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Frosty Run 10K and 5K Run

Grab your tinsel, bells, and running shoes because Frosty Run is here! Looking for a fun family-oriented event that runs through ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: 301 Brooks St., Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: $30-$60
  • Website: fsseries.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cary Farmers Market

Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season at Downtown Cary Park. Find a wonderful lineup of vendors offering ...

Fuquay Varina Growers Market

The Fuquay-Varina Growers Market (FVGM) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, operating under Sownhay Inc., cultivating and supporting partnerships between local ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce parking lot, 121 N Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.fvgrowersmarket.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa's Rocking Christmas Party at Falls River Flour Power

Let’s rock this party with some of Santa’s favorite recipes: Santa’s Graham Cookies and Grinch Kabobs. We’re going to have ...

*SOLD OUT* Marbles Gingerbread Jamboree

Sugar and spice and all things nice! Create special memories this holiday season with your very own keepsake gingerbread house. ...

  • 9:30 am -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: IMAX Building (Venture Hall), 201 East Hargett Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: from $20 General Public. $18 Members.
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 9:30 am -  3:45 pm 
  • Location: 3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill, NC 27562
  • Cost: from $16
  • Website: www.etix.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Nature Walk with iNaturalist

Join us for a Nature Walk! We'll take a stroll through the prairie and forest, using iNaturalist to help identify ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Western Wake Farmers Market

When you make your usual rounds at the market this Saturday, please drop by the Education Garden with any nonperishable ...

Cards at Optimist Community Center

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season! Each week participants will explore a different technique to create unique cards. Paper ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 5900 Whittier Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: $12 a class
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas at Historic Oak View County Park

Christmas at Oak View: 1850-1950 Learn how the Christmas holiday was experienced by the many different people and families living and ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free, but registration is required. .
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Happy Holly Days Parade

We look forward to seeing you for our Happy Holly Days Parade! The Happy Holly Days Parade is held the second ...

Holiday Open House at Mordecai Historic Park

Join us at the annual Holiday Open House at Mordecai Historic Park! See how the Mordecai House would have been decorated ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Knightdale's Christmas Parade

Come take in the spectacle that is the Knightdale Christmas Parade at it's new start time of 10:00am! The parade ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Ave, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Lowes Workshops

Our workshops are back and better than ever — now featuring in-store events, livestreams and on-demand content, all free for ...

Mommy and Me Bath Bomb Making Workshop at The Creative Cup

Create your own custom bath bomb in this fun, hands-on workshop! Perfect for a special bonding experience, each parent- child ...

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 200 N. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.dncr.nc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Pope House Museum's Weekend Third Ward Walking Tours

From Sept. 22 - Dec. 21, The Pope House Museum will be doing our weekend African American Third Ward Walking ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 511 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Raleigh Fire Museum

Experience Fire History Touch a Fire Truck Spray a Fire Hose Every second Saturday of the month, the Raleigh Fire Museum will be ...

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 ...

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Kerr Scott Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission and Parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Toys From Teens at Roberts Park

The Raleigh Youth Council is Hosting the Annual Toys From Teens! Join us for a day filled with laughter, warmth, and ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Community Center, 1300 E. Martin St. Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free Admission with Registration
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Cocoa and Caroling Tour with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride Begins

For All Ages: 60 min Step aboard our merry trolley and get ready to sing your heart out as you embark ...

  • 10:30 am -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $35. Infants under 2 in lap no charge.
  • Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holiday Market at Haven Farm

Welcome to the Holiday Market at Haven! Get into the festive spirit with local vendors selling unique gifts, delicious treats, ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545-8529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

North Hills Holiday Market

Do your shopping at the North Hills Holiday Market! Festivities include: - Local Vendors - Sip & Shop - Food Trucks - Family Photo Area - ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Park at N Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Photos with Santa and Open Play/Feathered Farm Tour

Step into the wonder of the holidays with Santa right here on the farm! While Santa takes a break from ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $13.50 General Admission for ages 2-64. General Admission is free for under 2yrs.
  • Website: www.thefeatheredfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa at Bumble Brews Raleigh

Get your list ready and check it twice- Santa is coming to Bumble Brews Raleigh! Enjoy 1 hour of Open ...

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 ...

  • 11:30 am -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Kennedy Theatre, 2 East South Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $29 for those 7yrs+. $15 for ages 2-6. Children under 2 are free.
  • Website: www.martinmariettacenter.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Polar Ice Cary Skates with Santa and His Favorite Elf

Fun for the Entire Family! Admission includes skate rental

  • 12:30 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 1410 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $20 6+yrs. $10 for 5yrs and under.
  • Website: www.polaricecary.com
  • Category: Family Fun

*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 ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Crossroad Restaurant, 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
  • Cost: $79 per person. Free for Ages 5 and under.
  • Website: www.destinationhotels.com
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Vibes presents Holiday Family Time

Holiday Magic Season with a day filled with festive fun for the whole family! Hot chocolate & Cookies with Santa, ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Mirrors Venue, 3300 Woman’s Club Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: $5 General Admission. Kids under 3 are free.
  • Website: ncvibes.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Parade to Park at Downtown Cary Park

Join us for a jolly good time at Downtown Cary Park following the 2024 Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade! Get ready ...

ComedyWorx Matinee Show, The

Competitive improvisational comedy! Two teams of players square off, creating scenes based on audience suggestions, and compete for points and ...

Cookies with Santa at Little Doodles Wendell

Join us for open play, story time, a visit with Santa, and delicious cookies and milk. Santa will visit from ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 11 W 3rd St., Wendell, NC 27591
  • Cost: $35 for first child. $25 per sibling.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Raleigh Ringers Holiday Concert at Meymandi Concert Hall

The Raleigh Ringers’ holiday handbell concert will continue the tradition of their annual holiday program! The Ringers will perform unique ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: $15 - $28
  • Website: rr.org
  • Category: Family Fun

WinterFest at Ting Park

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

  • 4:00 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Museum of Art's Winter Lantern Walk

Shine your light at our annual lantern walk! Bring a homemade lantern (no flames) and come together as we honor ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Santa's Trolley

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

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $15 per person
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 9050 Strickland Rd. Raleigh, NC 27615
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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 ...

Saint Andrew UMC's Live Nativity

Come join us to see the Christmas Story play out as you drive or walk the path, there will be ...

Lake Myra Christmas Lights plus Santa

Friends, We are a little over a month from our 2024 Season!!! We will be open November 27th -December 31st ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 10 S. Cypress St., Wendell, NC 27591
  • Cost: Free Admission. Donations Accepted.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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