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November 26 - December 2

Pecan Picking at Historic Oak View County Park

It's Pecan Pickin' Month! This November, we invite you to harvest pecans from our historic grove. Bags can be picked up at ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Pop-up Pickleball Court Arrives in City Plaza

The City of Raleigh, in partnership with the Downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA), has officially opened “a pickleball court in City ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Pecan Picking at Historic Oak View County Park

It's Pecan Pickin' Month! This November, we invite you to harvest pecans from our historic grove. Bags can be picked up at ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Pop-up Pickleball Court Arrives in City Plaza

The City of Raleigh, in partnership with the Downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA), has officially opened “a pickleball court in City ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Self-led Preschool Play at Zebulon Community Center

This program is designed for children ages birth to five and their parent or caregiver. Our newly designed Preschool Sensory ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 301 S Arendell Ave, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: free
  • Website: zebulon.recdesk.com
  • Category: Free

Wake County Library Storytime

Weekly Storytimes and adventures are offered in your local Wake County library. See website for specific dates and times. ...

  • 9:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: visit your local library
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

NRCA's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Join us on Nov. 27 for North Raleigh Christian Academy's (NRCA) fifth annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Bring the whole family ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: 7300 Perry Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27616
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Pecan Picking at Historic Oak View County Park

It's Pecan Pickin' Month! This November, we invite you to harvest pecans from our historic grove. Bags can be picked up at ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Pop-up Pickleball Court Arrives in City Plaza

The City of Raleigh, in partnership with the Downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA), has officially opened “a pickleball court in City ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Hike the StoryWalk®

From November 7 - December 16, 2023, visit Prairie Ridge for our next StoryWalk® featuring We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Wake County Library Storytime

Weekly Storytimes and adventures are offered in your local Wake County library. See website for specific dates and times. ...

  • 9:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: visit your local library
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Saint Monica Teen Center's Dress for Success

Whether it's the latest summer trends, cozy winter essentials, or stylish back-to-school outfits, our Dress for Success Closet keeps up ...

Pecan Picking at Historic Oak View County Park

It's Pecan Pickin' Month! This November, we invite you to harvest pecans from our historic grove. Bags can be picked up at ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Pop-up Pickleball Court Arrives in City Plaza

The City of Raleigh, in partnership with the Downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA), has officially opened “a pickleball court in City ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Hike the StoryWalk®

From November 7 - December 16, 2023, visit Prairie Ridge for our next StoryWalk® featuring We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Wake County Library Storytime

Weekly Storytimes and adventures are offered in your local Wake County library. See website for specific dates and times. ...

  • 9:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: visit your local library
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Historic Yates Mill's Field School

Fascinating Fossils Fossils rock! Learn about how life and the Earth change over time, how organisms fossilize, how to identify a ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Andrews Classroom, 4620 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.com
  • Category: Free

Holiday Express at Pullen Park - First Night

Event Dates: November 29 – December 15 Holiday Highway New this year! Join us for a stroll around the lake and remember ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $16 + tax (12 months old and under no ticket required)
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Pecan Picking at Historic Oak View County Park

It's Pecan Pickin' Month! This November, we invite you to harvest pecans from our historic grove. Bags can be picked up at ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Pop-up Pickleball Court Arrives in City Plaza

The City of Raleigh, in partnership with the Downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA), has officially opened “a pickleball court in City ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Hike the StoryWalk®

From November 7 - December 16, 2023, visit Prairie Ridge for our next StoryWalk® featuring We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Wake County Library Storytime

Weekly Storytimes and adventures are offered in your local Wake County library. See website for specific dates and times. ...

  • 9:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: visit your local library
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Fuquay Varina Tree Lighting and Sleigh Rides

Celebrate the joy of the holiday season at the annual Town Tree Lighting on November 30! Join us in the ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 205 S. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free entry. Sleigh rides available for ticket purchase.
  • Website: www.fuquay-varina.org
  • Category: Free

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Hike the StoryWalk®

From November 7 - December 16, 2023, visit Prairie Ridge for our next StoryWalk® featuring We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Apex Tree Lighting Ceremony

Join Apex Town Council in downtown Apex as the tree at The Depot is lit! Santa will join in on ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Apex, N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.apexnc.org
  • Category: Free

Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh comes to light every holiday season with Illuminate Art Walk. Since the winter of 2020, Downtown Raleigh Alliance ...

Gingerbread Decorating Party at Green Road Community Center

Join us for a "Gingerbread Jam" hosted by DJ Young Fresh Prince with cookie decorating, music, and fun! Jamming activities ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 4201 Green Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Holiday Hangouts at Haven Farm

Friday nights on the Farm are our FAVORITE because we get to cozy up with the community for some wholesome ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545-8529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Lighting of Wake Forest

You're invited to experience the wonder and magic of the holiday season at the 2023 Lighting of Wake Forest on ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Centennial Plaza, 301 S. Brooks St., Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Wendell Wonderland Begins at Lake Myra Christmas Lights

Get ready to embrace the enchantment! Wendell Wonderland is back with an enchanting array of family festivities, all while spreading ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Corner of 3rd St and Cypress St., Wendell, NC 27591
  • Cost: Free Admission. Donations Accepted.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Opening Night for Holidays in the Park at Museum of Life and Science

A celebration of the holiday season Join us at the Museum as we light up the park in celebration of the ...

  • 5:55 pm 
  • Location: 433 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, NC 27704
  • Cost: Entry only: $16 per person. Entry plus train ride: $19 per person (for ages 3+). Free for kids two and under.
  • Website: www.lifeandscience.org
  • Category: Free

Brier Creek Tree Lighting Ceremony

Ring in the holiday season with our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony taking place on Friday, December 1st! Santa himself will ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Brier Creek Commons Clock Tower, 8181 Brier Creek Pkwy, Raleigh, NC 27617
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.shopbriercreekcommons.com
  • Category: Free

First Night of Lights on the Meadow

Celebrate this magical time of the year with a visit to our family’s Free Christmas lights display! After 25 years ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 9301 Hay Meadow Court, Raleigh, NC, 27603
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Wake Forest Presbyterian's Walk Through Bethlehem

Join us and experience the journey that Mary and Joseph took at the time of the birth of Jesus!

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 12605 Capital Blvd., Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission. Donations Accepted.
  • Website: www.wakeforestpres.org
  • Category: Free

Gifting Tree Project at Downtown Cary Park

Starting at 10 a.m. December 2, vote for your favorite tree! Votes are online and limited to one per person ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC, 27511
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Free

Heart of the Holidays Cary Gingerbread House Competition

Downtown Cary Visit Downtown Cary as it is transformed into a walking gallery of amateur gingerbread houses. Local participants work hard ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Select downtown Cary businesses - see website
  • Cost: Free to Spectate
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Free

Apex Farmers Market's Holiday Festival

Our annual holiday festival is a great way to spend the day! Enjoy your regular, weekly market vendors and also ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Beaver Creek Crossing, 1517 Beaver Creek Commons Dr, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.apexfarmersmarket.com
  • Category: Free

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Hike the StoryWalk®

From November 7 - December 16, 2023, visit Prairie Ridge for our next StoryWalk® featuring We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Prenatal FIT4BABY at the NC Museum of Art

Prenatal Fit4Baby® is a prenatal fitness class designed to strengthen the body for all the changes it will experience during ...

A Gift to Cary Celebration

Come enjoy Santa, skating, snowball fights, and more amongst the sights and sounds of the holidays at Downtown Cary Park. We ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 327 S Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Downtown Wake Forest Holiday Open House

The 2023 Downtown Holiday Open House is Saturday, Dec. 2! Discover the unique array of local shops and restaurants that ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 300 S White St, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Holiday Artisans Market at Wake Forest Renaissance Center

ARTS Wake Forest will present the annual Wake Forest Holiday Artisans Market. The Holiday Market will be held rain or ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 405 S. Brooks St, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: artswakeforest.org
  • Category: Free

Santa's Workshop at Abbotts Creek

The holiday season is here! Come join the Raleigh Youth Council at Abbotts Creek Community Center for your personal tour through ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 9950 Durant Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27614
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Southern Wake Academy's Annual Holiday Vendor Fair

Join Southern Wake Academy for it's 3rd Annual Holiday Vendor Fair!

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 5108 Old Powell Rd., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Wake Forest Homeschoolers Holiday Craft Fair

It's time to start thinking about the WFHS Third Annual Holiday Craft Fair! Come to sell or come to SHOP! We ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Brooks Avenue Church of Christ, 700 Brooks Ave., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission to shop
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Brier Creek Commons Letters to Santa

Bring your letters to Santa at Brier Creek Commons and enjoy all the holiday cheer. You can find Santa and ...

Peach Road Cultural Center's Children's Storytime

Create special moments and memories with your little one at Children’s Storytime at Peach Road Cultural Center. Your child will not ...

  • 11:15 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 911 Ileagnes Rd Raleigh NC, 27603
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

KW Realty Platinum is hosting Photos with Santa

KW Realty Platinum invites you to come out and bring your family, and your clients to our Pics with Santa ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1005 Vandora Springs Rd., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Coats and Cocoa at Shepherd's Way Farm

One of our amazing Teen Board mentor groups is hosting a special Coats and Cocoa collection event Saturday, December 2. ...

  • 1:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1010 St. Albans Dr., Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: info@noteinthepocket.org
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Raleigh Moravian Church's Christmas Candle Tea

We're counting down to Christmas Candle Tea at Raleigh Moravian Church! This year's version is on Saturday, December 2, from ...

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1816 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Garner Holiday Block Party

This free family-friendly event will feature Holiday kids’ crafts, food trucks, games, music, and more. The Garner Express, a 24-person ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 215 W. Main Street, Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.garnernc.gov
  • Category: Free

The Motown Sound of Christmas presented by Pure Life Theatre

The Motown Sound of Christmas is Pure Life Theatre's new iteration of this holiday favorite. Complete with music made famous ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: PSI Theatre, Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St, Durham, NC 27701
  • Cost: $20 - $32.50
  • Website: www.purelifetheatre.com
  • Category: Free

Victorian Christmas at Page-Walker Arts and History Center

Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas atmosphere at the old hotel this winter! There will be cookies, carolers, an activity for kids, ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Free

Let it Snow at Apex Depot

Let it snow! Join us prior to the start of the Apex Rotary Christmas Parade, to enjoy a wintertime mix ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Depot Parking Lot, 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Donations Accepted
  • Website: www.apexrotary.org
  • Category: Free

Morrisville Tree Lighting

Join us for music, local student performances, hot chocolate, and the official tree and building lighting ceremony. The Morrisville Police Department ...

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.morrisvillenc.gov
  • Category: Free

Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh comes to light every holiday season with Illuminate Art Walk. Since the winter of 2020, Downtown Raleigh Alliance ...

Light the Springs at Holly Springs Cultural Center

Ring in the start of the holiday season with our brand new Light the Springs ceremony. Families and children of ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 300 West Ballentine St. Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: hollyspringsnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Wake Forest Presbyterian's Walk Through Bethlehem

Join us and experience the journey that Mary and Joseph took at the time of the birth of Jesus!

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 12605 Capital Blvd., Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission. Donations Accepted.
  • Website: www.wakeforestpres.org
  • Category: Free

Cary’s Annual Tree Lighting at Downtown Cary Park

Cary’s Annual Tree Lighting will be at 6 p.m. The Park will be open regular Park hours from 7 a.m. to ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Free

First Night of Apex Holiday Tour of Lights

December 2nd - 31st | Every night 6:00 - 9:00 pm If your home or business is the most festive on ...

The Motown Sound of Christmas presented by Pure Life Theatre

The Motown Sound of Christmas is Pure Life Theatre's new iteration of this holiday favorite. Complete with music made famous ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: PSI Theatre, Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St, Durham, NC 27701
  • Cost: $20 - $32.50
  • Website: www.purelifetheatre.com
  • Category: Free
November 26 - December 2