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 ...
- All Day Event
- Location: See website for list of participating Raleigh Community Centers
- Cost: Free
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
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 ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.carync.gov
- Category: Holiday Events, Competitions & Pageants, Free
Half Price Open Play at Bumble Brews Raleigh
Bumble Brews Play Cafe - Raleigh No reservation needed. $5 per child/$4 per sibling (6 months and up).
- 8:00 am - 9:30 am
- Location: 1028 Oberlin Rd., Ste 242, Raleigh, NC 27605
- Cost: $5 per child/$4 per sibling (6 months and up)
- Website: www.bumblebrews.fun
- Category: Other
Maggiano's Breakfast with Santa
Join us for Breakfast with Santa Come Join Santa for a delicious breakfast buffet, take some photos & have Story Time ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 8030 Renaissance Parkway, Durham, NC 27713
- Cost: $30 per Per Person (Adults & Children)
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Sky Zone's Little Leapers Learn and Play
Embrace the Magic of Playful Learning Little Leapers Learn & Play is an instructor led adventure, created for parents and little ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: 1275 Haddon Hall Dr. Apex, NC 27502
- Cost: $23
- Website: www.skyzone.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
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
*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, Holiday Events
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, Holiday Events, Informational & Tours
Brunch with Santa at Il Falo at The Westin
Enjoy Brunch with Santa in the Grand Ballroom at The Westin Raleigh-Durham, a magical holiday celebration with kid-friendly activities and ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 3931 Macaw Street Raleigh, NC 27617
- Cost: $69 for adults, $29 for kids aged 5-10, and free for children 4 and under
- Website: www.ilfalo.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
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, Free
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 ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: $42; Infants under 2 in lap no charge.
- Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
NC Museum of Art's Gingerbread Tea
Join us at the Gingerbread Tea to celebrate the holiday season. This family-friendly, festive afternoon tea features a variety of ...
- 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Location: East Building EastCafe, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: $75 per person
- Website: ncartmuseum.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Thrive Motherhood Stroller Walks at Lake Benson Park
Playgroup Meet Up at Lake Benson Park Email Elaine for your RSVP and she will email details and reminders day ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: 921 Buffaloe Rd., Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.thrivemotherhood.org
- Category: Family Fun, Free
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, Holiday Events
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 ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 123 Vivian Street, Durham, North Carolina 27701
- Cost: from $42.50
- Website: www.dpacnc.com
- Category: Shows & Concerts
Pokémon League with East Coast Gaming at Gamers Geekery & Tavern
Our Pokémon League is owned and run by Kristine Freeman, our resident Pokémon Professor. She is both our TCG judge ...
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 107 Edinburgh S Dr #213, Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: $5 per paticipant
- Website: carygametavern.com
- Category: Competitions & Pageants
Annual La Chocolatada de Luisito — Luisito’s Chocolatada - Three Kings Day
A free, family-friendly Storytime event! Join us for hot chocolate, sweets, songs, crafts, chocolates. Roca de Reyes, and lots of ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC
- Cost: Free
- Website: iamquixote.com
- Category: Family Fun, Library Programs, Holiday Events, Free
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, Holiday Events
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 ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Informational & Tours, Free
Oakwood Candlelight Tour
Get ready to take a walk through history this holiday season, as ten properties in the Historic Oakwood neighborhood open ...
- 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: The Tucker House, 418 N. Person Street,, Raleigh, NC, 27601
- Cost: $40. Children under 6yrs are admitted without a ticket when accompanied by a paying adult.
- Website: www.historicoakwood.org
- Category: Holiday Events
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 ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 511 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Informational & Tours, Free
Forest Ridge Park's Mountain Bike Club
Join us for an all skills, no-drop youth trail ride every third Sunday! Please register in advance, but drop-ins are ...
- 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 2100 Old NC 98 Hwy, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Cost: Free with Pre-registration
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Other, Free
*SOLD OUT* 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 ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Stars Auditorium at ImaginX, 3000 Wakefield Crossing Dr., Raleigh, NC 27614
- Cost: $30
- Website: www.poiemaac.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
Jill M. Taylor Dance Company’s Nutcracker
Join us in celebrating our Fifteen Year Anniversary of Jill M. Taylor’s Nutcracker!!! Jill M. Taylor Dance Company is a 501C-3 ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Rolesville High School, 1099 E Young St, Rolesville, NC 27571
- Cost: $23-$27
- Website: tayloracademy.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
Paws with Claus: Holiday Photos at Downtown Cary Park
Bring your furry friends for a jolly good time at our Paws with Claus event! Celebrate the holiday season by ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Bark Bar, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: downtowncarypark.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
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 ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Cantey V. Sutton Theatre, 301 Pogue St, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Children 12 and under $29. Adults $35.
- Website: raleighlittletheatre.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
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 ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1028 Oberlin Rd Ste 242, Raleigh, NC 27605
- Cost: $22
- Website: www.bumblebrews.fun
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday 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 ...
- 3:00 pm
- Location: 237 N Salem St., Apex, NC 27502
- Cost: Adults $18. Seniors $12. Students 16 & under $10.
- Website: www.etix.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
Full Moon Family Fun at White Deer Park
Drop in with the family for fun activities focused on the full moon! Play games, enjoy crafts, and learn about ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: White Deer Park Classroom, 2400 Aversboro Rd, Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Informational & Tours, Free
Chanukah at The Canes
Sharing the light and love of Chanukah with all of Lenovo Center. We all love the Canes. And we all love ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: from $29
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Sporting Events, Holiday Events
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, Holiday Events, Free
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, Holiday Events
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 8509 Penny Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.pennyroad.church
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
