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December 20 - 26

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

Thrive Motherhoood Stroller Walk

Our December stroller walks will go through downtown Cary. We will check out the lights, decorations, and themed Christmas trees ...

  • 9:30 am 
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park Fountain, 327 S Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free with RSVP
  • Website: www.thrivemotherhood.org
  • Category: Free

Storytime at the Park at William B. Umstead State Park

Animals in Winter Come to the park on Friday mornings to read fun and engaging children's books about exploring nature! Stories are ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Visitor Center, 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27617
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ncparks.gov
  • Category: Free

Yates Mill Hikes with a Naturalist

Join one of our naturalist staff members on a guided hike around the park to see what is going around ...

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

Winter Solstice Lantern Party at White Deer Park

Help light up the longest night of the year with lanterns and fire! Join the party to enjoy a lantern ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: White Deer Park Classroom, 2400 Aversboro Rd, Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Residents $8. $10 for Non Residents.
  • Website: garner.recdesk.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

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Academy Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • 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

Cookie Exchange Run with Fleet Feet Village District

Join us for our annual Cookie Exchange Run at our Village District store! Enjoy a 30-minute social run and refuel ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: 3524 Wade Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • 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

Bricks and Minifigs Downtown Raleigh's Grand Opening

We are so thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of our Bricks and Minifigs Downtown Raleigh Storefront! Doors open at ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 8320 Litchford Road, Suite 136, Raleigh, NC 27615
  • 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

Crowder Park's Discover the Park: Walk in the Woods

Nature walks are like snowflakes, each one is unique in its own way. Toss on your winter gear and tag ...

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

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

Cuts, Christmas and Elf Squad Toy Giveaway

Come on out to Sanderford Road Community Center for free haircuts, games, food, and fun! Cuts and Christmas are for ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Sanderford Road Neighborhood Center, 2623 Sanderford Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Fenton Holiday Makers Market

Join us for live music and local shopping! Shop from your favorite Fenton Stores and an additional 35 local artists ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 Fenton Main Street., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.trianglepopup.com
  • Category: Free

Elf Squad Toy Giveaway

These free events are for children 0-13 years old. You will receive 1 toy per child while supplies last. Registration is not ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: SGT. Courtney T. Johnson Community Center, 1801 Proctor Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Pop-Up Raleigh Market at Trophy Brewery on Maywood

After a whole year of celebrating 10 years in the market business, we are thrilled to be back at Trophy ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 656 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: popupraleigh.com
  • Category: Free

Reindeer Games at The Block on Main

Join Downtown Alive for a fun-filled afternoon of holiday festivities at Reindeer Games. Reindeer Games will include: Holiday-themed games and activities Live holiday ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 300 S Main Street, Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtownalivehs.com
  • Category: Free

Historic Yates Mill Hands-On-History

How did people live while Yates Mill was operating as a business from the mid-1700s to the mid-1900s? Join us ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Mill Yard, 4620 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

The Motown Sound of Christmas presented by Pure Life Theatre

Get Ready for a Soulful Holiday Celebration! Enjoy the sounds of Motown’s biggest hits and some holiday favorites in Pure Life ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Fountain of Raleigh, 9621 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
  • Cost: $26 - $32.50
  • Website: www.purelifetheatre.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

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

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

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

Mayton Holiday Market

Enjoy some holiday cheer as you shop for the holidays sipping spiked hot cocoa and mulled wines. The Mayton will ...

  • 2:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 301 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Holiday Pajama Party at Worthdale Community Center

It's the most wonderful time at Worthdale Community Center! Please join us in your pj's for games, food with a ...

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

Hayes Barton Baptist Church's Living Nativity

Hayes Barton Baptist Church is hosting its annual Christmas tradition – the Living Nativity! The Living Nativity is a highly ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 1800 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27608
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: hbbc.org
  • 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

Creative Cup Toddler Story Time

Come Join Amanda in a fun toddler story time. We will read stories, sing songs, and do a special activity. ...

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

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

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

Chick-Fil-A White Oak Kid's Night

Food, family, and face-painting! Join us for our Kid's Night the FOURTH Tuesday of each month, at our White Oak ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 220 Shenstone Blvd., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

Jewish Life Center's Family Chanukah Party at Chabad of Raleigh

Hot Latkes Decorate Donuts Chanukah Crafts Pasta Bar Light the Menorah and more! Welcome families of all ages!

  • 4:00 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 7400 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh, NC 27615
  • Cost: Free of Charge
  • Website: www.jewishraleigh.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

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

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

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

Menorah Lighting at Crabtree Mall

Lighting the Menorah Donuts Songs and More! This is a free event, no need to RSVP. There is no charge, but any donation ...

  • 4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4325 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612
  • Cost: Free. Donations Appreciated.
  • Website: www.jewishraleigh.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

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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