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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 ...

  • 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 ...

First Night for Downtown Cary's Gifting Tree Project

Wander along South Academy Street and through the Downtown Cary Park as it's transformed into a sparkling display of Christmas ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy St. Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

Breakfast with Santa at Zaxby's of Fuquay

Enjoy chicken & waffles and get a family picture with Santa at the same event! Hosted by the Downtown Rotary ...

  • 8:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: 1341 North Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: $7 per adult. $5 per child.
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

The Bunny Hive's Experience Santa Photos and Holiday Party

Embrace the magic of the season during an intimate morning with Santa! We’re excited to partner with Kelly Bullock Photography ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 711 West Lane Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: $150 for non members, $75 for members
  • Website: thebunnyhive.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Yuletide Breakfast at Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas

Yuletide Breakfast November 16 & 23 and December 7 at 9AM Reservations are required for these special events. Registrations available 7 days in ...

Jingle Bell Walk

Open to community members of all ages and abilities, the Jingle Bell Walk is an easy, 1.3 mile walk through ...

  • 9:15 am 
  • Location: 235 E. Holding Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: $20 per person. Children ages 10 and under are free
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: 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 ...

Downtown Wake Forest Holiday Open House

The 2024 Downtown Holiday Open House Discover the unique array of local shops and restaurants that Downtown Wake Forest has to ...

Kids Saturday Art

For Grades K-5 No artistic experience needed. Beginning and intermediate painting. All supplies included. Students will be painting along with the ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Creating My Art, 240 Newton Rd Suite A, Raleigh, NC 27615
  • Cost: from $25. Sibling discount available.
  • Website: creatingmyart.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

McLean Farm's Winter Wonderland

Get Ready for a Winter Wonderland! Join us at McLean Farms Nursery & Ice Cream Shop for a day filled ...

Santa at First and Main Christmas Market

We cannot wait to bring the magic of the holiday season to First and Main in Knigthdale, NC! Get into ...

Santa's Workshop and Toy Drive at Abbotts Creek Community Center

The holiday season is here! Come join the Raleigh Youth Council at Abbotts Creek Community Center for your personal tour ...

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel hosts a Brunch with Santa

Jingle all the way to the Sheraton Raleigh for a jolly good time! Join us for brunch with Santa and ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 421 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $15 Kids 12 and under. $30 13+
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Cary Ballet presents Nutcraker Suite at Martin Marietta Center for Performing Arts

An hour show. The Nutcracker Suite is an excellent introduction for kids of all ages. This narrated one-hour show begins ...

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

Lafayette Village's Holiday Open House

Holiday Open House Saturday, December 7th, 2024 from 12pm to 5pm. Be sure to RSVP to for your chance to win ...

*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

Fuquay Varina Arts Center's ArtisTree

One Saturday each month, the 12 tree projects will explore a different art path: Collage, painting, papier-mâché, drawing, photography, silk-screening, ...

Garner Performing Arts Center presents Elf The Musical Jr.

Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his ...

Gingerbread Lane, Apex

Gather with the Community in Gingerbread Lane prior to the Christmas Parade! Join us at The Depot Lot for fun ...

Gingerbread and a Jolly Trolley Ride

Welcome to the holiday season! Decorate a gingerbread house inspired by Raleigh’s historic sites! This family-friendly program will take you to ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC 27605
  • Cost: $15
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

International Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker

Make your holiday season complete with the International Ballet Company's presentation of the beloved ballet "The Nutcracker." Children of all ...

  • 1:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Cary Academy Berger Hall, 1500 N Harrison Ave, Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: $25
  • Website: www.etix.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Cary Ballet presents Nutcraker at Martin Marietta Center for Performing Arts

The Nutcracker is a holiday classic, featuring the magical tale of Clara as she journeys from her home to the ...

A Christmas Carol presented by Theatre in the Park at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

The Triangle's Favorite Holiday Tradition Ira David Wood III’s musical comedy adaptation, A Christmas Carol, returns to The Martin Marietta Center ...

Cary’s Annual Tree Lighting at Downtown Cary Park

Kick off the holiday season with festive cheer at our Tree Lighting Ceremony in Downtown Cary Park. Gather around as ...

Garner's Holiday Block Party

This free family-friendly event will feature holiday kids’ crafts, food trucks, games, music, and more. The Garner Express train ride ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Garner Recreation Center, 900 7th Ave., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.garnernc.gov
  • 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

Victorian Christmas at Page-Walker Arts and History Center

Enjoy a classic Christmas atmosphere at the historic hotel this winter! There will be cookies, carolers, an activity for kids, ...

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 ...

Infinity Ballet presents Favorite Dances of the Nutcracker

An enjoyable family hour outing for the holiday season. This enchanting traditional storybook show correlates with the Lighting of the ...

NC Symphony presents Classical Christmas with Carlos at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

North Carolina Symphony Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor North Carolina Master Chorale Celebrate the season as Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto conducts selections ...

Apex Rotary Club's Christmas Parade

The Annual Apex Rotary Christmas Parade traditionally takes place the first Saturday of December. The parade is the only nighttime ...

Light the Springs at Holly Springs Cultural Center

Ring in the start of the holiday season with Light the Springs! Families and children of all ages can celebrate ...

A Christmas Carol presented by Theatre in the Park at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

The Triangle's Favorite Holiday Tradition Ira David Wood III’s musical comedy adaptation, A Christmas Carol, returns to The Martin Marietta Center ...

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: Holiday Events

Spiritual Twist Productions presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Performed by our 8+ Christmas Cast In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant ...

Garner Performing Arts Center presents Elf The Musical Jr.

Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his ...

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