Jurassic Quest
Jurassic Quest is coming to Raleigh! From December 4th-6th, 2026, families can experience North America’s largest and most realistic traveling dinosaur ...
- 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: North Carolina State Fairgrounds located at 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Tickets start at $26
- Website: www.jurassicquest.com
- Category: Family Fun, Special Needs
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
Cary Farmers Market at Downtown Cary Park
The Cary Farmers Market is a vibrant gathering place where the community has direct access to multiple farmers and unique ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 160 East Park St., Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.caryfarmersmarket.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Other, 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 at Paint Paper Paste
For Ages 1yrs - 3 yrs. Adult participation required Get ready for a world of colorful and wonderfully messy fun! Each ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Paint Paper Paste, 9113 Leesville Road Ste 102, Raleigh, NC 27613
- Cost: $8 per class. $21 per semester.
- Website: www.paintpaperpaste.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Santa Express at New Hope Valley Railway
Celebrate the Christmas season onboard New Hope Valley Railway’s Santa Express, where Santa rides the train! Climb aboard the Santa ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill, NC 27562
- Cost: $18.61 for all ages 2yrs+. Children under 2 ride free.
- Website: www.TriangleTrain.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Other
Wake Forest Farmers Market
Join us at the Wake Forest Farmers Market on Saturdays. Year round. Rain or shine.
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 235 S. Taylor Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: wakeforestmarket.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Wake County Library Storytimes and Programs
Visit your local Wake County Public Library for: Baby Storytime Toddler Storytime Family Storytime Book Clubs ABC Craft and Learn Kindergarten - 5th grade Adventures Kindergarten ...
- 9:15 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: Check out your local library for specific times and dates
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Library Programs, Ongoing Programs, Free
Saturday Morning Magic with New World Toys and Collectibles
Friday Night Magic - Casual Commander Try out a new deck or stick with the favorites on our Casual Commander night! ...
- 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
- Location: 164 Bratton Dr., Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other, Free
Carolina Inn's Brunch with Santa
A festive Carolina Inn meal with Santa will undoubtedly usher in the Christmas magic for young and old alike. Enjoy ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
- Cost: $80 adults, $80 children 4-12, free under 3
- Website: www.carolinainn.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Little Fentonians Skate the Square
Join us for a special family-friendly ice skating session exclusively for kids under 7 and their parents! Enjoy a magical ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary NC 27511
- Cost: Adult tickets: $18. Child tickets: $12.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Sporting Events, Holiday Events
United Skates Kidz Bop
Kidz Bop and Disney Super Clean music Free Skatemate with Paid Admission Regular Skate Rental $6 Rollerblade Rental $7
- 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: Admission $14 when purchased online in advanced, $15 at the door
- Website: www.unitedskates.com
- Category: Sporting Events
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: apexnc.org
- Category: Family Fun, Free
GRL Market at Waverly Place
Join us for The GRL Market at Waverly Place Cary for an afternoon of shopping, community, and connection with women-owned ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 302 Colonades Way, Cary, NC 27518
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: waverlycary.com
- Category: Other
Marker's Market at Grasshopper Farm
Our traditional Markets are back for Fall and Christmas Season. 20+ local vendors bringing their awesome products like candles, soaps, ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 8004 Poole Road, Knightdale, NC 27545
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Page 158 Books Storytime
Meet at Page 158 Books for Storytime every Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11AM.
- 11:00 am
- Location: 415 Brooks St., Suite B, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: page158books.com
- Category: Library Programs, Free
The 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 ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.trianglepopup.com
- Category: Other, Free
The Nutcracker Suite at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
Experience The Nutcracker Suite—a one-hour narrated matinee designed as a perfect introduction for kids of all ages. The program begins ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater, 2 E. South St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: From $41
- Website: www.caryballetcompany.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
It's a Wonderful Life at Cary Arts Center
It’s A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play A Live Radio Play View fullsize Adapted by Philip Grecian. Based on the film ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: 101 Dry Avenue, Cary, NC, 27511
- Cost: $17 - $31 + tax per ticket
- Website: www.caryplayers.org
- Category: Shows & Concerts
Universoul Circus at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
UniverSoul Circus returns with the newest, most exciting combination of interactive circus arts, theater, and music you have ever seen! ...
- 12:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 3801 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC 27610
- Cost: $24 - $46
- Website: www.universoulcircus.com
- Category: Shows & Concerts
Carolina Inn's Brunch with Santa
A festive Carolina Inn meal with Santa will undoubtedly usher in the Christmas magic for young and old alike. Enjoy ...
- 12:30 pm
- Location: 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
- Cost: $80 adults, $80 children 4-12, free under 3
- Website: www.carolinainn.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Explore Archery at Sugg Farm
For 8yrs+ Curious about archery? Explore Archery is an innovative education program focused on introducing beginners of all ages and abilities ...
- 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
- Location: 2401 Grigsby Ave., Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Cost: $12 - $18 per child per class
- Website: nchollyspringsweb.myvscloud.com
- Category: Classes
United Skates' Saturday Afternoon Family Skate
A fun, easy Saturday afternoon activity for the whole family. Music, skaing, games, lights and friends! $4 Spectator Admission for non-skating ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: Admission $14 when purchased online in advanced, $15 at the door
- Website: www.unitedskates.com
- Category: Sporting Events
The Nutcracker at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
Cary Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker, the beloved holiday classic ballet set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. Follow young Clara and ...
- 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater, 2 E. South St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: From $41
- Website: www.caryballetcompany.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
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
Art on the Dot at NC Museum of Art
Art on the Dot is the NCMA’s bite-size tour experience. Beginning at 2:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, a docent ...
- 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free
- Website: visit.ncartmuseum.org
- Category: Other, Free
NC Transportation Museum's Polar Express Train Ride
The Magic Returns! Join our friends at the N.C. Transportation Museum as they prepare for another unforgettable season of THE POLAR ...
- 2:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
- Cost: from $45.50 per child or $51.75 per adult
- Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Informational & Tours
Glow Skate at United Skates of America
Light up your Saturday at our Saturday Glow Skate at United Skates of America in Raleigh, NC! Bring the family ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: $14 Online. $15 at the Door.
- Website: www.unitedskates.com
- Category: Other
Midtown Movies
Midtown Movie Nights is a new family-friendly event series at Midtown Park, featuring two ticketed outdoor movie nights on October ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at N Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.visitnorthhills.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts, Free
Holiday Express at Pullen Park
One of Raleigh’s most beloved holiday traditions is back! Pullen Park Holiday Express: Presented by WRAL, will once again transform ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27606
- Cost: $21 (plus tax and fees) per person 1yr or older
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Holiday Events
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 ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 300 West Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: hollyspringsnc.gov
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
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/per kid. 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 - 10:00 pm
- Location: 6421 Hilburn Dr., Raleigh, NC 27613
- Cost: from $25 per person
- Website: www.bigairusa.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Holiday Afternoon Tea at The Carolina Inn
Includes assorted savories, confections, house-made scones with spreads, hot tea, and a glass of prosecco or a non-alcoholic specialty drink. Holiday ...
- 11:00 pm
- Location: 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
- Cost: $80 per person
- Website: www.carolinainn.com
- Category: Holiday Events
