Needs
Marbles Baby Time Meet-Up
Sing, move and play with your little one while you enjoy conversations and make connections with other grown-ups. Baby Time ...
- 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: 201 East Hargett Street Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: $9 for 1yr old and up
- Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Downtown Cary Park's Skating Rink: Toddler Time
Experience the magic of the holidays at Downtown Cary Park’s winter skating rink! Head to Park Street Courts to find ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC, 27511
- Cost: Free. First come, first serve.
- Website: downtowncarypark.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
