Raleigh Family Events Calendar
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Holiday events includes events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.
First Weekend of Fenton Skate the Square
Kick off the season of skating, music, and festive fun at Fenton’s outdoor rink in Cary! Lace up, glide under ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary NC 27511
- Cost: $18 plus tax. Season Pass $90 plus tax.
- Website: fentonnc.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Visions of Sugarplums Holiday Art and Gift Show
The 51st Annual “Visions of Sugarplums” Holiday Art and Gift Show will be held November 6th, 7th and 8th, 2025 ...
- 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
- Location: Quail Hollow Swim & Tennis Club, 800 Orleans Place, Raleigh, NC 27609
- Cost: Free Admission and Parking
- Website: www.visionsofsugarplumsraleigh.com
- Category: Holiday Events
NC Transportation Museum's First Polar Express Train Ride of the Season
The Magic Returns! “Well, are you coming?” Inspired by the hit movie, this holiday favorite comes to life as you and ...
- 4:45 pm
- Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
- Cost: from $40 per child or $47 per adult
- Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Flour Power Cary Kid's Night Out
Can't come to weekly classes? Need some "you" time or a date night? These classes are perfect for your schedule! ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 1128 Parkside Main St, Cary, NC 27519
- Cost: $49 - $59 per child
- Website: www.flourpowerstudios.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Dia De Los Muertos - Day of the Dead
Join us for the 9th Annual Día de Los Muertos where we will be honoring the voices of children.
- 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
First Weekend of Fenton Skate the Square
Kick off the season of skating, music, and festive fun at Fenton’s outdoor rink in Cary! Lace up, glide under ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary NC 27511
- Cost: $18 plus tax. Season Pass $90 plus tax.
- Website: fentonnc.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stars, Stripes, and Strides
In person and virtual 5K, 10K and Fun Mile race options benefitting the US Veterans Corps. Run, Walk, Roll or ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Fred G. Bond Metro Park, 801 High House Rd, Cary, NC 27513
- Cost: Starting at $30. Fun Mile from $20. Kids in Strollers $5.
- Website: www.starsstripesandstrides.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Visions of Sugarplums Holiday Art and Gift Show
The 51st Annual “Visions of Sugarplums” Holiday Art and Gift Show will be held November 6th, 7th and 8th, 2025 ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Quail Hollow Swim & Tennis Club, 800 Orleans Place, Raleigh, NC 27609
- Cost: Free Admission and Parking
- Website: www.visionsofsugarplumsraleigh.com
- Category: Holiday Events
NC Zoo's Pumpkin Palooza
A Smashing Good Time! Pumpkin Palooza is a fall tradition at the North Carolina Zoo where animals get tasty pumpkins for ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, 27205
- Cost: Adults $18-29. Children 3-12 $14-$16. Children under 3 are free. NC EBT $5 for up to 4admission with cardholder.
- Website: www.nczoo.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Annual Turkey Bowl at Morrsville Community Park
Join us as your Morrisville Fire Department defends its championship versus the Morrisville Police Department in the fifth annual Turkey ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Field #1, 1520 Morrisville Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Cost: Admission is at least One Non Perishable Food Item per person
- Website: www.morrisvillenc.gov
- Category: Holiday Events
First Weekend of Fenton Skate the Square
Kick off the season of skating, music, and festive fun at Fenton’s outdoor rink in Cary! Lace up, glide under ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary NC 27511
- Cost: $18 plus tax. Season Pass $90 plus tax.
- Website: fentonnc.com
- Category: Holiday Events
NC Zoo's Pumpkin Palooza
A Smashing Good Time! Pumpkin Palooza is a fall tradition at the North Carolina Zoo where animals get tasty pumpkins for ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, 27205
- Cost: Adults $18-29. Children 3-12 $14-$16. Children under 3 are free. NC EBT $5 for up to 4admission with cardholder.
- Website: www.nczoo.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Salem Baptist Preschool Holiday Market
Join us for November 14th and 15th for our annual Holiday Market in Apex—a two-day event featuring over 60 local ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 1821 North Salem Street, Apex, NC 27523
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Vintage Market Days® NC Triangle presents Candy Cane Lane
Vintage Market Days® is an upscale vintage and vintage-inspired indoor market featuring orginal art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Jim Graham Building, NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607
- Cost: $5-$24. Admission for children under 12 is free.
- Website: events.humanitix.com
- Category: Holiday Events
NC Transportation Museum's First Polar Express Train Ride of the Season
The Magic Returns! “Well, are you coming?” Inspired by the hit movie, this holiday favorite comes to life as you and ...
- 4:45 pm
- Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
- Cost: from $40 per child or $47 per adult
- Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Salem Baptist Preschool Holiday Market
Join us for November 14th and 15th for our annual Holiday Market in Apex—a two-day event featuring over 60 local ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 1821 North Salem Street, Apex, NC 27523
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Vintage Market Days® NC Triangle presents Candy Cane Lane
Vintage Market Days® is an upscale vintage and vintage-inspired indoor market featuring orginal art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Jim Graham Building, NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607
- Cost: $5-$24. Admission for children under 12 is free.
- Website: events.humanitix.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Magic and Mischief, A Wizard's Market
A Wizard's Market by Paper & Stars Studio at Fred Fletcher Park. Curiosities - Crafts - Music - Handmade Goods ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St., Raleigh, NC 27605
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Lafayette Village's Lighting of the Tree
Tree lighting at 6 pm sharp Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit at our Spectacular Tree Lighting Ceremony in North ...
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 8450 Honeycutt Rd., Raleigh, NC 27615
- Cost: Free
- Website: lafayettevillageraleigh.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Sparkle Night at Parkside Town Commons
You’re invited to a night of free fun, music and celebration! Join us as we flip the switch to start the ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 7119 O’Kelly Chapel Road, Cary, NC, 27519
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.parksidetowncommons.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Vintage Market Days® NC Triangle presents Candy Cane Lane
Vintage Market Days® is an upscale vintage and vintage-inspired indoor market featuring orginal art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Jim Graham Building, NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607
- Cost: $5-$24. Admission for children under 12 is free.
- Website: events.humanitix.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Falls River Flour Power Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving: Gobble Gobble Til We Wobble What's your family thankful for? We’re thankful for YOU this Thanksgiving! Today, we’ll make turkey ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 10511 Shadowlawn Drive Suite 117, Raleigh, NC 27614
- Cost: $65
- Website: flourpowerstudios.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Frost and Fall Harvest Party at Piney Town Playhouse
Our favorite ice couple is coming to Piney Town Playhouse to celebrate the season with you! Children ages 1–7 are ...
- 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: 1520 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: $48.26 per ticket. $5 per additional adult.
- Website: pineytown.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Opening weekend of NC Chinese Lantern Festival at Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Experience the Magic of the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival Join us in Cary, North Carolina, for the North Carolina Chinese ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 8003 Regency Parkway Cary, NC 27518
- Cost: from $17 for 3yrs+. Children 2yrs and under are free. General Parking Free. Preferred Parking $15 per car.
- Website: www.boothamphitheatre.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Opening Night for Greensboro Science Center's Winter Wonderlights
The lights are back and brighter than ever! The Greensboro Science Center transforms into a holiday wonderland with over a million ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: 4301 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, NC, 27455
- Cost: $25. Under 3yrs Free.
- Website: shop.greensboroscience.org
- Category: Holiday Events
William Peace University Annual Tree Lighting
The holidays start with Peace. Join us for our annual Tree Lighting of Peace's Iconic 32-foot Christmas Tree — hosted by ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 15 E Peace St, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
FestiBull of Lights' Opening Weekend
FestiBull of Lights transforms the Durham Bulls Athletic Park into a dazzling winter wonderland! Stroll through thousands of twinkling lights ...
- 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC 27701
- Cost: $12 per person General Admission. Tickets required for all guests 3yrs and up.
- Website: cbc-events.com
- Category: Holiday Events
NC Transportation Museum's First Polar Express Train Ride of the Season
The Magic Returns! “Well, are you coming?” Inspired by the hit movie, this holiday favorite comes to life as you and ...
- 4:45 pm
- Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
- Cost: from $40 per child or $47 per adult
- Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Waverly Place Tree Lighting
The Waverly Place Tree Lighting celebration will begin at 5PM.
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 302 Colonades Way, Cary, NC 27518
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: waverlycary.com
- Category: Holiday Events
FestiBull of Lights' Opening Weekend
FestiBull of Lights transforms the Durham Bulls Athletic Park into a dazzling winter wonderland! Stroll through thousands of twinkling lights ...
- 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC 27701
- Cost: $12 per person General Admission. Tickets required for all guests 3yrs and up.
- Website: cbc-events.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting and Holiday Market
Gather ’round for the 17th Annual Tree Lighting & Holiday Market: Raleigh’s kick-off to the holiday season! This yearly tradition brings ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Lichtin Plaza, 2 E. South St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: downtownraleigh.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Flour Power Cary Kid's Night Out
Can't come to weekly classes? Need some "you" time or a date night? These classes are perfect for your schedule! ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 1128 Parkside Main St, Cary, NC 27519
- Cost: $49 - $59 per child
- Website: www.flourpowerstudios.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Midtown Farmers Market's Holiday Market
Shop local for all of your Thanksgiving prep and holiday gifts!
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: The Commons, 4150 Main at North Hills St., Raleigh, NC 27609
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: midtownfarmers.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Saint Andrew UMC's Silver Bells Craft Bazaar
Our annual craft bazaar will include 30 vendors that focus entirely on homemade, handcrafted items only! Shop for Christmas!
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 1201 Maxwell Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Raleigh Christmas Parade
Join us for the 81st Annual ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Parade by Shop Local Raleigh! Celebrate the holiday season with this festive ...
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Raleigh, Hillsborough Street and Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: grma.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Holiday Kickoff Party with Adam Rex at Quail Ridge Books
Join us for our annual kickoff to the holiday season celebration! Bestselling author Adam Rex leads a story time reading ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: 4209 Lassiter Mill Road Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27609
- Cost: $6.69 per child. $22.44 per adult.
- Website: quailridgebooks.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Green Road's Holiday Vendor Fair
Get into the holiday spirit with Green Road's Holiday Vendor Fair! This will be your one-stop shop for unique gifts, festive ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 4201 Green Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Holiday Events
Downtown Raleigh Kids Bricks & Minifigs Treasure Hunt - Scavenger Hunt
Use your treasure map to follow clues, solve puzzles, and crack codes on this unique 60-minute walking scavenger hunt for ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Bricks & Minifigs Downtown Raleigh, 206 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: $22.58 (ages 4-17) - $24.86 (adults).
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Holiday Events
FestiBull of Lights' Opening Weekend
FestiBull of Lights transforms the Durham Bulls Athletic Park into a dazzling winter wonderland! Stroll through thousands of twinkling lights ...
- 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC 27701
- Cost: $12 per person General Admission. Tickets required for all guests 3yrs and up.
- Website: cbc-events.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Mouse-Tastic Thanksgiving Brunch
Our favorite cheerful mouse is trading in his signature look for a pilgrim hat and inviting you to a festive ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Bunny Hive Raleigh - 711 W Lane St., Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: $40 non members. $20 members.
- Website: api.hellowalla.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Cirque Holiday Pops with The NC Symphony at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
Kick off the festive season with spellbinding grace and daredevil feats, contortionists, and acrobats performing on stage—and 40 feet above ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: Meymandi Concert Hall, 2 E South St. Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: from $59
- Website: ncsymphony.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Thansgiving Buffet in The Westin's Grand Ballroom
Celebrate the season with a buffet by the Il Falò culinary team, blending timeless classics with seasonal favorites. Guests will ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3931 Macaw Street Raleigh, NC 27617
- Cost: $79 Adults . $39 Kids (5yrs - 10yrs). Kids (4 & under): Free.
- Website: www.shopbriercreekcommons.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Carolina Inn presents Thanksgiving Block and Cellar
Join us for a festive evening of artistically prepared food designed to bring people together during the holiday season. Our team ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: Crossroads Chapel Hill, 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
- Cost: $129 plus tax and gratuity. Pre-payment required.
- Website: www.exploretock.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Santa's Arrival at Triangle Town Center
The wait is over—Santa Claus is coming to Triangle Town Center! Join us as we kick off the holiday season ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: 5959 Triangle Town Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27616
- Cost: See photo package offerings
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Cirque Holiday Pops with The NC Symphony at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
Kick off the festive season with spellbinding grace and daredevil feats, contortionists, and acrobats performing on stage—and 40 feet above ...
- 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Meymandi Concert Hall, 2 E South St. Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: from $59
- Website: ncsymphony.org
- Category: Holiday Events
NC Transportation Museum's First Polar Express Train Ride of the Season
The Magic Returns! “Well, are you coming?” Inspired by the hit movie, this holiday favorite comes to life as you and ...
- 4:45 pm
- Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
- Cost: from $40 per child or $47 per adult
- Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Turkey Chase
What's included:: -- In-person and virtual 5K, 10K, & 13.1 race options -- Turkey Chase finishers medal and knit hat or fleece ...
- 8:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: William B. Umstead State Park, Reedy Creek Shelter #2, 2100 N. Harrison Ave., Cary, NC 27513
- Cost: Starting at $30. Kids Strollers $5.
- Website: www.turkeychaserace.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Cirque Holiday Pops with The NC Symphony at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
Kick off the festive season with spellbinding grace and daredevil feats, contortionists, and acrobats performing on stage—and 40 feet above ...
- 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Meymandi Concert Hall, 2 E South St. Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: from $59
- Website: ncsymphony.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Carolina Inn's Brunch with Santa
A festive Carolina Inn meal with Santa will undoubtedly usher in the Christmas magic for young and old alike. Enjoy ...
- 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Crossroad Restaurant, 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
- Cost: $75 for 4yrs+. Free for under 3yrs.
- Website: www.carolinainn.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Merrily Mannered at Carolina Inn
Want your child to understand the basics of afternoon tea? This family friendly event is led by etiquette professional, Donna ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
- Cost: $75 per person
- Website: www.carolinainn.com
- Category: Holiday Events
