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
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
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: Holiday Events
*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: Holiday Events
*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 ...
- 9:30 am - 3:45 pm
- Location: 3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill, NC 27562
- Cost: from $16
- Website: www.etix.com
- Category: Holiday Events
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: Holiday Events
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: Holiday Events
*SOLD OUT* 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
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: Holiday Events
American Legion's Cookies, Pictures, Crafts with Santa
Come join us for a fun time with Santa! Pictures, Crafts, Cookies and Hot Chocolate! Open to Public
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: 6400 Johnson Pond Rd., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
*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: Holiday Events
*SOLD OUT* 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
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: Holiday Events
Carolina Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
Featuring a Live Symphony Orchestra This holiday season, rediscover the wonder with Carolina Ballet’s enchanting celebration of The Nutcracker. Our most-attended ...
- 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: from $28
- Website: www.carolinaballet.com
- Category: 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: Holiday Events
*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
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 ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
- Cost: Free, but registration is required. .
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Holiday Events
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: Holiday Events
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: Holiday Events
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
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: Holiday Events
Skate with Santa at Polar Ice Wake Forest
Skate with Santa and his Favorite Elf WHAT'S INCLUDED Photo op with characters Ice Skating admission and skate rental Fun for the entire ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Factory, 1839 S. Main Street Ste 200, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Cost: $20 6+yr. $10 5&Under.
- Website: www.polaricewakeforest.com
- Category: 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
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: Holiday Events
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: 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: Holiday Events
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: Holiday Events
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
- Category: 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: Holiday Events
