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December 22 - 28

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 ...

Carolina Inn's Brunch with Santa

A festive Carolina Inn meal with Santa will undoubtedly usher in the Christmas magic for young and old alike. Enjoy ...

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

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: Family Fun, Free

Santa Express with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride

For All Ages. 50minutes tour. Kids and parents hop aboard the Great Raleigh Trolley for their chance to enjoy a ride ...

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, ...

Little Doodles Play Cafe - Raleigh Story Time and Craft

Join us for Story Time and a Craft Let your child’s imagination soar as they explore the Open Play space at ...

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 Inn's Gingerbread Build

Just in time for the holidays The Carolina Inn is hosting a children's Gingerbread Decorating Class. Join us for a ...

Cocoa and Caroling Tour with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride Begins

For All Ages: 60 min Step aboard our merry trolley and get ready to sing your heart out as you embark ...

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 ...

Carolina Inn's Brunch with Santa

A festive Carolina Inn meal with Santa will undoubtedly usher in the Christmas magic for young and old alike. Enjoy ...

Feathered Farm's Toddler Tuesday

Step right up to an unforgettable adventure at our farm, where excitement meets education and every moment is filled with ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $15.50 for One Child and One Adult. $10.50 per additional person age 1yrs+.
  • Website: thefeatheredfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun, Free

Santa Express with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride

For All Ages. 50minutes tour. Kids and parents hop aboard the Great Raleigh Trolley for their chance to enjoy a ride ...

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

Children's Storytime at Barnes and Noble - Crabtree Valley Mall

Join us in B&N Jr for our weekly Tuesday storytime!

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 ...

Carolina Inn's Gingerbread Build

Just in time for the holidays The Carolina Inn is hosting a children's Gingerbread Decorating Class. Join us for a ...

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 Symphony presents A Candlelight Christmas

Jeremy Tucker, conductor North Carolina Symphony Holiday Brass Raleigh Youth Choir It's the most wonderful time of the year! Rejoice in the holiday ...

Cocoa and Caroling Tour with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride Begins

For All Ages: 60 min Step aboard our merry trolley and get ready to sing your heart out as you embark ...

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 ...

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: ...

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburger's Bingo Game Night

Bring the whole family for a night of fun and a chance to win a great prize! Bingo will be ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Urban Air Raleigh's Glow Night

Lights off, Glow Sticks on, party mode activagted! Glow Night is every Friday at Urban Air Raleigh, from 6:00 to ...

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 ...

Wake Forest Farmers Market

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

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 ...

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: Family Fun, Free

United Skates Kidz Bop

Bring the kids for a high-energy morning of skating to Kidz Bop & Disney (Super Clean) music! Perfect for families, ...

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

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center presents Magic Tree House Space Mission

Children ages 5 to 12 and their families. Older children familiar with the book series may also enjoy the show. ...

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

Cary Really Really Free Market

Bring stuff or friends or nothing. You are enough! Join us 4th Saturdays 2-4pm at Cary Walnut Park. Take stuff. ...

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 ...

Last Mile

IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 2 Mile, 4 Mile, 6 Mile, & Fun Run race options. 2 Mile Lap Splits for the ...

  • 6:30 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Starting at $30
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks

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: Family Fun, Free

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 -  8:30 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

Snowflake Stretch Yoga at Marbles

Warm up on a frosty day with Yoga in Under the Waves! Move your body, calm your mind, and use ...

Character Skate at United Skates

Visit from characters per week! 2025 December 21: Sponge Bob December 28: Minion 2026 January 4: Trolls January 11: Stitch January 18: Sonic January 25: Sponge ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Admission $13 online or $15. Non Skating Adult Admission $4. at the door
  • Website: www.unitedskates.com
  • Category: Other

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. ...

Community Kwanzaa Celebration at Fruit of Labor World Cultural Center

26th Annual Community Kwanzaa Celebration Karamu (Feast) Music Good News Trivia Dancing RSVP and for more information via phone # or email.

Marbles MakeShop

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

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 ...

United Skates' Sunday Funday

20 Credit Game Card and Glow Stick with Paid Admission Regular Skate Rental $6 Rollerblade Rental $7 Skatemate Rental $6

  • 4:00 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Admission $13 online or $15 at the door. Non-Skating Adult Admission $4.
  • Website: www.unitedskates.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

DPAC presents Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

The Season's Must-See Show Broadway’s spellbinding spectacular Harry Potter and The Cursed Child is coming to the Triangle. Join the next ...

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