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08December

Local Children's Book Signing at Urban Air Raleigh

Stop by Urban Air Raleigh between 2-4pm to meet the local mom and daughter authors of a new children's book ...

  • 2:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 7810 Poyner Pond Circle, Raleigh, NC 27616
  • Cost: Regular Ticket prices - from $22
  • Website: www.urbanairraleigh.com
  • Category: Family Fun

New Hope Valley Railway Santa's Roundup Train Ride Ride

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

  • 9:30 am -  3:45 pm 
  • Location: 3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill, NC 27562
  • Cost: from $16
  • Website: www.etix.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Santa Express with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride

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

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: Family Fun

Boylan Heights ArtWalk

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

*SOLD OUT* 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 ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Crossroad Restaurant, 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
  • Cost: $79 per person. Free for Ages 5 and under.
  • Website: www.destinationhotels.com
  • Category: Family Fun

*SOLD OUT* Christmas Photos with Santa and Milkshake at The Feathered Farm

Christmas Photos with Santa and Milkshake plus Open Play Make magical holiday memories at the farm with Santa and our beloved ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $13.50 per person age 2-64. General Admission Open Play for under 2yrs are free.
  • Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

City Market's Night Market - Winter Day Market and Santa Visit

Join us downtown Raleigh in City Market for our Night Market including local handmade artists, food trucks, games on the ...

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: Family Fun

Santa on The Willard Rooftop

Take gorgeous photos of your family with Santa with a backdrop of the downtown Raleigh skyline. Santa will be on ...

A Christmas Carol presented by Theatre in the Park at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

The Triangle's Favorite Holiday Tradition Ira David Wood III’s musical comedy adaptation, A Christmas Carol, returns to The Martin Marietta Center ...

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: Family Fun

The Grinch at Polar Ice Wake Forest

STINK. STANK. STUNK. Join us for two hours of mischievous fun with your favorite holiday character! This exciting event kicks ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: The Factory, 1839 S. Main Street Ste 200, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: $20 6+yr. $10 5&Under.
  • Website: www.polaricewakeforest.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Zebulon's Christmas Parade

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

The Makery's Palette Pals

Penguin Paint Party Join us for a delightful afternoon of creativity and bonding at our Grown-Up & Child Painting Party! Together, ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 317 E Roosevelt Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: $40 per pair. $15 per additional pal.
  • Website: www.themakerywf.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

A Night with Santa and Mrs. Claus at The Creative Cup

Ticket is required - limited quantity available! Join us for a night with Santa! There will be a hot chocolate bar, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 113 N Arendell Ave, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $5 per CHILD Ages 16 and under (parents are free)
  • Website: www.thecreativecupnc.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun
09December

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: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Knightdale Gymnastics' Tot Time

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

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: Family Fun

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, ...

  • 3:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, NC, 27511
  • Cost: From $40 Photo Packages
  • Website: whereissanta.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Crabtree's Promotional Court, 4325 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27612
  • Cost: from $5
  • Website: www.shopcrabtree.com
  • Category: Family Fun
10December

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: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

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 ...

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 ...

Thrive Motherhoood Playgroup Meet Up at Sola Coffee

Have breakfast or brunch with us at Sola Coffee in North Raleigh! Home of the I Believe in Raleigh mural! Coffee, ...

Forest Families - Nature & Child Development Class

Come spend two hours outdoors with your baby, toddler, or preschooler while learning how you can use nature to support ...

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 ...

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: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 7713-55 Lead Mine Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27615
  • Cost: $12 a session
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun
11December

ClubWorx' Toasty Plunge

Unlike your average Polar Plunge, ClubWorx would like to invite members and the surrounding community to jump in, and test ...

  • 6:30 am -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 100 South Fitness Drive, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
  • Website: clubworx.net
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Haven Farm's Mommy & Me Yoga

Enjoy quality bonding time in our Mommy and Me Yoga class! This fun and nurturing session is designed for moms ...

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: Family Fun

Jingle Bell Bingo at Zebulon Community Center

Join us for BINGO! We will be holding a free BINGO event at the Zebulon Community Center. All ages are ...

Marbles Sensory Friendly Playtime

Marbles Sensory Friendly Playtime 5:30PM - 7:30PM Join us for this free event exclusively for kids with disabilities and their families ...

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: Family Fun

Downtown Cary Park's Skating Rink: Family Ice Skating

Immerse yourself in the holiday magic at Downtown Cary Park's enchanting skating rink. Skating and skate rentals are free! Every ...

  • 5:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC, 27511
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Family Fun
12December

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: Family Fun

Garner Recreation Center's Preschool Fitness

A fun way to introduce youngsters to physical activity for fitness. In this class, preschoolers will run, jump and play ...

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: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Knightdale Gymnastics' Tot Time

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

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: Family Fun

Haven Farm's Snuggle and Unwind

Come hang out with us during your lunch break! Pack a lunch and join us every Thursday from 12-1pm, to unwind ...

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: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Gifts at Laurel Hills Community Center

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season! Each week participants will get ahead of their Christmas shopping and create special ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 3808 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612
  • Cost: $12 a class
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Executive Mansion's Holiday Open House

Celebrate the holiday season with beautiful decorations and festive music from performing groups across North Carolina. No reservations are required or ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 200 N. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.dncr.nc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Must See Raleigh Holiday Edition with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride Begins

For All Ages. 1 hour tour. During the holidays, the State Capitol and Downtown Raleigh come alive with Christmas magic. This ...

  • 6:15 pm -  8:15 pm 
  • Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $42 Adults. $35 Ages 2-12. Infants under 2 in lap no charge.
  • Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas Spirits with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride Begins

Hear Raleigh’s tales of the ghosts of Christmas past and present aboard The Great Raleigh Trolley. Try something a little ...

13December

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Early Birds

Mornings can be an especially magical time in nature, so we are pleased to welcome Early Birds at Prairie Ridge! ...

Thrive Motherhoood Playgroup: Dentist Visit

Join us for a tour and visit with a dentist in Cary! We hope to have some mingling and connecting ...

  • 9:30 am 
  • Location: Preston Corners Pediatric Dentistry, 120 Preston Executive Dr Suite 100, Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: Free with RSVP
  • Website: www.thrivemotherhood.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

NC Executive Mansion's Holiday Open House

Celebrate the holiday season with beautiful decorations and festive music from performing groups across North Carolina. No reservations are required or ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 200 N. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.dncr.nc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Thrive Motherhood Playgroup Meet Up at Baileywick Road Park

Come join us for a play date on the playground. Bring some sand toys and your snacks.

Urban Air Raleigh's Jumperoo

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

Urban Air Morrisville's Jumperoo

Jumperoo is a dedicated time for kids 5 & under! The park opens exclusively for the little ones and their ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 1020 Wake Competition Center Lane, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: see website for details
  • Website: www.urbanair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

*SOLD OUT* 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 ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Crossroad Restaurant, 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
  • Cost: $79 per person. Free for Ages 5 and under.
  • Website: www.destinationhotels.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Urban Air Morrisville's Sensory Friendly

An event specifically designed for children with Autism and special needs to enjoy time at the park without loud music, ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1020 Wake Competition Center Lane, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: see website for details
  • Website: www.urbanair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

WinterFest at Ting Park

Join us as we kick off the most festive time of the year! WinterFest is sure to be the event ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Falls River Flour Power Winter Wonderland

Family Event. For All Ages 2.5yrs and up! Bring the whole family to our cozy kitchen and warm up together with ...

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: Family Fun

Santa's Trolley

Santa is lost in Raleigh, and Holly the Elf needs your help to find him! Join Holly aboard the Historic ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $15 per person
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

St. Nicholas European Christmas Market at NC State Fairgrounds

Join us for shopping, food, and entertainment in the European Christmas Market Tradition! 17th Annual St. Nicholas European Christmas Market is ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Kerr Scott Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission and Parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Duke Homestead's Christmas by Candlelight

Kick off your holiday season with this annual favorite! Come enjoy live Christmas music, dancing, singing, holiday cookies, and a ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 2828 Duke Homestead Rd., Durham, NC 27705-2726
  • Cost: $8. Free for kids 3 and under.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Soulful Holiday Open House at John Chavis Memorial Park

Let's bring soul and good times to John Chavis Memorial Park and celebrate the holidays with joy and laughter! Festive, jolly, ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

The Dessertery with Santa at Martin Marietta for the Performing Arts

Santa will join us as you come to indulge yourself in a family friendly holiday themed dessert café. THE DESSERTERY ...

  • 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: Family Fun

Food Crafts at Lake Lynn Community Center

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season! Each week participants will get to create a fun food-based project. From Cookie ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 7921 Ray Rd., Raleigh, NC 27613
  • Cost: Cost: $12 a class
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Little Doodles Play Cafe's (Glenwood) Pajama Party with Santa

Join us for a PJ Party with Southbound Santa! Story Time and Meet and Greet with Santa. Hot Cocoa Bar ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 6548 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27613
  • Cost: First Child with 2 Adults $35. Additional Sibling $25. Additional Adult $10.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Penny Road's Drive-Thru Live Nativity

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

Nutcracker at Fuquay Varina Arts Center

Join Lady Thistledown as she guides us through the magical dream that is The Nutcracker. The Fuquay-Varina Arts Center is ...

Ugly Sweater Holiday Pops with the NC Symphony

’Tis the season to break out your most festively heinous knitwear—your ugly Christmas sweater! Don your favorite Christmas sweater (ugly ...

  • 8:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Meymandi Concert Hall at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: $25 - $73
  • Website: www.ncsymphony.org
  • Category: Family Fun
14December

Frosty Run 10K and 5K Run

Grab your tinsel, bells, and running shoes because Frosty Run is here! Looking for a fun family-oriented event that runs through ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: 301 Brooks St., Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: $30-$60
  • Website: fsseries.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

Santa's Rocking Christmas Party at Falls River Flour Power

Let’s rock this party with some of Santa’s favorite recipes: Santa’s Graham Cookies and Grinch Kabobs. We’re going to have ...

*SOLD OUT* Marbles Gingerbread Jamboree

Sugar and spice and all things nice! Create special memories this holiday season with your very own keepsake gingerbread house. ...

  • 9:30 am -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: IMAX Building (Venture Hall), 201 East Hargett Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: from $20 General Public. $18 Members.
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

New Hope Valley Railway Santa's Roundup Train Ride Ride

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

  • 9:30 am -  3:45 pm 
  • Location: 3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill, NC 27562
  • Cost: from $16
  • Website: www.etix.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Western Wake Farmers Market

When you make your usual rounds at the market this Saturday, please drop by the Education Garden with any nonperishable ...

Cards at Optimist Community Center

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season! Each week participants will explore a different technique to create unique cards. Paper ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 5900 Whittier Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: $12 a class
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Happy Holly Days Parade

We look forward to seeing you for our Happy Holly Days Parade! The Happy Holly Days Parade is held the second ...

Holiday Open House at Mordecai Historic Park

Join us at the annual Holiday Open House at Mordecai Historic Park! See how the Mordecai House would have been decorated ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Knightdale's Christmas Parade

Come take in the spectacle that is the Knightdale Christmas Parade at it's new start time of 10:00am! The parade ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Ave, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Lowes Workshops

Our workshops are back and better than ever — now featuring in-store events, livestreams and on-demand content, all free for ...

Mommy and Me Bath Bomb Making Workshop at The Creative Cup

Create your own custom bath bomb in this fun, hands-on workshop! Perfect for a special bonding experience, each parent- child ...

NC Executive Mansion's Holiday Open House

Celebrate the holiday season with beautiful decorations and festive music from performing groups across North Carolina. No reservations are required or ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 200 N. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.dncr.nc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Raleigh Fire Museum

Experience Fire History Touch a Fire Truck Spray a Fire Hose Every second Saturday of the month, the Raleigh Fire Museum will be ...

Santa Express with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride

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

St. Nicholas European Christmas Market at NC State Fairgrounds

Join us for shopping, food, and entertainment in the European Christmas Market Tradition! 17th Annual St. Nicholas European Christmas Market is ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Kerr Scott Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission and Parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Toys From Teens at Roberts Park

The Raleigh Youth Council is Hosting the Annual Toys From Teens! Join us for a day filled with laughter, warmth, and ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Community Center, 1300 E. Martin St. Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free Admission with Registration
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Cocoa and Caroling Tour with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride Begins

For All Ages: 60 min Step aboard our merry trolley and get ready to sing your heart out as you embark ...

  • 10:30 am -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $35. Infants under 2 in lap no charge.
  • Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holiday Market at Haven Farm

Welcome to the Holiday Market at Haven! Get into the festive spirit with local vendors selling unique gifts, delicious treats, ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545-8529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

North Hills Holiday Market

Do your shopping at the North Hills Holiday Market! Festivities include: - Local Vendors - Sip & Shop - Food Trucks - Family Photo Area - ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Park at N Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Photos with Santa and Open Play/Feathered Farm Tour

Step into the wonder of the holidays with Santa right here on the farm! While Santa takes a break from ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $13.50 General Admission for ages 2-64. General Admission is free for under 2yrs.
  • Website: www.thefeatheredfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa at Bumble Brews Raleigh

Get your list ready and check it twice- Santa is coming to Bumble Brews Raleigh! Enjoy 1 hour of Open ...

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: Family Fun

*SOLD OUT* 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 ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Crossroad Restaurant, 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
  • Cost: $79 per person. Free for Ages 5 and under.
  • Website: www.destinationhotels.com
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Vibes presents Holiday Family Time

Holiday Magic Season with a day filled with festive fun for the whole family! Hot chocolate & Cookies with Santa, ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Mirrors Venue, 3300 Woman’s Club Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: $5 General Admission. Kids under 3 are free.
  • Website: ncvibes.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Parade to Park at Downtown Cary Park

Join us for a jolly good time at Downtown Cary Park following the 2024 Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade! Get ready ...

ComedyWorx Matinee Show, The

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

Cookies with Santa at Little Doodles Wendell

Join us for open play, story time, a visit with Santa, and delicious cookies and milk. Santa will visit from ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 11 W 3rd St., Wendell, NC 27591
  • Cost: $35 for first child. $25 per sibling.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Raleigh Ringers Holiday Concert at Meymandi Concert Hall

The Raleigh Ringers’ holiday handbell concert will continue the tradition of their annual holiday program! The Ringers will perform unique ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: $15 - $28
  • Website: rr.org
  • Category: Family Fun

WinterFest at Ting Park

Join us as we kick off the most festive time of the year! WinterFest is sure to be the event ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Museum of Art's Winter Lantern Walk

Shine your light at our annual lantern walk! Bring a homemade lantern (no flames) and come together as we honor ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Santa's Trolley

Santa is lost in Raleigh, and Holly the Elf needs your help to find him! Join Holly aboard the Historic ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $15 per person
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Live Nativity Scene at Christ's Sanctified Holy Church Raleigh

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

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 9050 Strickland Rd. Raleigh, NC 27615
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Penny Road's Drive-Thru Live Nativity

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

Saint Andrew UMC's Live Nativity

Come join us to see the Christmas Story play out as you drive or walk the path, there will be ...

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: Family Fun

Nutcracker at Fuquay Varina Arts Center

Join Lady Thistledown as she guides us through the magical dream that is The Nutcracker. The Fuquay-Varina Arts Center is ...

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