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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 - 7:00 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: Holiday Events

Wake Forest Presbyterian's Walk Through Bethlehem

Join us and experience the journey that Mary and Joseph took at the time of the birth of Jesus!

First Night of Lights on the Meadow

Celebrate this magical time of the year with a visit to our family’s Free Christmas lights display! After 25 years ...

Holiday Harmony with the Fuquay-Varina Chorale at Fuquay Varina Arts Center

'Tis the season of holiday harmonies! Join the Fuquay-Varina Chorale for their annual holiday show this year at the Fuquay-Varina ...

Holiday Harmony with the Fuquay-Varina Chorale

'Tis the season of holiday harmonies! Join the Fuquay-Varina Chorale for their annual holiday show this year at the Fuquay-Varina ...

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: Holiday Events

Apex Farmers Market's Holiday Festival

Our annual holiday festival is a great way to spend the day! Enjoy your regular, weekly market vendors and also ...

Holiday Artisans Market at Wake Forest Renaissance Center

ARTS Wake Forest will present the annual Wake Forest Holiday Artisans Market. The Holiday Market will be held rain or ...

*FULL* Intro to Sewing: Elf Stocking at Zebulon Community Center

In this class, we will learn how to use a sewing machine by making an Elf stocking! We’ll learn how ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Art Room, 301 S Arendell Ave., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: Resident $20 / Non-Resident $25
  • Website: zebulon.recdesk.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

A Gift to Cary Celebration

Come enjoy Santa, skating, snowball fights, and more amongst the sights and sounds of the holidays at Downtown Cary Park. We ...

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 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: Holiday Events

Theatre Raleigh's Holiday Artist Market

Get your holiday shopping done at Theatre Raleigh’s first annual Holiday Artist Market! Don’t miss our very special performances happening throughout ...

Sutherland's Afternoon with Santa

Santa is coming to The Sutherland!! He's taking a break from the elves to spend the afternoon with us, and even ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 13371 Wake Union Church Rd., Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: $30 first sibling. $20 per additional sibling.
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Holidays with The Popes

It’s that time again! Take a picture with Santa and ring in the holidays at the Pope House Museum. You can ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Pope House Museum, 511 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $25 for one image or $45 for five images
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

Merriment Realty's Pet Photos With Santa

Join Merriment Realty for a Festive Photo Session with Santa and Your Furry Friend! Families and pets are invited to join ...

  • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 711 Harvey Street, Raleigh, NC 27608
  • Cost: Donations to Toys for Tots Accepted.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Carolina Pines Community Center's StoryWalk

Take a stroll on the StoryWalk® and read "Poppleton in Winter." Holly will be making an appearance the week of ...

Grandeur Luxe's Storytime and Cookies with Santa

Join us for a toddler storytime at our newest event space. Little ones will enjoy music, dancing, crafts, as well ...

Carolina Pines Community Center's StoryWalk

Take a stroll on the StoryWalk® and read "Poppleton in Winter." Holly will be making an appearance the week of ...

Grandeur Luxe's Storytime and Cookies with Santa

Join us for a toddler storytime at our newest event space. Little ones will enjoy music, dancing, crafts, as well ...

Carolina Pines Community Center's StoryWalk

Take a stroll on the StoryWalk® and read "Poppleton in Winter." Holly will be making an appearance the week of ...

Carolina Pines Community Center's StoryWalk

Take a stroll on the StoryWalk® and read "Poppleton in Winter." Holly will be making an appearance the week of ...

Zebulon Community Library's Giant Candyland

Play Giant Candyland and enjoy other games and crafts! Stop by anytime between 5-7 p.m.

  • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 1000 Dogwood Drive, Zebulon , NC 27597-6814
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

Kirk of Kildaire's Christmas Festival

Our Christmas Festival is on Dec 7! Food and activities from 5:30-7:00 followed by a holiday Jazz Concert from 7:00-8:00. Habrá ...

Electric Light Fantasy at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park

Join us in Historic Downtown Wilson at the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park for the 4th Annual Electric Light Fantasy drive-in ...

Calls from Santa

A phone call from Santa Claus is on every child’s wish list. The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources ...

Carolina Pines Community Center's StoryWalk

Take a stroll on the StoryWalk® and read "Poppleton in Winter." Holly will be making an appearance the week of ...

Christmas Traditions at The Scoop at Willow Oak Farms

We love Christmas Traditions and are excited to continue with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and The Grinch! On December 8th, bring an ...

Five Hearts Therapeutic Hosemanship's Holiday Night Market

Enjoy an evening under the stars to celebrate the holidays! We will have live music from 22Strings, Jolly's Food Truck, ...

Electric Light Fantasy at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park

Join us in Historic Downtown Wilson at the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park for the 4th Annual Electric Light Fantasy drive-in ...

Cookies and Cocoa with Santa at Garner Recreation Center

Join us for cookies and cocoa with Santa! Participants will get to see and take pictures with Santa, make some ...

Breakfast With The Grinch at The Mocha Room

The Grinch is returning to The Mocha Room and this time, for breakfast! You can meet the Grinch free and if ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 2145 Ten-Ten Rd Apex, NC
  • Cost: Free to meet The Grinch or $10 for Breakfast
  • Website: themocharoom.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair at Garner Magnet High School

Saturday at Garner Magnet High School - admission is free! Nearly 80 vendors of all types - the PTSA made ...

Winterfest at Prairie Ridge Ecostation

Join us for a family fun day of winter craft making for all ages – toddlers through adults! From ornament ...

Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market coming to Raleigh Iron Works

The Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market is Presented by Shop Local Raleigh to Celebrate Small Businesses This Holiday Season! Sip, shop, and ...

Barristers' Barnyard presents Countdown to Christmas

Come shop with our vendors, enjoy some good food at the food trucks, spend time with lots of our animals ...

Theatre Raleigh's Holiday Artist Market

Get your holiday shopping done at Theatre Raleigh’s first annual Holiday Artist Market! Don’t miss our very special performances happening throughout ...

Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market coming to Raleigh Iron Works

The Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market is Presented by Shop Local Raleigh to Celebrate Small Businesses This Holiday Season! Sip, shop, and ...

The North Carolina Theatre presents Elf - The Musical

This hilarious musical follows the smash-hit 2003 movie that’s now a Holiday classic—and is sure to make everyone embrace their ...

North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre presents A Charlie Brown Christmas

Musical by Charles M. Schulz Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson Stage Adaptation by Eric Schaeffer By Special ...

Community Music School's Holiday Concert and Berklee Reunion

Community Music School of Raleigh, a proud member of the Berklee City Music Network, extends a special invitation to the ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: North Carolina Museum of Art, SECU Auditorium East Building, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Grandeur Luxe's Storytime and Cookies with Santa

Join us for a toddler storytime at our newest event space. Little ones will enjoy music, dancing, crafts, as well ...

Santa's Coming to Cary Towne Dental

You're invited to join us for a jolly good time this holiday season! We're bringing the magic of Christmas to ...

Chanukah at Fenton

Chanukah at Fenton Fire & Ice Spectacular 4:30-6:30 pm- Family Ice skating- Reservation required for ice skating 5:15 pm- Lighting of Ice ...

Wendell Community Library presents Middle School Jazz Holiday Concert

The Wendell Magnet Middle School Jazz Band finds joy in sharing their love of music with the community. The band's ...

  • 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: 207 S. Hollybrook Road, Wendell, NC 27591-8884
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

The North Carolina Theatre presents Elf - The Musical

This hilarious musical follows the smash-hit 2003 movie that’s now a Holiday classic—and is sure to make everyone embrace their ...

The North Carolina Theatre presents Elf - The Musical

This hilarious musical follows the smash-hit 2003 movie that’s now a Holiday classic—and is sure to make everyone embrace their ...

Theatre Raleigh presents The 1940s Radio Hour

A little New York City radio station called WOV records a broadcast for American soldiers serving overseas in World War ...

Storytime and Visits with Santa at Gathering Gallery

Come hear a story and do a fun craft on three Thursdays in December. Take a break from the hustle ...

Pullen Park's Snowball Extravaganza

Come out for an afternoon of snowy fun! There will be a snowman egg hunt, snowball games, crafts, and more. ...

  • 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free with Pre-registration
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

Electric Light Fantasy at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park

Join us in Historic Downtown Wilson at the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park for the 4th Annual Electric Light Fantasy drive-in ...

*2025* Hot Chocolate Run at Park West Village with Fleet Feet Raleigh

The second Hot Chocolate Run this year! Bring your favorite mug or choose from one of the extras provided and ...

Cocoa and Crafts at Abbotts Creek

Come out to Abbotts Creek to see our new light display for the holidays! We will have a fun craft for ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 9950 Durant Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27614
  • Cost: Free with Pre Registration
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

Cookies with Santa Snow Globe Minis at Mini Acres Farm

Santa Claus is coming to town!!! Yes!! That Santa… And we are so excited!! Your children can enjoy milk & cookies ...

Teddy Bear Clinic and Holiday Market at The Rink

Come enjoy the thrill of ice skating in a winter wonderland created in the heart of downtown Raleigh! THE RINK ...

  • 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 South McDowell Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Skater Admission: $15 includes skate rental. Non-Skater Admission: $6.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Santa Claus is coming to CowBar at North Hills

Santa Claus is coming to town! Come enjoy a burger with Santa Claus himself!

  • 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 201 Park at North Hills St Suite 103 Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free with Purchase
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Electric Light Fantasy at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park

Join us in Historic Downtown Wilson at the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park for the 4th Annual Electric Light Fantasy drive-in ...

Cary Theater's My Favorite Things Holiday Songs

International recording artist, vocalist and cellist Shana Tucker brings her unique genre of ChamberSoul to your favorite holiday songs. Experience ...

Christmas Open House in Wendell

You’re invited to the 4th Annual Christmas Open House hosted by Pam’s Cake Pops and The Southern Exchange! Join us to ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Pam's Cake Pops, 227 Forest Lane, Wendell, NC, 27591
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Christmas Open House at Painted Tree

Eat, drink, shop, and be merry at Painted Tree’s Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 16th! With hundreds of shops ...

JAKS Stables' Annual Christmas with the Horses

It’s back! We are so excited to host our 9th Annual Christmas with the Horses event! Tickets are Pre-sale only and ...

Grandeur Luxe's Storytime and Cookies with Santa

Join us for a toddler storytime at our newest event space. Little ones will enjoy music, dancing, crafts, as well ...

Brunch with Santa at Metro Diner Raleigh

Santa's coming to town! Join us for Brunch with Santa Stop by to get your photo taken with Santa, chow down ...

*CANCELLED* Winter Market at North Hills

Join us for our last market at North Hills CCU Midtown Park for the year featuring 40+ local vendors, live ...

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC, 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Santa in the Village District

Come visit with Santa and grab some photos this merry holiday season! You can find Santa in his magical wonderland ...

Grinchmas: A Holiday Whobilation at Rand Bryan House

Rescheduled from Saturday, December 2, 2023. A "Holiday who-be what-ee?" Join us for a fantastic day of holiday cheer at the Rand-Bryan ...

The North Carolina Theatre presents Elf - The Musical

This hilarious musical follows the smash-hit 2003 movie that’s now a Holiday classic—and is sure to make everyone embrace their ...

North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre presents A Charlie Brown Christmas

Musical by Charles M. Schulz Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson Stage Adaptation by Eric Schaeffer By Special ...

Santa Claus is Coming to Town at Capital Marketplace

Santa Claus is coming to Capital Marketplace! Come out to get a picture with Santa and enjoy games, hot cocoa, ...

  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 6250 Plantation Center Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616
  • Cost: Free Admission. Registration Encouraged.
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

DPAC presents Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

America's Favorite Christmas Celebration The beloved family tradition is back: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet! Gather your loved ones for the ...

Carolina Theatre of Durham presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: Christmas Ballet Show

Classical Arts Entertainment presents the ballet fairy tale “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” in two acts with one intermission. There ...

Theatre Raleigh presents The 1940s Radio Hour

A little New York City radio station called WOV records a broadcast for American soldiers serving overseas in World War ...

Storytime and Visits with Santa at Gathering Gallery

Come hear a story and do a fun craft on three Thursdays in December. Take a break from the hustle ...

Theatre Raleigh presents The 1940s Radio Hour

A little New York City radio station called WOV records a broadcast for American soldiers serving overseas in World War ...

OWL Art Studio's Fun Projects

Stop by anytime between 12 and 3 pm. Make fun projects for kids. Decorate or make your own ornaments, and/or a ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 1301 Buck Jones Rd. (inside Deja Vu furniture store), Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Price varies on chosen project
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Theatre Raleigh presents The 1940s Radio Hour

A little New York City radio station called WOV records a broadcast for American soldiers serving overseas in World War ...

Polar Ice Raleigh presents Santa's Winter Wonderland

Santa is making one final stop to visit his Winter Wonderland at Polar Ice Raleigh on Dec 23, before heading ...

City Doctor Productions presents Holiday Crafts with Mini-Me at Graffiti

Who Needs the Kids Out of the House just before Christmas for a couple of hours so you can wrap ...

  • 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 158 East Cedar St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: $25 for 1 adult and 1 child. Additional child $5.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Theatre Raleigh presents The 1940s Radio Hour

A little New York City radio station called WOV records a broadcast for American soldiers serving overseas in World War ...

Holiday Movie Night at Giggles Raleigh

We’re so excited for our Holiday Movie Night!!! The Grinch! Please join in the FUN! Reservations are strongly encouraged! Free Pizza Watch The Grinch ...

  • 5:15 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Location: 6504 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh, NC 27615-6813
  • Cost: see website for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Theatre Raleigh presents The 1940s Radio Hour

A little New York City radio station called WOV records a broadcast for American soldiers serving overseas in World War ...

Christmas at Capital Church

Join us for Christmas Eve at The Capital Church. We will have Christmas cookie and Ornament decorating before and after service. ...

Theatre Raleigh presents The 1940s Radio Hour

A little New York City radio station called WOV records a broadcast for American soldiers serving overseas in World War ...

Over the Moon is open Christmas Day!

Are your kids bouncing off the walls yet? We're open every day this holiday season, including on Christmas Day** and ...

  • 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 653 Cary Towne Blvd, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: One Child $14. Additional Children $12. No charge for members and adults.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Valhallan Esports Training Smash Bros Tournament and Crafts

Join us for some fun holiday Nintendo crafts and a friendly Super Smash Bros. tournament.

Tap Yard's Mini Midnight Madness

Join us the early evening of December 31st at Tap Yard for "Mini Midnight Madness" - a family-friendly New Year's ...

Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble New Year's Eve Performance at First Baptist Church Raleigh

Come see Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble ring in the new year at First Baptist Church Raleigh at 7 PM.

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