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City of Raleigh Writes a Letter to Santa

Raleigh Parks is assisting the North Pole this holiday season by hosting Letters to Santa at select community centers! How it ...

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Early Birds

Mornings can be an especially magical time in nature, so we are pleased to welcome Early Birds at Prairie Ridge! ...

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 ...

Tidewater Cards' The Raleigh 500

Carolina's Biggest Hobby Expo returns! Carolina's largest sports card and Pokemon show. Raleigh sports cards, memorabilia and comic con. Enjoy 500+ ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Dorton Arena, NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $8 - $15
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Fuquay-Varina Gingerbread House Competition & Fundraiser for WNC

Get ready to show off your gingerbread house skills and help raise money for a good cause at our 5th ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

Museum of Life and Science's Durham Community Days

On Durham Community days, Durham County residents get in free with current proof of residence. All adults must have Durham ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 433 W. Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704
  • Cost: Free for Durham Residents. $23 for General Admission. $18 per child ages 3-12 and Free for children 2 and under.
  • Website: www.lifeandscience.org
  • Category: Other

NC Executive Mansion's Holiday Open House

Celebrate the holiday season with beautiful decorations and festive music from performing groups across North Carolina. No reservations are required or ...

NC State Capitol's State Tree Lighting and Holiday Open House

From Thursday, Dec. 12th – Saturday, December 14th the Capitol will have holiday music in the rotunda! The lit State ...

Thrive Motherhood Playgroup Meet Up at Baileywick Road Park

Come join us for a play date on the playground. Bring some sand toys and your snacks.

Urban Air Raleigh's Jumperoo

Jumperoo is a special time where Urban Air Raleigh is open only for children 5 & under! We open up ...

Thrive Motherhoood Playgroup Meet Up at Downtown Cary Park

We will meet outside of Market 317 and set up on nearby lawn space. Creatively designed park accommodating for younger ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding - Ocean Habitat

Join us for a live feeding of the marine life in the Our Changing Oceans aquarium. Species currently in our ...

Urban Air Morrisville's Jumperoo

Jumperoo is a dedicated time for kids 5 & under! The park opens exclusively for the little ones and their ...

*SOLD OUT* Carolina Inn's Holiday Tea

It is said that Anna Russell, 7th Duchess of Bedford, invented Afternoon Tea in 1840. This was to satisfy her ...

Urban Air Morrisville's Sensory Friendly

An event specifically designed for children with Autism and special needs to enjoy time at the park without loud music, ...

Bunny Hive's Books and Bubbles

This special story time experience is free of charge and open to all with a little one age 5 and ...

WinterFest at Ting Park

Join us as we kick off the most festive time of the year! WinterFest is sure to be the event ...

Falls River Flour Power Winter Wonderland

Family Event. For All Ages 2.5yrs and up! Bring the whole family to our cozy kitchen and warm up together with ...

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 ...

Santa's Trolley

Santa is lost in Raleigh, and Holly the Elf needs your help to find him! Join Holly aboard the Historic ...

St. Nicholas European Christmas Market at NC State Fairgrounds

Join us for shopping, food, and entertainment in the European Christmas Market Tradition! 17th Annual St. Nicholas European Christmas Market is ...

Duke Homestead's Christmas by Candlelight

Kick off your holiday season with this annual favorite! Come enjoy live Christmas music, dancing, singing, holiday cookies, and a ...

Soulful Holiday Open House at John Chavis Memorial Park

Let's bring soul and good times to John Chavis Memorial Park and celebrate the holidays with joy and laughter! Festive, jolly, ...

The Dessertery at Martin Marietta for the Performing Arts

Come indulge yourself in a family friendly holiday themed dessert café. THE DESSERTERY will feature elaborate holiday decor, all you ...

The Dessertery with Santa at Martin Marietta for the Performing Arts

Come indulge yourself in a family friendly holiday themed dessert café. THE DESSERTERY will feature elaborate holiday decor, all you ...

Food Crafts at Lake Lynn Community Center

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season! Each week participants will get to create a fun food-based project. From Cookie ...

Ninja Open Rig at Warrior Tech Raleigh

For 5 years old and up! Kids and adults are welcome and encouraged to come practice and play on an ...

Penny Road's Drive-Thru Live Nativity

You are invited to witness the birth of Jesus through realistic scene recreations, live animals, music and treats & craft ...

Snowball Dance

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a “Snowball Dance” for individuals with disabilities. Individuals ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: $15 per person
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: Special Needs

Carolina Hurricanes Pride Night

The Carolina Hurricanes will kick off their season against the Ottawa Senators at PNC Arena. Presented by UNC Health . ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: from $45
  • Website: www.nhl.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Christmas Play and Music at Halle Cultural Arts Center

Can Mrs. Claus Save Christmas? By Ruth Ann Pattee It is two weeks until Christmas and exhausted Santa wistfully dreams of ...

Nutcracker at Fuquay Varina Arts Center

Join Lady Thistledown as she guides us through the magical dream that is The Nutcracker. The Fuquay-Varina Arts Center is ...

Poiema Artistry presents It's a Wonderful Life The Musical

Inspired by the beloved 1946 film, this musical closely follows George Bailey’s journey from youthful dreams to midlife struggles, as ...

DPAC presents 'Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil

‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… is Cirque du Soleil’s first holiday show, based on the classic poem “A Visit from Saint ...

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 ...

Ugly Sweater Holiday Pops with the NC Symphony

’Tis the season to break out your most festively heinous knitwear—your ugly Christmas sweater! Don your favorite Christmas sweater (ugly ...

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