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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 ...

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 ...

Breakfast With The Grinch at The Mocha Room

The Grinch is returning to The Mocha Room and this time, for breakfast! You can meet the Grinch free and if ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 2145 Ten-Ten Rd Apex, NC
  • Cost: Free to meet The Grinch or $10 for Breakfast
  • Website: themocharoom.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair at Garner Magnet High School

Saturday at Garner Magnet High School - admission is free! Nearly 80 vendors of all types - the PTSA made ...

Little Doodles Wakefield's Meet and Greet with the Grinch

Meet & Greet Open Play Grinch Appearance Christmas Craft

Feathered Farm's Christmas on the Farm

Photos with Santa and Milkshake (the steer)! Experience Christmas on the Farm with joyful delights! Santa will be here 10:00-2:00! ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $13.50 per person age 2+
  • Website: buytickets.at
  • Category: Holiday Events

Holiday Open House at Mordecai Historic Park

Join us at the annual Holiday Open House at Mordecai Historic Park on December 9 and 10, 2023! See how ...

Knightdale's Christmas Parade

Hey Knightdale, are you ready for a dose of holiday magic? Get ready for a jolly good time because Santa is ...

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 ...

St. Nicholas European Christmas Market at J Holshouser Building

Shop, dine, and enjoy the entertainment in the European Christmas Market tradition! Still FREE admission and plenty of parking. 5-9 ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: NC Fairgrounds Holshouser Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission and Parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Toys From Teens at Roberts Park

The Raleigh Youth Council is Hosting the Annual Toys From Teens! This event is for families with children from birth to ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1300 E. Martin St. Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

Winterfest at Prairie Ridge Ecostation

Join us for a family fun day of winter craft making for all ages – toddlers through adults! From ornament ...

Knightdale Christmas Parade Holiday Market at Oak City Brewing Company

Knightdale's Christmas parade is back for 2023! We have the best view of the parade and good beer to enjoy ...

Nutcracker at Fuquay Varina Arts Center

The Fuquay-Varina Arts Center is proud to present the fifth annual production of The Nutcracker. Loosely based on the E.T.A. ...

Barristers' Barnyard presents Countdown to Christmas

Come shop with our vendors, enjoy some good food at the food trucks, spend time with lots of our animals ...

Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market coming to Raleigh Iron Works

The Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market is Presented by Shop Local Raleigh to Celebrate Small Businesses This Holiday Season! Sip, shop, and ...

North Hills' Kid Lab Pop-Up

Join us for a fun pop-up for kids in North Hills on Saturday, December 9th from 12pm to 4pm! Kid ...

Parade to Park at Downtown Cary Park

Join us for a jolly good time at Downtown Cary Park leading up to and following the 2023 Cary Jaycees ...

Santa in the Village District

Come visit with Santa and grab some photos this merry holiday season! You can find Santa in his magical wonderland ...

*SOLD OUT* Santa Visits Piney Town Playhouse

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

Family Candy Cane Hunt at Garner Recreation Center

In this photo scavenger hunt, families will each be given a poster size candy cane to decorate, along with clues ...

Nana's Lil Sweets' Beginner Cookie Class

Kids can paint cookies, parents and adults can decorate them, and everyone will have a good time! Beginner cookie class will ...

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 ...

*SOLD OUT* Santa at Bumble Brews Raleigh

Join us on Saturday, December 9th and Sunday, December 10th for some play time with Santa! During each one-hour session ...

Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade

For the past 44 consecutive years, the Cary Jaycees have sponsored the Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade in downtown Cary. 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 Nutcracker Ballet presented by Jill M. Taylor Dance Company

Back by popular demand!!! Join us for another celebration of the Jill M. Taylor Dance Company’s Nutcracker!!! We are ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Rolesville High School Auditorium, 1099 E Young St, Rolesville, NC 27571
  • Cost: $23-$27
  • Website: www.etix.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Triangle Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker at Carolina Theatre of Durham

A hometown tradition since 1995, the Triangle Youth Ballet presents “The Nutcracker.” With a cast of over 100 and live ...

*SOLD OUT* Holiday Express at Pullen Park - Sensory Friendly

New this year, a Sensory Friendly Event. This event is designed to create a more enjoyable atmosphere for individuals with ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $16 + tax (12 months old and under no ticket required)
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

WinterFest at Ting Park

Make plans to join the Holly Springs Chamber for WinterFest 2023. WinterFest is sure to be the event of 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 ...

Quest Fellowship Church's Jingle Jam

The Christmas party you do not want to miss!! Event begins at 5 pm with our first Jingle Jam Session, and ...

Saint Mark UMC's Live Nativity

Join us December 9 from 5-7pm for a St. Mark's and community favorite--our Live Nativity! Bring your family, bring your ...

Annual Candy Canes and Hot Cocoa Night at Holidays on Hemby

We will run trains. Thomas the Train will be on the tracks. We’ll have giant Connect 4 and lots of ...

Live Nativity Scene at Christ's Sanctified Holy Church Raleigh

We want to extend the experience of the birth of Jesus to everyone! Please join us for an intimate and ...

ARISE Christmas Dance at Garner Recreation Center

ARISE (Adaptive Recreation and Inclusion Services for Everyone): Christmas Dance Get in the Holiday Spirit with this fun filled evening of ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Multipurpose Room, 215 W Main St., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: $5 Residents. $7 Non Residents.
  • Website: garner.recdesk.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

Penny Road's Drive-Thru Live Nativity

You are invited to witness the birth of Jesus through … Realistic scene recreations … Live animals … Music … Treats & craft for kids!

*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 ...

Saint Andrew UMC's Live Nativity

Come join us on December 9 & 10 for our annual drive-through Live Nativity!

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 ...

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 ...