Cary Farmers Market
Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season along East Park St., next to Downtown Cary Park. Find a ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.caryfarmersmarket.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, 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 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.apexfarmersmarket.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Christmas Holiday Shoppe Craft Show
All are welcome to St. Thomas More Catholic School's annual Christmas Holiday Shoppe Craft Show on Saturday, December 6, 2025 ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 940 Carmichael Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.stmchapelhill.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Fuquay Varina Growers Market
The Fuquay-Varina Growers Market (FVGM) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, operating under Sownhay Inc., cultivating and supporting partnerships between local ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce parking lot, 121 N Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun, Free
Home Depot's In-Store Kids Workshops
Join us for a free Kids Workshop every first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.–12 noon. Due to the popularity ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: see your nearest Home Depot
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.homedepot.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Other, Free
Paint Paper Play
For Ages 1yrs - 3 yrs Adult participation required Get ready for a world of colorful and wonderfully messy fun! Each Paint ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Paint Paper Paste, 9113 Leesville Road Ste 102, Raleigh, NC 27613
- Cost: $5 per class. $30 per semester.
- Website: www.paintpaperpaste.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Something Big is Coming with Jurassic Quest
North America's #1 Dinosaur Experience The largest and most realistic Dinosaur Exhibit on tour Science Stations & Floor Puzzles Tricera-TOTS soft play area Dino ...
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: from $28 for 2yrs+. All adults must have a ticket to attend the event.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Informational & Tours
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
Western Wake Farmers Market
Western Wake Farmers Market, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to improve the resiliency of the local food ...
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Autumn Black Neighborhood Walking Tour
Autumn is perfect for walking! Explore Raleigh's historic, influential Black neighborhood, the Third Ward, near Shaw University—a hub of culture, business, ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Pope House Museum, 511 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
- Cost: $10 per adult and $5 per child (ages 5-17)
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: 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
Santa Clause is Coming to Big Air Raleigh
Get ready for a magical day filled with holiday cheer! Bring the whole family to meet the Big Man himself ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 6421 Hilburn Dr., Raleigh, NC 27613
- Cost: from $25
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
United Skates Kidz Bop
Bring the kids for a high-energy morning of skating to Kidz Bop & Disney (Super Clean) music! Perfect for families, ...
- 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: Admission: $14 online in advance • $15 at the door
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Other
Winter Market at Midtown Farmers Market
Join us each Saturday in the Commons, November – April, from 10am to noon, for the Winter Market. This mini ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: The Commons, 4191 Main at North Hills St., Raleigh, NC 27609
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: midtownfarmers.com
- Category: Other
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
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: Family Fun, Free
Historic Raleigh Trolley
Join us on Saturdays from March through December for a narrated, hour-long tour of downtown Raleigh. Tours depart from Mordecai Historic ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: $6 per ticket for 7yrs+. 6yrs and under are free.
- Website: ncraleighweb.myvscloud.com
- Category: Informational & Tours
Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market
The Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market is Presented by Shop Local Raleigh to Celebrate Small Businesses this Holiday Season! Sip, shop, ...
- 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Raleigh Iron Works, 1101 E Whitaker Mill Rd., Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: shoplocalraleigh.org
- Category: Holiday Events
MAKRS Holiday Fest
Welcome to our 5th annual MAKRS Holiday Fest Join us on Fayetteville St. in downtown Raleigh. We have plenty of activities ...
- 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: makrs.com
- Category: Holiday Events
NC Museum of Art on the Dot
Art on the Dot is the NCMA’s newest tour offering! Beginning in August 2025, we encourage you to join a ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: West Building of NCMA, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free
- Website: ncartmuseum.org
- Category: Other, Free
Ninja Open Rig (Gym) at Warrior Tech Raleigh
Participate in Open Rig sessions, where individuals and families can have fun and play or engage in self-paced training with ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 6451 Triangle Plantation Drive Suite 107, Raleigh, NC 27616
- Cost: $25
- Website: www.warriortechnc.com
- Category: Family Fun, Other
Raleigh Retro Gamers - Holiday Edition at Triangle Town Center
Family-Friendly Step back in time and power up for an afternoon of gaming fun at Raleigh Retro Gamers! This free community ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 5959 Triangle Town Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27616
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Other, Competitions & Pageants, Free
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 ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: Stars Auditorium at ImaginX, 3000 Wakefield Crossing Dr., Raleigh, NC 27614
- Cost: $30
- Website: www.poiemaac.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
Garner's Holiday Block Party
This free family-friendly event will feature holiday kids’ crafts, food trucks, games, music, and more. The Garner Express train ride ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Garner Recreation Center, 215 W Main St, Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.garnernc.gov
- Category: Holiday Events, 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 ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:30 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: Informational & Tours, Free
Spiritual Twist Productions presents It's a Wonderful Life
Performed by our 8+ Christmas Cast A bumbling wayward angel named Clarence Odbody is selected as the heavenly choice to help ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 1250 Aversboro Rd., Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: $8 - $23
- Website: www.spiritualtwist.com
- Category: Shows & Concerts
Quadra's Kids Drop-In Soccer
Come play soccer for 2 hours! We form teams once everyone has arrive, you do not need to come with ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 304 Village Drive Suite 104, Knightdale, NC 27545
- Cost: $10 per child
- Website: apps.daysmartrecreation.com
- Category: Sporting Events, Ongoing Programs
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
Cirque de Vol's Parents Night Out
Every First Saturday! Let us entertain your kids while you do something for you! Kids will get a chance to play for ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 300 W. Hargett St, #40, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: $60/child. Additional siblings only $45.
- Website: www.cirquedevol.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Other
Big Air's Cosmic Nights
Every Friday & Saturday night Big Air is transformed! Enjoy access to all the attractions at the park while we ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 6421 Hilburn Dr., Raleigh, NC 27613
- Cost: from $20
- Website: www.bigairusa.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Crazy Glaze Ornament Family Fun Night
Get into the holiday spirit with our Ornament Painting Night! Join us for a cozy evening of creativity, cheer, and ...
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 1322 North Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: from $5
- Website: www.crazyglaze.net
- Category: Family Fun, 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 ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Stars Auditorium at ImaginX, 3000 Wakefield Crossing Dr., Raleigh, NC 27614
- Cost: $30
- Website: www.poiemaac.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
