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10December

Breakfast with Santa by Rolesville Chamber of Commerce

Breakfast will be held at and sponsored by the WG Arnold Lodge #683 A.F. & A.M. (Rolesville Masonic Lodge), 207 ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: WG Arnold Lodge #683 A.F. & A.M.(Rolesville Masonic Lodge), 207 Pulley Street, Rolesville, NC 27571
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Taste of the Holidays at the State Farmer's Market

Shop Local this Holiday season! Gifts, food, decorations, and much more! Our "Taste of the Holidays" event series kicks off ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1201 Agriculture St. Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: free admission and parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

SOLD OUT Reindeer Round-up with New Hope Valley Railway Ride

Our train yard is decorated for the holiday season and our popular “Reindeer Round-up” returns. Kids will be able to ...

Gingerbread House Competition and Fundraiser with Fuquay Varina Junior Woman's Club

As you are filling up your calendar with all your holiday plans, we hope you will include our 3rd Annual ...

Happy Holly Days Parade

The Happy Holly Days Parade is held the second Saturday of December. Floats, bands, dancers, decorated vehicles, marching groups and ...

Holiday Open House at Mordecai Historic Park

Celebrate the holidays at the Holiday Open House and see how the home would have been decorated for the holidays ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

Knightdale Christmas Parade

Come take in the spectacle that is the Knightdale Christmas Parade! The parade begins at 11 am. Enjoy watching local groups, ...

Merry and Bright Morning at Lightbridge Academy

Come join us for a Merry, Bright and Cheerful Holiday Morning. We will read the book "If you give a ...

Merry and Bright, A North Pole Market at Historic Mordecai Park

A Children's North Pole Market by Paper & Stars Studio at Historic Mordecai Park. Holiday Photos - Crafts - Music ...

NC Governor’s Mansion Hosts Holiday Open House

North Carolina’s Executive Mansion, the “people’s house,” will open its historic doors again for the beloved annual Holiday Open House. Visitors ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Executive Mansion, 200 North Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.ncdcr.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

Pictures with Santa at Big Air

Santa will be at Big Air Raleigh the first two Saturdays in December! We are very excited to have Elizabeth Joanna ...

Santa Express with the Great Raleigh Trolley

Kids and parents pay a visit to the North Pole, and hop aboard the Great Raleigh Trolley for their chance ...

St. Nicholas European Christmas Market at J Holshouser Building

Brrr! Seems like a good day to feature our Scandinavian tables and vendors! You'll find all things Nordic on the ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: NC Fairgrounds Holshouser Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Toys From Teens at Roberts Park

This event will be at Roberts Park for families with children up to 12 years old. Participants will create festive ...

MAKRS Holiday Fest

We're back again for our 2nd annual MAKRS Holiday Fest! Join us to shop from 150+ of the best local vendors ...

Nutcracker at Fuquay Varina Arts Center

A fairy tale of love, loyalty and courage. The Nutcracker celebrates the joys and wonder of the holiday season brought ...

Black Nativity in Concert at the NC Museum of Art

Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The Justice Theater Project is thrilled to share a special ...

  • 11:30 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Joseph M. Bryan, Jr. Theater in the Museum Park, NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.etix.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Holiday Art Fair at Artspace

Artspace is the place to be this holiday season! Join us for the return of our Holiday Art Fair. Purchase unique ...

Holiday Vendor Market at The Scoop

Shop local this Christmas with 20+ local crafters and vendors! Mama Ruth's Food Truck will be here for lunch!

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: The Scoop at Willow Oak Farms, 1530 Lafayette Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Santa in Fenton's Winter Wonderland

Santa will be spreading magic in his North Pole inspired Igloo throughout the holiday season. Take a photo with the ...

Tea with the Sugar Plum Fairy at Fuquay Varina Arts Center

Our sweetest event of the Year! This family-friendly add-on event is a perfect way to celebrate the season. Enjoy festive ...

Christmas Ornament Painting Workshop by Triangle Cultural Art Gallery

Let’s get into the holiday spirit!! Let’s listen to Christmas music, sip hot chocolate or espresso while painting various Christmas ...

Family Candy Cane Hunt at Garner Recreation Center

In this photo scavenger hunt, families will each be given a poster size candy cane to decorate, along with clues ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Garner Recreation Center, 215 West Main Street, Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: $7 per resident. $10 per non resident.
  • Website: garner.recdesk.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

2022 Cary Christmas Parade

For the past 43 consecutive years, the Cary Jaycees have sponsored the Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade in downtown Cary. The ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: parade starts on E. Chatham Street at Ward St, Downtown Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

A Christmas Carol at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts

This performance features Ira David Wood IV as Scrooge!

Carolina Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at DPAC

The Nutcracker with refreshed choreography by Artistic Director Zalman Raffael after Robert Weiss, and music by PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY. The Ballet ...

Snow Globe at OWL Art Studio

Snowglobe making event for ages 5-8. Leave your child for craft and playtime. Kit includes plastic globe, snow, a tree ...

The Nutcracker Ballet presented by Jill M. Taylor Dance Company

Jill M. Taylor Dance Company is the only traditional, full-length production of the Nutcracker offered in Wake Forest, North Carolina! ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Wakefield High School, 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614
  • Cost: $20-$22
  • Website: www.etix.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Holiday Photos with Farm Animals at The Feathered Farm

Moooooooove over Santa! Milkshake the Steer, Gus the Shetland Pony and one of our baby goats are ready to make ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Feathered Farm, 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: 13.50 per person age 2-64
  • Website: www.tickettailor.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Holiday Pops with the NC Symphony

There’s no place like Meymandi Concert Hall for the holidays! Join your North Carolina Symphony and a special guest star ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Meymandi Concert Hall, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St. Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: from $25
  • Website: www.ncsymphony.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Plaid Tidings at Wake Forest Renaissance Centre

Our boys are back to do their Christmas Special. The legendary Plaids come back to Earth to spread yuletide joy ...

Ornaments at OWL Art Studio

Ornament making event for kids ages 5-10 Price: $15 for 3. Kits are included.

Winter Lantern Walk at NC Museum of Art

Bundle up and come together as we honor the quiet beauty of the approaching winter season with a handmade paper ...

  • 4:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Ellipse, NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Holiday Market at The Rink

Mark your calendars for our markets at The Rink this month! We will have Red Hat Amphitheater, 30+ local vendors ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 South McDowell Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free admission to market.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh

Shining nightly from December 2, 2022 through January 14, 2023. Downtown Raleigh comes to light with Illuminate Art Walk presented ...

Live Nativity Scene at CSHC Raleigh

We want to extend the experience of the birth of Jesus to everyone! Please join us for an intimate and ...

Holiday Parent's Night Out at Garner Recreation Center

Have some holiday shopping to get done or just need a night off? Drop your child off at the recreation ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Garner Recreation Multipurpose Room, 215 West Main Street, Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: $8 per resident. $10 per non resident.
  • Website: garner.recdesk.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Penny Road's Drive-Thru Live Nativity

You are invited to witness the birth of Jesus through realistic scene recreations. Live animals, music, treats and craft for ...

The Nutcracker Ballet presented by Jill M. Taylor Dance Company

Jill M. Taylor Dance Company is the only traditional, full-length production of the Nutcracker offered in Wake Forest, North Carolina! ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Wakefield High School, 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614
  • Cost: $20-$22
  • Website: www.etix.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

A Christmas Carol at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts

This performance features Ira David Wood IV as Scrooge!

Carolina Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at DPAC

The Nutcracker with refreshed choreography by Artistic Director Zalman Raffael after Robert Weiss, and music by PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY. The Ballet ...

Plaid Tidings at Wake Forest Renaissance Centre

Our boys are back to do their Christmas Special. The legendary Plaids come back to Earth to spread yuletide joy ...

Santa at Lake Myra's Christmas Lights

Come visit Santa at Lake Myra's Christmas Lights this season on Saturdays: December 3 December 10 and December 17 from 7PM ...

Christmas Spirits with the Great Raleigh Trolley

Join this 90-minute trolley tour as our expert storytellers send shivers down your spine that has nothing to do with ...

Holiday Pops with the NC Symphony

There’s no place like Meymandi Concert Hall for the holidays! Join your North Carolina Symphony and a special guest star ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Meymandi Concert Hall, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St. Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: from $25
  • Website: www.ncsymphony.org
  • Category: Holiday Events
11December

Taste of the Holidays at the State Farmer's Market

Shop Local this Holiday season! Gifts, food, decorations, and much more! Our "Taste of the Holidays" event series kicks off ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1201 Agriculture St. Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: free admission and parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

SOLD OUT Reindeer Round-up with New Hope Valley Railway Ride

Our train yard is decorated for the holiday season and our popular “Reindeer Round-up” returns. Kids will be able to ...

Gingerbread House Competition and Fundraiser with Fuquay Varina Junior Woman's Club

As you are filling up your calendar with all your holiday plans, we hope you will include our 3rd Annual ...

Santa Express with the Great Raleigh Trolley

Kids and parents pay a visit to the North Pole, and hop aboard the Great Raleigh Trolley for their chance ...

Handmade for The Holidays at Phillips Farms

Come shop “Handmade for the Holidays” down at the farm! Meet us, Sawdust and Sage and Art-n-Soul Markers Market, at ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Phillips Farm, 6701 Good Hope Church Rd, Cary, NC 27519
  • Cost: free entry
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Pizza With Santa in The Yard at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard

Santa, Pizza, Live Music, & Our Hot Apple Cider! We have partnered with the Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program and ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Bowstring Pizza & Brewyard, 1930 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27608
  • Cost: from $15
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Santa in Fenton's Winter Wonderland

Santa will be spreading magic in his North Pole inspired Igloo throughout the holiday season. Take a photo with the ...

Holiday Open House at Mordecai Historic Park

Celebrate the holidays at the Holiday Open House and see how the home would have been decorated for the holidays ...

A Christmas Carol at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts

This performance features Ira David Wood IV as Scrooge!

Carolina Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at DPAC

The Nutcracker with refreshed choreography by Artistic Director Zalman Raffael after Robert Weiss, and music by PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY. The Ballet ...

Plaid Tidings at Wake Forest Renaissance Centre

Our boys are back to do their Christmas Special. The legendary Plaids come back to Earth to spread yuletide joy ...

Holiday Film Series at CMX CinéBistro

The CMX Holiday Film Series is BACK! Enjoy your favorite holiday classics back on the big screen Sundays & Wednesdays from ...

Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh

Shining nightly from December 2, 2022 through January 14, 2023. Downtown Raleigh comes to light with Illuminate Art Walk presented ...

Penny Road's Drive-Thru Live Nativity

You are invited to witness the birth of Jesus through realistic scene recreations. Live animals, music, treats and craft for ...

12December

Mrs. Claus, Paint Me A Story with Color Me Mine and Pineapple Sol

A special event for preschoolers ... story time and painting at Color Me Mine then breakfast at Pineapple Sol. And ...

Gingerbread House Competition and Fundraiser with Fuquay Varina Junior Woman's Club

As you are filling up your calendar with all your holiday plans, we hope you will include our 3rd Annual ...

Santa in Fenton's Winter Wonderland

Santa will be spreading magic in his North Pole inspired Igloo throughout the holiday season. Take a photo with the ...

Cheapskate Monday at Fenton Square

Start your Monday off right skating at Fenton! Every Monday guests can skate with us for $3 off tickets.

Jingle Bell BINGO at Zebulon Community Center

Join us for Jingle Bell BINGO Monday, December 12! We will be holding a free BINGO event at the Zebulon ...

Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh

Shining nightly from December 2, 2022 through January 14, 2023. Downtown Raleigh comes to light with Illuminate Art Walk presented ...

13December

Flour Power w/The Homeschool Experience- Holiday Themed

Ho Ho Ho and Mistletoe! The little chefs will make Merry Macaroni, Santa’s Favorite Gingerbread Buddies, & Pretzel Marching Snowmen while ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios: Cary, 1128 Parkside Main St, Cary, North Carolina 27519
  • Cost: $32 per person
  • Website: docs.google.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Gingerbread House Competition and Fundraiser with Fuquay Varina Junior Woman's Club

As you are filling up your calendar with all your holiday plans, we hope you will include our 3rd Annual ...

Santa in Fenton's Winter Wonderland

Santa will be spreading magic in his North Pole inspired Igloo throughout the holiday season. Take a photo with the ...

Cookies with Santa at STIR

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at STIR!

Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh

Shining nightly from December 2, 2022 through January 14, 2023. Downtown Raleigh comes to light with Illuminate Art Walk presented ...

Joy of the Season by North Carolina Master Chorale

A beloved Raleigh holiday tradition! The Chorale’s 170-voice Symphonic Choir, Chamber Choir, and Youth Choir accompanied by brass ensemble, percussion, ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Meymandi Concert Hall, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: from $28
  • Website: www.ncmasterchorale.org
  • Category: Holiday Events
14December

Gingerbread House Competition and Fundraiser with Fuquay Varina Junior Woman's Club

As you are filling up your calendar with all your holiday plans, we hope you will include our 3rd Annual ...

Holly Jolly Dance Party at Bumble Brews

Kiddy Kids Prep is coming for a Tiny Tots Music and Movement class! Come join us for a Holly Jolly ...

Santa in Fenton's Winter Wonderland

Santa will be spreading magic in his North Pole inspired Igloo throughout the holiday season. Take a photo with the ...

Skate with Wool E. Bull – Fenton Square

Rock your Carolina pride at Fenton’s Jersey Day with Wool E. Bull. Yes, this amazing baseball playing bull can ALSO ...

Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh

Shining nightly from December 2, 2022 through January 14, 2023. Downtown Raleigh comes to light with Illuminate Art Walk presented ...

Marbles Sensory Friendly Playtime

Join us for this FREE event exclusively for kids with disabilities and their families to experience Marbles in a calmer, ...

Trans-Siberian Orchestra at PNC Arena

Our favorite rock holiday tradition returns - Trans-Siberian Orchestra brings 'The Ghosts of Christmas Eve' Tour to Raleigh on December ...

Feliz Navidad at NC Symphony

Join Conductor Michelle Di Russo and your North Carolina Symphony to celebrate the holidays with a family-friendly, festive concert full ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Woolner Stage, the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St. Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: from $15
  • Website: www.ncsymphony.org
  • Category: Holiday Events
15December

Gingerbread House Competition and Fundraiser with Fuquay Varina Junior Woman's Club

As you are filling up your calendar with all your holiday plans, we hope you will include our 3rd Annual ...

Santa in Fenton's Winter Wonderland

Santa will be spreading magic in his North Pole inspired Igloo throughout the holiday season. Take a photo with the ...

Cookies with Santa at STIR

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at STIR!

Ice Skate Give Back Days: Holiday Toy Drive at Fenton

Fenton is partnering with USO North Carolina this holiday season to bring a little cheer to our wonderful service members ...

  • 3:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 Fenton Gateway Dr., Cary, NC, 27511
  • Cost: with donation $13 plus tax and fees
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Santa Express with the Great Raleigh Trolley

Kids and parents pay a visit to the North Pole, and hop aboard the Great Raleigh Trolley for their chance ...

Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh

Shining nightly from December 2, 2022 through January 14, 2023. Downtown Raleigh comes to light with Illuminate Art Walk presented ...

Blalock's Christmas Open House

The Blalock House - Christmas Open House Everyone is invited! Bring a friend!

16December

Gingerbread House Competition and Fundraiser with Fuquay Varina Junior Woman's Club

As you are filling up your calendar with all your holiday plans, we hope you will include our 3rd Annual ...

"The Nutcracker Suite" at Cary Arts Center

Come to downtown Cary to be a part of the Cary Arts Center’s Marvelous Music season, which includes seven incredible ...

Holiday Ham Giveaway

First come First Served Free Ham and Non-Perishable Sides Drive-Thru Pick Up 12noon - 1PM or until supplies last.

Santa in Fenton's Winter Wonderland

Santa will be spreading magic in his North Pole inspired Igloo throughout the holiday season. Take a photo with the ...

SOLD OUT Santa Express with the Great Raleigh Trolley

Kids and parents pay a visit to the North Pole, and hop aboard the Great Raleigh Trolley for their chance ...

Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh

Shining nightly from December 2, 2022 through January 14, 2023. Downtown Raleigh comes to light with Illuminate Art Walk presented ...

SOLD OUT! The Grinch Night Out at Alara+Zane

Show off your holiday jammies while we start off the night with a fun Grinch themed scavanger hunt, followed by ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 200 Park at North Hills St., Suite 120, Raleigh NC 27609
  • Cost: $30-$45 per person
  • Website: www.alarazane.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Holiday Movie Night at Sanderford Road Neighborhood Center

Bring your family out to Sanderford Road Neighborhood Center for some Holiday fun! We will provide the hot Chocolate as ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Sanderford Road Park, 2623 Sanderford Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

Santa Visits Lights on Cedar

Santa visits Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6-8pm through December 23, 2022. Friends, We're so excited about our 2022 Season! You can ...

Snowball Dance at Wake Forest Community House

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a “Snowball Dance” for residents with disabilities on ...

Turner Memorial Baptist Church's Community Movie Night

The Christmas season is here! Join us in the comfort of our building to enjoy viewing "Polar Express"! Doors open at ...

Carolina Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts

The Nutcracker with refreshed choreography by Artistic Director Zalman Raffael after Robert Weiss, and music by PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY. The Ballet ...

Big Band Swing, Blues and Holiday Tunes at the Fuquay Varina Arts Center

Fuquay's own Gerald Parker Jazz Orchestra delights with their special brand of swinging holiday tunes. The evening promises to be ...

Christmas Spirits with the Great Raleigh Trolley

Join this 90-minute trolley tour as our expert storytellers send shivers down your spine that has nothing to do with ...

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