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November 22 - 28

Fuquay-Varina Gingerbread House Competition & Fundraiser for WNC

Get ready to show off your gingerbread house skills and help raise money for a good cause at our 5th ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Fuquay Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Competition Entry Fee: $10 for Child and Youth. $15 Adult. $20 Family.
  • Website: www.fuquayjuniors.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Recycled Wreath at Pullen Park Community Center

Join us as we make wreaths with recycled materials! Each participant with be given a wreath form and will be ...

Meadow Lights' Opening Night

The Original old fashioned Christmas tradition. The largest and oldest Christmas attraction in Eastern North Carolina! Christmas Lights Old Fashioned Candy Store Train ...

Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Kick-off the holiday season at Downtown Raleigh's Annual Tree Lighting presented by Publix! Watch as the Christmas Tree comes to light, ...

The Dessertery at Martin Marietta for the Performing Arts

Come indulge yourself in a family friendly holiday themed dessert café. THE DESSERTERY will feature elaborate holiday decor, all you ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Kennedy Theatre, 2 East South Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $29 for those 7yrs+. $15 for ages 2-6. Children under 2 are free.
  • Website: www.martinmariettacenter.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Waverly Place Tree Lighting

The Waverly Place Tree Lighting celebration will begin at 5:30. The Embers will be performing. We will have kids activities ...

Winter Wonderland at Park West Village

Come share the excitement as Park West Village hosts Winter Wonderland in The District. During this free event, kids of ...

DPAC presents Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis

America's Favorite Holiday Tradition MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for more than 35 years! ...

Turkey Leg 5K at Knightdale Station Park

Knightdale Parks and Recreation Presents the annual Turkey Leg 5K! First 300 race registrants will receive a participation medal and a ...

Cary's Flour Power Thanksgiving Blessings

Warning: You may devour an entire bowl of Gruyere Mashed Potatoes on your own after you learn to make it ...

Flour Power North Hills' Rise and Shine

9yrs - 18yrs Rise and Shine and come start your day with us! We’ll be making Banana Pancake Dippers with Chocolate ...

Holly Spring Flour Power Turkey Talk

5yrs - 8yrs They’ll be no talk about turkey once you’ve made these Thanksgiving recipes: Baked Apples with Sausage Stuffing ...

Yuletide Breakfast at Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas

Yuletide Breakfast November 16 & 23 and December 7 at 9AM Reservations are required for these special events. Registrations available 7 days in ...

Raleigh Christmas Parade

Start time: - 9:30 A.M. on ABC11 - 9:30 A.M. Street-Side in Downtown Raleigh Parade Route: - Begins on Hillsborough Street at St. Mary’s ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Raleigh, Hillsborough Street and St. Mary's St., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: grma.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Kids Saturday Art

For Grades K-5 No artistic experience needed. Beginning and intermediate painting. All supplies included. Students will be painting along with the ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Creating My Art, 240 Newton Rd Suite A, Raleigh, NC 27615
  • Cost: from $25. Sibling discount available.
  • Website: creatingmyart.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Opening Night at The Rink

Winter Wonderland at THE RINK at Red Hat Amphitheater! Embrace the magic of winter by ice skating outdoors at THE ...

  • 11:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 South McDowell Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $15 Skater Admission. Non Skater Admission: $6.
  • Website: www.redhatamphitheater.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

The Dessertery at Martin Marietta for the Performing Arts

Come indulge yourself in a family friendly holiday themed dessert café. THE DESSERTERY will feature elaborate holiday decor, all you ...

  • 11:30 am -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Kennedy Theatre, 2 East South Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $29 for those 7yrs+. $15 for ages 2-6. Children under 2 are free.
  • Website: www.martinmariettacenter.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Art Time Studio's Snowman Painting

Get ready for a whimsical and artistic adventure at the Snowman Painting Event hosted by Art Time Studio LLC! Unleash your ...

Retro Gamers Triangle Town Holiday Market

You asked for it, and we’re doing it! Get a head start on your holiday shopping or treat yourself to ...

Crossroads Plaza Holly Jolly Jamboree

Join us on The Patio (where Subway is) for an afternoon filled with fun for the whole family! We will ...

Fenton Lights the Square

Join us for a magical night at our annual Light the Square event! Light the Square has something for the ...

  • 3:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: fentonnc.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Candy Cane Lane in Downton Zebulon

Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Zebulon. Spend the evening strolling Arendell Avenue visiting downtown businesses, participating in Christmas activities, ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Arendell Avenue between Vance and Sycamore Street, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.townofzebulon.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

North Hills Annual Tree Lighting

Join us in celebrating 20 years of North Hills and kick off the holiday season with this beloved tradition! 4pm to ...

Winter Wonderland at Park West Village

Come share the excitement as Park West Village hosts Winter Wonderland in The District. During this free event, kids of ...

The Dessertery at Martin Marietta for the Performing Arts

Come indulge yourself in a family friendly holiday themed dessert café. THE DESSERTERY will feature elaborate holiday decor, all you ...

  • 11:30 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Kennedy Theatre, 2 East South Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $29 for those 7yrs+. $15 for ages 2-6. Children under 2 are free.
  • Website: www.martinmariettacenter.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Winter Wonderland at Park West Village

Come share the excitement as Park West Village hosts Winter Wonderland in The District. During this free event, kids of ...

City of Raleigh Writes a Letter to Santa

Raleigh Parks is assisting the North Pole this holiday season by hosting Letters to Santa at select community centers! How it ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: See website for list of participating Raleigh Community Centers
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

Turkey Giveaway with Wake Forest Police Department

The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) and Tri-Area Ministry will partner to distribute more than 1,200 frozen turkeys while they ...

  • 7:00 am -  9:30 am 
  • Location: Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry, 149 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free while supplies last
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

Pet Night with Santa at Crabtree Valley Mall

November 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9 & 16 5:00pm - Close Bring your furry friend for a picture with Santa. Pet ...

City of Raleigh Writes a Letter to Santa

Raleigh Parks is assisting the North Pole this holiday season by hosting Letters to Santa at select community centers! How it ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: See website for list of participating Raleigh Community Centers
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

Christmas Tales with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas

Christmas Tales with Santa and Mrs. Claus are scheduled every Tuesdays at 5PM from November 5 - December 17. Additionally, ...

City of Raleigh Writes a Letter to Santa

Raleigh Parks is assisting the North Pole this holiday season by hosting Letters to Santa at select community centers! How it ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: See website for list of participating Raleigh Community Centers
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

Academy for the Performing Arts Pre-Turkey Day

Parents, this is the perfect opportunity to drop the kids off and get any last minute Thanksgiving shopping and preparations ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 844 Perry Rd., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: $45 - $65 per student
  • Website: apanc.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Thanksgiving Break at United Skates

School is Out. Go Skating! Roller Skating is Great Family Fun 10AM - 12PM Kids Bop Skate- Free Skatemate 12:30PM - 2:30PM School's ...

The Dessertery at Martin Marietta for the Performing Arts

Come indulge yourself in a family friendly holiday themed dessert café. THE DESSERTERY will feature elaborate holiday decor, all you ...

  • 2:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Kennedy Theatre, 2 East South Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $29 for those 7yrs+. $15 for ages 2-6. Children under 2 are free.
  • Website: www.martinmariettacenter.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Cirque Holiday Pops with The NC Symphony at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

North Carolina Symphony Kevin Fitzgerald, conductor Cirque de la Symphonie You’ll be amazed by spellbinding grace and daredevil feats, with contortionists and acrobats ...

Lake Myra Christmas Lights Opening Night

Friends, We are a little over a month from our 2024 Season!!! We will be open November 27th -December 31st ...

  • 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 10 S. Cypress St., Wendell, NC 27591
  • Cost: Free Admission. Donations Accepted.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

City of Raleigh Writes a Letter to Santa

Raleigh Parks is assisting the North Pole this holiday season by hosting Letters to Santa at select community centers! How it ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: See website for list of participating Raleigh Community Centers
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

Skinny Turkey at Wakefield Plantation

Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 mile run Thanksgiving Day just leveled up the fun meter with a little distance for everyone! Every ...

  • 6:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr., Raleigh, NC 27614
  • Cost: $20 - $75. Price does not include shirts.
  • Website: fsseries.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Pace Yourself Run Co's Turkey Day Womble Gobble

Hoping to get in some outdoor exercise before indulging in all the Turkey Day goodness? Join us for a Fun, Run ...

Raleigh (Ridgewood) Turkey Trot

Raleigh Turkey Trot @ Ridgewood is the Triangle's favorite Thanksgiving Day event now presented by Fleet Feet Raleigh. Race Day: 6:30 AM ...

Trophy Trot 5K at Dix Park

Kick off your Thanksgiving in Raleigh's Premier Park! The Trophy Trot will take place at 9AM on Thanksgiving morning. We have ...

Hill Ridge Farms' Festival of Lights Opens

Gobble till you wobble then head on over to Hill Ridge Farms on Thanksgiving Night! We are located at 703 ...

Skate Your Turkey Off at United Skates

After all the turkey and pumpkin pie, come skate off those extra calories with us on Thanksgiving Night! Bring the ...

Inside Out Sports Turkey Trot

The 2024 event includes races for the entire family: T-shirts are available for those that registered before 11/12 but we ...

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