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December 29 - January 4

United Skates' Winter Break Roller Skating

Looking for the ultimate holiday break activity? United Skates of Raleigh has packed this winter break with skating, fun, and ...

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: Family Fun

NC Transportation Museum's Winter Train Rides

Join us at the N.C. Transportation Museum for special train rides during the winter break between Christmas and the New ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
  • Cost: From $4 (ages 3-12). From $6 per Adult. Free for Members & Children under 3.
  • Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Community Kwanzaa Celebration at Fruit of Labor World Cultural Center

We’ll be celebrating with food, music, dance, poetry, and more.

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4200 Lake Ridge Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27604
  • Cost: Free. Donations Appreciated.
  • Website: www.fruitoflabor.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

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: 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

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 ...

United Skates' Winter Break Roller Skating

Looking for the ultimate holiday break activity? United Skates of Raleigh has packed this winter break with skating, fun, and ...

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: Family Fun

NC Transportation Museum's Winter Train Rides

Join us at the N.C. Transportation Museum for special train rides during the winter break between Christmas and the New ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
  • Cost: From $4 (ages 3-12). From $6 per Adult. Free for Members & Children under 3.
  • Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Feathered Farm's Frosty Festivities

Farm Tour, Open Play and Optional Gem Mining Get ready for a winter adventure at Open Play at the Farm's Frosty ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: General Admission: $13.50 per person age 2+. Under 2yrs are free.
  • Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.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

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 -  6:15 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • 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 ...

Marbles Kids Museum Noon Year's Eve

Join us for a family favorite that includes crafts, games, music and a special bubble wrap pop! Count down together ...

Museum of Life and Science's Noon Years Eve

Get a head start in celebrating the New Year! With new and exciting things on the horizon, we will come ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 433 W. Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704
  • Cost: Included in general admission: $23 per adult. $18 children ages 3-12. Free for Children 2 and under.
  • Website: www.lifeandscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Transportation Museum's Winter Train Rides

Join us at the N.C. Transportation Museum for special train rides during the winter break between Christmas and the New ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
  • Cost: From $4 (ages 3-12). From $6 per Adult. Free for Members & Children under 3.
  • Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Notasium's Noon Year's Eve

Noon Years Eve Countdown!

United Skates' Noon Year's Eve Skate with Characters

Balloon drop at 1pm Includes one small drink, regular skate rental, a glow stick, party favors, a visit from some of ...

*SOLD OUT* Little Doodles Play Cafe's (Glenwood) Noon Years Eve

Join us for our 8th Annual Noon Years Eve Party! Open Play Craft Station Photo Station "Toast" Bar Balloon Drop and Music

  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 6548 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27613
  • Cost: $15 per person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Drive Shack Tees off to 2025

Swing into the new year with great shots, great bites, and even better company. Ring in 2025 at Drive Shack! For ...

Feathered Farm's Frosty Festivities

Farm Tour, Open Play and Optional Gem Mining Get ready for a winter adventure at Open Play at the Farm's Frosty ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: General Admission: $13.50 per person age 2+. Under 2yrs are free.
  • Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

New Year's Eve at Dave and Buster's

Ringing in 2025 at Dave & Buster's is a Vibe! You don't need to wait until Midnight to ring in the ...

First Night Raleigh

WRAL First Night Raleigh The City's Go-To Destination on New Year's Eve A Popular Tradition for Thousands of NC Residents Festivities begin with ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Fayetteville Street and other locations in downtown Raleigh
  • Cost: $16.00 per person. Admission is free for children under the age of 5.
  • Website: www.artsplosure.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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: 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

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: Family Fun

Stars and Strikes' New Year's Eve Family Celebration

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Stars and Strikes Family-Friendly Party for a 6 Person Party Join us from 6 PM to 9 ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 4020 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: from $179 plus 18% service charge
  • Website: starsandstrikes.com
  • Category: Family Fun

United Skates' New Year's Eve Skate Party

Admission includes Party favors, a countdown to the New Year and Balloon Drop!!!

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: Family Fun

United Skates' New Year's Day Skate Party

$6 Admission $6 Regular Skate Rental $7 Rollerblade Rental $6 Skatemate Rental $4 Adult Spectator Admission

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

United Skates' Winter Break Roller Skating

Looking for the ultimate holiday break activity? United Skates of Raleigh has packed this winter break with skating, fun, and ...

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: 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 ...

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

United Skates' Winter Break Roller Skating

Looking for the ultimate holiday break activity? United Skates of Raleigh has packed this winter break with skating, fun, and ...

First Friday Raleigh

First Friday is celebrated on the first Friday of each month throughout Downtown Raleigh to showcase the best of our ...

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

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: Family Fun

United Skates' Winter Break Roller Skating

Looking for the ultimate holiday break activity? United Skates of Raleigh has packed this winter break with skating, fun, and ...

Cary Farmers Market

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

NC Collector's Roadshow

Inside Pitch Promotions presents NC Collector’s Roadshow: Raleigh Come check out Raleigh’s biggest Sports Card, Toys, and Collectibles Show at the ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Exposition Center at NC State Fairgroudnds, 4825 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $5 admission, $7 weekend admission - 12&under free!
  • 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

NC Symphony's Family Fun Concert: Tchaikovsky in America

Hear the true story of the life and music of Tchaikovsky as he travels to America. Featuring his best-loved works ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Meymandi Concert Hall at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St. Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: from $20
  • Website: www.ncsymphony.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
December 29 - January 4
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