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December 26 - January 1

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

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

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

Town of Morrisville's Menorah Lighting

Join us for the Town's official Menorah Lighting to celebrate the last night of Hanukkah. There will be hot cider, ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: Indian Creek Greenway & Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Dr., Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.morrisvillenc.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

The Motown Sound of Christmas presented by Pure Life Theatre

Duration: 120 minutes, 20 minute intermission The Town of Cary and Pure Life Theatre Company join together again to produce this ...

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

*FULL* Yates Mill's History Hike

Join park staff for a hike to the gristmill and to the site of the miller’s residence (which is no ...

The Motown Sound of Christmas presented by Pure Life Theatre

Duration: 120 minutes, 20 minute intermission The Town of Cary and Pure Life Theatre Company join together again to produce this ...

  • 2:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: $20 - $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

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

Kwanzaa Celebration at Cary Arts Center

Learn more about and celebrate the seven principals of Kwanzaa through demonstrations, performance, and art activities. There will be food ...

  • 1:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 101 Dry Avenue Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Free

Chanukah Parade and Menorah Lighting and Celebration at Lafayette Village

Chanukah Parade 2PM Gear Up at Chabad 2:45PM Begin Parade Drive around the area passing through Senior Homes in the area and ending ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.jewishraleigh.org
  • Category: Free

Apex Chanukah Festival at Apex Senior Center

The Chanukah Festival is an event organized by the Chabad of Cary and celebrates the beginning of the Jewish eight-day ...

  • 3:30 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 63 Hunter St., Apex, NC, 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.apexnc.org
  • Category: Free

Year of the Bear Family Trivia at William B. Umstead State Park

It's the Year of the Bear! What better way to celebrate than with a fun family game of trivia? Everyone ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Visitor Center, 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27617
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ncparks.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

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

Little Ones Guided Hike at William B. Umstead State Park

Join us for a family-friendly walk down to the lake! We will hike to Big Lake and see the spillway ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 pm 
  • Location: Crabtree Picnic Area Parking Lot, 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27617
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ncparks.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

Cary Celebrates the Festival of Lights

Downtown Cary Park will Illuminate the night as we come together for the Menorah Lighting on the 6th night of ...

  • 5:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • 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

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

Clouds Brewing Tap Room German New Year's Eve

Join us for a Family friendly New Year’s Eve celebration. Ballons drop at 6pm, Munich New Years. Complimentary Champagne (and sparkling cider) ...

  • 2:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 1233 Front St, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.cloudsbrewing.com
  • Category: Free

Transfer Co Food Hall says Goodbye 2024

Get Ready for First Night Raleigh back @transfercoballroom We’re thrilled to ring in the New Year with you! First Night Raleigh event ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: 500 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

Fortnight's Family UK New Years Eve Party

Come out & join us for our family friendly UK New year countdown.. kicking off at 5pm with the New ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 1006 SW Maynard Rd., Cary 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.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

Oak City Brewing Company's Time Warp NYE Party

Our time warp NYE party is BACK with our annual keg drop and all! The countdown and keg drop will take ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 616 N 1st Ave, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Downtown Raleigh's Menorah Lighting

There is no better time to shine the light and love of Chanukah through our beloved Downtown community. Join us in ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.cypraleigh.org
  • Category: Free

Fleet Feet Ridgewood's Inspiration Run

Join us for our New Year’s Day Inspiration Run at our Ridgewood store where we invite participants to make a ...

  • 8:00 am -  9:30 am 
  • Location: 3524 Wade Avenue, Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Free

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area's First Day Hike

Come join a park Ranger on a scavenger hunt at Ebenezer Church Recreation Area to kick off the New Year! ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Ebenezer Church Access, 2582 Beaver Creek Road, Apex, NC, 27523
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.ncparks.gov
  • Category: Free

African American Dance Ensemble's Kwanzaa Fest

Join the African American Dance Ensemble as we celebrate our 39th annual Kwanzaa event. This year, we will focus on ...

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Durham Armory, 212 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.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
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