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13December

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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

Sensory Santa at Crabtree Valley Mall

Somewhere between the twinkling lights and the excited whispers you can feel it. Santa is coming! Don't miss Santa pictures at ...

Carolina Inn's Brunch with Santa

A festive Carolina Inn meal with Santa will undoubtedly usher in the Christmas magic for young and old alike. Enjoy ...

Santa Express with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride

For All Ages Timed Entry every Hour from10AM-6PM Kids and parents hop aboard the Great Raleigh Trolley for their chance to enjoy ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $27 for ages 2yrs and up. Infants under 2 in lap no charge.
  • Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Tea with Santa at The Umstead Hotel and Spa

Join us this winter for our annual Tea with Santa events. Let your children ages 10 and under delight in ...

Hidden Holiday: Raleigh Christmas Past with Heather Leah

For all ages! Heather Leah takes you on a cozy trolley ride to visit historic houses and scenic routes with charming ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC, 27604
  • Cost: $25 for 2yrs+. Infants are free but must ride on lap.
  • Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

*SOLD OUT* Christmas Tea with The Sugar Plum Fairy at The Carolina Inn

Come and enjoy a magical afternoon at The Carolina Inn. Indulge in an array of savory and sweet treats as ...

Sensory Friendly Holiday Express at Pullen Park

One of Raleigh’s most beloved holiday traditions is back! Pullen Park Holiday Express: Presented by WRAL, will once again transform ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27606
  • Cost: $21 (plus tax and fees) per person 1yr or older
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

Cocoa and Caroling Tour with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride

For All Ages Step aboard our merry trolley and get ready to sing your heart out as you embark on our ...

  • 1:30 pm 
  • Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $25 for anyone ages 2yrs+. Infants under 2yrs in lap no charge.
  • Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Clay Santa Workshop at Children's Art Classes Raleigh

Sundays in the Studio is a series of 2-hour clay workshops, one Sunday a month, 2–4 pm. Each one is ...

Tea with Santa at The Umstead Hotel and Spa

Join us this winter for our annual Tea with Santa events. Let your children ages 10 and under delight in ...

NC Transportation Museum's Polar Express Train Ride

The Magic Returns! Join our friends at the N.C. Transportation Museum as they prepare for another unforgettable season of THE POLAR ...

Cocoa and Caroling Tour with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride

For All Ages Step aboard our merry trolley and get ready to sing your heart out as you embark on our ...

  • 3:30 pm 
  • Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $25 for anyone ages 2yrs+. Infants under 2yrs in lap no charge.
  • Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

*SOLD OUT* Christmas Tea with The Sugar Plum Fairy at The Carolina Inn

Come and enjoy a magical afternoon at The Carolina Inn. Indulge in an array of savory and sweet treats as ...

Santa's Trolley

Join Holly the Elf on a holiday trolley adventure through downtown Raleigh! Santa is lost in Raleigh, and Holly the Elf ...

  • 4:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $17 per person
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

Holiday Express at Pullen Park

One of Raleigh’s most beloved holiday traditions is back! Pullen Park Holiday Express: Presented by WRAL, will once again transform ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27606
  • Cost: $21 (plus tax and fees) per person 1yr or older
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

Holiday Afternoon Tea at The Carolina Inn

Includes assorted savories, confections, house-made scones with spreads, hot tea, and a glass of prosecco or a non-alcoholic specialty drink. Holiday ...

14December

Pet Nights with Santa at Crabtree Valley Mall

Somewhere between the twinkling lights and the excited whispers you can feel it. Santa is coming! Don't miss Santa pictures at ...

Holiday Express at Pullen Park

One of Raleigh’s most beloved holiday traditions is back! Pullen Park Holiday Express: Presented by WRAL, will once again transform ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27606
  • Cost: $21 (plus tax and fees) per person 1yr or older
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events
15December

Christmas Tales with Santa at Bass Pro Shops

Come enjoy Christmas Tales with this special Santa Sighting every Tuesday at 5PM starting November 10, 2026. Reserve your spot ...

Holiday Express at Pullen Park

One of Raleigh’s most beloved holiday traditions is back! Pullen Park Holiday Express: Presented by WRAL, will once again transform ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27606
  • Cost: $21 (plus tax and fees) per person 1yr or older
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

Falls River Flour Power Holidaze

Age Group: Tween/Teen (Ages 9+) Your taste buds will be dazed by these holiday recipes: Peppermint Meringues and Sugar Cookie Truffles. ...

16December

Holiday Express at Pullen Park

One of Raleigh’s most beloved holiday traditions is back! Pullen Park Holiday Express: Presented by WRAL, will once again transform ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27606
  • Cost: $21 (plus tax and fees) per person 1yr or older
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events
17December

Holiday Express at Pullen Park

One of Raleigh’s most beloved holiday traditions is back! Pullen Park Holiday Express: Presented by WRAL, will once again transform ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27606
  • Cost: $21 (plus tax and fees) per person 1yr or older
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

The Nutcracker Suite at Cary Arts Center

Experience The Nutcracker Suite—a one-hour narrated matinee designed as a perfect introduction for kids of all ages. The program begins ...

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: Holiday Events
18December

The Nutcracker Suite at Cary Arts Center

Experience The Nutcracker Suite—a one-hour narrated matinee designed as a perfect introduction for kids of all ages. The program begins ...

NC Transportation Museum's Polar Express Train Ride

The Magic Returns! Join our friends at the N.C. Transportation Museum as they prepare for another unforgettable season of THE POLAR ...

Falls River Flour Power Rockin' Christmas Jam!

Kids Night Out for Ages 5-12 Let’s make this a Rockin’ Christmas with some special recipes: Christmas Tree Pizzas, Santa’s Oreo ...

Flour Power Cary's Rockin' Christmas Jam

Kids Night Out for Ages 5-12 Let’s make this a Rockin’ Christmas with some special recipes: Christmas Tree Pizzas, Santa’s ...

Holly Springs Flour Power's Rockin' Christmas Jam

Kid's Night Out Lil' Chef / Tween Chef (Ages 5 - 12) Let’s make this a Rockin’ Christmas with some special recipes: ...

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: Holiday Events

Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt at Powell Drive Neighborhood Center

The elves at the North Pole need your help! They've misplaced their candy canes throughout Powell Drive Park, and it's ...

The Nutcracker at Cary Arts Center

Cary Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker, the beloved holiday classic ballet set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. Follow young Clara and ...

Holiday Afternoon Tea at The Carolina Inn

Includes assorted savories, confections, house-made scones with spreads, hot tea, and a glass of prosecco or a non-alcoholic specialty drink. Holiday ...

19December

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: Holiday Events

Carolina Inn's Brunch with Santa

A festive Carolina Inn meal with Santa will undoubtedly usher in the Christmas magic for young and old alike. Enjoy ...

Little Fentonians Skate the Square

Join us for a special family-friendly ice skating session exclusively for kids under 7 and their parents! Enjoy a magical ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary NC 27511
  • Cost: Adult tickets: $18. Child tickets: $12.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Santa Express with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride

For All Ages Timed Entry every Hour from10AM-6PM Kids and parents hop aboard the Great Raleigh Trolley for their chance to enjoy ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $27 for ages 2yrs and up. Infants under 2 in lap no charge.
  • Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Tea with Santa at The Umstead Hotel and Spa

Join us this winter for our annual Tea with Santa events. Let your children ages 10 and under delight in ...

The Nutcracker Suite at Cary Arts Center

Experience The Nutcracker Suite—a one-hour narrated matinee designed as a perfect introduction for kids of all ages. The program begins ...

Hidden Holiday: Raleigh Christmas Past with Heather Leah

For all ages! Heather Leah takes you on a cozy trolley ride to visit historic houses and scenic routes with charming ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC, 27604
  • Cost: $25 for 2yrs+. Infants are free but must ride on lap.
  • Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Carolina Inn's Brunch with Santa

A festive Carolina Inn meal with Santa will undoubtedly usher in the Christmas magic for young and old alike. Enjoy ...

Cocoa and Caroling Tour with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride

For All Ages Step aboard our merry trolley and get ready to sing your heart out as you embark on our ...

  • 1:30 pm 
  • Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $25 for anyone ages 2yrs+. Infants under 2yrs in lap no charge.
  • Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

*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 ...

The Nutcracker at Cary Arts Center

Cary Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker, the beloved holiday classic ballet set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. Follow young Clara and ...

NC Transportation Museum's Polar Express Train Ride

The Magic Returns! Join our friends at the N.C. Transportation Museum as they prepare for another unforgettable season of THE POLAR ...

Cocoa and Caroling Tour with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride

For All Ages Step aboard our merry trolley and get ready to sing your heart out as you embark on our ...

  • 3:30 pm 
  • Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $25 for anyone ages 2yrs+. Infants under 2yrs in lap no charge.
  • Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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, ...

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: Holiday Events

The Nutcracker at Cary Arts Center

Cary Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker, the beloved holiday classic ballet set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. Follow young Clara and ...

Holiday Afternoon Tea at The Carolina Inn

Includes assorted savories, confections, house-made scones with spreads, hot tea, and a glass of prosecco or a non-alcoholic specialty drink. Holiday ...

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