Game On! at Moore Square
Enjoy a fun variety of giant lawn games, board games and MOORE! Available activities for Game On! include: Soccer balls Hula hoops Jenga Chess ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- 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 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
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 ...
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 ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: 63 Hunter St., Apex, NC, 27502
- Cost: Free Admission
- 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
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
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
Game On! at Moore Square
Enjoy a fun variety of giant lawn games, board games and MOORE! Available activities for Game On! include: Soccer balls Hula hoops Jenga Chess ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Free
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 ...
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
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
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
Children's Storytime at Barnes and Noble - Crabtree Valley Mall
Join us in B&N Jr for our weekly Tuesday storytime!
- 11:00 am
- Location: 4325 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27612
- Cost: Free
- Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
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 tomorrow at 5 PM! Join Santa in his Wonderland as he reads a story for the kids! ...
- 5:00 pm
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: www.basspro.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
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
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
Wednesday Morning Movies at Halle Cultural Arts Center
Grab the kids, snacks, blankets and visit us for your free, favorite movies on the big screen! Doors open at ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: 237 N. Salem Street Apex, NC 27502
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.thehalle.org
- Category: Free
Game On! at Moore Square
Enjoy a fun variety of giant lawn games, board games and MOORE! Available activities for Game On! include: Soccer balls Hula hoops Jenga Chess ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Free
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
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 ...
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
Marbles Sensory Friendly Playtime
Join us for this free event exclusively for kids with disabilities and their families to experience Marbles in a calmer, ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Marbles Kids Museum, 201 East Hargett Street Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free with Pre-Registration
- Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.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
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
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 ...
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
Game On! at Moore Square
Enjoy a fun variety of giant lawn games, board games and MOORE! Available activities for Game On! include: Soccer balls Hula hoops Jenga Chess ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Free
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 ...
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
Drive-In Movie at Pleasant Park
This event features: Santa's Workshop (Letters to Santa, DIY Reindeer Puppets, Coloring Station, Ornament Decorating) Buddy the Elf's Candy Spaghetti Bar (build ...
- 4:45 pm
- Location: 3400 Pleasant Plains Road, Apex, NC 27509
- Cost: $11.32 per vehicle
- Website: www.apexnc.org
- Category: Free
Cary Night Market
Enjoy a night of music and entertainment while you peruse an eclectic showcase of locally crafted treasures at the Cary ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Cary Park, Pavilion 327 S Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: thenightmarketcompany.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
Silent Disco Night at Dix Park
Dance under the stars in your ugliest holiday sweater to celebrate the winter solstice. Festive Fridays are open to all ages ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: dixpark.org
- Category: Free
Live Nativity and Angel Choir at Needmore Farms
Experience the wonder of the season with our live nativity, featuring actors, a children's angel choir, and the timeless story ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 6502 Sunset Lake Rd., Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.marketsatneedmore.com
- Category: Free
Cookie Exchange Run with Fleet Feet Village District
Join us for our annual Cookie Exchange Run – our fourth and final holiday-themed run of the season! Enjoy a social ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: 430 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh, NC 27605
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.heylo.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.apexfarmersmarket.com
- Category: Free
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
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
Santa at Wake Forest Farmers Market
Santa will be there. Join us at the Wake Forest Farmers Market on Saturdays. Year round. Rain or shine.
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 235 S. Taylor Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.wakeforestmarket.org
- 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 ...
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org
- Category: Free
Game On! at Moore Square
Enjoy a fun variety of giant lawn games, board games and MOORE! Available activities for Game On! include: Soccer balls Hula hoops Jenga Chess ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Free
Holidays with the Popes
Visit the Pope House to enjoy period-accurate decorations, music, and games. Relax with the Popes as you learn about 20th-century ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Pope House Museum, 511 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Free
Lowe's Workshops
Our workshops are back and better than ever — now featuring in-store events, livestreams and on-demand content, all free for ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: see Lowes near you
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.lowes.com
- Category: Free
Sleigh Day at StarLight Pediatrics
Bring the whole family for a magical morning filled with fun, smiles, and Holiday cheer! This event, in partnership with ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: StarLight Pediatrics, 500 Holly Springs Rd, Ste 101, Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Cost: Free
- Website: advancechc.org
- Category: Free
SuperFun Saturday at Halle Cultural Arts Center
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month for "super" fun with free arts & crafts for ...
- 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, NC 27502
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.apexnc.org
- Category: Free
Christmas at Fortnight
Join us Fortnight Brewing in Cary for a magical holiday celebration! What to Expect: Shop from amazing local vendors—perfect for last-minute Christmas ...
- 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1006 SW Maynard Rd., Cary 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
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
Sensory Storytime at Holly Springs Community Library
Sensory Storytimes are welcoming interactive programs designed for families of autistic children and/or those who have sensory needs. These storytimes ...
- 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: 300 West Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Cost: Free with Pre-Registration
- Website: www.wake.gov
- 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
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
