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Chuck E Cheese's Sensory Sensitive Sundays™

Every child deserves a chance to have fun! At Chuck E. Cheese Raleigh, Sensory Sensitive Sundays are special hours designed to ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Little Fentonians – Skate

Join us for a special family-friendly ice skating session exclusively for kids under 7 and their parents! Enjoy a magical ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 220 Grand Heights Drive, Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: From $5
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Boylan Heights ArtWalk

Get ready to explore our neighborhood transformed into an open-air gallery — with artists lining porches, lawns, and sidewalks across ...

Carolina Inn's Holiday Market and Bier Garten

The Carolina Inn Holiday Market is a European style market with a nod of southern flare. With vendors from all ...

Jul Jubilee/Norse Winter Market

Join us for our Norse Winter Market - a celebration of local community, crafts, and holiday cheer. We're bringing together ...

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

Holiday Market at Haven Farm

Come celebrate the holiday season with us for our Haven Holiday Market! Join us for all kinds of holiday fun: 35 ...

Mad Splatter's Holiday Mommy and Me Class - Cookies for Santa

Mommy & Me Class, Cookies for Santa Class – Create a Keepsake Together! Our friendly staff will guide you through the ...

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! ...

Skate with Stitch at United Skates of America

Admission $13 when purchased online in advance, $14 at the door. Skate Rental $6 Rollerblade Rental $7 Skatemate Rental $6 Non-skating Spectator fee $4 Tickets ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 2901 Trawick Rd., Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $13-$14 Admission
  • Website: www.unitedskates.com
  • Category: Other

*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

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. ...

Pictures with Santa at Learning Express Cary

Santa’s making a special stop at Learning Express Cary! Join us for a festive afternoon of photos, fun, and holiday ...

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 ...

Infinity Ballet Theatre presents Dances from The Nutcracker

Join Infinity Ballet’s family one-hour storybook series for “Nutcracker Dances”! Relive the magic of Clara’s dream as she witnesses a ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: $12 - $18
  • Website: thehalle.org
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

JC Raulston Arboretum's Holiday Creations

Our gardens are full of inspiration and materials to make holiday crafts. Come create holiday cheer with five festive craft ...

Raleigh Kids Holiday Treasure Hunt

Looking for a magical holiday activity your kids will love? Join us for the Raleigh Kids Holiday Treasure Hunt, where young ...

Rolesville Christmas Parade

It's the most wonderful time of the year! What a way to officially kick off the holiday season — filled ...

The Grinch at Polar Ice Wake Forest

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

Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Needmore Farms

Capture magical moments with Santa and enjoy festive crafts and story time with Mrs. Claus! This free event is perfect ...

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 ...

Kids Yoga: Grown Up and Me

Kids Yoga: Grown Up and Me Yoga (3 - 10 yrs. with an adult) Build connection and play together. Each class we'll ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Wild At Art, 231 Bickett Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27608
  • Cost: Per Session: $20 per first child and one parent. $5 for an additional sibling.
  • Website: wildatartkids.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Classes

Marbles MakeShop

Innovate and engineer! Join us near imagiFAB and use recycled materials and kid-friendly tools to craft inventions.

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 ...

Evening Historic Farm Trails Hike with the Goats

Join us on this unique evening adventure at the Smith Farm Goat Sanctuary in partnership with the Terrible Creek Society ...

6 7 Roller Skate at United Skates of America

*$7 admission includes a 10 Credit Game Card Skate Rental $6 Rollerblade Rental $7 Skatemate Rental $6 Non-skating Spectator $4

  • 4:00 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: 2901 Trawick Rd., Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $6-$7 Admission
  • Website: www.unitedskates.com
  • Category: Other

Fuquay-Varina Christmas Parade

Get ready for Fuquay-Varina’s Christmas Parade! Bring your family, friends, and Christmas spirit as Main Street comes alive with floats, music, ...

*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

Carolina Hurricanes 20th Anniversary Championship Celebration

Come root for the Carolina Hurricanes as they take on the San Jose Sharks. The Canes' 20th Anniversary Championship Celebration ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: from $49 per ticket. Does not included parking.
  • Website: www.nhl.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Chanukah at The Canes

Sharing the light and love of Chanukah with all of Lenovo Center. We all love the Canes. And we all love ...

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 ...

A Jolly Evening with Santa at Ruckus Pizza, Pasta and Spirits

Santa Claus is coming to Ruckus! Bring the whole family for a cozy night of delicious pizza and holiday joy ...

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 ...

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 ...

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