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November 23 - 29

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, ...

Piper Light's Opening Weekend

Welcome to Piper Lights! Here is everything you need to know about visiting our family’s drive-thru only light display. Please read ...

  • 5:30 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 5725 Fixit Shop Road, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission. Donations Accepted.
  • Website: www.facebook.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, ...

Santa's Arrival at Triangle Town Center

The wait is over—Santa Claus is coming to Triangle Town Center! Join us as we kick off the holiday season ...

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Meymandi Concert Hall, 2 E South St. Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: from $59
  • Website: ncsymphony.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

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 - 10:00 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

Phillips Farms Light Show Grand Opening

Each Ticket includes: Explore the Christmas Walk Through Light Show with classic Christmas scenes and experiences, plus- SNOW is guaranteed to ...

Grand Opening of Christmas Lights on Holt Road

Enjoy driving through one of Apex’s most magical Christmas displays! Due to the growing popularity of our display, we require tickets ...

Christmas Lights on the Farm's Opening Weekend

Discover the Wonder of Christmas Lights During the Christmas Season, the owners of Big Daddy’s Farms host “Christmas Lights on the ...

Turkey Chase

What's included:: -- In-person and virtual 5K, 10K, & 13.1 race options -- Turkey Chase finishers medal and knit hat or fleece ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: William B. Umstead State Park, Reedy Creek Shelter #2, 2100 N. Harrison Ave., Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: Starting at $30. Kids Strollers $5.
  • Website: www.turkeychaserace.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, ...

Garner Lights Up Main

Kick off the holiday season in true Garner style at Light Up Main – our annual celebration packed with festive ...

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Meymandi Concert Hall, 2 E South St. Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: from $59
  • Website: ncsymphony.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 - 10:00 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

Art & Soul Sisters Studio's Palette Pals

Fawn & Frost: A Tale of Two Scarves Winter Deer Duet · A Cozy Canvas Pair A Palette Pals Original Paint Night For ...

  • 7:00 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: MK Creative Arts Studio, 701 N Main St., Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: $45 for two canvases. $20 per additional canvas.
  • Website: ticketscandy.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Santa at Lake Myra Christmas Lights

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

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 10 S. Cypress St., Wendell, NC 27591
  • Cost: Free Admission. Donations Accepted.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events
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