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December 30 - January 5

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

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 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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Cow and Donkey Encounters at Feathered Farm

Exclusive - Limited to only 7 guests per hour! Here's your chance to get up close and personal with some super ...

  • 1:30 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: General Admission: $35 for ages 2yrs - 64yrs
  • Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.com
  • 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 ...

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 ...

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

Artspace's First Friday

Swing by Artspace each month to view new exhibitions, enjoy a hands-on art activity, and shop with our 30+ studio ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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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