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Gifting Tree Project at Downtown Cary Park

Starting at 10 a.m. December 2, vote for your favorite tree! Votes are online and limited to one per person ...

Ornament Swap Geochache at White Deer Park and Lake Benson Park

Between now and December 22nd you can swap an ornament at Garner Recreation Center, Garner Senior Center, and Garner Performing ...

Cookie Exchange Run with Fleet Feet Raleigh

Join us for a cookie exchange run on December 16th! Bring your favorite holiday cookies to share with your fellow ...

Christmas Open House in Wendell

You’re invited to the 4th Annual Christmas Open House hosted by Pam’s Cake Pops and The Southern Exchange! Join us to ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Pam's Cake Pops, 227 Forest Lane, Wendell, NC, 27591
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Christmas Open House at Painted Tree

Eat, drink, shop, and be merry at Painted Tree’s Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 16th! With hundreds of shops ...

Cocoa and Caroling Tour with the Great Raleigh Trolley

Step aboard our merry trolley and get ready to sing your heart out as you embark on our Cocoa & ...

Santa Express with the Great Raleigh Trolley

Kids and parents hop aboard the Great Raleigh Trolley for their chance to enjoy a ride through Downtown and story ...

Saturday with Santa at Big Air

Santa’s stopping his sleigh by Big Air Raleigh, Saturday, December 16 from 10am to 4pm! Join us for a chance to ...

Suggly Sweater 5K and Fun Run

The 8th Annual Suggly Sweater 5k and Fun Run at Sugg Farm Park Holly Springs - Part of the Run ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Sugg Farm Park, Grigsby Ave., Holly Springs, NC, 27540
  • Cost: from $45 5K, $20 Fun Run.
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

*SOLD OUT* Cary Arts Center presents “The Nutcracker”

Join us for the traditional Nutcracker of the season! Don’t miss this glorious holiday story with the classical music by ...

Holiday Market at Artspace

Shop with us this holiday season at our Holiday Market! In addition to our more than 30 studio artists, we ...

JAKS Stables' Annual Christmas with the Horses

It’s back! We are so excited to host our 9th Annual Christmas with the Horses event! Tickets are Pre-sale only and ...

Sanderford Road Center's Cuts and Christmas

Sanderford Road is partnering with All Embracing Barber to offer this holiday event for children of all ages. Featuring haircuts and ...

Grandeur Luxe's Storytime and Cookies with Santa

Join us for a toddler storytime at our newest event space. Little ones will enjoy music, dancing, crafts, as well ...

*SOLD OUT* Santa at Bumble Brews Cary

Join us for a one-hour session with Santa! The kids will have plenty of time with Santa plus any remaining ...

Brunch with Santa at Metro Diner Raleigh

Santa's coming to town! Join us for Brunch with Santa Stop by to get your photo taken with Santa, chow down ...

*SOLD OUT* Piney Town Playhouse Visits with Santa

This is no mall Santa pop up. Your family's experience at Piney Town will develop into fond memories for a ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 1520 Broad St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: from $42.90
  • Website: pineytown.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

*CANCELLED* Mocha Room's Cookies and Hot Cocoa Competition

Registration Deadline: December 10th, 2023 Entry fee: $20 Who can enter: Professional Bakers Not Allowed. Only Open To -Anyone 5 years of age or older -Family -Friends Categories -Best ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 2145 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex, NC 27539
  • Cost: $20 entry. Tasters: $10 Adults. $5 Kids.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Carolina Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at Fletcher Opera Theater

Experience Carolina Ballet’s reimagined Nutcracker. First performed in December 2022, this new production is the Ballet’s most-attended Nutcracker ever. The ...

North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre presents A Charlie Brown Christmas

Musical by Charles M. Schulz Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson Stage Adaptation by Eric Schaeffer By Special ...

The North Carolina Theatre presents Elf - The Musical

This hilarious musical follows the smash-hit 2003 movie that’s now a Holiday classic—and is sure to make everyone embrace their ...

Theatre Raleigh presents The 1940s Radio Hour

A little New York City radio station called WOV records a broadcast for American soldiers serving overseas in World War ...

Planet Peace Farm's Christmas Campfire and Singalong

Join us for a campfire and Christmas Carol singalong with Santa and his elves! For entry, please bring one new, ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 6121 Forestville Rd., Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free Entry. $5 unwrapped toy per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Wake Forest Renaissance Center presents Celtic Angles Christmas

Celtic Angels, Celtic Knight Irish Dancers, and The Trinity Ensemble captivate audiences of all ages with the Magic of Christmas. Encompassing ...

Raleigh Ringers Holiday Concert

There’s no better way to ring in the holidays than by joining The Raleigh Ringers for their annual holiday concerts. ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Meymandi Concert Hall, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: from $13
  • Website: www.martinmariettacenter.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Winter Solstice Celebration at Piedmont Wildlife Center

Join Piedmont Wildlife Center on Saturday, December 16th for our annual Winter Solstice Celebration! During this relaxed outdoor event, we'll gather ...

Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh comes to light every holiday season with Illuminate Art Walk. Since the winter of 2020, Downtown Raleigh Alliance ...

Electric Light Fantasy at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park

Join us in Historic Downtown Wilson at the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park for the 4th Annual Electric Light Fantasy drive-in ...

*SOLD OUT* Must See Raleigh Holiday Edition with the Great Raleigh Trolley

During the holidays, the State Capitol and Downtown Raleigh come alive with Christmas magic. This family-friendly tour lasts approximately 60 ...

Zebulon UMC's Journey to Bethlehem Interactive Walk

Please join us for an outdoor narrated walk-through journey of the events surrounding Jesus' birth including live interactive scenes with ...

Carolina Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at Fletcher Opera Theater

Experience Carolina Ballet’s reimagined Nutcracker. First performed in December 2022, this new production is the Ballet’s most-attended Nutcracker ever. The ...

Big Band Christmas at Fuquay Varina Arts Center

Time to get your jingle on as holiday favorites are brought to the stage as only the Gerald Parker Jazz ...

Christmas Spirits with the Great Raleigh Trolley

Hear Raleigh’s tales of the ghosts of Christmas past and present aboard The Great Raleigh Trolley. Try something a little ...

The North Carolina Theatre presents Elf - The Musical

This hilarious musical follows the smash-hit 2003 movie that’s now a Holiday classic—and is sure to make everyone embrace their ...

Wake Forest Renaissance Center presents Celtic Angles Christmas

Celtic Angels, Celtic Knight Irish Dancers, and The Trinity Ensemble captivate audiences of all ages with the Magic of Christmas. Encompassing ...

Theatre Raleigh presents The 1940s Radio Hour

A little New York City radio station called WOV records a broadcast for American soldiers serving overseas in World War ...