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
Handcrafted Holiday Market
We are so excited for our biggest Holiday Market yet at the NC State Fairgrounds. Join us on Saturday and ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: NC State Fairgrounds - Exposition Center, 4825 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: General Admission is $5 . Children 16yrs and under are free to attend.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: 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
Raleigh Comic Book Show
The next Raleigh Comic Book Show is coming up this Sunday, May 4th! We have a great line-up of dealers ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Hilton Garden Inn Crabtree Valley, 3912 Arrow Dr., Raleigh, NC 27612
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other, Free
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
Disney On Ice presents Jump In
Sing, dance and laugh along with your favorite pals while making new Disney memories! Celebrate the magic of courage, love and ...
- 10:30 am - 6:30 pm
- Location: Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: from $33 per ticket plus parking from $25
- Website: www.disneyonice.com
- Category: Shows & Concerts
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
Feathered Farm's Christmas Keepsake Photos with Santa and Milkshake
Make magical holiday memories at the farm with Santa and our beloved farm friends! Santa will be waiting to hear ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
- Cost: $11.50 - $13.50 per person
- Website: thefeatheredfarm.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Ninja Open Rig at Warrior Tech Morrisville
For 5 years old and up! Kids and adults are welcome and encouraged to come practice and play on an ...
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: OCR 220 Dominion Dr. Suite G, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Cost: $25 each (or group punchcards are a better deal)
- Website: www.warriortechnc.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
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, Shows & Concerts
Falls River Flour Power Winter Express Gingerbread House Event
A Family Event For All Ages 2.5yrs and up Wear your holiday pajamas and hop on board our Winter Express/Gingerbread ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 10511 Shadowlawn Drive Suite 117, Raleigh, NC 27614
- Cost: $65
- Website: flourpowerstudios.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Classes
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
Cary Ballet Company presents ”The Nutcracker”
Cary Ballet Company presents Tchaikovsky's holiday tradition of ”The Nutcracker,” in Cary on Friday December 18th - Sunday, December 21st ...
- 1:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave, Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: from $37
- Website: www.caryballetcompany.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
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
Carolina Inn's Gingerbread Build
Just in time for the holidays The Carolina Inn is hosting a children's Gingerbread Decorating Class. Join us for a ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Crossroad Restaurant, 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
- Cost: $65 per child
- Website: www.carolinainn.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Merrily Mannered at Carolina Inn
Want your child to understand the basics of afternoon tea? This family friendly event is led by etiquette professional, Donna ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
- Cost: $75 per person
- Website: www.carolinainn.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
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
NC Symphony presents A Candlelight Christmas
Jeremy Tucker, conductor North Carolina Symphony Holiday Brass Raleigh Youth Choir It's the most wonderful time of the year! Rejoice in the holiday ...
- 3:00 pm
- Location: Meymandi Concert Hall at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
- Cost: $47
- Website: ncsymphony.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
The Makery's Palette Pals
Penguin Paint Party Join us for a delightful afternoon of creativity and bonding at our Grown-Up & Child Painting Party! ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 317 E Roosevelt Ave., Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Cost: $40 per pair. $15 per additional pal.
- Category: Family Fun, Classes
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, Holiday Events
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. ...
- 3:30 pm - 5:00 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
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 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, Free
Town of Morrisville's Menorah Lighting
The Town of Morrisville menorah lighting ceremony symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness — a message that resonates universally ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Dr., Morrisville, NC 27560
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.morrisvillenc.gov
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
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, 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: Family Fun, Holiday Events
