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December 22

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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 ...

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

Christmas Photos with Santa and Milkshake plus Open Play at Feathered Farm

Make magical holiday memories at the farm with Santa and our beloved farm friends! From 1:00-4:00, Santa will be waiting ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $13.50 General Admission for ages 2-64. General Admission is free for under 2yrs.
  • Website: www.thefeatheredfarm.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 ...

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

Ho Ho Ho Holiday at Falls River Flour Power

Always a sell out, so register early as we jingle all the way through camp with lots of holiday inspired ...

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

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 ...

Marbles Early Learners Playtime

Join other young children and their grown-ups to spark curiosity, engage in early learning activities and encourage social connections. Each ...

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 ...

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!

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

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

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

Feathered Farm's Frosty Festivities

Farm Tour, Open Play and Optional Gem Mining Get ready for a winter adventure at Open Play at the Farm's Frosty ...

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: General Admission: $13.50 per person age 2+. Under 2yrs are free.
  • Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Haven Farm's Snuggle and Unwind

Come hang out with us during your lunch break! Pack a lunch and join us every Thursday from 12-1pm, to unwind ...

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

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

Feathered Farm's Frosty Festivities

Farm Tour, Open Play and Optional Gem Mining Get ready for a winter adventure at Open Play at the Farm's Frosty ...

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: General Admission: $13.50 per person age 2+. Under 2yrs are free.
  • Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bunny Hive's Books and Bubbles

This special story time experience is free of charge and open to all with a little one age 5 and ...

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 ...

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

Feathered Farm's Frosty Festivities

Farm Tour, Open Play and Optional Gem Mining Get ready for a winter adventure at Open Play at the Farm's Frosty ...

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: General Admission: $13.50 per person age 2+. Under 2yrs are free.
  • Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Motown Sound of Christmas presented by Pure Life Theatre

Duration: 120 minutes, 20 minute intermission The Town of Cary and Pure Life Theatre Company join together again to produce this ...

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 ...

  • 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

Community Kwanzaa Celebration at Fruit of Labor World Cultural Center

We’ll be celebrating with food, music, dance, poetry, and more.

  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 4200 Lake Ridge Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27604
  • Cost: Free. Donations Appreciated.
  • Website: www.fruitoflabor.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Chanukah Parade and Menorah Lighting and Celebration at Lafayette Village

Chanukah Parade 2PM Gear Up at Chabad 2:45PM Begin Parade Drive around the area passing through Senior Homes in the area and ending ...

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 ...

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

Feathered Farm's Frosty Festivities

Farm Tour, Open Play and Optional Gem Mining Get ready for a winter adventure at Open Play at the Farm's Frosty ...

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: General Admission: $13.50 per person age 2+. Under 2yrs are free.
  • Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.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

Notasium's Noon Year's Eve

Noon Years Eve Countdown!

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 ...

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 ...

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