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November 27 - December 3

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 ...

Pecan Picking at Historic Oak View County Park

November is Pecan Pickin' Month! From November 1st through the 30th, Mon-Sat 8:30am-5pm and Sun 1-5pm, you can stop by ...

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

Parent's Morning Out at Romp n' Roll North Raleigh

Parent’s Morning Out is a three-hour program each week for busy parents like you. Your kiddos will create fun art ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 6210 Plantation Center Dr., Raleigh, NC 27616
  • Cost: Member $25 / Non-Member $35
  • Website: rompnroll.com
  • Category: Other

Sky Zone's Little Leapers Learn and Play

Embrace the Magic of Playful Learning Little Leapers Learn & Play is an instructor led adventure, created for parents and little ...

Technology Fun Day Camp with LEGO® at Pump it Up

In this special technology fun camp, campers will get lot of bouncing and many fun activities. Designed with kids in ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 10700 World Trade Blvd., Ste 112, Raleigh, NC 27617
  • Cost: $68 for full day. $48 for half day.
  • Website: campscui.active.com
  • Category: Other

Toddler Open Play at SGA Gymnastics

Join us every Wednesday and Thursday morning for Toddler Open Play from 9:00-9:55! Toddler play is for any child that ...

  • 9:00 am -  9:55 am 
  • Location: 110 Competition Center Dr Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: $5 Single Day Pass. $20 Monthly Pass.
  • Website: www.sgagymnastics.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Stroller Strides at Lafayette Village with Fit4Mom

Stroller Strides® is a total fitness program that moms can do with their little ones (ages 6 weeks to 5 ...

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Nature Walk with iNaturalist

Join us for a Nature Walk! We'll take a stroll through the prairie and forest, using iNaturalist to help identify ...

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 ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding - Ocean Habitat

Join us for a live feeding of the marine life in the Our Changing Oceans aquarium. Species currently in our ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K

The Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K is the annual Thanksgiving Day race held in Garner’s White Deer and Lake ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 2400 Aversboro Rd., Garner, NC US 27529
  • Cost: 5K $35. 1Mile Fun Run $25.
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks

Pecan Picking at Historic Oak View County Park

November is Pecan Pickin' Month! From November 1st through the 30th, Mon-Sat 8:30am-5pm and Sun 1-5pm, you can stop by ...

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 ...

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 ...

Santa in Wonderland at Fenton Begins

Are you ready to step into a winter wonderland of holiday magic? Fenton in Cary, North Carolina, is the place ...

Pecan Picking at Historic Oak View County Park

November is Pecan Pickin' Month! From November 1st through the 30th, Mon-Sat 8:30am-5pm and Sun 1-5pm, you can stop by ...

Hello Yellow's Holiday Sensory, Play and Create

Join us for a morning of messy Holiday fun! We will have a variety of Holiday sensory bins and crafts. ...

Urban Air Raleigh's Jumperoo

Jumperoo is a special time where Urban Air Raleigh is open only for children 5 & under! We open up ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding - Ocean Habitat

Join us for a live feeding of the marine life in the Our Changing Oceans aquarium. Species currently in our ...

Phillips Farms Christmas Wonderland

Shop NC Fraser Fir trees and wreaths Support our local vendors - wreath making and pictures with Santa. Drop in ...

Historic Yates Mill Park's Open House

The park is offering Mill Open Houses on Fridays and Saturdays, in November, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The doors ...

Bunny Hive's Books and Bubbles

This special story time experience is free of charge and open to all with a little one age 5 and ...

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 ...

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 ...

The World Premiere of Wicked at Triangle Drive In

WICKED PREMIERES this weekend at the Triangle Drive-in! WICKED is Rated PG. Runtime: 2h 40m Come see it here under the stars ...

Ninja Open Rig at Warrior Tech Raleigh

For 5 years old and up! Kids and adults are welcome and encouraged to come practice and play on an ...

First Night of Fieldstream Farm Lights

Since 1996 we have loved lighting up at Christmas. In 2019 we opened our 1 mile drive thru event. Fieldstream ...

  • 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 8008 Old Stage Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603
  • Cost: Vehicles with 1-8 passengers: $20. Vans and Buses 9-18 passengers $40. Buses 19+ passangers $75.
  • Website: fieldstreamfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun, 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 ...

Repticon at the NC State Fairgrounds

This show features everything that you’ve come to love most about Repticon’s two days of fun and excitement! See live ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Exposition Center, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: From $10 (Adult), $6 (Ages 5-12), ages 4 and under are free.
  • Website: repticon.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Turkey Chase at William B. Umstead State Park

Run, Walk, Roll or Stroll! Fit & Able is proud to bring back the Turkey Chase! We hope you enjoyed the ...

Pecan Picking at Historic Oak View County Park

November is Pecan Pickin' Month! From November 1st through the 30th, Mon-Sat 8:30am-5pm and Sun 1-5pm, you can stop by ...

Mocha Room's Holiday Market

Shop for unique items from local businesses around the triangle! The Mocha Room is excited to host its first-ever Holiday Market. ...

Breakfast with Santa at Cleveland Draft House of Fuquay

Come enjoy breakfast with Santa. Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, and Juice or Coffee. Photos with Santa take your own or get ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: 1420 East Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: $10 per person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cary Farmers Market

Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season at Downtown Cary Park. Find a wonderful lineup of vendors offering ...

Fuquay Varina Growers Market

The Fuquay-Varina Growers Market (FVGM) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, operating under Sownhay Inc., cultivating and supporting partnerships between local ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce parking lot, 121 N Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.fvgrowersmarket.com
  • Category: Family Fun

A Carrollock Christmas

Carrollock Farms, a place where holiday magic comes alive! Ho Ho Ho! Get ready to jingle all the way to Carrollock ...

Bunny Hive's Daddy and Baby Morning Out

Join us Saturday mornings at 10am for daddy and baby classes. We rotate classes each month so dads can try ...

Pope House Museum's Weekend Third Ward Walking Tours

From Sept. 22 - Dec. 21, The Pope House Museum will be doing our weekend African American Third Ward Walking ...

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Bird Walk

Come join us for a bird walk! We'll go for a slow walk around Prairie Ridge and see what birds ...

Shop Small Mall at the Fairgrounds

We are SO excited for our biggest Festival yet on Small business Saturday weekend. Join us on Saturday and Sunday ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Kerr Scott Building - NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $5 to $25. Children 16 and under are free to attend.
  • Website: www.eventeny.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center presents Magic Tree House Space Mission

Children ages 5 to 12 and their families. Older children familiar with the book series may also enjoy the show. ...

Parents and Kids Day at The Gathering Place

Saturday Morning is Parents and Kids Day at The Gathering Place! Are you looking for a fun, comfortable, progressive environment for ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 157 E Rosemary St (2nd Floor), Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Phillips Farms Christmas Wonderland

Shop NC Fraser Fir trees and wreaths Support our local vendors - wreath making and pictures with Santa. Drop in ...

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 ...

Animal Day at We Rock the Spectrum

Join Us for Animal Day at We Rock the Spectrum! In Partnership with Apex Friendship High School FFA Get ready for a ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 2352 Village Market Pl, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: $20 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Special Needs

Historic Yates Mill Park's Open House

The park is offering Mill Open Houses on Fridays and Saturdays, in November, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The doors ...

Christmas Campfire with Santa at Planet Peace Farm

You're invited to our Christmas Campfire with Santa at Planet Peace Farm! Join us for a magical afternoon filled with ...

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 ...

ComedyWorx Matinee Show, The

Competitive improvisational comedy! Two teams of players square off, creating scenes based on audience suggestions, and compete for points and ...

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 ...

  • 5:15 pm -  9:15 pm 
  • Location: 433 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, NC 27704
  • Cost: Admission only: $17 per person. Entry plus train ride: $20 per person (for ages 3+). Tickets are free for kids two and under.
  • Website: www.lifeandscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

The World Premiere of Wicked at Triangle Drive In

WICKED PREMIERES this weekend at the Triangle Drive-in! WICKED is Rated PG. Runtime: 2h 40m Come see it here under the stars ...

Lake Myra Christmas Lights plus Santa

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

Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts presents A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland

Prepare to be enchanted with some of the world’s finest Irish dancers and musicians bringing the spirit of Christmas to ...

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 ...

Repticon at the NC State Fairgrounds

This show features everything that you’ve come to love most about Repticon’s two days of fun and excitement! See live ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Exposition Center, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: From $10 (Adult), $6 (Ages 5-12), ages 4 and under are free.
  • Website: repticon.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Half Price Open Play at Bumble Brews Raleigh

Bumble Brews Play Cafe - Raleigh No reservation needed. $5 per child/$4 per sibling (6 months and up).

  • 8:00 am -  9:30 am 
  • Location: 1028 Oberlin Rd., Ste 242, Raleigh, NC 27605
  • Cost: $5 per child/$4 per sibling (6 months and up)
  • Website: www.bumblebrews.fun
  • Category: Other

Chuck E Cheese's Sensory Sensitive Sundays™

Reduced Noise Dim Lighting Sensory - Friendly Arcade Dedicated time for the kids with Autism and Special Needs. We’re proud to support families of ...

Sky Zone's Little Leapers Learn and Play

Embrace the Magic of Playful Learning Little Leapers Learn & Play is an instructor led adventure, created for parents and little ...

Raleigh Comic Book Show

The true "Old School" Comic Book Show looks forward to seeing you there!

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Embassy Suites Brier Creek, 8001 Arco Corporate Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Santa Express with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride Begins

For All Ages. 60minutes tour. Kids and parents hop aboard the Great Raleigh Trolley for their chance to enjoy a ride ...

Phillips Farms Christmas Wonderland

Shop NC Fraser Fir trees and wreaths Support our local vendors - wreath making and pictures with Santa. Drop in ...

Shop Small Mall at the Fairgrounds

We are SO excited for our biggest Festival yet on Small business Saturday weekend. Join us on Saturday and Sunday ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Kerr Scott Building - NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $5 to $25. Children 16 and under are free to attend.
  • Website: www.eventeny.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

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 ...

Pokémon League with East Coast Gaming at Gamers Geekery & Tavern

Our Pokémon League is owned and run by Kristine Freeman, our resident Pokémon Professor. She is both our TCG judge ...

Carolina Inn's Holiday Tea

It is said that Anna Russell, 7th Duchess of Bedford, invented Afternoon Tea in 1840. This was to satisfy her ...

Downtown Cary Park's Skating Rink Opens

Experience the magic of the holidays at Downtown Cary Park’s winter skating rink! Head to Park Street Courts to find ...

Medlin Farm's Christmas photos with Santa

Kick start the Holidays with a "take your own photo" opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus. There will be other ...

Pope House Museum's Weekend Third Ward Walking Tours

From Sept. 22 - Dec. 21, The Pope House Museum will be doing our weekend African American Third Ward Walking ...

Rolesville Christmas Parade

Come out to join us and see the man in the red suit! What a way to officially kick off ...

Dinner with Santa at Abbey Road Fuquay Varina

This is a very special event for us because it marks one year back at Abbey Road. Abbey Road was ...

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 ...

Knightdale Gymnastics' Tot Time

Tot Time - Open gym for the 5 and under crowd and their grownup! Open gym is a great way for ...

Pet Night with Santa in Wonderland at Fenton

Bring your furry friends along for Pet Photos with Santa! Whether you have a dog, cat, or another beloved pet, ...

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 ...

Rolesville's Holiday Tree Lighting

You're invited to Rolesville's Tree Lighting at Redford Place Park. Our ceremony will feature the lighting of our new 14ft Tree, ...

Crazy Glaze's Kids Clay Creations

Enjoy playing with clay and creating your own clay masterpiece. This is a drop off event. Children must be currently in ...

Santa's Workshop and Crafts At Marsh Creek Park

Come work in Santa's Workshop by creating toys, crafts, and more! For Ages 6-9

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 ...

Downtown Cary Park's Skating Rink: Toddler Time

Experience the magic of the holidays at Downtown Cary Park’s winter skating rink! Head to Park Street Courts to find ...

Marbles Baby Time Meet-Up

Sing, move and play with your little one while you enjoy conversations and make connections with other grown-ups. Baby Time ...

Little Doodles Play Cafe Wendell's Story Time

Join us every Tuesday at 10:30 am for Story Time and a craft!

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location:  11 W. Third Street, Wendell, NC 27591
  • Cost: $10 first child. $8 per sibling. $0 for members.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Marbles Early Learners Playtime

Join other young children and their grown-ups to spark curiosity, engage in early learning activities and encourage social connections. Each ...

Downtown Cary Park's Art Cart

Let your creativity bloom with our Art Cart in the Park! Explore a world of artistic possibilities with our free ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding - Ocean Habitat

Join us for a live feeding of the Maine lobster in the Arthropod Zoo. This clawed crustacean is formidable and ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health

Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and interact with veterinary staff, students and interns working on real medical ...

Downtown Cary Park's Skating Rink: Sensory Friendly

Experience the magic of the holidays at Downtown Cary Park’s winter skating rink during this sensory-friendly skating session! Head to ...

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, ...

Chick-fil-A Garner Town Square's Kids Night

Food, family, and face-painting! Join us for our Kid's Night the first Tuesday of each month, at our Garner Towne ...

Kids Night with Balloon Artist at Carolina Ale House Cary

Join us every Tuesday evening for Kids Night with a balloon artist at Carolina Ale House! Kids 10 and under eat ...

Ornaments at Greystone Recreation Center

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season! Decking the halls has never been so fun. Each week participants will create ...

Sensory Friendly Night of NC Chinese Lantern Festival at Koka Booth Amphiteatre

November 16 - January 12, 2025. A holiday tradition transforming Booth Amphitheatre into a magical setting of illuminated lanterns. Come experience ...

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