Raleigh
  • Print
November 21 - 27

NC Transportation Museum's Polar Express Train Ride

The Magic Returns! “Well, are you coming?” Inspired by the hit movie, this holiday favorite comes to life as you and ...

Downtown Durham Holiday Tree Lighting

The holidays start in the heart of Downtown Durham! Join us for the Holiday Tree Lighting, featuring Rissi Palmer, The Lover ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: CCB Plaza, 201 N Corcoran St., Durham, NC 27701
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Waverly Place Tree Lighting

The Waverly Place Tree Lighting celebration will begin at 5PM.

Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting and Holiday Market

Gather ’round for the 17th Annual Tree Lighting & Holiday Market: Raleigh’s kick-off to the holiday season! This yearly tradition brings ...

FestiBull of Lights' Opening Weekend

FestiBull of Lights transforms the Durham Bulls Athletic Park into a dazzling winter wonderland! Stroll through thousands of twinkling lights ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC 27701
  • Cost: $12 per person General Admission. Tickets required for all guests 3yrs and up.
  • Website: cbc-events.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Mad Splatter's Friendsgiving Bouquet & Vase-Painting Class

Gather, Create, and Celebrate! Grab your friends and join us for a cozy, creative Friendsgiving experience where you can paint, play ...

Park West Village's Winter Wonderland

Experience holiday magic at Park West Village’s Winter Wonderland The event features: Train rides around the district Storytime with Santa Food trucks, brewery, ...

Flour Power Cary Kid's Night Out

Can't come to weekly classes? Need some "you" time or a date night? These classes are perfect for your schedule! ...

Flour Power North Hills' Thanksgiving Morning Delights

Kids Night Out for Ages: Lil' Chef / Tween Chef | 5yrs - 12yrs While everyone is waiting for the turkey ...

Holly Springs Flour Power's Thanksgiving - Gobble Gobble Til We Wobble

For 5yrs - 12yrs What's your lil' chef thankful for? Tonight we'll make turkey and cheese crescent roll ups, mac and ...

DPAC presents Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Part of the Forest at Duke - Legends Concert Series Manheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday ...

Christmas Tree Lot Opens at Phillips Farms

For all of our true Christmas lovers, the Tree Lot will open! Shop for the perfect, live NC Fraser Fir ...

Midtown Farmers Market's Holiday Market

Shop local for all of your Thanksgiving prep and holiday gifts!

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Commons, 4150 Main at North Hills St., Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: midtownfarmers.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Turkey Leg 5K at Knightdale Station Park

Knightdale Parks and Recreation Presents the annual Turkey Leg 5K! First 300 race registrants will receive a participation medal and a ...

*FULL* Yuletide Breakfast at Bass Pro Shops

Yuletide Breakfast Reservations Required. Locations: 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC 27513 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC 27529

Saint Andrew UMC's Silver Bells Craft Bazaar

Our annual craft bazaar will include 30 vendors that focus entirely on homemade, handcrafted items only! Shop for Christmas!

Raleigh Christmas Parade

Join us for the 81st Annual ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Parade by Shop Local Raleigh! Celebrate the holiday season with this festive ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Raleigh, Hillsborough Street and Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: grma.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Holiday Kickoff Party with Adam Rex at Quail Ridge Books

Join us for our annual kickoff to the holiday season celebration! Bestselling author Adam Rex leads a story time reading ...

  • 10:30 am 
  • Location: 4209 Lassiter Mill Road Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: $6.69 per child. $22.44 per adult.
  • Website: quailridgebooks.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Green Road's Holiday Vendor Fair

Get into the holiday spirit with Green Road's Holiday Vendor Fair! This will be your one-stop shop for unique gifts, festive ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 4201 Green Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

Crossroads Plaza Holly Jolly Jamboree

Join us for our Holly Jolly Jamboree. Step into a holiday wonderland filled with festive fun: Festive Snow Fall Children's Train Ride Local ...

Hidwell Family Farm's Decorate Your Own Wreath

Come decorate your own wreath or put together one of our very own DIY Kits this Christmas season. Tickets include a ...

Fenton Lights the Square

Get ready to kick off the holiday season in the most magical way at Light the Square, our beloved annual ...

  • 3:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: fentonnc.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Candy Cane Lane in Downton Zebulon

Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Zebulon. Spend the evening strolling Arendell Avenue visiting downtown businesses, participating in Christmas activities, ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Arendell Avenue between Vance and Sycamore Street, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.townofzebulon.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

North Hills Annual Tree Lighting

Join us in celebrating 21 years of North Hills and kick off the holiday season with this beloved tradition! Face Painting Vendor ...

Smith's Nursery Moonlit Hayride and S'mores

Come join us on one or all 3 nights for a fun family event during a glorious fall night for ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 443 Sanders Rd., Benson, NC 27504
  • Cost: $15 for age 11 and up, $12 for age 10-2, free for children age 1 and under.
  • Website: smithsnurseryinc.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

FestiBull of Lights' Opening Weekend

FestiBull of Lights transforms the Durham Bulls Athletic Park into a dazzling winter wonderland! Stroll through thousands of twinkling lights ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC 27701
  • Cost: $12 per person General Admission. Tickets required for all guests 3yrs and up.
  • Website: cbc-events.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Park West Village's Winter Wonderland

Experience holiday magic at Park West Village’s Winter Wonderland The event features: Train rides around the district Storytime with Santa Food trucks, brewery, ...

Boyce Farm's Movie Night

Join us this Saturday for our movie night! We are kicking off the season with a movie night at the farm! ...

Jordan Lake Tree Farm Market

Annual Tree Farm Market featuring local farmers, artisans and crafters We’re so excited to welcome you to The Tree Farm ...

Spare Some Autism presents Sensory Friendly Santa Visit

A Quiet and Peaceful Experience for Every Child New location, same great Santa!!! Registration Required. Call or email to reserve your ...

Cary's Flour Power Thanksgiving Blessings

For 3yrs - 4.5yrs Warning: You may devour an entire bowl of this warm apple salsa on your own after you ...

Nutcracker at DPAC

America's Favorite Christmas Celebration The beloved family tradition is back: Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet! Now in its 33rd year, the North ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 123 Vivian Street, Durham, North Carolina 27701
  • Cost: from $43
  • Website: www.dpacnc.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Park West Village's Winter Wonderland

Experience holiday magic at Park West Village’s Winter Wonderland The event features: Train rides around the district Storytime with Santa Food trucks, brewery, ...

Holly Springs Flour Power's A Peanuts Thanksgiving Feast

For 2.5yrs and up The Peanuts gang invite you to join us as we make Snoopy's Puppy Chow, Popcorn Balls, and ...

FestiBull of Lights' Opening Weekend

FestiBull of Lights transforms the Durham Bulls Athletic Park into a dazzling winter wonderland! Stroll through thousands of twinkling lights ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC 27701
  • Cost: $12 per person General Admission. Tickets required for all guests 3yrs and up.
  • Website: cbc-events.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Turkey Giveaway with Wake Forest Police Department

The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) and Tri-Area Ministry will partner to distribute more than 1,200 frozen turkeys while they ...

  • 7:00 am -  9:30 am 
  • Location: Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry, 149 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Donations Accepted. Free while supplies last.
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

Mouse-Tastic Thanksgiving Brunch

Our favorite cheerful mouse is trading in his signature look for a pilgrim hat and inviting you to a festive ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: The Bunny Hive Raleigh - 711 W Lane St., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: $40 non members. $20 members.
  • Website: api.hellowalla.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Mad Splatter's Holiday Platter

Join us in creating a holiday keepsake for yourself or your loved ones! Choose from one of our designs shown ...

Christmas Tales with Santa at Bass Pro Shops

Christmas Tales is tomorrow at 5 PM! Join Santa in his Wonderland as he reads a story for the kids! ...

Holly Springs Flour Power's Thanksgiving YUM Feast

For 5yrs - 12yrs Let’s turn up the heat in our Thanksgiving kitchen and put a spin on some typical recipes ...

Thanksgiving Break at United Skates

School is Out. Go Skating! Roller Skating is Great Family Fun Tuesday, November 25 from 6PM - 8:30PM Thanksgiving Break Kickoff with Stitch $13-$16 Wednesday, ...

Academy for the Performing Arts Pre-Turkey Day

Keep the kids moving, creating, and having fun before the holiday! 3yrs-5yrs: 9AM–12PM $49 K–5th Grade: 9AM–4PM $69 Spots are limited—reserve ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 844 Perry Rd., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: $49 (half day) - $69 (full day)
  • Website: apanc.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Thanksgiving Break at United Skates

School is Out. Go Skating! Roller Skating is Great Family Fun Tuesday, November 25 from 6PM - 8:30PM Thanksgiving Break Kickoff with Stitch $13-$16 Wednesday, ...

Holly Springs Flour Power's Turkey Talk

For 5yrs - 12yrs They’ll be no talk about turkey once you’ve made these Thanksgiving recipes: Baked Apples with Sausage Stuffing ...

DPAC presents Elf The Musical

The Holiday Show of the Season Elf The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of ...

  • 2:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 123 Vivian Street, Durham, North Carolina 27701
  • Cost: from $41
  • Website: www.dpacnc.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Cirque Holiday Pops with The NC Symphony at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Kick off the festive season with spellbinding grace and daredevil feats, contortionists, and acrobats performing on stage—and 40 feet above ...

Flour Power Falls River's Fall Flavor Lab

We’re diving into fermentation! Tween chefs will knead up Pumpkin Yeast Rolls and stir up a bubbling stovetop Butternut Squash ...

Lake Myra Christmas Lights Opening Night

We have a walkway around the lights and through our tallest tree! You’re also welcome to stand or bring chairs ...

  • 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 10 S. Cypress St., Wendell, NC 27591
  • Cost: Free Admission. Donations Accepted.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Skinny Turkey

Start Your Thanksgiving with a Finish Line Before the feast begins, gather your friends, family, and four-legged running buddies for one ...

  • 6:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Wakefield High School, 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr., Raleigh, NC 27614
  • Cost: $20 - $70
  • Website: fsseries.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Inside Out Sports Turkey Trot

The 2025 event includes races for the entire family 8K, 1 Mile Walk, and Kid's Dash Event Schedule 7AM Packet Pickup 8:30 am Fun ...

  • 7:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 2002 Grisdale Lane, Cary, NC, 27513
  • Cost: 8K $45; 1 Mile $40-$45; Kid's Dash $20. Virtual 8K $20.
  • Website: event.racereach.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Pace Yourself Run Co's Turkey Day Fun Run/Walk

Before the Turkey, Potatoes, Stuffing & Pie…first comes the strutting, trotting, walking and jogging! 8am start at Pace Yourself Run Company No ...

Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K

The Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K is the annual Thanksgiving Day race held in Garner’s White Deer and Lake ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Lake Benson & White Deer Parks, 2400 Aversboro Rd., Garner, NC US 27529
  • Cost: 5K $37.50. 1Mile Fun Run $25. Virtual 5K $20.
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Raleigh Turkey Trot at Ridgewood

Raleigh Turkey Trot @ Ridgewood is the Triangle's favorite Thanksgiving Day event now presented by Fleet Feet Raleigh. 8K Race and ...

Trophy Trot 5K at Dix Park

Kick off your Thanksgiving Day in Raleigh’s premier park and help support Healing Transitions! Enjoy a morning 5k race hosted ...

  • 8:45 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 1251 Goode St., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: from $45
  • Website: dixpark.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Thansgiving Buffet in The Westin's Grand Ballroom

Celebrate the season with a buffet by the Il Falò culinary team, blending timeless classics with seasonal favorites. Guests will ...

Hill Ridge Farms' Festival of Lights Opening Weekend

Come make memories with us this holiday season during our Hill Ridge Farms Festival of Lights! Enjoy over a million lights ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 703 Tarboro Road, Youngsville, NC, 27596
  • Cost: $19.95 ages 2-64. Under 2yrs are free. Free Parking.
  • Website: www.hillridgefarms.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

*SOLD OUT* Carolina Inn presents Thanksgiving Block and Cellar

Join us for a festive evening of artistically prepared food designed to bring people together during the holiday season. Our team ...

  • 5:30 pm 
  • Location: Crossroads Chapel Hill, 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
  • Cost: $129 plus tax and gratuity. Pre-payment required.
  • Website: www.exploretock.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Rogers Family Lights Opening Night

A Christmas Light Display in Apex, NC For the last decade, our family has loved putting up a Christmas light display ...

Thanksgiving Break at United Skates

School is Out. Go Skating! Roller Skating is Great Family Fun Tuesday, November 25 from 6PM - 8:30PM Thanksgiving Break Kickoff with Stitch $13-$16 Wednesday, ...

November 21 - 27
x
Ready to have some fun with your kiddos? Sign up for our newsletter to access the best local resource for families!