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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 ...

Breakfast With Santa at Dave and Buster's

Santa Claus is coming to Dave & Buster’s! Score a ho-ho-whole morning of family fun with exclusive early access to ...

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 ...

Brunch with Santa at The Mayton

Santa Claus is coming to The Mayton! Make a reservation to join us for brunch is a special holiday treat. ...

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 ...

Enchanted Christmas at Haven Farm

Enjoy the Best of the Holidays at Haven! Come at your designated date and time for the hayride and spend the ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545-8529
  • Cost: $20 for 3yrs+. $40 per family.
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Holly Days at Sanderson High School

Sanderson Holly Days Shopping Extravaganza started in 1999 and has been growing in popularity ever since. With over 150 vendors, ...

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 -  8:00 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

*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* Christmas Photos with Santa and Milkshake at The Feathered Farm

Christmas Photos with Santa and Milkshake plus Open Play Make magical holiday memories at the farm with Santa and our beloved ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $13.50 per person age 2-64. General Admission Open Play for under 2yrs are free.
  • Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Santa on The Willard Rooftop

Take gorgeous photos of your family with Santa with a backdrop of the downtown Raleigh skyline. Santa will be on ...

Sensory Santa at We Rock the Spectrum

Join Us for a Sensory Santa Experience! Bring your little ones for a special afternoon with Santa at our gym. Meet ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 2352 Village Market Pl, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: $25 per child
  • Website: linktr.ee
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem St., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Admission: $12 Adults, $10 Children
  • Website: www.etix.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

*FULL* JC Raulston Arboretum's Holiday Creations

Our gardens are full of inspiration and materials to make holiday crafts. Come create holiday cheer with five festive craft ...

*SOLD OUT* Milk and Cookies with Santa hosted by Rich Burghgraef Realty

Rich Burghgraef Realty invites you and your family to our annual Christmas celebration! Get ready for an afternoon filled with ...

*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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

The Grinch at Polar Ice Wake Forest

STINK. STANK. STUNK. Join us for two hours of mischievous fun with your favorite holiday character! This exciting event kicks ...

Zebulon's Christmas Parade

Join us in welcoming the holiday season at the The Town of Zebulon Christmas Parade! This festive event is set ...

Santa Cares in Wonderland at Fenton

Santa Cares We love spreading Christmas cheer during Santa Cares events, allowing guests of all ages and abilities to visit ...

  • 2:15 pm -  5:45 pm 
  • Location: 201 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, NC, 27511
  • Cost: From $40 Photo Packages
  • Website: whereissanta.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Santa's Junction Party

Join us for an afternoon of Holiday fun at Union Hall at Raleigh Union Station! During the event you will have ...

  • 3:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Raleigh Union Station 510 W. Martin Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $12. Ages 1 and under admit for free.
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Fuquay-Varina Christmas Parade

Join us for the 2024 Fuquay-Varina Christmas Parade Presented By The Abshure Realty Group Experience a unique parade that travels throughout ...

A Night with Santa and Mrs. Claus at The Creative Cup

Ticket is required - limited quantity available! Join us for a night with Santa! There will be a hot chocolate bar, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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