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08December

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, ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 317 E Roosevelt Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: $40 per pair. $15 per additional pal.
  • Website: www.themakerywf.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 ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • 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

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 Art Walk

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

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

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 ...

Zebulon's Christmas Parade

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

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 ...

09December

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 ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • 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

Knightdale Gymnastics' Tot Time

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

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

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 ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • 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

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 ...

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

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 ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • 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

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 ...

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 ...

12December

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 ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • 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

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

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 ...

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
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! ...

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 ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • 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

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 ...

Thrive Motherhoood Playgroup Meet Up at Downtown Cary Park

We will meet outside of Market 317 and set up on nearby lawn space. Creatively designed park accommodating for younger ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

  • 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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

  • 2:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 5900 Whittier Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: $12 a class
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • 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 ...

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 ...

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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