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07December

Something Big is Coming with Jurassic Quest

North America's #1 Dinosaur Experience The largest and most realistic Dinosaur Exhibit on tour Science Stations & Floor Puzzles Tricera-TOTS soft play area Dino ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: from $28 for 2yrs+. All adults must have a ticket to attend the event.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

New Hope Valley: Santa's Express Train Ride

Our train yard and track are decorated for the holiday season. Come ride on our historic train for 50 minutes ...

  • 9:30 am -  3:45 pm 
  • Location: 3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill, NC 27562
  • Cost: from $18
  • Website: www.etix.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $27 for ages 2yrs and up. adult lap. Infants under 2 in lap no charge.
  • Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Boylan Heights ArtWalk

Get ready to explore our neighborhood transformed into an open-air gallery — with artists lining porches, lawns, and sidewalks across ...

Carolina Inn's Holiday Market and Bier Garten

The Carolina Inn Holiday Market is a European style market with a nod of southern flare. With vendors from all ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Front Porch, 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.exploretock.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mad Splatter's Holiday Mommy and Me Class - Cookies for Santa

Mommy & Me Class, Cookies for Santa Class – Create a Keepsake Together! Our friendly staff will guide you through the ...

Raleigh Kids Holiday Treasure Hunt

Looking for a magical holiday activity your kids will love? Join us for the Raleigh Kids Holiday Treasure Hunt, where young ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Bricks & Minifigs, 206 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Youth 4yrs-17yrs $22.58. Adult $24.86.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Rolesville Christmas Parade

It's the most wonderful time of the year! What a way to officially kick off the holiday season — filled ...

The Grinch at Polar Ice Wake Forest

Featuring an on-ice presentation of “The Grinch That Stole Christmas” by Carolina Theatre On Ice prior to the Ice skating ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: The Factory, 1839 S. Main Street Ste 200, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: $20 6+yr. $10 5&Under.
  • Website: www.polaricewakeforest.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kids Yoga: Grown Up and Me

Kids Yoga: Grown Up and Me Yoga (3 - 10 yrs. with an adult) Build connection and play together. Each class we'll ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Wild At Art, 231 Bickett Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27608
  • Cost: Per Session: $20 per first child and one parent. $5 for an additional sibling.
  • Website: wildatartkids.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Apex Holiday Tour of Lights Begins

Apex homes and businesses across town volunteer to spread holiday cheer with beautiful light displays each year! The Tour of ...

08December

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

Little Doodles Play Cafe - Wendell 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 ...

09December

Marbles Homeschool Day

Join us for a day designed for groups and families who homeschool. Marbles Homeschool Day includes museum admission, learning opportunities ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $12.50 advance tickets | $15.50 day-of | Members receive 30% discount
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Stroller Stretch and Condition

Join us for Stroller Stretch & Condition at DCP! This family-friendly workout is designed for parents with young children in ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park Guest Services, 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Marbles Baby Time Meet-Up

Sing, move and play with your little one while you enjoy conversations and make connections with other grown-ups. Baby Time ...

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

Chuck E. Cheese Homeschool Play Days

On the 2nd Tuesday of every month, join Chuck E. Cheese for Homeschool Play Days! From 11am – 4pm, score ...

10December

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

Piney Town Playhouse hosts Babies and Cold Brew Support Group

This is a free event for parents and their young babies (under 12mo). The group will be lead by Courtney ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1520 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: pineytown.com
  • Category: Family Fun
11December

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

Little Doodles Play Cafe - Wendell 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 ...

New Hope Valley: Santa's Express Train Ride

Our train yard and track are decorated for the holiday season. Come ride on our historic train for 50 minutes ...

  • 10:30 am 
  • Location: 3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill, NC 27562
  • Cost: from $18
  • Website: www.etix.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Moore Square Winterfaire

Raleigh Parks and MAKRS Presents... Moore Square Winterfaire! Welcome to our 1st annual Moore Square Winterfaire, a European Christmas Market and ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: makrs.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Must See Raleigh Holiday Edition with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride Begins

For All Ages. 1 hour tour. During the holidays, the State Capitol and Downtown Raleigh come alive with Christmas magic. This ...

  • 6:15 pm -  8:15 pm 
  • Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $22 per ticket. Infants under 2 in lap no charge.
  • Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
  • Category: Family Fun
12December

Big Air's Toddler Time

Looking for a safe, fun outlet for your toddler's energy? We've got you covered with Toddler Time! We open our ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 6421 Hilburn Dr., Raleigh, NC 27613
  • Cost: $12 per Toddler
  • Website: www.bigairusa.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Jumperoo at Urban Air Raleigh

Jumperoo is for kids 5 and under. Toddlers have the entire park to themselves on Fridays from 8AM - 10AM ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 7810 Poyner Pond Circle, Raleigh, NC 27616
  • Cost: $10.99 per child
  • Website: www.urbanair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Friday Nights at Sweetwater Apex

Join us for Friday Nights at Sweetwater Apex, a lively evening under the stars filled with local vendors, live music, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 2701 Lawnview Ln., Apex, NC 27523
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Moore Square Winterfaire

Raleigh Parks and MAKRS Presents... Moore Square Winterfaire! Welcome to our 1st annual Moore Square Winterfaire, a European Christmas Market and ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: makrs.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa's Trolley

Santa is lost in Raleigh, and Holly the Elf needs your help to find him! Join Holly aboard the Historic ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $15 per person
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Falls River Flour Power Cookies and Cocoa Party

A Family Event For All Ages 2.5yrs and up ‘Tis the season for cookies and cocoa, so join us for a ...

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7810 Poyner Pond Circle, Raleigh, NC 27616
  • Cost: from $21.99 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

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

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 ...

13December

Apex Farmers Market at The Depot

The Apex Farmers Market & Local Food Alliance is a non-profit, volunteer-led community organization committed to the health, wellness, and ...

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 ...

Marbles Gingerbread Jamboree

Sugar and spice and all things nice! Create special memories this holiday season with your very own keepsake gingerbread house. ...

  • 9:30 am -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: IMAX Building (Venture Hall), 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $20 General Public. $18 Members.
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

New Hope Valley: Santa's Express Train Ride

Our train yard and track are decorated for the holiday season. Come ride on our historic train for 50 minutes ...

  • 9:30 am -  3:45 pm 
  • Location: 3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill, NC 27562
  • Cost: from $18
  • Website: www.etix.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Happy Holly Days Parade

The Happy Holly Days Parade is held the second Saturday of December. Floats, bands, dancers, decorated vehicles, marching groups and ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Budding Explorers

Tracks & Scats & Signs, Oh My! Suggested for 8 to 10 years old. Youth participants, accompanied by an adult, will step ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: at North Carolina State University
  • Cost: $8per participant. No cost for accompanying adult.
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Raleigh Fire Museum is Open

The Raleigh Fire Museum is located at the Keeter Training Center. The museum is open on the second Saturday of ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Keeter Training Center, 105 Keeter Center Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Admission is free
  • Website: raleighfiremuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $27 for ages 2yrs and up. adult lap. Infants under 2 in lap no charge.
  • Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Moore Square Winterfaire

Raleigh Parks and MAKRS Presents... Moore Square Winterfaire! Welcome to our 1st annual Moore Square Winterfaire, a European Christmas Market and ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: makrs.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ninja Open Rig (Gym) at Warrior Tech Raleigh

Participate in Open Rig sessions, where individuals and families can have fun and play or engage in self-paced training with ...

Santa's Winter Wonderland with ABS Kids Holly Springs

We are excited to host you and your family at our free sensory-friendly Santa's Winter Wonderland event in Holly Springs, ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 2075 Ralph Stephens Rd., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Market at Raleigh Iron Works

Join Triangle Pop Up every Second Saturday of every month for a pop-up market at Raleigh Iron Works featuring all ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 2200 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Meet Santa at Grasshopper Farms

Step into Santa’s Workshop, where holiday magic comes to life! Inside our beautifully decorated workshop, you’ll enjoy a cozy, festive atmosphere ...

Santa Skate and His Favorite Elf at Polar Ice Cary

Photo op and ice skating with Santa & his favoite Elf Ice Skating Admission from 12:30PM-2:30 PM, includes skate rental

  • 12:30 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 1410 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $20 6+yrs. $10 for 5yrs and under.
  • Website: www.polaricecary.com
  • Category: Family Fun

ArtSpin - A Downtown Christmas Experience

Experience the Magic of: A Holiday ArtSpin Celebrate the magic of the season at ArtSpin as downtown transforms into a festive, ...

Barristers' Barnyard presents Countdown to Christmas

Come join us at our annual Countdown to Christmas event. We will have a vendor fair, Christmas crafts, a photo ...

Family Candy Cane Hunt at Garner Recreation Center

In this photo scavenger hunt, families will be given a poster size candy cane to decorate, along with clues on ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Multipurpose Room, 215 W Main St., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: $10 Residents. $14 Non Residents.
  • Website: garner.recdesk.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa Skate and His Favorite Elf at Polar Ice Raleigh

Ice Skating from 2:30PM-4:30 PM, includes skate rental Photo op and ice skating with Santa & his favorite Elf

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 ...

  • 3:30 pm -  6:15 pm 
  • Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $22. Infants under 2 in lap no charge.
  • Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Museum of Art's Winter Lantern Walk

New this year: Share your light! We will be gathering in-kind donations for multiple local organizations at this year’s Winter ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa's Trolley

Santa is lost in Raleigh, and Holly the Elf needs your help to find him! Join Holly aboard the Historic ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $15 per person
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Little Doodles Play Cafe's (Glenwood) Pajama Party with Santa

Join us for a PJ Party with Southbound Santa! Story Time and Meet and Greet with Santa. Hot Cocoa Bar ...

  • 5:15 pm -  7:15 pm 
  • Location: 6548 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27613
  • Cost: First Child with 2 Adults $35. Additional Sibling $25. Additional Adult $10.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Must See Raleigh Holiday Edition with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride Begins

For All Ages. 1 hour tour. During the holidays, the State Capitol and Downtown Raleigh come alive with Christmas magic. This ...

  • 6:15 pm -  8:15 pm 
  • Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $22 per ticket. Infants under 2 in lap no charge.
  • Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

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

Santa at Lake Myra Christmas Lights

We have a walkway around the lights and through our tallest tree! You’re also welcome to stand or bring chairs ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 10 S. Cypress St., Wendell, NC 27591
  • Cost: Free Admission. Donations Accepted.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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