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Breakfast With Santa at Zebulon Shrine Club

Come on out and have Breakfast with Santa along with taking part in some crafts and letter writing. Breakfast offering: ...

Mr. Grinch Run with Fleet Feet Ridgewood

What will you wear for the Grinch Run this Saturday? Join us and for a social run and ASICS shoe demos ...

Altitude Trampoline Park Grand Opening Weekend

The big weekend starts tomorrow with an exclusive $5 1-Hour Jump Pass Special on Friday, December 5th Only! But the ...

  • 9:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 220 Grand Heights Drive, Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: From $5
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Cary’s Annual Tree Lighting at Downtown Cary Park

Kick off the holiday season with festive cheer at our free Tree Lighting Celebration in Downtown Cary Park. Throughout the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Jingle Bell Run at Fenton

Get ready for this year’s Jingle Bell Run, the original festive race for charity brought to you by the Arthritis ...

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 ...

*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 ...

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 ...

*CANCELLED* McLean Farm's Winter Wonderland

This is our final event of the year, so you won’t want to miss it! The annual McLean Farms’ Winter ...

Downtown Wake Forest Holiday Open House

Get ready to celebrate the season in Downtown Wake Forest! Our charming downtown will be filled with holiday cheer, special shopping, ...

Holl & Stone Farm Holiday Vendor Market

Join us at Holl & Stone Farms for a festive, family-friendly day of shopping local and celebrating the season. Wander our ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, December 6 until Sunday, December 14 during garden open hours. Not ...

Marbles Artrageous

Express yourself and let your creativity take the lead. Explore a variety of materials and techniques to create unique works ...

  • 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

Marbles Music Makers with the NC Symphony

Explore, investigate, and even play musical instruments with the North Carolina Symphony’s Instrument Zoo in Curiosity Square.

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 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: Other

Merry Missions Market

Small business owners, crafters and hobbyists: we’d love to have you! Please plan to join us for a day of shopping ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Hephzibah Baptist Church, 1794 Wendell Blvd., Wendell, NC US 27591
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: hbcwendell.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

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 ...

The Makery's Kids Club: Candy Cane Snowman

Bring your young artists to The Makery for a cozy Kids Club Snowman Painting Party! This cheerful winter-themed class guides ...

United Skates Kidz Bop

Bring the kids for a high-energy morning of skating to Kidz Bop & Disney (Super Clean) music! Perfect for families, ...

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

Meet Santa at Grasshopper Farms

Step into Santa’s Workshop, where holiday magic comes to life! Inside our beautifully decorated workshop, you’ll enjoy a cozy, festive atmosphere ...

NC Museum of Art's Family Friendly Tours

Find new favorites alongside old friends on these playful tours. Tours are 30 minutes long and are best for kids ...

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 ...

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 ...

Animal Encounters and Open Play

Bring the family and enjoy the day with the farm animals! We will interact with various animals one at a ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Feathered Farm, 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $11.50 - $13.50. Children under 2 are free.
  • Website: thefeatheredfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cary Ballet Company presents ”The Nutcracker” Suite

Cary Ballet Company presents Tchaikovsky's holiday tradition of ”The Nutcracker,” in Raleigh. Begin your holiday season with this classical performance, ...

Gingerbread and a Jolly Trolley Ride

Welcome the holiday season and decorate a gingerbread house inspired by Raleigh’s historic sites! This family-friendly program will take you to ...

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 ...

Holiday Market at NC Museum of Art

Join us at the NC Museum of Art for our local artist market series. We are popping up on the first ...

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

Music at the Market at Dix Park

An afternoon of tunes. Join us on the patio to enjoy jams provided by the talented DJs of Oak City ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: House of Many Porches Market, 701 Palmer Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dixpark.org
  • Category: Shows & Concerts, 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 ...

Page 158 Book's Holiday Market

Mark your calendars! Join us for our very first Holiday Market! Shop local vendors, purchase a book from Page 158, and ...

Santa Claus is Coming to Bailey's

Join us for hot cocoa & free photos with Santa! Complimentary Mama Bird’s ice cream from 1-3 PM!

Wilson Christmas Parade

Join the Magic of the Wilson Christmas Parade! The Wilson Christmas Parade will be held Saturdaystarting at 11am. Parade route will ...

Cary Arts Center presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the ...

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 ...

Cookies with Santa at Little Doodles Wendell

Join us on for open play, story time, a visit with Santa, and delicious cookies and milk. Santa will visit ...

The Grinch’s Grumpy Skate at Polar Ice Cary

Featuring an on-ice presentation of “The Grinch That Stole Christmas” by Carolina Theatre On Ice prior to the Ice skating ...

Fa la la Christmas Festival with Thrive Motherhood

Come ring in the holidays with us at our 2025 Fa La La Festival at Lafayette Village in North Raleigh! We ...

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 ...

Santa at Barnes and Nobles - Village District

Reading & Photos With Santa Come visit with Santa as he reads Christmas tales and grab photos this merry holiday season! ...

*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”

Cary Ballet Company presents Tchaikovsky's holiday tradition of ”The Nutcracker,” in Raleigh. Begin your holiday season with this classical performance, ...

A Christmas Carol presented by Theatre in the Park at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Theatre In The Park presents A Christmas Carol. This musical comedy version of the Dickens classic has been performed annually ...

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 ...

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 ...

Victorian Christmas at Page-Walker Arts and History Center

Enjoy a classic Christmas atmosphere at the historic hotel this winter! There will be cookies, carolers, an activity for kids, ...

Children's Art Classes Watercolor Workshop

Wonderful Winter Landscapes in Watercolor Workshop for 8yrs+ Capture the beauty of winter in watercolor! In this special workshop, you will ...

Marbles Science Solvers

Play around with science! Get curious and explore the why behind the world around us with hands-on activities and experiments.

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 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

Morrisville Christmas Tree Lighting

Celebrate the joy and wonder of the season at our annual Christmas Tree Lighting — a beloved tradition that brings ...

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 ...

*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

Apex Rotary Club's Christmas Parade

The Annual Apex Rotary Christmas Parade traditionally takes place the first Saturday of December. The parade is the only nighttime ...

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 ...

Light the Springs at Holly Springs Cultural Center

Ring in the start of the holiday season with Light the Springs! Families and children of all ages can celebrate ...

Apex Holiday Tour of Lights Begins

Apex homes and businesses across town volunteer to spread holiday cheer with beautiful light displays each year! The Tour of ...

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 ...

Evening Holiday Walk at Joyner Park Begins

Evening Holiday Walk at Joyner Park begins this weekend. The Evening Holiday Walk at Joyner Park is the perfect opportunity ...

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

Every Friday & Saturday night Big Air is transformed! Enjoy access to all the attractions at the park while we ...

Boyce Farm's Movie Night

Join us this Saturday for our movie night! Start the holidays and hop aboard for a magical evening among the Christmas ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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