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 ...
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
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
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
Photos with Santa at Cary Night Market
Bring your friends and family for a magical holiday experience. Pose with Santa Claus surrounded by festive decorations and use ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Cary Park's Gathering House, 327 S Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: thenightmarketcompany.com
- 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
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
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 - Santa & Seedling
Santa will be at Western Wake Farmers Market, listening to your wish list and giving out FREE Longleaf Pine seedlings, ...
- 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
Live Nativity and Angel Choir at Needmore Farms
Join us for one of our most cherished events of the season! Our Live Nativity returns for one night only, featuring ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 6502 Sunset Lake Rd., Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.marketsatneedmore.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
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
Raleigh Comic Book Show
The next Raleigh Comic Book Show is coming up this Sunday, May 4th! We have a great line-up of dealers ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Hilton Garden Inn Crabtree Valley, 3912 Arrow Dr., Raleigh, NC 27612
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Bricks and Minifigs Downtown Raleigh's First Year Anniversary
We’re celebrating our one year and you’re invited and we can’t wait to celebrate with some awesome deals including: Daily Bugle™ ...
- 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: 206 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Winter Solstice Crafting Celebration at William B. Umstead State Park
Let's celebrate the shortest day of the year by creating beautiful ornaments with the help of our native evergreen plants! ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Crabtree Creek Picnic Shelter #2, 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27617
- Cost: Free
- Website: events.dncr.nc.gov
- 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
Mayton Holiday Market
Join us for our Holiday Market at The Mayton, in partnership with Chester Goodtree. Come to The Mayton to shop ...
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 301 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.peckandplume.com
- Category: Free
Worthdale Holiday Pajama Party
'Tis the season for family fun! Bring the whole family and join Women Who Care and the Worthdale Community Center for ...
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1001 Cooper Rd., Raleigh NC 27610
- Cost: Free
- Website: raleighnc.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
Town of Morrisville's Chanukah Festival
Menorah Lighting featuring a concert by Aron Nasser followed by Rabbi's Birthday/Adult Chanukah Party
- 5:30 pm
- Location: 100 Town Hall Dr., Morrisville, NC 27560
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.morrisvillenc.gov
- 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
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
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
Hayes Barton Baptist Church's Living Nativity
Hayes Barton Baptist Church is hosting its annual Christmas tradition – the Living Nativity! The Living Nativity is a highly ...
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
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
Chick-Fil-A White Oak Kid's Night
Free face-painting and balloon animals with Mimi the Clown! Kids receive a free cup or cone of our delicious Ice ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 220 Shenstone Blvd., Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.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
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
