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December 13 - 19

Santa Express at New Hope Valley Railway

Celebrate the Christmas season onboard New Hope Valley Railway’s Santa Express, where Santa rides the train! Climb aboard the Santa ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill, NC 27562
  • Cost: $18.61 for all ages 2yrs+. Children under 2 ride free.
  • Website: www.TriangleTrain.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Marbles Gingerbread Jamboree

Create special memories this holiday season with your very own keepsake gingerbread house. What's Included: Candy, icing and all the sweet ...

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

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Dueling Dinosaurs Sensory Friendly Mornings

Explore the Dueling Dinosaurs exhibit with reduced noise effects and smaller crowds. Please bring any noise-reducing headphones and fidgets you ...

United Skates' Sunday Funday

One price get them skating, glowing and playing! 20 Credit Game Card and Glow Stick with Paid Skating Admission Regular ...

  • 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

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 ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $25 per ticket. Infants ages 0-1 are free and must ride on adult lap.
  • Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas Spirits with Heather Leah

Recommend age 13+ • 1.5 Hours Hear Raleigh’s tales of the ghosts of Christmas past and present aboard The Great Raleigh ...

Family Night at Mulligan's Arcade & Tavern

Every Monday Family Night is every Monday at Mulligans! Bring the whole crew from 5–8PM and score a 16" pizza, 4 ...

NC Zoo's Quiet Day

Seeking a Calmer Zoo Experience? The NC Zoo is always sensory-friendly, but we know busy days can be overwhelming. That's ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, 27205
  • Cost: 13yrs+ $14-$20 each. Children 3yrs-12yrs $10-$16. Children under 3yrs are free.
  • Website: www.nczoo.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Feathered Farm's Toddler Tuesday

Bring the kids for a day of play, animals, and fresh air on the farm. Let little ones enjoy the playground ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $20 for One Child and One Adult. $13 per additional guest. Children younger than 1yr are free.
  • Website: thefeatheredfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

East Raleigh Doula Co's Mama Meet Up: Coffee and Connect

No agenda, no pressure — just mamas getting together to talk, laugh, vent, and breathe. Coffee & Connection is your midweek ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 405 Knightdale Station Run Ste 125, Knightdale, NC 27591
  • Cost: See Menu
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Weekly Kids Storytime at Haven Farm

Weekly themed storytimes with read-alouds, songs, and movement! Enjoy our 20-minute storytime, coffee shop, petting zoo, and playground! RSVP online.

  • 10:15 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: Shoppe of Haven Farm, 8521 Buffaloe Rd., Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: $15 plus fees and taxes
  • Website: www.havenofknightdale.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tot Time at John Brown Community Center

Designed for ages 0–5, this indoor playtime at the John M. Brown Community Center for caregivers and their kids features ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 53 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: $5 for residents and $20 for non-residents (covering 10 visits)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mini Dino Hunt at Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve

Join us as we explore nature in the preserve! There will be stories, crafts, and nature walks on various themes. ...

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 -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $25 per ticket. Infants ages 0-1 are free and must ride on adult lap.
  • Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas Spirits with Heather Leah

Recommend age 13+ • 1.5 Hours Hear Raleigh’s tales of the ghosts of Christmas past and present aboard The Great Raleigh ...

Kids Bible Story Time at Village Church Rolesville

Think “story time at the library” except with Bible based stories. We will read, sing, dance and learn ways to ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: 410 Southtown Circle, Rolesville, NC 27571
  • Cost: Free - No Sign-Up Required.
  • Website: www.vcrolesville.org
  • 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 -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $25 per ticket. Infants ages 0-1 are free and must ride on adult lap.
  • Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas Spirits with Heather Leah

Recommend age 13+ • 1.5 Hours Hear Raleigh’s tales of the ghosts of Christmas past and present aboard The Great Raleigh ...

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 ...

Santa Express at New Hope Valley Railway

Celebrate the Christmas season onboard New Hope Valley Railway’s Santa Express, where Santa rides the train! Climb aboard the Santa ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill, NC 27562
  • Cost: $18.61 for all ages 2yrs+. Children under 2 ride free.
  • Website: www.TriangleTrain.com
  • Category: Family Fun

SuperFun Saturday at Halle Cultural Arts Center

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month for "super" fun with free arts & crafts for ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: apexnc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

*SOLD OUT* The Gingerbread Build at Carolina Inn

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

Junoesquext presents Beauty Is Me: Winter Bloom

A winter wonderland of beauty, creativity and self-love for the whole family. Beauty Is Me: Winter Bloom is an intimate, ...

Marker's Market at Grasshopper Farm

Our traditional Markets are back for Fall and Christmas Season. 20+ local vendors bringing their awesome products like candles, soaps, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 8004 Poole Road, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • 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 ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $25 per ticket. Infants ages 0-1 are free and must ride on adult lap.
  • Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas Spirits with Heather Leah

Recommend age 13+ • 1.5 Hours Hear Raleigh’s tales of the ghosts of Christmas past and present aboard The Great Raleigh ...

December 13 - 19
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