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December 25 - 31

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 ...

NC Zoo's Winter Day Camp

Seasonal Day Camps at the North Carolina Zoo provide the opportunity to dive into fun, nature-focused learning year-round! Camps will ...

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

Wicked Fun Polar Ice Raleigh's Character Skate

Photo op and ice skating with characters Ice Skating Admission from 9:00AM-11:00AM, includes skate rental Hot Cocoa & Popcorn

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 ...

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

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

Feathered Farm's Frosty Festivities

Get ready for a winter adventure at Open Play at the Farm's Frosty Festivities! Are you and your little ones ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $13.50 General Admission for ages 2-64. General Admission is free for under 2yrs.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

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 ...

Kwanzaa Celebration at Cary Arts Center

This year’s Kwanzaa program, curated by Darrell Stover, will feature the best the Triangle has to offer in traditional Kwanzaa ...

Marbles MakeShop

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

  • 1:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Included in Museum Admission from $4.75 - $12.50
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: 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 ...

NC Zoo's Winter Day Camp

Seasonal Day Camps at the North Carolina Zoo provide the opportunity to dive into fun, nature-focused learning year-round! Camps will ...

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

Toy Story Character Skate at Polar Ice Cary

Photo op and ice skating with characters Ice Skating Admission from 9:00AM-11:00AM, includes skate rental Hot Cocoa & Popcorn

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 ...

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

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!

Feathered Farm's Frosty Festivities

Get ready for a winter adventure at Open Play at the Farm's Frosty Festivities! Are you and your little ones ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $13.50 General Admission for ages 2-64. General Admission is free for under 2yrs.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Feathered Farm's Let it Snow Cookie Class

This sweet workshop is designed for you and your child to have a great time decorating sugar cookies. Please purchase ...

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 ...

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 ...

Marbles Kids Museum Noon Year's Eve

Celebrate the New Year with crafts, games, music and a special bubble wrap pop. Count down together as our ball ...

Museum of Life and Science's Noon Years Eve

Get a head start in celebrating the New Year! Share memories, laughter, and play to welcome 2026. Join us to add ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 433 W. Murray Ave., Durham, NC 27704
  • Cost: Included in general admission: $24 per adult. $19 children ages 3-15. Free for Children 2 and under.
  • Website: www.lifeandscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Piney Town New Year's Eve Bash

Two New Year's Eve Bash Sessions: 10AM - 12PM 12:30PM - 2:30PM Welcome to the Piney Town Playhouse Toddler Playgroup, an ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1520 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: $15.77 per child per session
  • Website: pineytown.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

United Skates' Noon Year's Eve Skate with Characters

Noon Year’s Eve Skate with Visits from our Characters (Balloon drop at 1pm) Glow Roller Skate! Includes regular skate rental, party ...

Bunny Hive's Noon Years Eve Party

Celebrate the countdown in a way little ones can enjoy! Join us for a fun-filled Noon Year’s Eve Party with ...

Cary’s Altitude Trampoline Park Noon Year’s Eve

It’s time to ring in a new year, so jump into the Cary Altitude Trampoline Park for their Noon Year’s ...

Little Doodles Play Cafe's (Glenwood) Noon Years Eve

Join us for Noon Years Eve! Tickets required. Open Play Toast Bar Balloon Drop Crafts More!

Feathered Farm's Frosty Festivities

Get ready for a winter adventure at Open Play at the Farm's Frosty Festivities! Are you and your little ones ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $13.50 General Admission for ages 2-64. General Admission is free for under 2yrs.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Noon Year's Eve Party at Wake County Libraries

Join us at the library for our holiday programming! There will be arts and crafts, story times, holiday parties and ...

Drive Shack Tees off to 2026

Pre-Party with Us this New Year’s Eve Head into Drive Shack on Wednesday, December 31st between 12-10 pm and pay only ...

First Night Raleigh

Ring in the New Year in style at WRAL's First Night Raleigh! This New Year’s Eve, downtown Raleigh comes alive with ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Fayetteville Street and other locations in downtown Raleigh
  • Cost: For Ages 6yrs+ $14 before 12/25. After 12/25 $16. Children 5yrs and under are free.
  • Website: www.artsplosure.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Clouds Brewing Tap Room German New Year's Eve

Join us for an evening of fun for our 3rd Annual German NYE Gourmet Chavalin Food Truck Fairy Hair Balloon Drop at 6 ...

New Year's Eve at Dave and Buster's

Ring in NYE Early at Dave & Buster's It’s the biggest bash of the year! Ring in 2026 your way, bring ...

Fortnight's UK New Years Eve Party

Schedule of Events: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Family-Friendly UK Celebration Live Streamed countdown to London's New Year at 7PM. 7:30 PM - ...

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 ...

Oak City Brewing Company's Time Warp NYE Party

Our time warp NYE party is BACK with our annual keg drop and all! . The countdown and keg drop will take ...

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 ...

United Skates' New Year's Eve Skate Party

Admission includes Party favors, a countdown to the New Year and Balloon Drop!!!

December 25 - 31
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