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December 12 - 18

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

Fuquay-Varina Gingerbread House Competition Entry Display

Gingerbread House Competition and Fundraiser sponsored by Friends of Fuquay Varina Arts Center Categories: Adult 18yrs+ Child 5yrs - 10yrs Youth 11yrs - 17yrs Family ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Fuquay Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.fuquayjuniors.org
  • Category: Free

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, December 6 until Sunday, December 14 during garden open hours. Not ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

NC State Capitol's Holiday Open House

From Thursday, Dec. 11th – Saturday, December 13th (from 10 a.m. -3 p.m. on Thursday & Friday, 10 a.m. - ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 1 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science

Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...

  • 1:30 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh

Shining Light on North Carolina from December 5, 2025- January 6, 2026. Downtown Raleigh shines every holiday season with Illuminate ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: downtownraleigh.org
  • Category: Free

Reindeer Ride at Dix Park

Decorate your bike or scooter, throw on your favorite holiday outfit, and join holly jolly group ride through Dix Park. Festive ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dixpark.org
  • Category: Free

Live Nativity Scene at Christ's Sanctified Holy Church Raleigh

We want to extend the experience of the birth of Jesus to everyone! Please join us for an intimate and ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 9050 Strickland Rd. Raleigh, NC 27615
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Penny Road's Drive-Thru Live Nativity

You are invited to witness the birth of Jesus through … Realistic scene recreations … Live animals … Music … Treats & craft for kids!

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 8509 Penny Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.pennyroad.church
  • Category: Free

Cary Town Band presents Winterfest

Join the Cary Town Band for our spectacular annual Winterfest concert, a joyous and uplifting musical celebration of the holiday ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: carytownband.org
  • Category: Free

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

Apex Farmers Market at The Depot

The Apex Farmers Market & Local Food Alliance is a non-profit, volunteer-led community organization committed to the health, wellness, and ...

Cary Farmers Market

Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season along East Park St., next to Downtown Cary Park. Find a ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.caryfarmersmarket.com
  • Category: Free

Gingerbread Houses and Santa at Wake Forest Farmers Market

Free gingerbread house making station at the Wake Forest Farmers Market! Santa will be there.

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 235 S. Taylor Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wakeforestmarket.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Entry
  • Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Western Wake Farmers Market

Western Wake Farmers Market, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to improve the resiliency of the local food ...

Bierman Autism Center's Annual Sensory Santa

Join us for our magical, sensory-friendly experience at Bierman Autism Centers in Cary! Skip the busy and noisy malls and ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 15501 Weston Parkway Ste 150, Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: Free with RSVP
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Cranfield Academy-Morrisville Open House

Join us for our Open House and discover what makes our school community unique. Tour our classrooms and outdoor spaces ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 6010 McCrimmon Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free with Pre-registration
  • Website: cranfieldacademy.com
  • Category: Free

Happy Holly Days Parade

The Happy Holly Days Parade is held the second Saturday of December. Floats, bands, dancers, decorated vehicles, marching groups and ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, December 6 until Sunday, December 14 during garden open hours. Not ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Knightdale's Christmas Parade

The parade begins on First Avenue near Knightdale Station Run. Feel free to bring your own chairs but please refrain from ...

Merry and Bright, A North Pole Market at Mordecai Historic Park

A Children's North Pole Market by Paper & Stars Studio at Historic Mordecai Park. Holiday Photos - Crafts - Music ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

NC State Capitol's Holiday Open House

From Thursday, Dec. 11th – Saturday, December 13th (from 10 a.m. -3 p.m. on Thursday & Friday, 10 a.m. - ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 1 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

City of Raleigh Museum's Family Fun Day

Come and enjoy a festive Family Fun Day! We will decorate wrapping paper, make snowflakes and have coloring sheets made from ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Holidays on Hammell

Discover Holidays on Hammell, a festive holiday market! Join us on Hammell Drive and wander through an array of local ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Weld, 1001 Hammell Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Knightdale Christmas Parade Holiday Market at Oak City Brewing Company

Knightdale’s Christmas Parade is back, and Oak City Brewing is where the holiday magic happens! Kick off your morning with ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 616 N 1st Ave, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

The Market at Raleigh Iron Works

Join Triangle Pop Up every Second Saturday of every month for a pop-up market at Raleigh Iron Works featuring all ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 2200 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Holly Springs Academy's Winter Wonderland Festival

The holiday season is the perfect time to find a preschool that feels warm, joyful, and welcoming. That is why ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 116 Quantum Dr., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free with online RSVP
  • Website: hollyspringsacademync.com
  • Category: Free

Treelight Square™ Holiday Market

Ready for the holidays? We can't wait to celebrate the holidays with Sonder Coffee Co. at Treelight Square™. Grab your ...

Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade

For the past 46 consecutive years, the Cary Jaycees have sponsored the Cary Christmas Parade in downtown Cary. Come join us ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary, E Circle Dr., Cary, NC, 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.caryjaycees.org
  • Category: Free

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science

Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

Cookies and Coloring with Santa Cow at Chick Fil A - Lake Boone Trail

Join us next Saturday for cookies, coloring, and a visit from Santa cow! Kids under 12yrs will receive: 1 free cookie 1 free ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Chick Fil A Lake Boone Trail, 3770 Lake Boone Trl, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free. See Menu.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

NC Museum of Art's Winter Lantern Walk

New this year: Share your light! We will be gathering in-kind donations for multiple local organizations at this year’s Winter ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh

Shining Light on North Carolina from December 5, 2025- January 6, 2026. Downtown Raleigh shines every holiday season with Illuminate ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: downtownraleigh.org
  • Category: Free

Penny Road's Drive-Thru Live Nativity

You are invited to witness the birth of Jesus through … Realistic scene recreations … Live animals … Music … Treats & craft for kids!

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 8509 Penny Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.pennyroad.church
  • Category: Free

Saint Andrews United Methodist-Garner's Live Nativity

We are excited about Live Nativity this year! We've added several new stations and a walking path if you don't ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 1201 Maxwell Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, December 6 until Sunday, December 14 during garden open hours. Not ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

NC Museum of Art's Pop-Up Art: Big Snowflakes

Enjoy the fun of drop-in art-making activities for all ages popping up across the Museum galleries and Museum Park. This ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Museum Park, Welcome Center, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Second Sundays Market at Cobblestone Village

Second Sundays Market at Cobblestone Village – Rolesville Looking for a fun way to spend your Sunday afternoon with the family? ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cobblestone Village, 108 South Main Street, Rolesville, NC 27571
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.communitypopupsnc.com
  • Category: Free

Annual La Chocolatada de Luisito — Luisito’s Chocolatada

Artist Studio Project, The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum, El Centro Hispano and The Dominican Association of NC, ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Artspace Open Studio

Let your imagination soar in Artspace's Open Studio and enjoy a self-guided art making activity for ages 5 and up. ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.jewishraleigh.org
  • Category: Free

Zebulon's Christmas Parade

The Town of Zebulon, in partnership with Greater Raleigh Merchant’s Association, is excited to bring the annual Christmas Parade featuring ...

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: grma.org
  • Category: Free

Apex Chanukah Festival at Apex Senior Center

Chanukah Wonderland from 4:00 - 5:30 pm - Holiday Crafts and Games for Children of All Ages Grand Menorah Lighting right ...

Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh

Shining Light on North Carolina from December 5, 2025- January 6, 2026. Downtown Raleigh shines every holiday season with Illuminate ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: downtownraleigh.org
  • Category: Free

Penny Road's Drive-Thru Live Nativity

You are invited to witness the birth of Jesus through … Realistic scene recreations … Live animals … Music … Treats & craft for kids!

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 8509 Penny Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.pennyroad.church
  • Category: Free

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

Creative Cup Toddler Story Time

Come Join Ms. Amanda in a fun toddler story time. We will read stories, sing songs, and do a special ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 113 N Arendell Ave, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: Free Admission. See Menu.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Fuquay-Varina Gingerbread House Competition Entry Display

Gingerbread House Competition and Fundraiser sponsored by Friends of Fuquay Varina Arts Center Categories: Adult 18yrs+ Child 5yrs - 10yrs Youth 11yrs - 17yrs Family ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Fuquay Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.fuquayjuniors.org
  • Category: Free

*SOLD OUT* Howling Cow's Holiday Tour

Enjoy a riding tour of NC State's Dairy Farm followed by a sampling of our holiday items. Tour guests will ...

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Randleigh Dairy Heritage Museum, 301 Dairy Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: $40. Kids under 3 and under are free.
  • Website: bit.ly
  • Category: Free

Children's BINGO

Join the excitement at our drop-in Children’s BINGO in the Park! Little ones, get ready for a thrilling time of ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park Great Lawn Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

Menorah Lighting at Crabtree Mall

Lighting the Menorah Donuts Songs and More! This is a free event, no need to RSVP. There is no charge, but any donation ...

  • 4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4325 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612
  • Cost: Free. Donations Appreciated.
  • Website: www.jewishraleigh.org
  • Category: Free

Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh

Shining Light on North Carolina from December 5, 2025- January 6, 2026. Downtown Raleigh shines every holiday season with Illuminate ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: downtownraleigh.org
  • Category: Free

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

Cranfield Academy Cary's Open House

Join us for our Open House! You are invited to tour our classrooms, meet our teachers and leadership team and ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 150 Towne Village Dr., Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: cranfieldacademy.com
  • Category: Free

Moore Square's Imagination Playground

Let your imagination guide you as you use our big blue blocks to create your own playground!

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

*SOLD OUT* Howling Cow's Holiday Tour

Enjoy a riding tour of NC State's Dairy Farm followed by a sampling of our holiday items. Tour guests will ...

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Randleigh Dairy Heritage Museum, 301 Dairy Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: $40. Kids under 3 and under are free.
  • Website: bit.ly
  • Category: Free

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health

Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

Christmas Tales with Santa at Bass Pro Shops

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

Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh

Shining Light on North Carolina from December 5, 2025- January 6, 2026. Downtown Raleigh shines every holiday season with Illuminate ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: downtownraleigh.org
  • Category: Free

Cary Celebrates the Festival of Lights

Downtown Cary Park will Illuminate the night as we come together for the Menorah Lighting on the 3rd night of ...

  • 5:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.cypraleigh.org
  • Category: Free

Soapstone UMC's Drive Through Live Nativity

Experience the story of Christmas in a new way at Soapstone’s Drive-Through Live Nativity — a meaningful Advent tradition for ...

  • 6:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 12837 Norwood Rd Raleigh, NC 27613
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: soapstoneumc.org
  • Category: Free

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

Artful Storytime with a Snow Person at NC Museum of Art

Story time with an artful twist! Come look, listen, and move as we make connections with original works of art ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Museum Park, Welcome Center, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Highland United Methodist Church's Stories in the Stable

Join our Children's Ministry Director, Amy Takahashi, for Stories in the Stable this Wednesday and next Monday! On Monday, 12/22, ...

  • 10:30 am 
  • Location: 1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

*SOLD OUT* Howling Cow's Holiday Tour

Enjoy a riding tour of NC State's Dairy Farm followed by a sampling of our holiday items. Tour guests will ...

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Randleigh Dairy Heritage Museum, 301 Dairy Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: $40. Kids under 3 and under are free.
  • Website: bit.ly
  • Category: Free

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science

Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...

  • 1:30 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health

Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

Jingle Bell Bingo at Zebulon Community Center

Join us for bingo! We will be holding free bingo events at the Zebulon Community Center. All ages are welcome ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 301 S. Arendell Ave, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.townofzebulon.org
  • Category: Free

Chanukah on Ice at Fenton

Join the Chabad of Cary for their annual Menorah Lighting event at Fenton. The event will feature the lighting of ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Fenton Square by Paragon Theaters, 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission. $10 per Skating Ticket.
  • Website: www.chabadofcary.org
  • Category: Free

Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh

Shining Light on North Carolina from December 5, 2025- January 6, 2026. Downtown Raleigh shines every holiday season with Illuminate ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: downtownraleigh.org
  • Category: Free

Bloomwell Autism Therapy's Cookies and Cocoa with Sensory-Friendly Santa

Join us for a free holiday celebration at our Raleigh clinic and meet sensory-friendly Santa! We'll have crafts, cookies, cocoa, ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 2910 Sumner Road, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27616
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Soapstone UMC's Drive Through Live Nativity

Experience the story of Christmas in a new way at Soapstone’s Drive-Through Live Nativity — a meaningful Advent tradition for ...

  • 6:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 12837 Norwood Rd Raleigh, NC 27613
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: soapstoneumc.org
  • Category: Free

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

Moore Square's Imagination Playground

Let your imagination guide you as you use our big blue blocks to create your own playground!

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Nature Stories

Join us as we open your eyes to the wonderful world of nature through a family-friendly, nature-filled storytime. We’ll begin ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

*SOLD OUT* Howling Cow's Holiday Tour

Enjoy a riding tour of NC State's Dairy Farm followed by a sampling of our holiday items. Tour guests will ...

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Randleigh Dairy Heritage Museum, 301 Dairy Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: $40. Kids under 3 and under are free.
  • Website: bit.ly
  • Category: Free

Cocoa and Cookies with Santa and Bubbles

Join us for a festive afternoon filled with warmth, wonder, and holiday cheer! Bring your family and friends for a ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Learning Experience, 801 Holly Springs Rd., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh

Shining Light on North Carolina from December 5, 2025- January 6, 2026. Downtown Raleigh shines every holiday season with Illuminate ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: downtownraleigh.org
  • Category: Free

Five Points Christmas Concert

Join us for a free concert open to all in the Five Points community! Featuring vocal, instrumental, and choral performances, celebrating ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2100 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC 27608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ebcraleigh.com
  • Category: Free

Zebulon UMC's Journey to Bethlehem

Journey to Bethlehem — A Story That Changed the World This Christmas season, we invite you to pause, reflect, and ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 121 W. Gannon Ave., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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