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December 6 - 12

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 ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Wake County Library Storytimes and Programs

Visit your local Wake County Public Library for: Baby Storytime Toddler Storytime Family Storytime Book Clubs ABC Craft and Learn Kindergarten - 5th grade Adventures Kindergarten ...

  • 9:15 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Check out your local library for specific times and dates
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Artspace Open Studio

Let your imagination soar in Artspace's Open Studio and enjoy a free self-guided art making activity for ages 5 and ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Art on the Dot at NC Museum of Art

Art on the Dot is the NCMA’s bite-size tour experience. Beginning at 2:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, a docent ...

  • 2:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: visit.ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: 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 ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Wake County Library Storytimes and Programs

Visit your local Wake County Public Library for: Baby Storytime Toddler Storytime Family Storytime Book Clubs ABC Craft and Learn Kindergarten - 5th grade Adventures Kindergarten ...

  • 9:15 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Check out your local library for specific times and dates
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Children’s BINGO at Downtown Cary Park

Join the excitement at our drop-in Children’s BINGO in the Park! Little ones, get ready for a thrilling time of ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: DCP Great Lawn Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC, 27511
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: 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 ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Wake County Library Storytimes and Programs

Visit your local Wake County Public Library for: Baby Storytime Toddler Storytime Family Storytime Book Clubs ABC Craft and Learn Kindergarten - 5th grade Adventures Kindergarten ...

  • 9:15 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Check out your local library for specific times and dates
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Page 158 Books Storytime

Meet at Page 158 Books for Storytime every Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11AM.

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: 415 Brooks St., Suite B, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: page158books.com
  • Category: Free

Downtown Cary Park's Art Cart

Let your creativity bloom with our Art Cart in the Park! Explore a world of artistic possibilities with our free ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: DCP Nest Pavilion, 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cary or Garner location
  • Cost: Free with Reservations
  • Website: www.basspro.com
  • Category: Free

JAKS Stables' Horse Club

JAKS Stables Horse Club is intended to offer our community an opportunity to further their equine knowledge in all areas. ...

  • 6:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 2608 Rolesville Rd., Wendell, NC 27591
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: 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 ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Wake County Library Storytimes and Programs

Visit your local Wake County Public Library for: Baby Storytime Toddler Storytime Family Storytime Book Clubs ABC Craft and Learn Kindergarten - 5th grade Adventures Kindergarten ...

  • 9:15 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Check out your local library for specific times and dates
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

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: Free

NC Museum of Natural Sciences Live Animal Feeding - Ocean Habitat

Join us for a live feeding of the marine life in the Our Changing Oceans aquarium and meet our Living ...

  • 10:45 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

Marbles Sensory Friendly Playtime

Join us for this free event exclusively for kids with disabilities and their families to experience Marbles in a calmer, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Marbles Kids Museum, 201 East Hargett Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free with Pre-Registration
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: 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 ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Wake County Library Storytimes and Programs

Visit your local Wake County Public Library for: Baby Storytime Toddler Storytime Family Storytime Book Clubs ABC Craft and Learn Kindergarten - 5th grade Adventures Kindergarten ...

  • 9:15 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Check out your local library for specific times and dates
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Downtown Cary Park's Art Cart

Let your creativity bloom with our Art Cart in the Park! Explore a world of artistic possibilities with our free ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: DCP Nest Pavilion, 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: 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 ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Wake County Library Storytimes and Programs

Visit your local Wake County Public Library for: Baby Storytime Toddler Storytime Family Storytime Book Clubs ABC Craft and Learn Kindergarten - 5th grade Adventures Kindergarten ...

  • 9:15 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Check out your local library for specific times and dates
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

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: Free

NC Museum of Natural Sciences Live Animal Feeding - Ocean Habitat

Join us for a live feeding of the marine life in the Our Changing Oceans aquarium and meet our Living ...

  • 10:45 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

Reindeer Ride at Gipson Play Plaza

Get into the holiday spirit with bike and helmet decorating and a festive obstacle course. We’ll also provide free bike ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Dix Park, 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dixpark.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Cary Farmers Market at Downtown Cary Park

The Cary Farmers Market is a vibrant gathering place where the community has direct access to multiple farmers and unique ...

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 ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Wake County Library Storytimes and Programs

Visit your local Wake County Public Library for: Baby Storytime Toddler Storytime Family Storytime Book Clubs ABC Craft and Learn Kindergarten - 5th grade Adventures Kindergarten ...

  • 9:15 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Check out your local library for specific times and dates
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Holiday Food Drive at Western Wake Farmers Market

When you make your usual rounds at the market this Saturday, we will gladly relieve you of any nonperishable items ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: westernwakefarmersmarket.org
  • Category: Free

Saturday Morning Magic with New World Toys and Collectibles

Friday Night Magic - Casual Commander Try out a new deck or stick with the favorites on our Casual Commander night! ...

  • 9:30 am -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 164 Bratton Dr., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Winter Wonderalnd Craft Fair at Western Wake Farmers Market

That’s right folks, we’re back with another craft fair! We’re excited to host a wide variety of talented creators and ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: westernwakefarmersmarket.org
  • Category: Free

Happy Holly Days Parade

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

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Main Street, Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: hollyspringsnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Knightdale's Christmas Parade

Experience the magic of the season at Knightdale’s Christmas Parade! Enjoy festive floats, marching bands, local performers, and a special ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: First Avenue, Knightdale, NC, 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.knightdalenc.gov
  • Category: Free

Merry and Bright, A North Pole Market at Historic Mordecai Park

A Children's North Pole Market by Paper & Stars Studio at Historic Mordecai Park. Holiday Photos - Crafts - Music ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

MyLowe’s Rewards™ Kids Club Workshops

Your next family adventure starts here! We're here to help you and your mini-builder learn, play and grow together with hands-on ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: see Lowes near you
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.lowes.com
  • Category: Free

Page 158 Books Storytime

Meet at Page 158 Books for Storytime every Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11AM.

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: 415 Brooks St., Suite B, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: page158books.com
  • Category: Free

The Market at Raleigh Iron Works

Join us on the Second Saturday of every month to shop local at Raleigh Iron Works! This event features a ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1101 East Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.trianglepopup.com
  • Category: Free

Art on the Dot at NC Museum of Art

Art on the Dot is the NCMA’s bite-size tour experience. Beginning at 2:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, a docent ...

  • 2:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: visit.ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Santa Claus Visits the Glass Jug Beer Lab

Brew-Ho-Ho! Come meet the big man himself at the Jug! Plus a holiday market, DJ spinning, hot pretzels and drinks ...

  • 3:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 5410 NC Hwy 55, Suite V, Durham, NC 27713
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.glass-jug.com
  • Category: Free
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