Cranfield Academy Cary's Open House
You’re invited to tour our beautiful classrooms and see how learning comes to life every day! Meet our dedicated teachers, ...
- 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: 150 Towne Village Dr., Cary, NC 27513
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: cranfieldacademy.com
- Category: Free
Fuquay-Varina Gingerbread House Competition Entry Display
Gingerbread House Competition and Fundraiser sponsored by Friends of Fuquay Varina Arts Center Categories: Adult 18yrs+ Child 5yrs - 10yrs Youth 11yrs - 17yrs Family ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Fuquay Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.fuquayjuniors.org
- 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 ...
- 1:30 pm - 2:00 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
Artspace's First Friday
Swing by Artspace each month to view new exhibitions, enjoy a hands-on art activity, and shop with our 30+ studio ...
- 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 201 E. Davie Street, Raleigh NC 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: artspacenc.org
- Category: Free
Apex Tree Lighting Ceremony
Join community members and the Apex Town Council as the tree is lit for the very first time on Town ...
- 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Town Hall Campus, 73 Hunter St., Apex, NC 27502
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.apexnc.org
- 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
Lighting of Wake Forest
You're invited to experience the wonder and magic of the holiday season at the 2025 Lighting of Wake Forest. This year's ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Centennial Plaza, 301 S. Brooks St., Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
- Category: Free
Tree Lighting at Dix Park
Celebrate the season with fun for all ages at Festive Fridays at Dix Park! Enjoy holiday crafts, activities and a merry ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: dixpark.org
- Category: Free
Wendell Wonderland
One of Wendell's signature events, Wendell Wonderland is an incredible kickoff to the Christmas season. Held on the first Friday of ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Wendell, NC 27591
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: cms3.revize.com
- Category: Free
Brier Creek Commons Tree Lighting
Join us for a magical night as we light up the holiday season at our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! Get ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Clocktower, 8311 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh, NC 27617
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.shopbriercreekcommons.com
- Category: Free
Knightdale Christmas Tree Lighting
Join us as we kick off the Holiday season by lighting the tree at Knightdale Station Park. Take pictures with ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Knightdale Station Park, 809 N First Ave, Knightdale, NC 27545
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.knightdalenc.gov
- Category: Free
