*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: Holiday Events
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: Holiday Events
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: 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: 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
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: 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.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
NC Museum of Art's Pop-Up Art: Big Snowflakes
Enjoy the fun of drop-in art-making activities for all ages popping up across the Museum galleries and Museum Park. This ...
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Museum Park, Welcome Center, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free
- Website: ncartmuseum.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Carolina Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
This holiday season, rediscover the wonder with Carolina Ballet’s enchanting celebration of The Nutcracker. Our most-attended production ever, this beautiful ...
- 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: from $38
- Website: www.martinmariettacenter.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Pictures with Santa at Learning Express Falls Pointe
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Come meet Santa at Learning Express Falls Pointe. Snap a photo with Santa Share ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 9660 Falls of Neuse Road #130, Raleigh, NC 27615
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
*SOLD OUT* 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
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
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
Raleigh Kids Holiday Treasure Hunt
Looking for a magical holiday activity your kids will love? Join us for the Raleigh Kids Holiday Treasure Hunt, where young ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Bricks & Minifigs, 206 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Youth 4yrs-17yrs $22.58. Adult $24.86.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Santa Skate with His Favorite Elf at Polar Ice Wake Forest
Photo op and ice skating with Santa & his favorite Elf Ice Skating Admission from 2:00PM-4:00 PM, includes skate rental
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Factory, 1839 S. Main Street Ste 200, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Cost: $20 6+yr. $10 5&Under.
- Website: www.polaricewakeforest.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Christmas Play and Musical at Halle Cultural Arts Center
"Astrix, the Little Star"" by Janine Daly, adapted from the book by Christine Anghie - Have you ever wondered how the ...
- 3:00 pm
- Location: 237 N Salem St., Apex, NC 27502
- Cost: Adults $18. Seniors $15. 16yrs & under $12. Plus tax and fees.
- Website: thehalle.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Little Fentonians – Skate
Join us for a special family-friendly ice skating session exclusively for kids under 7 and their parents! Enjoy a magical ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 201 Fenton Main Street., Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Adult $18. Child $12.
- Website: fentonnc.com
- Category: Holiday Events
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
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
Triangle Wind Ensemble presents The Snowman and other Holiday Favorites
Get ready for an extraordinary musical journey that will captivate audiences of all ages and fill your heart with the ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave, Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: $14 per ticket
- Website: www.trianglewind.org
- Category: Holiday Events
*SOLD OUT* 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
Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh
Shining Light on North Carolina from December 5, 2025- January 6, 2026. Downtown Raleigh shines every holiday season with Illuminate ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: downtownraleigh.org
- Category: Holiday Events
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: 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
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: Holiday Events
