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
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
JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk
This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, December 6 until Sunday, December 14 during garden open hours. Not ...
- 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Cost: Free
- Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
- Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks, Free
Little Fentonians – Skate
Join us for a special family-friendly ice skating session exclusively for kids under 7 and their parents! Enjoy a magical ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: 201 Fenton Main Street., Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Adult $18. Child $12.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Sporting Events, Holiday Events
Marbles Science Solvers
Play around with science! Get curious and explore the why behind the world around us with hands-on activities and experiments.
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Included in Museum Admission from $4.75 - $12.50 per person over 1yr old
- Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Moore Square Winterfaire
Raleigh Parks and MAKRS Presents... Moore Square Winterfaire! Welcome to our 1st annual Moore Square Winterfaire, a European Christmas Market and ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: makrs.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
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, Holiday Events
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
Brunch with Santa at The Westin
Bring the family for a magical holiday brunch in the Grand Ballroom. Kids can decorate cookies, make Reindeer Chow, and ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3931 Macaw Street, Raleigh, NC 27617
- Cost: $79 Adults. $39 Kids ages 5yrs-10yrs and free for children 4yrs and under.
- Website: www.ilfalo.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Carolina Inn's Holiday Market and Bier Garten
The Carolina Inn Holiday Market is a European style market with a nod of southern flare. With vendors from all ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Front Porch, 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.exploretock.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Second Sundays Market at Cobblestone Village
Second Sundays Market at Cobblestone Village – Rolesville Looking for a fun way to spend your Sunday afternoon with the family? ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cobblestone Village, 108 South Main Street, Rolesville, NC 27571
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.communitypopupsnc.com
- Category: Family Fun, Other, Free
Skate with Sonic at United Skates of America
Skate With Sonic Sunday 1pm-3:30pm Admission $13 Online or $14 at the door Regular Skate Rental $6 Rollerblade Rental $7 Skatemate Rental $6 Non-Skating Adult Admission ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: 2901 Trawick Rd., Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: from $13 Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Artspace Open Studio
Let your imagination soar in Artspace's Open Studio and enjoy a self-guided art making activity for ages 5 and up. ...
- 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Free
Santa Claus is coming to [Piney] Town
Santa Claus is coming to [Piney] Town This is our most requested event! Tickets will sell out for popular dates/times. ...
- 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 1520 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: $64.35 for 1 child and 2 Adults. $5 per Extra Adult.
- Website: pineytown.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Cary Ballet Company presents ”The Nutcracker” Tea
Join us at the Park for a preview of the Nutcracker Suite as we bring this classic tale to life. ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: $25
- Website: nccaryweb.myvscloud.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
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
Jill M. Taylor Dance Company presents The Nutcracker Ballet
This year continues the annual Nutcracker production presented by Jill M. Taylor Dance Company, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Rolesville High School Theater, 1099 E. Young St., Rolesville, NC 27571
- Cost: $26.90 to $29.15
- Website: tayloracademy.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
Kids Yoga: Grown Up and Me
Kids Yoga: Grown Up and Me Yoga (3 - 10 yrs. with an adult) Build connection and play together. Each class we'll ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Wild At Art, 231 Bickett Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27608
- Cost: Per Session: $20 per first child and one parent. $5 for an additional sibling.
- Website: wildatartkids.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes
Marbles MakeShop
Innovate and engineer! Join us near imagiFAB and use recycled materials and kid-friendly tools to craft inventions.
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Included in Museum Admission from $4.75 - $12.50
- Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Poiema Artistry present Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features 17 Irving Berlin songs and a book by David ...
- 3:00 pm
- Location: Stars Auditorium at ImaginX, 3000 Wakefield Crossing Dr., Raleigh, NC 27614
- Cost: $30
- Website: www.poiemaac.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
Zebulon's Christmas Parade
The Town of Zebulon, in partnership with Greater Raleigh Merchant’s Association, is excited to bring the annual Christmas Parade featuring ...
- 3:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Zebulon, NC 27597
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: grma.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
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 Polar Express Train Ride
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
Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh
Shining Light on North Carolina Downtown Raleigh shines every holiday season with Illuminate Art Walk presented by Cooperating Raleigh Colleges! Since December ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: downtownraleigh.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
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, Holiday Events
Jill M. Taylor Dance Company presents The Nutcracker Ballet
This year continues the annual Nutcracker production presented by Jill M. Taylor Dance Company, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Rolesville High School Theater, 1099 E. Young St., Rolesville, NC 27571
- Cost: $26.90 to $29.15
- Website: tayloracademy.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
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 ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: $35
- Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
