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Heart of the Holidays Cary Gingerbread House Competition

Downtown Cary Visit Downtown Cary as it is transformed into a walking gallery of amateur gingerbread houses. Local participants work hard ...

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 ...

*SOLD OUT* New Hope Valley Railway Santa's Roundup Train Ride Ride

Our train yard is decorated for the holiday season and our popular “Reindeer Round-up” returns. Kids will be able to ...

A Shopping Spree with Junior League of Raleigh

The Junior League of Raleigh’s 39th Annual A Shopping SPREE!, presented by First Citizens Bank More than 100 national and regional ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Jim Graham Building at the NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: Advance for $10 online or $12 at the door
  • Website: www.jlraleigh.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

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 ...

Handmade Hanukkah Market at Temple Beth Or

Handmade Hanukkah Market is December 3 We are thrilled to welcome back vendors and guests for this years Handmade Hanukkah Market! ...

Holly Days at Sanderson High School

Sanderson High School annual craft and vendor fair. Over 160 vendors with a huge selection of items for purchase. Proceeds from ...

Theatre Raleigh's Holiday Artist Market

Get your holiday shopping done at Theatre Raleigh’s first annual Holiday Artist Market! Don’t miss our very special performances happening throughout ...

Boylan Heights Art Walk

Celebrate the 31st annual Boylan Heights ArtWalk, a delightful event perfectly timed for the holiday season! Join us as we ...

Feathered Farm Open Play

Open Play at the Farm allows you and your child to come and spend an extended time enjoying what you ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $13.50 per person age 2+, senior citizen discount
  • Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holidays with The Popes

It’s that time again! Take a picture with Santa and ring in the holidays at the Pope House Museum. You can ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Pope House Museum, 511 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $25 for one image or $45 for five images
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Merriment Realty's Pet Photos With Santa

Join Merriment Realty for a Festive Photo Session with Santa and Your Furry Friend! Families and pets are invited to join ...

Sutherland's Afternoon with Santa

Santa is coming to The Sutherland!! He's taking a break from the elves to spend the afternoon with us, and even ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 13371 Wake Union Church Rd., Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: $30 first sibling. $20 per additional sibling.
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Raleigh Brewing Company's Holiday Bash and Market

This year we are combining Holiday Bash and our Holiday Market into one event! Join us this December as we ...

Rolesville Christmas Parade

Come out to join us and see the man in the red suit! What a way to officially kick off ...

The Gingerbread Shoppe at The Cupcake Shoppe Bakery and Coffee

Join Little Raleigh Party at The Cupcake Shoppe Bakery + Coffee for a delightful event filled with fun and delicious ...

Halifax Community Center's Family Yoga

Bring the whole family for a fun, creative, and blissful yoga class! This free class will introduce classic yoga, meditation, ...

  • 2:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 1023 Halifax St. Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free with registration
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Chanukah Story Hour at Hillel Preschool

For Ages 0-5 Enjoy a Chanukah story, activities and Chanukah Treats.

Family Mini Photo Shoot with Amanda Lea Photography

Last chance of the season Mini Family Photo Shoots! Option 1: 10 Minutes, 3 digital images for download, $75 Option 2: 20 Minutes, ...

Mind and Body Therapeutic Connections Holiday Yoga for Kids

Empower your kids to build healthy minds and bodies through movement. Learn traditional yoga poses through story, song, and imaginative ...

Step Into Christmas

Join your favorite characters to celebrate All Things Christmas! Experience a Magical Meet & Greet with The Grinch, Cindy Lou, ...

*SOLD OUT* NC Transportation Museum's Polar Express Train Ride

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride The Magic Returns for 2023 “Well, are you coming?” Inspired by the hit movie, this holiday favorite ...

Fuquay-Varina Christmas Parade

We are excited to bring this great annual tradition back to you on Sunday, December 3rd at 4:00pm. We have been ...

Poiema Artistry presents White Christmas

Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the ...

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 ...

*SOLD OUT* Falls River Flour Power PJ Polar Express

Wear your holiday pajamas and hop on board the Polar Express for some holiday fun! We’ll whip up some buttermilk ...

*SOLD OUT* Flour Power Kids Cooking Studio North Hills' PJ Polar Express Family Event

Wear your holiday pajamas and hop on board the Polar Express for some holiday fun! We’ll whip up some buttermilk ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 Park at North Hills Street Suite 106, Raleigh, NC, 27609
  • Cost: $49 for 2 participants. Two additional participants can be added for $25 each.
  • Website: www.flourpowerstudios.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Classes

Wake Forest Presbyterian's Walk Through Bethlehem

Join us and experience the journey that Mary and Joseph took at the time of the birth of Jesus!

*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 ...

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 ...