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Repticon at the NC State Fairgrounds

This show features everything that you’ve come to love most about Repticon’s two days of fun and excitement! See live ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Exposition Center, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: From $10 (Adult), $6 (Ages 5-12), ages 4 and under are free.
  • Website: repticon.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa Express with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride

For All Ages. 60minutes tour. Kids and parents hop aboard the Great Raleigh Trolley for their chance to enjoy a ride ...

Shop Small Mall at the Fairgrounds

We are SO excited for our biggest Festival yet on Small business Saturday weekend. Join us on Saturday and Sunday ...

  • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Kerr Scott Building - NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $5 to $25. Children 16 and under are free to attend.
  • Website: www.eventeny.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Phillips Farms Christmas Wonderland

Shop NC Fraser Fir trees and wreaths Support our local vendors - wreath making and pictures with Santa. Drop in ...

  • 11:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Location: 6720 Good Hope Church Rd., Cary, NC 27519
  • Cost: $15 per person ages 2+. Movie Night only admission $5 per person at the ticket booth.
  • Website: www.phillipsfarmsofcary.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Dessertery at Martin Marietta for the Performing Arts

Come indulge yourself in a family friendly holiday themed dessert café. THE DESSERTERY will feature elaborate holiday decor, all you ...

  • 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Kennedy Theatre, 2 East South Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $29 for those 7yrs+. $15 for ages 2-6. Children under 2 are free.
  • Website: www.martinmariettacenter.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Knightdale Gymnastics' Tot Time

Tot Time - Open gym for the 5 and under crowd and their grownup! Open gym is a great way for ...

Pet Night with Santa in Wonderland at Fenton

Bring your furry friends along for Pet Photos with Santa! Whether you have a dog, cat, or another beloved pet, ...

  • 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 201 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, NC, 27511
  • Cost: From $40 Photo Packages
  • Website: whereissanta.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa at Bumble Brews Cary

Join us for a one-hour session with Santa! The kids will have plenty of time with Santa plus any remaining ...

Pet Night with Santa at Crabtree Valley Mall

November 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9 & 16 5:00pm - Close Bring your furry friend for a picture with Santa. Pet ...

Marbles Baby Time Meet-Up

Sing, move and play with your little one while you enjoy conversations and make connections with other grown-ups. Baby Time ...

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 - 4:00 pm
  • Location: DCP Nest Pavilion, 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ornaments at Greystone Recreation Center

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season! Decking the halls has never been so fun. Each week participants will create ...

  • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: 7713-55 Lead Mine Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27615
  • Cost: $12 a session
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Kids Night with Balloon Artist at Carolina Ale House Cary

Join us every Tuesday evening for Kids Night with a balloon artist at Carolina Ale House! Kids 10 and under eat ...

Sensory Friendly Night of NC Chinese Lantern Festival at Koka Booth Amphiteatre

November 16 - January 12, 2025. A holiday tradition transforming Booth Amphitheatre into a magical setting of illuminated lanterns. Come experience ...

Stroller Strides at Lafayette Village with Fit4Mom

Stroller Strides® is a total fitness program that moms can do with their little ones (ages 6 weeks to 5 ...

Haven Farm's Weekly Storytime

Join us for our weekly storytime in the shoppe. We will read, dance, and craft This free event welcomes kids of ...

Forest Ridge Park's Young Explorers Club

Join the flock at Forest Ridge Park! Enjoy an hour of educational outdoor-based programming. Seasonal activities include interactive games, crafts, stories, ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 2100 Old NC 98 HWY Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: $3
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Haven Farm's Mommy & Me Yoga

Enjoy quality bonding time in our Mommy and Me Yoga class! This fun and nurturing session is designed for moms ...

Christmas at Historic Oak View County Park

Christmas at Oak View: 1850-1950 Learn how the Christmas holiday was experienced by the many different people and families living and ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free, but registration is required. .
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Nursing Mothers of Raleigh

We offer answers to questions and basic information classes with demonstrations: Breastfeeding Q and A, Preparation and Getting Started, Starting ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Marsh Creek Park, 3050 N New Hope Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free with Registration at RecLink
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Knightdale Gymnastics' Tot Time

Tot Time - Open gym for the 5 and under crowd and their grownup! Open gym is a great way for ...

Haven Farm's Mom Walk Club

Join us every Thursday / 10:30-11:30AM for Mom Walk Club! We’ll meet in the shoppe and head out for a walk ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Garner Recreation Center's Preschool Fitness

A fun way to introduce youngsters to physical activity for fitness. In this class, preschoolers will run, jump and play ...

Discovery Day at White Deer Park

White Deer Park’s signature program features hands-on learning through experiments, crafts and other activities. Each month offers a different theme ...

Fuquay-Varina Gingerbread House Competition & Fundraiser for WNC

Get ready to show off your gingerbread house skills and help raise money for a good cause at our 5th ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Fuquay Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Competition Entry Fee: $10 for Child and Youth. $15 Adult. $20 Family.
  • Website: www.fuquayjuniors.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Urban Air Raleigh's Jumperoo

Jumperoo is a special time where Urban Air Raleigh is open only for children 5 & under! We open up ...

Reindeer Rodeo at Abbotts Creek

It's the most wonderful time of the year for the Reindeer Rodeo! Bring your little one for a fun-filled morning of ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: 9950 Durant Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27614
  • Cost: $7
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

*CANCELLED* Kids Craft Time at Haven Farm

Join us for Kids Craft Time, a monthly event at the Shoppe! Allow the kiddos to explore their creativity through ...

Urban Air Morrisville's Jumperoo

Jumperoo is a dedicated time for kids 5 & under! The park opens exclusively for the little ones and their ...

  • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 1020 Wake Competition Center Lane, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: see website for details
  • Website: www.urbanair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kids' Day Downtown Fuquay Varina

Get ready for Kids Downtown Day in Fuquay-Varina! Bring your family for a festive day exploring downtown's holiday spirit. Here's ...

First Night for Downtown Cary's Gifting Tree Project

Wander along South Academy Street and through the Downtown Cary Park as it's transformed into a sparkling display of Christmas ...

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy St. Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Holly Springs Farmers Market's Pictures with Santa

Santa will be at the Holly Springs Farmers Market on December 7th from 9:00-Noon! Bring the kids to have their photo ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 300 W. Ballentine St. Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cary Farmers Market

Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season at Downtown Cary Park. Find a wonderful lineup of vendors offering ...

Fuquay Varina Growers Market

The Fuquay-Varina Growers Market (FVGM) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, operating under Sownhay Inc., cultivating and supporting partnerships between local ...

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce parking lot, 121 N Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.fvgrowersmarket.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Local Children's Book Signing at Urban Air Raleigh

Stop by Urban Air Raleigh between 2-4pm to meet the local mom and daughter authors of a new children's book ...

New Hope Valley Railway Santa's Roundup Train Ride Ride

Our train yard is decorated for the holiday season and our popular “Reindeer Round-up” returns. Kids will be able to ...

  • 9:30 am - 3:45 pm
  • Location: 3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill, NC 27562
  • Cost: from $16
  • Website: www.etix.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa Express with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride

For All Ages. 60minutes tour. Kids and parents hop aboard the Great Raleigh Trolley for their chance to enjoy a ride ...

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 ...

The Dessertery at Martin Marietta for the Performing Arts

Come indulge yourself in a family friendly holiday themed dessert café. THE DESSERTERY will feature elaborate holiday decor, all you ...

  • 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Kennedy Theatre, 2 East South Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $29 for those 7yrs+. $15 for ages 2-6. Children under 2 are free.
  • Website: www.martinmariettacenter.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Winter Wonder Weeks at Marbles

Celebrate winter with Marbles Winter Wonder Weeks throughout December and January. Take photos with a snow globe upon entering the ...

Fuquay-Varina Gingerbread House Competition & Fundraiser for WNC

Get ready to show off your gingerbread house skills and help raise money for a good cause at our 5th ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Fuquay Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Competition Entry Fee: $10 for Child and Youth. $15 Adult. $20 Family.
  • Website: www.fuquayjuniors.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Knightdale Gymnastics' Tot Time

Tot Time - Open gym for the 5 and under crowd and their grownup! Open gym is a great way for ...

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 ...

Christmas at Historic Oak View County Park

Christmas at Oak View: 1850-1950 Learn how the Christmas holiday was experienced by the many different people and families living and ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free, but registration is required. .
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Thrive Motherhoood Playgroup Meet Up at Sola Coffee

Have breakfast or brunch with us at Sola Coffee in North Raleigh! Home of the I Believe in Raleigh mural! Coffee, ...

Thrive Motherhood Playgroup Meet Up at Lake Benson Park

Playgroup Meet Up at Lake Benson Park Email Elaine for your RSVP and she will email details and reminders day ...

Marbles Baby Time Meet-Up

Sing, move and play with your little one while you enjoy conversations and make connections with other grown-ups. Baby Time ...

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 ...

Fuquay-Varina Gingerbread House Competition & Fundraiser for WNC

Get ready to show off your gingerbread house skills and help raise money for a good cause at our 5th ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Fuquay Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Competition Entry Fee: $10 for Child and Youth. $15 Adult. $20 Family.
  • Website: www.fuquayjuniors.org
  • Category: Family Fun

ClubWorx' Toasty Plunge

Unlike your average Polar Plunge, ClubWorx would like to invite members and the surrounding community to jump in, and test ...

  • 6:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Location: 100 South Fitness Drive, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
  • Website: clubworx.net
  • Category: Family Fun

Stroller Strides at Lafayette Village with Fit4Mom

Stroller Strides® is a total fitness program that moms can do with their little ones (ages 6 weeks to 5 ...

Winter Wonder Weeks at Marbles

Celebrate winter with Marbles Winter Wonder Weeks throughout December and January. Take photos with a snow globe upon entering the ...

Fuquay-Varina Gingerbread House Competition & Fundraiser for WNC

Get ready to show off your gingerbread house skills and help raise money for a good cause at our 5th ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Fuquay Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Competition Entry Fee: $10 for Child and Youth. $15 Adult. $20 Family.
  • Website: www.fuquayjuniors.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Knightdale Gymnastics' Tot Time

Tot Time - Open gym for the 5 and under crowd and their grownup! Open gym is a great way for ...

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 ...

Haven Farm's Mom Walk Club

Join us every Thursday / 10:30-11:30AM for Mom Walk Club! We’ll meet in the shoppe and head out for a walk ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Garner Recreation Center's Preschool Fitness

A fun way to introduce youngsters to physical activity for fitness. In this class, preschoolers will run, jump and play ...

Fuquay-Varina Gingerbread House Competition & Fundraiser for WNC

Get ready to show off your gingerbread house skills and help raise money for a good cause at our 5th ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Fuquay Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Competition Entry Fee: $10 for Child and Youth. $15 Adult. $20 Family.
  • Website: www.fuquayjuniors.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Early Birds

Mornings can be an especially magical time in nature, so we are pleased to welcome Early Birds at Prairie Ridge! ...

Thrive Motherhoood Playgroup: Dentist Visit

Join us for a tour and visit with a dentist in Cary! We hope to have some mingling and connecting ...

  • 9:30 am
  • Location: Preston Corners Pediatric Dentistry, 120 Preston Executive Dr Suite 100, Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: Free with RSVP
  • Website: www.thrivemotherhood.org
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Executive Mansion's Holiday Open House

Celebrate the holiday season with beautiful decorations and festive music from performing groups across North Carolina. No reservations are required or ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 200 N. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.dncr.nc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Fuquay-Varina Gingerbread House Competition & Fundraiser for WNC

Get ready to show off your gingerbread house skills and help raise money for a good cause at our 5th ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Fuquay Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Competition Entry Fee: $10 for Child and Youth. $15 Adult. $20 Family.
  • Website: www.fuquayjuniors.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Frosty Run 10K and 5K Run

Grab your tinsel, bells, and running shoes because Frosty Run is here! Looking for a fun family-oriented event that runs through ...

  • 8:00 am
  • Location: 301 Brooks St., Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: $30-$60
  • Website: fsseries.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa's Rocking Christmas Party at Falls River Flour Power

Let’s rock this party with some of Santa’s favorite recipes: Santa’s Graham Cookies and Grinch Kabobs. We’re going to have ...

Fuquay Varina Growers Market

The Fuquay-Varina Growers Market (FVGM) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, operating under Sownhay Inc., cultivating and supporting partnerships between local ...

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce parking lot, 121 N Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.fvgrowersmarket.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cary Farmers Market

Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season at Downtown Cary Park. Find a wonderful lineup of vendors offering ...

*SOLD OUT* Marbles Gingerbread Jamboree

Sugar and spice and all things nice! Create special memories this holiday season with your very own keepsake gingerbread house. ...

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

Maggiano's Breakfast with Santa

Join us for Breakfast with Santa Come Join Santa for a delicious breakfast buffet, take some photos & have Story Time ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 8030 Renaissance Parkway, Durham, NC 27713
  • Cost: $30 per Per Person (Adults & Children)
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

*SOLD OUT* New Hope Valley Railway Santa's Roundup Train Ride Ride

Our train yard is decorated for the holiday season and our popular “Reindeer Round-up” returns. Kids will be able to ...

  • 9:30 am - 3:45 pm
  • Location: 3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill, NC 27562
  • Cost: from $16
  • Website: www.etix.com
  • Category: Family Fun

*SOLD OUT* Marbles Gingerbread Jamboree

Sugar and spice and all things nice! Create special memories this holiday season with your very own keepsake gingerbread house. ...

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

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 ...

Brunch with Santa at Il Falo at The Westin

Enjoy Brunch with Santa in the Grand Ballroom at The Westin Raleigh-Durham, a magical holiday celebration with kid-friendly activities and ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 3931 Macaw Street Raleigh, NC 27617
  • Cost: $69 for adults, $29 for kids aged 5-10, and free for children 4 and under
  • Website: www.ilfalo.com
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Zoo Jingle in the Jungle

To celebrate the season of giving and the Zoo's 50th anniversary, the North Carolina Zoo is delighted to announce a ...

Winter Wonder Weeks at Marbles

Celebrate winter with Marbles Winter Wonder Weeks throughout December and January. Take photos with a snow globe upon entering the ...

Knightdale Gymnastics' Tot Time

Tot Time - Open gym for the 5 and under crowd and their grownup! Open gym is a great way for ...

Fuquay-Varina Gingerbread House Competition & Fundraiser for WNC

Get ready to show off your gingerbread house skills and help raise money for a good cause at our 5th ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Fuquay Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Competition Entry Fee: $10 for Child and Youth. $15 Adult. $20 Family.
  • Website: www.fuquayjuniors.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas at Historic Oak View County Park

Christmas at Oak View: 1850-1950 Learn how the Christmas holiday was experienced by the many different people and families living and ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free, but registration is required. .
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Zoo Jingle in the Jungle

To celebrate the season of giving and the Zoo's 50th anniversary, the North Carolina Zoo is delighted to announce a ...

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+ $15. Children 2-12 $11. Children under 2 are free.
  • Website: www.nczoo.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Marbles Baby Time Meet-Up

Sing, move and play with your little one while you enjoy conversations and make connections with other grown-ups. Baby Time ...

Downtown Cary Park's Toddler Tuesday Story Time with Fairytale Dreamer

Get ready to 'let it go' and embrace the winter magic with your favorite Snow Queen and Ice Harvester! Cozy ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Academy Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St. Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fuquay-Varina Gingerbread House Competition & Fundraiser for WNC

Get ready to show off your gingerbread house skills and help raise money for a good cause at our 5th ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Fuquay Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Competition Entry Fee: $10 for Child and Youth. $15 Adult. $20 Family.
  • Website: www.fuquayjuniors.org
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Zoo Jingle in the Jungle

To celebrate the season of giving and the Zoo's 50th anniversary, the North Carolina Zoo is delighted to announce a ...

Wednesday Morning Movies at Halle Cultural Arts Center

Grab the kids, snacks, blankets and visit us for your free, favorite movies on the big screen! Doors open at ...

Stroller Strides at Lafayette Village with Fit4Mom

Stroller Strides® is a total fitness program that moms can do with their little ones (ages 6 weeks to 5 ...

Historic Oak View County Park is Hanging Greens and Scented Things

Hanging Greens & Scented Things: Historical Holiday Decor It’s that time of year again! Time to deck the halls and trim ...

Fuquay-Varina Gingerbread House Competition & Fundraiser for WNC

Get ready to show off your gingerbread house skills and help raise money for a good cause at our 5th ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Fuquay Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Competition Entry Fee: $10 for Child and Youth. $15 Adult. $20 Family.
  • Website: www.fuquayjuniors.org
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Zoo Jingle in the Jungle

To celebrate the season of giving and the Zoo's 50th anniversary, the North Carolina Zoo is delighted to announce a ...

Prairie Ridge Ecostation Wildlife in Winter

What happens to wildlife in the winter? What do birds eat? How do insects survive till spring? For this program ...

Knightdale Gymnastics' Tot Time

Tot Time - Open gym for the 5 and under crowd and their grownup! Open gym is a great way for ...

Haven Farm's Mom Walk Club

Join us every Thursday / 10:30-11:30AM for Mom Walk Club! We’ll meet in the shoppe and head out for a walk ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Garner Recreation Center's Preschool Fitness

A fun way to introduce youngsters to physical activity for fitness. In this class, preschoolers will run, jump and play ...

United Skates' Winter Break Roller Skating

Looking for the ultimate holiday break activity? United Skates of Raleigh has packed this winter break with skating, fun, and ...

NC Zoo Jingle in the Jungle

To celebrate the season of giving and the Zoo's 50th anniversary, the North Carolina Zoo is delighted to announce a ...

Thrive Motherhoood Stroller Walk

Our December stroller walks will go through downtown Cary. We will check out the lights, decorations, and themed Christmas trees ...

Urban Air Raleigh's Jumperoo

Jumperoo is a special time where Urban Air Raleigh is open only for children 5 & under! We open up ...

Storytime at the Park at William B. Umstead State Park

Animals in Winter Come to the park on Friday mornings to read fun and engaging children's books about exploring nature! Stories are ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Visitor Center, 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27617
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ncparks.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

United Skates' Winter Break Roller Skating

Looking for the ultimate holiday break activity? United Skates of Raleigh has packed this winter break with skating, fun, and ...

Fuquay Varina Growers Market

The Fuquay-Varina Growers Market (FVGM) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, operating under Sownhay Inc., cultivating and supporting partnerships between local ...

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce parking lot, 121 N Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.fvgrowersmarket.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cary Farmers Market

Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season at Downtown Cary Park. Find a wonderful lineup of vendors offering ...

*SOLD OUT* New Hope Valley Railway Santa's Roundup Train Ride Ride

Our train yard is decorated for the holiday season and our popular “Reindeer Round-up” returns. Kids will be able to ...

  • 9:30 am - 3:45 pm
  • Location: 3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill, NC 27562
  • Cost: from $16
  • Website: www.etix.com
  • Category: Family Fun

*FULL* Christmas at Historic Oak View County Park

Christmas at Oak View: 1850-1950 Learn how the Christmas holiday was experienced by the many different people and families living and ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free, but registration is required. .
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

United Skates' Winter Break Roller Skating

Looking for the ultimate holiday break activity? United Skates of Raleigh has packed this winter break with skating, fun, and ...

Winter Wonder Weeks at Marbles

Celebrate winter with Marbles Winter Wonder Weeks throughout December and January. Take photos with a snow globe upon entering the ...

Santa Express with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride

For All Ages. 60minutes tour. Kids and parents hop aboard the Great Raleigh Trolley for their chance to enjoy a ride ...

The Dessertery at Martin Marietta for the Performing Arts

Come indulge yourself in a family friendly holiday themed dessert café. THE DESSERTERY will feature elaborate holiday decor, all you ...

  • 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
  • Location: Kennedy Theatre, 2 East South Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $29 for those 7yrs+. $15 for ages 2-6. Children under 2 are free.
  • Website: www.martinmariettacenter.com
  • Category: Family Fun

*SOLD OUT* Carolina Inn's Holiday Tea

It is said that Anna Russell, 7th Duchess of Bedford, invented Afternoon Tea in 1840. This was to satisfy her ...

  • 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Crossroad Restaurant, 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
  • Cost: $79 per person. Free for Ages 5 and under.
  • Website: www.destinationhotels.com
  • Category: Family Fun

United Skates' Winter Break Roller Skating

Looking for the ultimate holiday break activity? United Skates of Raleigh has packed this winter break with skating, fun, and ...

Winter Wonder Weeks at Marbles

Celebrate winter with Marbles Winter Wonder Weeks throughout December and January. Take photos with a snow globe upon entering the ...

Santa Express with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride

For All Ages. 60minutes tour. Kids and parents hop aboard the Great Raleigh Trolley for their chance to enjoy a ride ...

Creative Cup Toddler Story Time

Come Join Amanda in a fun toddler story time. We will read stories, sing songs, and do a special activity. ...

The Dessertery at Martin Marietta for the Performing Arts

Come indulge yourself in a family friendly holiday themed dessert café. THE DESSERTERY will feature elaborate holiday decor, all you ...

  • 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
  • Location: Kennedy Theatre, 2 East South Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $29 for those 7yrs+. $15 for ages 2-6. Children under 2 are free.
  • Website: www.martinmariettacenter.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Marbles Baby Time Meet-Up

Sing, move and play with your little one while you enjoy conversations and make connections with other grown-ups. Baby Time ...

Winter Wonder Weeks at Marbles

Celebrate winter with Marbles Winter Wonder Weeks throughout December and January. Take photos with a snow globe upon entering the ...

United Skates' Christmas Eve Skate Party

Bring the whole family and celebrate the holiday with us. Kick off your Christmas Eve with fun on wheels!

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Admission $6. Skate Rental $6. $4 Non Skating Adult Admission.
  • Website: www.unitedskates.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh comes to light every holiday season with Illuminate Art Walk presented by Wake Tech! Since December 2020, Illuminate ...

  • 5:00 pm
  • Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: downtownraleigh.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Evening Holiday Walk at Joyner Park

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will offer a free walkable holiday experience at E. Carroll ...

Winter Wonder Weeks at Marbles

Celebrate winter with Marbles Winter Wonder Weeks throughout December and January. Take photos with a snow globe upon entering the ...

United Skates' Christmas Day Skate Party

After the presents, join us for some holiday fun on wheels!

  • 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Admission $6. Skate Rental $6. $4 Non Skating Adult Admission.
  • Website: www.unitedskates.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Jewish Life Center's Family Chanukah Party at Chabad of Raleigh

Hot Latkes Decorate Donuts Chanukah Crafts Pasta Bar Light the Menorah and more! Welcome families of all ages!

Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh comes to light every holiday season with Illuminate Art Walk presented by Wake Tech! Since December 2020, Illuminate ...

  • 5:00 pm
  • Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: downtownraleigh.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Evening Holiday Walk at Joyner Park

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will offer a free walkable holiday experience at E. Carroll ...

United Skates' Winter Break Roller Skating

Looking for the ultimate holiday break activity? United Skates of Raleigh has packed this winter break with skating, fun, and ...

NC Transportation Museum's Winter Train Rides

Join us at the N.C. Transportation Museum for special train rides during the winter break between Christmas and the New ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
  • Cost: From $4 (ages 3-12). From $6 per Adult. Free for Members & Children under 3.
  • Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Holiday Skating at Polar Ice Wake Forest

Featuring a tree at center ice! We can't wait to share the magic of the holidays with you! Our center ice tree ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: The Factory, 1839 S. Main Street Ste 200, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: $12 Public Admission. $16 Admission plus Skate Renta. $5 5yrs and under (skate rental included). $4 Kids Skating Aid.
  • Website: www.polaricewakeforest.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Haven Farm's Mom Walk Club

Join us every Thursday / 10:30-11:30AM for Mom Walk Club! We’ll meet in the shoppe and head out for a walk ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Garner Recreation Center's Preschool Fitness

A fun way to introduce youngsters to physical activity for fitness. In this class, preschoolers will run, jump and play ...

United Skates' Winter Break Roller Skating

Looking for the ultimate holiday break activity? United Skates of Raleigh has packed this winter break with skating, fun, and ...

Polar Ice Raleigh's Character Skate

Event Ticket Includes: Ice Skating admission and skate rental Photo op with characters Popcorn & Hot Cocoa No Charge if not skating

Falls River Flour Power Winter Carnival

For All 5-12yrs Come in from the cold and warm up while you make Baked Snowflakes, Buttermilk Snowman Pancakes and have ...

NC Transportation Museum's Winter Train Rides

Join us at the N.C. Transportation Museum for special train rides during the winter break between Christmas and the New ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
  • Cost: From $4 (ages 3-12). From $6 per Adult. Free for Members & Children under 3.
  • Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Holiday Skating at Polar Ice Wake Forest

Featuring a tree at center ice! We can't wait to share the magic of the holidays with you! Our center ice tree ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: The Factory, 1839 S. Main Street Ste 200, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: $12 Public Admission. $16 Admission plus Skate Renta. $5 5yrs and under (skate rental included). $4 Kids Skating Aid.
  • Website: www.polaricewakeforest.com
  • Category: Family Fun

United Skates' Winter Break Roller Skating

Looking for the ultimate holiday break activity? United Skates of Raleigh has packed this winter break with skating, fun, and ...

Cary Farmers Market

Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season at Downtown Cary Park. Find a wonderful lineup of vendors offering ...

Winter Wonder Weeks at Marbles

Celebrate winter with Marbles Winter Wonder Weeks throughout December and January. Take photos with a snow globe upon entering the ...

Holiday Skating at Polar Ice Wake Forest

Featuring a tree at center ice! We can't wait to share the magic of the holidays with you! Our center ice tree ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: The Factory, 1839 S. Main Street Ste 200, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: $12 Public Admission. $16 Admission plus Skate Renta. $5 5yrs and under (skate rental included). $4 Kids Skating Aid.
  • Website: www.polaricewakeforest.com
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Transportation Museum's Winter Train Rides

Join us at the N.C. Transportation Museum for special train rides during the winter break between Christmas and the New ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
  • Cost: From $4 (ages 3-12). From $6 per Adult. Free for Members & Children under 3.
  • Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

United Skates' Winter Break Roller Skating

Looking for the ultimate holiday break activity? United Skates of Raleigh has packed this winter break with skating, fun, and ...

Winter Wonder Weeks at Marbles

Celebrate winter with Marbles Winter Wonder Weeks throughout December and January. Take photos with a snow globe upon entering the ...

Holiday Skating at Polar Ice Wake Forest

Featuring a tree at center ice! We can't wait to share the magic of the holidays with you! Our center ice tree ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: The Factory, 1839 S. Main Street Ste 200, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: $12 Public Admission. $16 Admission plus Skate Renta. $5 5yrs and under (skate rental included). $4 Kids Skating Aid.
  • Website: www.polaricewakeforest.com
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Transportation Museum's Winter Train Rides

Join us at the N.C. Transportation Museum for special train rides during the winter break between Christmas and the New ...

  • 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
  • Cost: From $4 (ages 3-12). From $6 per Adult. Free for Members & Children under 3.
  • Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Kwanzaa Celebration at Cary Arts Center

Learn more about and celebrate the seven principals of Kwanzaa through demonstrations, performance, and art activities. There will be food ...

  • 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 101 Dry Avenue Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

United Skates' Winter Break Roller Skating

Looking for the ultimate holiday break activity? United Skates of Raleigh has packed this winter break with skating, fun, and ...

Falls River Flour Power Winter Carnival

For All 5-12yrs Come in from the cold and warm up while you make Baked Snowflakes, Buttermilk Snowman Pancakes and have ...

Little Ones Guided Hike at William B. Umstead State Park

Join us for a family-friendly walk down to the lake! We will hike to Big Lake and see the spillway ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 pm
  • Location: Crabtree Picnic Area Parking Lot, 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27617
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ncparks.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Transportation Museum's Winter Train Rides

Join us at the N.C. Transportation Museum for special train rides during the winter break between Christmas and the New ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
  • Cost: From $4 (ages 3-12). From $6 per Adult. Free for Members & Children under 3.
  • Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Holiday Skating at Polar Ice Wake Forest

Featuring a tree at center ice! We can't wait to share the magic of the holidays with you! Our center ice tree ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: The Factory, 1839 S. Main Street Ste 200, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: $12 Public Admission. $16 Admission plus Skate Renta. $5 5yrs and under (skate rental included). $4 Kids Skating Aid.
  • Website: www.polaricewakeforest.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Falls River Flour Power Winter Carnival

For All 5-12yrs Come in from the cold and warm up while you make Baked Snowflakes, Buttermilk Snowman Pancakes and have ...

NC Transportation Museum's Winter Train Rides

Join us at the N.C. Transportation Museum for special train rides during the winter break between Christmas and the New ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
  • Cost: From $4 (ages 3-12). From $6 per Adult. Free for Members & Children under 3.
  • Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Museum of Life and Science's Noon Years Eve

Get a head start in celebrating the New Year! With new and exciting things on the horizon, we will come ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 433 W. Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704
  • Cost: Included in general admission: $23 per adult. $18 children ages 3-12. Free for Children 2 and under.
  • Website: www.lifeandscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Marbles Kids Museum Noon Year's Eve

Join us for a family favorite that includes crafts, games, music and a special bubble wrap pop! Count down together ...

Holiday Skating at Polar Ice Wake Forest

Featuring a tree at center ice! We can't wait to share the magic of the holidays with you! Our center ice tree ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: The Factory, 1839 S. Main Street Ste 200, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: $12 Public Admission. $16 Admission plus Skate Renta. $5 5yrs and under (skate rental included). $4 Kids Skating Aid.
  • Website: www.polaricewakeforest.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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