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December 31 - January 6

Falls River Flour Power Winter Carnival

For All 5-12yrs Come in from the cold and warm up while you make Baked Snowflakes, Buttermilk Snowman Pancakes and have ...

Holiday Skating at Polar Ice Wake Forest

Featuring a tree at center ice! We can't wait to share the magic of the holidays with you! Our center ice tree ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Factory, 1839 S. Main Street Ste 200, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: $12 Public Admission. $16 Admission plus Skate Renta. $5 5yrs and under (skate rental included). $4 Kids Skating Aid.
  • Website: www.polaricewakeforest.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

Winter Wonder Weeks at Marbles

Celebrate winter with Marbles Winter Wonder Weeks throughout December and January. Take photos with a snow globe upon entering the ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $9 for 1yr old and up. Under 1 are free.
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

*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 ...

Lowes Foods Countdown to Noon

Who says you have to stay up late to celebrate the New Year? Join us for a fun and festive ...

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 ...

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) ...

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

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 ...

Fall Line New Kids Year's Eve

Ball Drops for Kids at 6:30PM with DJ Cullen James Join us for an unforgettable night as we bid farewell to ...

  • 3:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: 114 North Arendell Avenue, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

Wine and Design Cary Art Buzz Kids

Join our educational, fun and inspiring Tuesday Evening Art Kids Buzzs Club at 5PM! Designed especially for children aged 6 ...

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

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: 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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 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

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 ...

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 ...

Winter Wonder Weeks at Marbles

Celebrate winter with Marbles Winter Wonder Weeks throughout December and January. Take photos with a snow globe upon entering the ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $9 for 1yr old and up. Under 1 are free.
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.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

The Bunny Hive's Holiday Music

Happy Holidays from The Bunny Hive! Come celebrate the season with us with a special themed Music Class. Do you ...

Falls River Flour Power Too Cool for School

For All 5-12yrs Are you ready for a break? While we all know we are Too Cool 4 School, we are ...

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 ...

Winter Wonder Weeks at Marbles

Celebrate winter with Marbles Winter Wonder Weeks throughout December and January. Take photos with a snow globe upon entering the ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $9 for 1yr old and up. Under 1 are free.
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.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

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

Holly Springs Farmers Market

Farmers markets are essential to the livelihood of farmers and food producers. They offer an efficient way for residents to obtain ...

Cary Farmers Market

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

Holly Springs Farmers Market

Farmers markets are essential to the livelihood of farmers and food producers. They offer an efficient way for residents to obtain ...

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

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 ...

Museum of Life and Science's Snow Day

Wishing for more seasonable temperatures? Stuck inside in the cold weather? Join us for an exploration of snow and winter ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 433 W. Murray Ave., Durham, NC 27704
  • Cost: $23 Adult. Children ages 3-12 $18. Children under 2 free.
  • Website: www.lifeandscience.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 ...

Winter Wonder Weeks at Marbles

Celebrate winter with Marbles Winter Wonder Weeks throughout December and January. Take photos with a snow globe upon entering the ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $9 for 1yr old and up. Under 1 are free.
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • 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 ...

Music & Arts' Music Makers Day

On January 4 and 18, celebrate Music Maker Days at your neighborhood Music & Arts! Enjoy a day filled with ...

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

Spring Haven Farm's Saturday Starlight S'mores

Escape to the peaceful beauty of Spring Haven Farm every Saturday evening from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM this January, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 5306 Homer Ruffin Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
  • Cost: $12.50 online. $13.50 at the door.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Little Doodles Play Cafe (Glenwood Ave) Weekend Open Play

Join us for a fun-filled Weekend Open Play session where you can unleash your creativity! Enjoy a free wooden project ...

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 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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 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

Winter Wonder Weeks at Marbles

Celebrate winter with Marbles Winter Wonder Weeks throughout December and January. Take photos with a snow globe upon entering the ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $9 for 1yr old and up. Under 1 are free.
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.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 ...

Christmas Tree Toss Competition at The Mason Jar Lager Co

Our annual Christmas Tree Toss has gained popularity over the years and become one of our most anticipated events. All ...

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

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

Winter Wonder Weeks at Marbles

Celebrate winter with Marbles Winter Wonder Weeks throughout December and January. Take photos with a snow globe upon entering the ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $9 for 1yr old and up. Under 1 are free.
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Mad Splatter's Mommy & Me

Bring your little ones to paint a wonderful New Years! The $10 ticket includes: paints, glazing, firing, and 2 hours ...

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
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