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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 ...

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 ...

*SOLD OUT* 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

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

Western Wake Farmers Market

Western Wake Farmers Market, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to improve the resiliency of the local food ...

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

Happy Holly Days Parade

The Happy Holly Days Parade is held the second Saturday of December. Floats, bands, dancers, decorated vehicles, marching groups and ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Budding Explorers

Tracks & Scats & Signs, Oh My! Suggested for 8 to 10 years old. Youth participants, accompanied by an adult, will step ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $8per participant. No cost for accompanying adult.
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Santa Express with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride

For All Ages. 50minutes tour. Kids and parents hop aboard the Great Raleigh Trolley for their chance to enjoy a ride ...

  • 10:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $27 for ages 2yrs and up. adult lap. Infants under 2 in lap no charge.
  • Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Moore Square Winterfaire

Raleigh Parks and MAKRS Presents... Moore Square Winterfaire! Welcome to our 1st annual Moore Square Winterfaire, a European Christmas Market and ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: makrs.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Santa's Winter Wonderland with ABS Kids Holly Springs

We are excited to host you and your family at our free sensory-friendly Santa's Winter Wonderland event in Holly Springs, ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 2075 Ralph Stephens Rd., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Meet Santa at Grasshopper Farms

Step into Santa’s Workshop, where holiday magic comes to life! Inside our beautifully decorated workshop, you’ll enjoy a cozy, festive atmosphere ...

Santa Skate and His Favorite Elf at Polar Ice Cary

Photo op and ice skating with Santa & his favorite Elf Ice Skating Admission from 12:30PM-2:30 PM, includes skate rental

  • 12:30 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 1410 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $20 6+yrs. $10 for 5yrs and under.
  • Website: www.polaricecary.com
  • Category: Family Fun

ArtSpin - A Downtown Christmas Experience

Experience the Magic of: A Holiday ArtSpin Celebrate the magic of the season at ArtSpin as downtown transforms into a festive, ...

Barristers' Barnyard presents Countdown to Christmas

Come join us at our annual Countdown to Christmas event. We will have a vendor fair, Christmas crafts, a photo ...

Family Candy Cane Hunt at Garner Recreation Center

In this photo scavenger hunt, families will be given a poster size candy cane to decorate, along with clues on ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Multipurpose Room, 215 W Main St., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: $10 Residents. $14 Non Residents.
  • Website: garner.recdesk.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa Skate and His Favorite Elf at Polar Ice Raleigh

Ice Skating from 2:30PM-4:30 PM, includes skate rental Photo op and ice skating with Santa & his favorite Elf

Cocoa and Caroling Tour with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride Begins

For All Ages: 60 min Step aboard our merry trolley and get ready to sing your heart out as you embark ...

  • 3:30 pm -  6:15 pm 
  • Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $22. Infants under 2 in lap no charge.
  • Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Museum of Art's Winter Lantern Walk

New this year: Share your light! We will be gathering in-kind donations for multiple local organizations at this year’s Winter ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Little Doodles Play Cafe's (Glenwood) Pajama Party with Santa

Join us for a PJ Party with Southbound Santa! Story Time and Meet and Greet with Santa. Hot Cocoa Bar ...

  • 5:15 pm -  7:15 pm 
  • Location: 6548 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27613
  • Cost: First Child with 2 Adults $35. Additional Sibling $25. Additional Adult $10.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Must See Raleigh Holiday Edition with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride Begins

For All Ages. 1 hour tour. During the holidays, the State Capitol and Downtown Raleigh come alive with Christmas magic. This ...

  • 6:15 pm -  8:15 pm 
  • Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $22 per ticket. Infants under 2 in lap no charge.
  • Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

Every Friday & Saturday night Big Air is transformed! Enjoy access to all the attractions at the park while we ...

Santa at Lake Myra Christmas Lights

We have a walkway around the lights and through our tallest tree! You’re also welcome to stand or bring chairs ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 10 S. Cypress St., Wendell, NC 27591
  • Cost: Free Admission. Donations Accepted.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Great Raleigh Trolley presents Christmas Spirits Ghost Tour

Hear Raleigh’s tales of the ghosts of Christmas past and present aboard The Great Raleigh Trolley. Try something a little ...

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