Cary Farmers Market
Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season along East Park St., next to Downtown Cary Park. Find a ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.caryfarmersmarket.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Free
Apex Farmers Market at The Depot
The Apex Farmers Market & Local Food Alliance is a non-profit, volunteer-led community organization committed to the health, wellness, and ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.apexfarmersmarket.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
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 - 12:00 pm
- Location: Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce parking lot, 121 N Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Holly Springs Farmers Market
Farmers markets are essential to the livelihood of farmers and food producers. They offer an efficient way for residents to obtain ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Cost: Free Entry
- Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Meet The Grinch
The Grinch is returning to The Mocha Room and this time, for breakfast! You can meet the Grinch free! We will have ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Mocha Room, 2145 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex, NC 27539
- Cost: Free Admission. Food for Purchase.
- Website: themocharoom.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Paint Paper Play
For Ages 1yrs - 3 yrs Adult participation required Get ready for a world of colorful and wonderfully messy fun! Each Paint ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Paint Paper Paste, 9113 Leesville Road Ste 102, Raleigh, NC 27613
- Cost: $5 per class. $30 per semester.
- Website: www.paintpaperpaste.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
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: $20 General Public. $18 Members.
- Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
New Hope Valley: Santa's Express Train Ride
Our train yard and track are decorated for the holiday season. Come ride on our historic train for 50 minutes ...
- 9:30 am - 3:45 pm
- Location: 3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill, NC 27562
- Cost: from $18
- Website: www.etix.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Informational & Tours
Autumn Black Neighborhood Walking Tour
Autumn is perfect for walking! Explore Raleigh's historic, influential Black neighborhood, the Third Ward, near Shaw University—a hub of culture, business, ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Pope House Museum, 511 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
- Cost: $10 per adult and $5 per child (ages 5-17)
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Informational & Tours
Game On! at Moore Square
Enjoy a fun variety of giant lawn games, board games and MOORE! Available activities for Game On! include: Soccer balls Hula hoops Jenga Chess ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Merry and Bright, A North Pole Market at Mordecai Historic Park
A Children's North Pole Market by Paper & Stars Studio at Historic Mordecai Park. Holiday Photos - Crafts - Music ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
Raleigh Fire Museum is Open
The Raleigh Fire Museum is located at the Keeter Training Center. The museum is open on the second Saturday of ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Keeter Training Center, 105 Keeter Center Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Admission is free
- Website: raleighfiremuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun
Winter Market at Midtown Farmers Market
Join us each Saturday in the Commons, November – April, from 10am to noon, for the Winter Market. This mini ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: The Commons, 4191 Main at North Hills St., Raleigh, NC 27609
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: midtownfarmers.com
- Category: Other
Raleigh Little Theatre presents Cinderella
A magical holiday tradition returns! For over 40 years, Raleigh Little Theatre has enchanted audiences with this musical comedy take ...
- 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Cantey V. Sutton Theatre, 301 Pogue St., Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Children 12 and under $33-$37. Adults $36-$40 plus tax and fees.
- Website: raleighlittletheatre.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
Historic Raleigh Trolley
Join us on Saturdays from March through December for a narrated, hour-long tour of downtown Raleigh. Tours depart from Mordecai Historic ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: $6 per ticket for 7yrs+. 6yrs and under are free.
- Website: ncraleighweb.myvscloud.com
- Category: Informational & Tours
NC Museum of Art on the Dot
Art on the Dot is the NCMA’s newest tour offering! Beginning in August 2025, we encourage you to join a ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: West Building of NCMA, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free
- Website: ncartmuseum.org
- Category: Other, Free
Ninja Open Rig (Gym) at Warrior Tech Raleigh
Participate in Open Rig sessions, where individuals and families can have fun and play or engage in self-paced training with ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 6451 Triangle Plantation Drive Suite 107, Raleigh, NC 27616
- Cost: $25
- Website: www.warriortechnc.com
- Category: Family Fun, Other
The Market at Raleigh Iron Works
Join Triangle Pop Up every Second Saturday of every month for a pop-up market at Raleigh Iron Works featuring all ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 2200 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
DPAC presents A Christmas Carol
The Hit Musical Comedy with Heart Ira David Wood III’s musical comedy adaptation, A Christmas Carol, returns to DPAC for six ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC 27701
- Cost: from $45
- Website: www.dpacnc.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science
Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: naturalsciences.org
- Category: Informational & Tours, Free
Sensory Storytime at Holly Springs Community Library
Sensory Storytimes are welcoming interactive programs designed for families of autistic children and/or those who have sensory needs. These storytimes ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 300 West Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Cost: Free with Pre-Registration
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Library Programs, Special Needs, Free
Holiday Pops with The NC Symphony at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
North Carolina Symphony David Glover, conductor Mamie Parris, vocalist Be part of Raleigh’s most beloved holiday tradition as we bring cherished seasonal classics ...
- 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Meymandi Concert Hall, 2 E South St. Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: from $47
- Website: ncsymphony.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
Holiday Express at Pullen Park
One of Raleigh’s most beloved holiday traditions is back! Holiday Express at Pullen Park will once again transform the park ...
- 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27606
- Cost: $17 plus tax and fees
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Holiday Events
NC Transportation Museum's First Polar Express Train Ride of the Season
The Magic Returns! “Well, are you coming?” Inspired by the hit movie, this holiday favorite comes to life as you and ...
- 4:45 pm
- Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
- Cost: from $40 per child or $47 per adult
- Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Informational & Tours
Art of Stem Parent's Night Out
Drop the kids off and enjoy a night out! Ages 4 - 11 Pizza and snack provided. Art activity, games and free play ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 2180 N. Salem St. Suite 102, Apex, NC 27523
- Cost: $40. 50% Sibling Discount Available.
- Website: www.theartofstem.org
- Category: Other
Big Air's Cosmic Nights
Every Friday & Saturday night Big Air is transformed! Enjoy access to all the attractions at the park while we ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 6421 Hilburn Dr., Raleigh, NC 27613
- Cost: from $20
- Website: www.bigairusa.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
DPAC presents A Christmas Carol
The Hit Musical Comedy with Heart Ira David Wood III’s musical comedy adaptation, A Christmas Carol, returns to DPAC for six ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: 123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC 27701
- Cost: from $45
- Website: www.dpacnc.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
