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Cookie Exchange Run with Fleet Feet Village District

Join us for our annual Cookie Exchange Run – our fourth and final holiday-themed run of the season! Enjoy a social ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: 430 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh, NC 27605
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.heylo.com
  • Category: 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 ...

Cary Farmers Market

Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season along East Park St., next to Downtown Cary Park. Find a ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.caryfarmersmarket.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Santa at Wake Forest Farmers Market

Santa will be there. Join us at the Wake Forest Farmers Market on Saturdays. Year round. Rain or shine.

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 235 S. Taylor Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wakeforestmarket.org
  • Category: Free

Western Wake Farmers Market - Santa & Seedling

Santa will be at Western Wake Farmers Market, listening to your wish list and giving out FREE Longleaf Pine seedlings, ...

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: Free

Holidays with the Popes

Visit the Pope House to enjoy period-accurate decorations, music, and games. Relax with the Popes as you learn about 20th-century ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Pope House Museum, 511 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Sleigh Day at StarLight Pediatrics

Bring the whole family for a magical morning filled with fun, smiles, and Holiday cheer! This event, in partnership with ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: StarLight Pediatrics, 500 Holly Springs Rd, Ste 101, Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: advancechc.org
  • Category: Free

SuperFun Saturday at Halle Cultural Arts Center

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month for "super" fun with free arts & crafts for ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.apexnc.org
  • Category: Free

Sensory Storytime at Wendell Community Library

Sensory Storytimes are welcoming interactive programs designed for families of autistic children and/or those who have sensory needs. These storytimes ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 207 S. Hollybrook Road, Wendell, NC 27591-8884
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 12:30 pm -  2:30 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: Free

*SOLD OUT* Howling Cow's Holiday Tour

Enjoy a riding tour of NC State's Dairy Farm followed by a sampling of our holiday items. Tour guests will ...

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Randleigh Dairy Heritage Museum, 301 Dairy Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: $40. Kids under 3 and under are free.
  • Website: bit.ly
  • Category: Free

Christmas at Fortnight

Join us Fortnight Brewing in Cary for a magical holiday celebration! What to Expect: Shop from amazing local vendors—perfect for last-minute Christmas ...

  • 1:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1006 SW Maynard Rd., Cary 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Live Nativity and Angel Choir at Needmore Farms

Join us for one of our most cherished events of the season! Our Live Nativity returns for one night only, featuring ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 6502 Sunset Lake Rd., Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.marketsatneedmore.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free
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