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December 30 - January 5

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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

*CANCELLED* 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 ...

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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

Notasium's Noon Year's Eve

Live music, play and a special balloon drop! Join us at the Cary location for our annual Noon Year's Eve Countdown! In ...

Piney Town New Year's Eve Bash

Two New Year's Eve Bash Sessions: 10AM - 12PM 12:30PM - 2:30PM Ring in the New Year with us at Piney ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:30 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 ...

*FULL* 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 ...

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

We Rock the Spectrum's Happy "After-Noon" Year

Ring in the New Year early with us in the most kid-friendly way possible! Join us for an afternoon of ...

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 ...

First Night at City of Raleigh Museum

The City of Raleigh Museum is open for special hours on New Year's Eve!

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 ...

Pixels' Power Up New Year's Eve Party

Ring in 2026 at Pixels Bar + Arcade with games, music, and a countdown you won’t want to miss! Whether ...

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!!!

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 ...

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

Fleet Feet Ridgewood's Inspiration Run

Celebrate the New Year and get inspired to be better to your neighbors, yourself, and your community with: An essential items ...

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area's First Day Hike

Animals of Jordan Lake Scavenger Hike Come join a Park Ranger on a scavenger hunt at Ebenezer Church Recreation Area to ...

Falls Lake State Recreation's First Day Hike

Come join us at Falls Lake to welcome in the New Year with a hike! Join us at the Shelter 12 ...

Farewell Downtown Raleigh from Clyde Cooper's Barbeque

Come join us on New Years Day for a full buffet celebration! It is the last day Clyde Cooper is ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 327 S Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: $28.95 per adult. $14.45 per child.
  • Website: clydecoopersbbq.com
  • Category: Family Fun

KwanzaaFest

KwanzaaFest is turning 40 — and the party starts Jan 1st! Pull up to the Durham Armory for a full day ...

United Skates' New Year's Day Skate Party

Come skate with us this New Years Day! $6 Regular Skate Rental $7 Rollerblade Rental $6 Skatemate Rental

First Day Hike at Eno River State Park

New year, new hike! Join us for our annual First Day Hike at Eno River State Park. This beloved tradition was ...

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 ...

Galaxy Fun Park's Big Friday Special

$30 Unlimited Attraction Pass with Trampolines the entire day

  • 12:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 14460 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh, NC 27614
  • Cost: $30
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

Baseball Rebellion Camps

Get ready to hit it out of the park this Season! Kids ages 6-14 join us for an action-packed INDOOR ...

Spring Haven Farm's S'mores with Goats

​Join us this winter for S’mores with Goats at Spring Haven Farm! Cozy up by the fire, roast gooey s’mores, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 5306 Homer Ruffin Rd., Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
  • Cost: $15.95 per person
  • Website: www.springhavenfarm.com
  • Category: Other

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

First Friday Market and Movie Night

First Friday is celebrated on the first Friday of each month throughout Downtown Raleigh to showcase the best of our ...

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 ...

Falls River Flour Power Kid's Night Out

Can't come to weekly classes? Need some "you" time or a date night? These classes are perfect for your schedule! ...

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

Every Friday & Saturday night Big Air is transformed! Enjoy access to all the attractions at the park while we ...

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 ...

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

Guitar Center's New Student Day

Join Us for New Student Day This is your year. Come to a Lessons New Student Day on Jan. 3 or ...

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 ...

Home Depot's In-Store Kids Workshops

Join us for a free Kids Workshop every first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.–12 noon. Due to the popularity ...

Inside Pitch Promotions presents 2026 NC Collector's Roadshow

500 Tables - Sports Cards, Toys, Pokemon & More! Schedule: Saturday: 9am - 4pm Sunday: 10am - 3pm

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Jim Graham Building of NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $5 Daily Admission, $7 Weekend Pass, 10 & Under Free
  • Website: www.insidepitchpromo.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

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 ...

Spring Haven Farm's S'mores with Goats

​Join us this winter for S’mores with Goats at Spring Haven Farm! Cozy up by the fire, roast gooey s’mores, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 5306 Homer Ruffin Rd., Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
  • Cost: $15.95 per person
  • Website: www.springhavenfarm.com
  • Category: Other

Historic Oberlin Trolley Tour

We are bringing back our popular Trolley Tour of Historic Oberlin, featuring local historian Carmen Cauthen and the Historic Turner ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Pope House, 511 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Adults $15. Children $6.
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Informational & Tours

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

Reenactors at the Pope House for Emancipation Day

The Dr. M. T. Pope House welcomes back the 1st United States Colored Troops Infantry Regiment & Regimental Hospital Reenactors ...

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

Planet Peace Farm Club Holiday Session

Club for kids to experience farm life while making friends who love animals, farms, nature, kindness, and being outdoors. Club for ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 6121 Forestville Rd., Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $15 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

The Music of Harry Potter with the North Carolina Symphony

Calling all Gryffindors, Hufflepuffs, Ravenclaws, and even Slytherins! Relive the magic of Hogwarts and the wizarding world as your North ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Meymandi Concert Hall at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: from $35
  • Website: ncsymphony.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Shows & Concerts

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 ...

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 ...

Cirque de Vol's Parents Night Out

​Every First Saturday! Let us entertain your kids while you do something for you! Kids will get a chance to play for ...

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

Every Friday & Saturday night Big Air is transformed! Enjoy access to all the attractions at the park while we ...

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

Chuck E Cheese's Sensory Sensitive Sundays™

Every child deserves a chance to have fun! At Chuck E. Cheese Raleigh, Sensory Sensitive Sundays are special hours designed to ...

Spring Haven Farm's S'mores with Goats

​Join us this winter for S’mores with Goats at Spring Haven Farm! Cozy up by the fire, roast gooey s’mores, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 5306 Homer Ruffin Rd., Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
  • Cost: $15.95 per person
  • Website: www.springhavenfarm.com
  • Category: Other

Inside Pitch Promotions presents 2026 NC Collector's Roadshow

500 Tables - Sports Cards, Toys, Pokemon & More! Schedule: Saturday: 9am - 4pm Sunday: 10am - 3pm

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Jim Graham Building of NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $5 Daily Admission, $7 Weekend Pass, 10 & Under Free
  • Website: www.insidepitchpromo.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

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 ...

*SOLD OUT* 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. ...

Marbles MakeShop

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

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 ...

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

Spring Haven Farm's S'mores with Goats

​Join us this winter for S’mores with Goats at Spring Haven Farm! Cozy up by the fire, roast gooey s’mores, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 5306 Homer Ruffin Rd., Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
  • Cost: $15.95 per person
  • Website: www.springhavenfarm.com
  • Category: Other

Explore-A-Story at Bass Lake Park

Does your child have questions about the world around them? Children ages 3-5 can come explore, learn, and discover at ...

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

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

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 ...

We Rock the Spectrum's Joyful Movers

Exercise and Movement Class for ages 2yrs-7yrs Tumbling & Movement Class with Dr. Clara Chanda, PT Join us for a fun and ...

  • 5:00 pm -  5:45 pm 
  • Location: 2104 Village Market Place, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: $40 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Special Needs
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