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December 21 - 27

12 Days of Christmas at Urban Air Raleigh

We’re launching The 12 Days of Christmas at Urban Air Raleigh — December 12–23! Each day guests who purchase a ...

Fable Holiday Market

Last minute shopping? Need to get the family out of the house? Whether you are dodging the in-laws or just ...

Handcrafted Holiday Market

We are so excited for our biggest Holiday Market yet at the NC State Fairgrounds. Join us on Saturday and ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: NC State Fairgrounds - Exposition Center, 4825 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: General Admission is $5 . Children 16yrs and under are free to attend.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Marbles Science Solvers

Play around with science! Get curious and explore the why behind the world around us with hands-on activities and experiments.

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Included in Museum Admission from $4.75 - $12.50 per person over 1yr old
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

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: Other, Free

Raleigh Little Theatre presents Cinderella

A magical holiday tradition returns! For over 40 years, Raleigh Little Theatre has enchanted audiences with this musical comedy take ...

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: Other, Free

Feathered Farm's Christmas Keepsake Photos with Santa and Milkshake

Make magical holiday memories at the farm with Santa and our beloved farm friends! Santa will be waiting to hear ...

Carolina Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium

This holiday season, rediscover the wonder with Carolina Ballet’s enchanting celebration of The Nutcracker. Our most-attended production ever, this beautiful ...

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! ...

*SOLD OUT* Santa Claus is coming to [Piney] Town

Santa Claus is coming to [Piney] Town This is our most requested event! Tickets will sell out for popular dates/times. ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 1520 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: $64.35 for 1 child and 2 Adults. $5 per Extra Adult.
  • Website: pineytown.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Cary Ballet Company presents ”The Nutcracker”

Cary Ballet Company presents Tchaikovsky's holiday tradition of ”The Nutcracker,” in Cary on Friday December 18th - Sunday, December 21st ...

*WAITLIST* 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 ...

Marbles MakeShop

Innovate and engineer! Join us near imagiFAB and use recycled materials and kid-friendly tools to craft inventions.

Mayton Holiday Market

Join us for our Holiday Market at The Mayton, in partnership with Chester Goodtree. Come to The Mayton to shop ...

Santa Claus is coming to [Piney] Town

Santa Claus is coming to [Piney] Town This is our most requested event! Tickets will sell out for popular dates/times. ...

  • 3:30 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1520 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: $64.35 for 1 child and 2 Adults. $5 per Extra Adult.
  • Website: pineytown.com
  • 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 ...

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 ...

Town of Morrisville's Chanukah Festival

The Town of Morrisville menorah lighting ceremony symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness — a message that resonates universally ...

The Great Raleigh Trolley presents Christmas Spirits Ghost Tour

Hear Raleigh’s tales of the ghosts of Christmas past and present aboard The Great Raleigh Trolley. Try something a little ...

12 Days of Christmas at Urban Air Raleigh

We’re launching The 12 Days of Christmas at Urban Air Raleigh — December 12–23! Each day guests who purchase a ...

N Zone Sports Winter Break Camp

N Zone Sports is proud to offer a Program for kids on Dec 22. Need a place to help with ...

  • 7:30 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604
  • Cost: $70 per child per day
  • Website: nzonesports.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

NC Zoo's Winter Day Camp

Arctic Awareness (Kidzu Camp) *Kidzu camps are designed for 3rd-8th graders with Autism, ADHD, or campers who need a smaller group ...

Fenton's Cheapskate Mondays at Skate the Square

Slide into savings every Monday with Cheapskate Monday! Enjoy all the fun of skating for just $15—a cool deal compared to ...

  • 10:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: $15
  • Website: fentonnc.com
  • Category: Other

United Skates' Winter Break Roller Skating

School’s out and the fun begins! Join us every day of Winter Break for themed skate sessions, great music, family ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $13 Online or $15 at the Door Admissions. Non-Skating Adult Admission $4.
  • Website: www.unitedskates.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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, ...

Carolina Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium

This holiday season, rediscover the wonder with Carolina Ballet’s enchanting celebration of The Nutcracker. Our most-attended production ever, this beautiful ...

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 ...

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 ...

Clara's Trip: A Cirque & Dance Nutcracker Story

Created by North Carolina choreographer, Caroline Calouche, Clara’s Trip is a contemporary twist on a holiday classic. Clara is now a ...

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 ...

12 Days of Christmas at Urban Air Raleigh

We’re launching The 12 Days of Christmas at Urban Air Raleigh — December 12–23! Each day guests who purchase a ...

N Zone Sports Winter Break Camp

N Zone Sports is proud to offer a Program for kids on Dec 22. Need a place to help with ...

  • 7:30 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604
  • Cost: $70 per child per day
  • Website: nzonesports.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

NC Zoo's Winter Day Camp

Animal Wrappings for Grades K-2nd Is it hair? Scales? Skin? Come and investigate how animals keep themselves covered and protected! We ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, 27205
  • Cost: $75 per camper
  • Website: www.nczoo.org
  • Category: Other

Polar Ice Raleigh presents Santa's Winter Wonderland Skate

A personalized waxed stamped Letter from the North Pole for all tickets purchased by Dec 1st. After December 1, Santa ...

United Skates' Winter Break Roller Skating

School’s out and the fun begins! Join us every day of Winter Break for themed skate sessions, great music, family ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $13 Online or $15 at the Door Admissions. Non-Skating Adult Admission $4.
  • Website: www.unitedskates.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Rock Solid Warrior Apex' Homeschool Classes

Apex Rock Solid Warrior Homeschool Happenings! Ready to advance those ninja skills? Join our daytime/homeschool classes starting Tuesday, November 4th, ...

Carolina Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium

This holiday season, rediscover the wonder with Carolina Ballet’s enchanting celebration of The Nutcracker. Our most-attended production ever, this beautiful ...

Clara's Trip: A Cirque & Dance Nutcracker Story

Created by North Carolina choreographer, Caroline Calouche, Clara’s Trip is a contemporary twist on a holiday classic. Clara is now a ...

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 ...

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 ...

United Skates' Nightmare Before Christmas Pizza Party

Nightmare Before Christmas Pizza Skate Includes skate rental, a slice of cheese pizza and a small drink. Skate Mate Rental $6

Carolina Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium

This holiday season, rediscover the wonder with Carolina Ballet’s enchanting celebration of The Nutcracker. Our most-attended production ever, this beautiful ...

Carolina Hurricanes' Holiday Hockey

Come root for the Carolina Hurricanes as they take on the Florida Panthers.

United Skates' Christmas Eve Skate Party

Bring the whole family and celebrate the holiday with us. Kick off your Christmas Eve with fun on wheels! Rental prices: ...

Carolina Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium

This holiday season, rediscover the wonder with Carolina Ballet’s enchanting celebration of The Nutcracker. Our most-attended production ever, this beautiful ...

Rock Solid Warrior Apex' Homeschool Open Gym

Don’t miss our Daytime Open Gym! Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12PM–1PM Perfect for homeschoolers looking to stay active, build strength, ...

Pints at the Playground

It's that time of year when kids have twice as much energy and parents are stretched thin, so grab a ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: The Glass Jug Downtown, 545 Foster Street Suite 10, Durham, NC 27701
  • Cost: See Menu
  • Website: eventvesta.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

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 ...

United Skates' Christmas Day Skate Party

After the presents, join us for some holiday fun on wheels! Regular Skate Rental $6 Rollerblade Rental $7 Skatemate Rental $6

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 ...

Fieldstream Farm Christmas Light Show is Open Today

Fieldstream Farm Festival of Lights is a drive-through light show. Featuring a display of approximately 1 million lights. Select what ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 8008 Old Stage Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603
  • Cost: $21.67 for Vehicles with 1-8 Passengers. Full Size/Mini Vans $42.27 with 9-18 Passangers. Vans and Buses 19+ Passengers $78.32.
  • Website: fieldstreamfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Extended Hours and 20% off Platinum Passes at Urban Air Raleigh

Holiday Break Special! 20% OFF passes at Urban Air Raleigh -Extended hours -Early openings -New All-in, All-day play — no hourly limits This is how ...

United Skates' Winter Break Roller Skating

School’s out and the fun begins! Join us every day of Winter Break for themed skate sessions, great music, family ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $13 Online or $15 at the Door Admissions. Non-Skating Adult Admission $4.
  • Website: www.unitedskates.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Last Weekend at the Rink

Reserve your holiday fun at The Rink today! Winter Wonderland-themed Ice Rink Cozy Stations featuring outdoor lounging furniture and heat warmers Fire pits ...

  • 2:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 South McDowell Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $15 Skater Admission includes Skate Rental. Non Skater Admission: $6.
  • Website: www.redhatamphitheater.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

Skate with the Grinch at United Skates

Come celebrate a night of fun with the mischievous Grinch himself! Regular Skate Rental $6 Rollerblade Rental $7 Skate Mate Rental $5 ...

Wake Forest Farmers Market

Join us at the Wake Forest Farmers Market on Saturdays. Year round. Rain or shine.

Paragon Theater's Sensory Friendly Film: SpongeBob

Join us for a Sensory Friendly Screening of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants! SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends set ...

Winter Market at Midtown Farmers Market

Join us each Saturday in the Commons, November – April, from 10am to noon, for the Winter Market. This mini ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Commons, 4191 Main at North Hills St., Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: midtownfarmers.com
  • Category: Other

Last Weekend at the Rink

Reserve your holiday fun at The Rink today! Winter Wonderland-themed Ice Rink Cozy Stations featuring outdoor lounging furniture and heat warmers Fire pits ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 South McDowell Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $15 Skater Admission includes Skate Rental. Non Skater Admission: $6.
  • Website: www.redhatamphitheater.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Motown Soul Christmas presented by Pure Life Theatre

The Town of Cary and Pure Life Theatre Company join together again to produce this joyful Motown show that features ...

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 ...

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