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December 4 - 10

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: Free

Holly Springs Cultural Center Free Movies

Enjoy a free family friendly movie every Wednesday morning (except 11.27.2024) at the Cultural Center theatre! Refreshments are available for ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 300 W Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Storytime for Tots at Lake Crabtree

Winter is right around the corner, and it's time to prepare for colder days and longer nights. The farmers who ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free with Preregistration
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Haven Farm's Weekly Storytime

Join us for our weekly storytime in the shoppe. We will read, dance, and craft This free event welcomes kids of ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd., Knightdale, NC, 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 1st floor, Our Changing Oceans exhibit., 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

Social Diversity Reading for Kids

As community leaders, we have a unique opportunity to introduce young children to the diverse tapestry of cultures around the ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: John P. “Top” Greene Community Center, 401 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Christmas at Historic Oak View County Park

Christmas at Oak View: 1850-1950 Learn how the Christmas holiday was experienced by the many different people and families living and ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free, but registration is required. .
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Wednesday Night Movies at Halle Cultural Arts Center

Join us on the first Wednesday of every month for a free movie geared for teens & adults! Join us next ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: 237 N. Salem Street Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.thehalle.org
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Nursing Mothers of Raleigh

We offer answers to questions and basic information classes with demonstrations: Breastfeeding Q and A, Preparation and Getting Started, Starting ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Marsh Creek Park, 3050 N New Hope Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free with Registration at RecLink
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Discovery Day at White Deer Park

White Deer Park’s signature program features hands-on learning through experiments, crafts and other activities. Each month offers a different theme ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 2400 Aversboro Rd, Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Haven Farm's Mom Walk Club

Join us every Thursday / 10:30-11:30AM for Mom Walk Club! We’ll meet in the shoppe and head out for a walk ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Prairie Ridge Ecostation Naturalist's Choice

Join us for a surprise program! Will we talk about plants? Birds? One thing is for certain - it will ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: DCP Nest Pavilion, 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

Christmas at Historic Oak View County Park

Christmas at Oak View: 1850-1950 Learn how the Christmas holiday was experienced by the many different people and families living and ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free, but registration is required. .
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Fuquay Varina Tree Lighting

Celebrate the joy of the holiday season at the annual Town Tree Lighting on December 5! The tree and a ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 205 S. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.fuquay-varina.org
  • Category: Free

Thrive Motherhood Stroller Walks at Lake Benson Park

Playgroup Meet Up at Lake Benson Park Email Elaine for your RSVP and she will email details and reminders day ...

Nursing Mothers of Raleigh

We offer answers to questions and basic information classes with demonstrations: Breastfeeding Q and A, Preparation and Getting Started, Starting ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Marsh Creek Park, 3050 N New Hope Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free with Registration at RecLink
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 1st floor, Our Changing Oceans exhibit., 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

Christmas at Historic Oak View County Park

Christmas at Oak View: 1850-1950 Learn how the Christmas holiday was experienced by the many different people and families living and ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free, but registration is required. .
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 711 W. Lane Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free with Reservation
  • Website: Www.thebunnyhive.com
  • Category: Free

Apex Tree Lighting Ceremony

Join community members and the Apex Town Council in downtown Apex as the tree at The Depot is lit! Southbound Santa ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: The Depot, 220 N Salem St., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.apexnc.org
  • Category: Free

Fuquay Varina's First Friday Night Market

The Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association (FVDA) will host its inaugural First Friday Night Market, part of our new First Fridays series ...

Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh comes to light every holiday season with Illuminate Art Walk presented by Wake Tech! Since December 2020, Illuminate ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: downtownraleigh.org
  • Category: Free

Lighting of Wake Forest

You're invited to experience the wonder and magic of the holiday season at the 2024 Lighting of Wake Forest, Our ceremony ...

  • 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

Mims House First Fridays Night Market

Join us for First Fridays at the Mims House in Holly Springs. There will be live music, food trucks, drinks, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 100 Avent Ferry Rd Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Polar Express Storytime at Wendell Museum

Lynnette Pearce will be reading The Polar Express every half hour, 5-9 p.m. Ride the Wendell Lights Trolley and visit the ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 122 W. Second Street, Wendell NC 27591
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Studio 5 Emi's Buddies

Studio Five is thrilled to be offering dance classes for children and adults with special needs including Down’s Syndrome, Autism, ...

First Friday at ArtSpace

Enjoy the following experiences during First Friday at Artspace: -Visit and shop with our 30+ studio artists -Participate in our art ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 201 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: artspacenc.org
  • Category: Free

Gingerbread Decorating Party at Green Road Park

Join DJ Young Fresh Prince for a festive bash filled with cookie decorating, awesome tunes, and endless fun! Bring your creativity ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 4201 Green Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Knightdale Christmas Tree Lighting

Join us as we kick off the Christmas season by lighting the tree at Knightdale Station Park. Write letters to ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Main Stage/Amphitheater, 810 N First Ave, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.knightdalenc.gov
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Kids' Day Downtown Fuquay Varina

Get ready for Kids Downtown Day in Fuquay-Varina! Bring your family for a festive day exploring downtown's holiday spirit. Here's ...

Downtown Cary Gingerbread House Stroll

Take a stroll through Downtown Cary as it is transformed into a walking gallery of amateur gingerbread houses! Local participants ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Free

First Night for Downtown Cary's Gifting Tree Project

Wander along South Academy Street and through the Downtown Cary Park as it's transformed into a sparkling display of Christmas ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy St. Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Free

Birding with Vernon at Lake Crabtree County Park

Join our bird enthusiast, Vernon, for an easy walk while looking and listening for our feathered friends. Discover different types ...

*FULL* 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 ...

Cary’s Annual Tree Lighting at Downtown Cary Park

Kick off the holiday season with festive cheer at our Tree Lighting Ceremony in Downtown Cary Park. Gather around as ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

Holly Springs Farmers Market's Pictures with Santa

Santa will be at the Holly Springs Farmers Market on December 7th from 9:00-Noon! Bring the kids to have their photo ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 300 W. Ballentine St. Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Home Depot's In-Store Kids Workshops

Join us for a free Kids Workshop on 1/6, 9 a.m.–12 noon. Due to the popularity of the Kids Workshops, ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: see your nearest Home Depot
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.homedepot.com
  • Category: Free

Prairie Ridge Ecostation is Birding for Science

Did you know that birdwatching can contribute to science? Join us for a walk around Prairie Ridge where we'll create ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Christmas at Historic Oak View County Park

Christmas at Oak View: 1850-1950 Learn how the Christmas holiday was experienced by the many different people and families living and ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free, but registration is required. .
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Downtown Wake Forest Holiday Open House

The 2024 Downtown Holiday Open House Discover the unique array of local shops and restaurants that Downtown Wake Forest has to ...

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

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Letters and Photos with Santa at Downtown Cary Park

Bring your letters, snap a pic, and share the holiday magic with us! Letters From now through December 8, 2024 The "Letters to ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Academy Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

McLean Farm's Winter Wonderland

Get Ready for a Winter Wonderland! Join us at McLean Farms Nursery & Ice Cream Shop for a day filled ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 5490 River Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Meet Santa at Yates Mill

Yates Mill Associates (YMA), the nonprofit organization that maintains and operates the park's gristmill, will hold a "Meet Santa at ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 4620 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 511 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Santa's Workshop and Toy Drive at Abbotts Creek Community Center

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

Thrive Motherhood Playgroup Meet Up at Lake Benson Park

Playgroup Meet Up at Lake Benson Park Email Elaine for your RSVP and she will email details and reminders day ...

Super Fun 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: www.apexnc.org
  • Category: Free

Celebrate the Holidays at Moore Square

With Figgy Pudding for festive fun and a caroling competition! Join us at Moore Square for special performances, games for the ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Teen Sketch the Galleries at the NC Museum of Art

Join us to spend time sketching with other teens in the galleries. Bring a pencil and your sketchbook and follow ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: West Building, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: visit.ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Waverly Place's Art N Soul Market

Visit Art-n-Soul Maker’s Market while wandering through the green spaces of Waverly Place Shopping Center. Water fountains blend in with ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 302 Colonades Way, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Fuquay Varina Arts Center's ArtisTree

One Saturday each month, the 12 tree projects will explore a different art path: Collage, painting, papier-mâché, drawing, photography, silk-screening, ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 123 East Vance St., Fuquay Varina, NC, 27526
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.fuquay-varina.org
  • Category: Free

Gingerbread Lane, Apex

Gather with the Community in Gingerbread Lane prior to the Christmas Parade! Join us at The Depot Lot for fun ...

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Depot Parking Lot, 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.apexrotary.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Enchanting Evergreens at The American Tobacco Trail

Even after all the leaves have fallen, there is still color in the forest. Let's take a look at our ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: New Hill Parking Area, 1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.com
  • Category: Free

Garner's Holiday Block Party

This free family-friendly event will feature holiday kids’ crafts, food trucks, games, music, and more. The Garner Express train ride ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Garner Recreation Center, 900 7th Ave., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.garnernc.gov
  • Category: Free

Lafayette Village's Holiday Open House

Come ring in the holidays with @thrivemotherhood at our 2024 FA LA LA Festival at Lafayette Village in North Raleigh. This ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 8450 Honeycutt Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Santa Toy Drive for WNC

Please bring a new unwrapped toy benefiting WNC Help our neighbors in Western North Carolina, and bring new, unwrapped gifts benefiting ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Victorian Christmas at Page-Walker Arts and History Center

Enjoy a classic Christmas atmosphere at the historic 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

Morrisville Tree Lighting

Join us as we kick off the holiday season with the Town of Morrisville's official tree lighting event! Santa Claus ...

  • 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

Garner Optimist Parade

The Garner Optimist Club, Christmas Parade Committee and the Town of Garner are partnering to combine the town’s holiday block ...

  • 4:30 pm -  5:45 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Garner Historic District
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Apex Rotary Club's Christmas Parade

The Annual Apex Rotary Christmas Parade traditionally takes place the first Saturday of December. The parade is the only nighttime ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Ambergate Station and The Peakway, 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 presented by Wake Tech! Since December 2020, Illuminate ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: downtownraleigh.org
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Evening Holiday Walk at Joyner Park

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will offer a free walkable holiday experience at E. Carroll ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 10 S. Cypress St., Wendell, NC 27591
  • Cost: Free Admission. Donations Accepted.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Downtown Cary Gingerbread House Stroll

Take a stroll through Downtown Cary as it is transformed into a walking gallery of amateur gingerbread houses! Local participants ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Free

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Boylan Heights ArtWalk

Celebrate the annual Boylan Heights ArtWalk, a beloved holiday tradition showcasing outstanding art and our vibrant community spirit. Join us ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 501 S. Boylan Heights, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.boylanheights.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 511 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

*SOLD OUT* Milk and Cookies with Santa hosted by Rich Burghgraef Realty

Rich Burghgraef Realty invites you and your family to our annual Christmas celebration! Get ready for an afternoon filled with ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1483 Beaver Creek Commons Drive, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Christmas at Historic Oak View County Park

Christmas at Oak View: 1850-1950 Learn how the Christmas holiday was experienced by the many different people and families living and ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free, but registration is required. .
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Geology Rocks at Harris Lake County Park

What do you know about rocks and minerals? Learn how rocks are formed, try identifying rocks, and explore the differences ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Cypress Shelter, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill, NC 27562
  • Cost: Free with Pre-registration
  • Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.com
  • Category: Free

Zebulon's Christmas Parade

Join us in welcoming the holiday season at the The Town of Zebulon Christmas Parade! This festive event is set ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: publicinput.com
  • Category: Free

Fuquay-Varina Christmas Parade

Join us for the 2024 Fuquay-Varina Christmas Parade Presented By The Abshure Realty Group Experience a unique parade that travels throughout ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: fuquay-varina.com
  • Category: Free

Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh comes to light every holiday season with Illuminate Art Walk presented by Wake Tech! Since December 2020, Illuminate ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: downtownraleigh.org
  • Category: Free

Evening Holiday Walk at Joyner Park

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will offer a free walkable holiday experience at E. Carroll ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Downtown Cary Gingerbread House Stroll

Take a stroll through Downtown Cary as it is transformed into a walking gallery of amateur gingerbread houses! Local participants ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Free

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Christmas at Historic Oak View County Park

Christmas at Oak View: 1850-1950 Learn how the Christmas holiday was experienced by the many different people and families living and ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free, but registration is required. .
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh comes to light every holiday season with Illuminate Art Walk presented by Wake Tech! Since December 2020, Illuminate ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: downtownraleigh.org
  • Category: Free

Evening Holiday Walk at Joyner Park

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will offer a free walkable holiday experience at E. Carroll ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Santa at Fairview Rural Fire Department

Just an FYI, Santa will be visiting Fairview Station 1 tonight! We look forward to seeing you! Please park at the ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 4501 Ten Ten Rd., Apex, NC 27539
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Downtown Cary Gingerbread House Stroll

Take a stroll through Downtown Cary as it is transformed into a walking gallery of amateur gingerbread houses! Local participants ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC, 27511
  • Cost: Free. First come, first serve.
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Letters and Photos with Santa at Downtown Cary Park

Bring your letters, snap a pic, and share the holiday magic with us! Letters From now through December 8, 2024 The "Letters to ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Academy Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

Thrive Motherhood Playgroup Meet Up at Lake Benson Park

Playgroup Meet Up at Lake Benson Park Email Elaine for your RSVP and she will email details and reminders day ...

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 ...

  • 1:30 pm -  1:45 pm 
  • Location: Nature Exploration Center, 4th floor, Arthropod Zoo, 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

Christmas at Historic Oak View County Park

Christmas at Oak View: 1850-1950 Learn how the Christmas holiday was experienced by the many different people and families living and ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free, but registration is required. .
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 4:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC, 27511
  • Cost: Free. First come, first serve.
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

Bierman Autism Center's Sensory Santa

Join us for a magical, sensory-friendly experience at Bierman Autism Centers in Cary! Skip the busy and noisy malls and ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 15501 Weston Parkway Ste 150, Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: Free with RSVP
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

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, ...

Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh comes to light every holiday season with Illuminate Art Walk presented by Wake Tech! Since December 2020, Illuminate ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: downtownraleigh.org
  • Category: Free

Evening Holiday Walk at Joyner Park

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will offer a free walkable holiday experience at E. Carroll ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: Free
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