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November

Family fun events like festivals, carnivals, fairs, family fun days and more.

Events and programs for families with kids with special needs.

Races, walks, 5Ks that kids and families can participate in.

Tours and informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.

Family friendly shows and concerts.

Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.

Auditions and casting calls for productions and performances in need of kids under 18; and tryouts for all kinds of kids teams.

Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category.

Sporting events and home games for local sports teams.

One time classes open to kids and families.

Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.

Holiday events includes events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.

Ongoing family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.

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Day of the Dead at Pullen Park Community Center

Dia De Los Muertos is a day of honoring our loved ones we have lost. Sign up for this program, ...

North Raleigh UMC's Holiday Market with Barbecue and Brunswick Stew

Brunswick Stew on Friday November 3rd! All proceeds go to great missions locally and around the world. Join Us for BBQ ...

Peach Road Cultural Center's Growing Together Series

Wake Up and Read and Wake County Smart Start are excited to offer the Growing Together Series at Peach Road ...

Thrive Motherhood Holiday Market

Welcome the holiday season with us! Join us for an indoor holiday market presented by Blue Water Spa with mom-owned, product-based ...

Capital Area Handbell Festival Workshop at Kerr Scott Building

Clinician Jason Krug will lead ringers through a sight-reading packet and workshop.

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $20
  • Website: rr.org
  • Category: Classes

Wake Forest Renaissance Centre's Santa's Secret Workshop

The most anticipated workshop of the year is BACK for the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre's 10-year anniversary, and it is ...

Saint Nick in the Cloer Family Vineyard

The Christmas Countdown is on, make sure to get those Santa photos secured! Santa is visiting from the North Pole ...

Capital Area Handbell Festival

Join hundreds of other ringers to work with clinician Jason Krug at the 34th Capital Area Handbell Festival. Massed pieces ...

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 4285 Trinity Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $48-$55
  • Website: rr.org
  • Category: Classes

Annual Reindeer Day at Rolesville High School

100 + Local Vendors • Concessions • Christmas Shopping • Raffles • Supporting Small Businesses!

  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1099 East Young Street, Rolesville, NC 27587
  • Cost: $5 Cash Only. 10 and under are free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club's Fall Train Show at NC State Fairgrounds

This is the largest train show in North Carolina featuring layouts, venders, and model railroad enthusiasts. Find great bargains in ...

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Jim Graham Building, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $10 for both days. Children under 12 free with an adult.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club's Fall Train Show at NC State Fairgrounds

This is the largest train show in North Carolina featuring layouts, venders, and model railroad enthusiasts. Find great bargains in ...

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Jim Graham Building, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $10 for both days. Children under 12 free with an adult.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Mind and Body Therapeutic Connections Holiday Yoga for Kids

Empower your kids to build healthy minds and bodies through movement. Learn traditional yoga poses through story, song, and imaginative ...

Operation Greenlight

Wake County buildings will be lighting up green during the week of Nov. 6–12 and we encourage businesses and residents ...

Peach Road Cultural Center's Growing Together Series

Wake Up and Read and Wake County Smart Start are excited to offer the Growing Together Series at Peach Road ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: 911 Ileagnes Rd Raleigh NC, 27603
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Operation Greenlight

Wake County buildings will be lighting up green during the week of Nov. 6–12 and we encourage businesses and residents ...

Art Lab's Election Day Camp

These art workshops and activities are a portal into pure whimsical delight. Let the magic unfold as you create masterpieces ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1002 N. Main St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: $95 per student
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Operation Greenlight

Wake County buildings will be lighting up green during the week of Nov. 6–12 and we encourage businesses and residents ...

Peach Road Cultural Center's Growing Together Series

Wake Up and Read and Wake County Smart Start are excited to offer the Growing Together Series at Peach Road ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: 911 Ileagnes Rd Raleigh NC, 27603
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

New Hope Valley Railway Ride - Wednesday Train Ride

Did you know that trains played a crucial role in shaping our history and connecting communities? Hop on board as ...

Surviving the Social Age for Parents at Christ Church

No matter where you are on your parenting journey with technology, you don't want to miss this talk with the ...

Operation Greenlight

Wake County buildings will be lighting up green during the week of Nov. 6–12 and we encourage businesses and residents ...

Annual Visions of Sugarplums Holiday Art and Gift Show

We can't wait to see you on November 9th, 10th and 11th with an amazing selection of unique and handcrafted ...

Outdoor Movie Night - Top Gun: Maverick

Come enjoy the screening of Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13) at our Outdoor Movie Night. Admission is free and popcorn and ...

Operation Greenlight

Wake County buildings will be lighting up green during the week of Nov. 6–12 and we encourage businesses and residents ...

Karate International's Teacher Workday Camp

We offer a great Workday camp filled with Karate classes and fun in a great facility. We are a small ...

Annual Visions of Sugarplums Holiday Art and Gift Show

We can't wait to see you on November 9th, 10th and 11th with an amazing selection of unique and handcrafted ...

Vintage Market Days® NC Triangle presents our "Merry and Bright"

Vintage Market Days® is an upscale vintage-inspired indoor market featuring original art, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, ...

Art Lab's Taylor Swift Art Night

This Friyay! Join us for a MAGICAL Taylor Swift Arts and Craft Night! Hey there Swifties! Are you ready for ...

Operation Greenlight

Wake County buildings will be lighting up green during the week of Nov. 6–12 and we encourage businesses and residents ...

Annual Visions of Sugarplums Holiday Art and Gift Show

We can't wait to see you on November 9th, 10th and 11th with an amazing selection of unique and handcrafted ...

Vintage Market Days® NC Triangle presents our "Merry and Bright"

Vintage Market Days® is an upscale vintage-inspired indoor market featuring original art, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, ...

Durant Nature Preserve's Tangled Life: Symbioses at Durant

Many of the critters we see around us live in close association with other, smaller critters that live on or ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 8305 Camp Durant Rd., Raleigh, NC 27614
  • Cost: $5
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Classes

Millstone Creek Orchard's Mistletoe Market

Santa Claus is coming to town this November 11th & 18th for our Mistletoe Markets! Spend some time visiting with ...

Operation Greenlight

Wake County buildings will be lighting up green during the week of Nov. 6–12 and we encourage businesses and residents ...

Vintage Market Days® NC Triangle presents our "Merry and Bright"

Vintage Market Days® is an upscale vintage-inspired indoor market featuring original art, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, ...

Women's History Trolley Tour

Hop on the Historic Raleigh Trolley for a special women's history tour! Celebrate the influential women who shaped Raleigh's history ...

Mind and Body Therapeutic Connections Holiday Yoga for Kids

Empower your kids to build healthy minds and bodies through movement. Learn traditional yoga poses through story, song, and imaginative ...

Over the Moon's New Small Steppers Class

For crawlers to age 2 Monday mornings Sensory Exploration Play and Learn in one visit! Come for an hour and 50 minutes ...

Hill Street Neighborhood Center's It's Turkey Time

Why did the Turkey cross the road? To get to Hill Street for fun crafts and story time! We will ...

Jaycee Community Center's Folktales From Around the World - France

Preschool Program Ages: 2-5 Pack your bags and travel with us! Children will learn about different cultures from around the world ...

Greystone Rec Center's Gobble 'til you Wobble

For ages 3-6 Let your little one come join us for a morning of fun, thankfulness, and lots of turkey-related silliness. Children ...

Baby Cow Photos at NC State Farmers Market

Emily Gene Lee Photography will be back at the State Farmers Market for Christmas Baby Cow sessions! Perfect for Christmas ...

Holiday Night Market with the Shops at Vintage Village

Feels like you’re in a Hallmark Christmas Movie! Twinkling lights, Santa Claus, vendors lining the way! Shop local businesses and check ...

Marquee Cinemas' Sensory-Friendly Family Movie Night

SPIRIT Wake Forest will host a private screening of "The Marvels" (PG-13) for individuals with sensory sensitivities. Open to ...

Early Birds at Prairie Ridge Ecostation

Everyone knows the best birding happens early in the morning, so we are pleased to welcome Early Birds at Prairie ...

Thrive Motherhood North Raleigh Playgroup at Honeycutt Park

Meet us at Honeycutt park for a Friday morning playgroup! Honeycutt park has a playground, a shelter with picnic tables, ...

Wilkerson Nature Preserve's Eager Explorers Fall Fun Walk

Celebrate National Hiking Day with a guided nature walk! Come ready to visit multiple trails as we look for wildlife ...

New Hope Valley Railway Ride - Friday Train Ride

Did you know that trains played a crucial role in shaping our history and connecting communities? Hop on board as ...

Durant Nature Preserve's National Take a Hike Day

The preserve is open 7 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. for visitors to enjoy the park, trails, and amenities, but nature staff ...

Kettle Krush 5.5K

Benefitting the Salvation Army of Wake County Run, Walk, Roll or Stroll! 5.5 K, 11K, Eye of the Storm and ...

*2025* Pumpkin Pie Mile with Fleet Feet Wade Ave.

Have you ever wondered how fast you can run a mile..... while eating pumpkin pie? Well, now you can put ...

RISE Three-Day Community Celebration - Meal Packaging Experience

You have been invited to join a meal packaging experience with Rise Against Hunger, in the movement to end hunger. As ...

B Well Baby's Sensational Babies

Sensational Babies is a sensory-focused infant enrichment class ideal for newborns to pre-walkers. Sign-up today! The sensory system is an integral ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Studio 1104, 1104 W. Cabarrus St., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: $25
  • Website: www.bwellbaby.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Apex Community Park's Annual Turkey Trot 5K

It’s time to chase down that Turkey at Apex Community Park on Saturday, November 18th at 10am. The course will ...

B Well Baby's Sensational Babies

Sensational Babies is a sensory-focused infant enrichment class ideal for newborns to pre-walkers. Sign-up today! The sensory system is an integral ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Studio 1104, 1104 W. Cabarrus St., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: $25
  • Website: www.bwellbaby.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Raleigh City Market's Winter Festival

City Market is hosting its Annual Winter Festival in Downtown Raleigh with Raleigh Night Market Vendors. This exciting Winter Festival ...

  • 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 215 Wolfe St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission. Carriage Ride $50 for 4 seats.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

RISE Three-Day Community Celebration - Meal Packaging Experience

You have been invited to join a meal packaging experience with Rise Against Hunger, in the movement to end hunger. As ...

"My Mini and Me" Holiday Cookie Decorating with Joy Worthy Co.

Have you Always wanted to make showstoping holiday cookies with your kiddo?! Tricia Eshleman, creator of Darlin’ Designs Baking Co can ...

*CANCELLED* Merriment Realty's Photos With Santa

Spend the afternoon with Santa and Mrs. Claus (from North Hills) at Merriment Realty! Have your photo taken while enjoying ...

Over the Moon's New Small Steppers Class

For crawlers to age 2 Monday mornings Sensory Exploration Play and Learn in one visit! Come for an hour and 50 minutes ...

Photos with Santa at NC State Farmers Market

Emily Gene Lee Photography will be back at the State Farmers Market for Photos with Santa! Perfect for Christmas cards!!

Story-time in the Park at Isabella Cannon Park

We'll be reading "The Thankful Book" by Todd Parr, and creating 3-D family pictures with natural materials while we chat ...

John Chavis Memorial Park celebrates National Juke Box

National Holidays-National Juke Box Drop in for fun holiday celebrations!

Wool E Bull's Winter Wonderland Opens

Holiday cheer awaits you at Wool E. Bull’s Winter Wonderland! Festive Fun and Extras: Lights Frosty Fun Sledding Hill Igloos in the Infield Bulls ...

A Magical Cirque Christmas at Martin Marietta for the Performing Arts

Embrace the holiday spirit with A Magical Cirque Christmas, a variety show full of nostalgia, charm, and awe-inspiring performances for ...

Cheers N Paint Art Studio Family and Friends Paint Even...

Thanksgiving weekend family paint class special. Buy 3, get 1 free! An annual holiday special for Families and Friends at ...

Raleigh Parks Writes a Letter to Santa

Raleigh Parks is assisting the North Pole this holiday season by hosting Letters to Santa at select community centers! How It ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: See Participating Community Center near you
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Peach Road Cultural Center's Children's Storytime

Create special moments and memories with your little one at Children’s Storytime at Peach Road Cultural Center. Your child will not ...

Piney Town Playhouse Visits with Santa

This is no mall Santa pop up. Your family's experience at Piney Town will develop into fond memories for a ...

Mind and Body Therapeutic Connections Holiday Yoga for Kids

Empower your kids to build healthy minds and bodies through movement. Learn traditional yoga poses through story, song, and imaginative ...

Durant Nature Preserve's Campfire Story and Marshmallow Roast

Gather 'round the campfire to enjoy an evening of storytelling, nature, and community. As dusk falls, we'll come together to ...

  • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: North Parking Lot, 8305 Camp Durant Rd., Raleigh, NC 27614
  • Cost: $5
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Other

Self-led Preschool Play at Zebulon Community Center

This program is designed for children ages birth to five and their parent or caregiver. Our newly designed Preschool Sensory ...

Over the Moon's New Small Steppers Class

For crawlers to age 2 Monday mornings Sensory Exploration Play and Learn in one visit! Come for an hour and 50 minutes ...

NRCA's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Join us on Nov. 27 for North Raleigh Christian Academy's (NRCA) fifth annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Bring the whole family ...

Holiday Express at Pullen Park - First Night

Event Dates: November 29 – December 15 Holiday Highway New this year! Join us for a stroll around the lake and remember ...

Victorian Holiday Crafts at The City of Raleigh Museum

Enjoy seasonal refreshments and learn how to create beautiful Victorian-style holiday cards and ornaments! Bring home all that you create.

  • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $20 Museum Member. $25 Non Museum Member.
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

Photos with Santa at NC State Farmers Market

Emily Gene Lee Photography will be back at the State Farmers Market for Photos with Santa! Perfect for Christmas cards!!

A Shopping Spree with Junior League of Raleigh

The Junior League of Raleigh’s 39th Annual A Shopping SPREE!, presented by First Citizens Bank More than 100 national and regional ...

  • 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Jim Graham Building at the NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: Advance for $10 online or $12 at the door
  • Website: www.jlraleigh.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Rainbow Play System's Open Play

Open Play is Back! You can come and play in the Rainbow Party room between the hours of 10am and ...

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