Raleigh Family Events Calendar
The Fun 4 raleigh Kids Calendar is the most comprehensive online family calendar in the Raleigh area. Please let us know if you are aware of an event that is not listed! Listings are FREE! Submit Your Event Today!
PLEASE NOTE: Events and programs are subject to last minute cancellations and changes. Before attending, please contact the business or event host to confirm that the event/program is still taking place, and to register or RSVP if required.
Calls From Santa with Wake Forest Parks
Register between November 24-December 1, 2025 A phone call from Santa Claus is on every child’s wish list. The Wake Forest ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Cost: Free with Pre-Registration
- Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
- Category: Free
NRCA's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
We’re getting everything set up for our annual Christmas Tree Lighting, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Join us ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: North Raleigh Christian Academy, 7300 Perry Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27616
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Moore Square's Imagination Playground
Let your imagination guide you as you use our big blue blocks to create your own playground!
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Free
Children's Storytime at Barnes and Noble - Crabtree Valley Mall
Join us in B&N Jr for our weekly Tuesday storytime!
- 11:00 am
- Location: 4325 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27612
- Cost: Free
- Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
- Category: Free
NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health
Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...
- 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: naturalsciences.org
- Category: Free
Christmas Tales with Santa at Bass Pro Shops
Christmas Tales is at 5 PM! Join Santa in his Wonderland as he reads a story for the kids! Locations: ...
- 5:00 pm
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: www.basspro.com
- Category: Free
Chick-fil-A Garner Town Square's Kids Night
Free face-painting and balloon animals with Mimi the Clown at our Garner Towne Square location, and kids receive a cup ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 2720 Timber Dr., Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Fuquay-Varina Gingerbread House Competition Entry Display
Gingerbread House Competition and Fundraiser sponsored by Friends of Fuquay Varina Arts Center Categories: Adult 18yrs+ Child 5yrs - 10yrs Youth 11yrs - 17yrs Family ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Fuquay Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.fuquayjuniors.org
- Category: Free
NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health
Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...
- 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: naturalsciences.org
- Category: Free
NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science
Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...
- 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: naturalsciences.org
- Category: Free
Santa Calls with Morrisville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Santa Claus has contacted Morrisville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources to let us know he and Mrs. Claus will be ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: www.morrisvillenc.gov
- Category: Free
WRAL TV Tower Lighting
The 67th annual WRAL Tower lighting is tonight! It will feature a live, half-hour special of music and holiday cheer ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: 2619 Western Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27606
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Moore Square's Imagination Playground
Let your imagination guide you as you use our big blue blocks to create your own playground!
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Free
Cranfield Academy Cary's Open House
Join us for our Open Houses to explore our vibrant school community and well-equipped learning environments. Meet our leadership teams, ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 150 Towne Village Dr., Cary, NC 27513
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: cranfieldacademy.com
- Category: Free
Fuquay-Varina Gingerbread House Competition Entry Display
Gingerbread House Competition and Fundraiser sponsored by Friends of Fuquay Varina Arts Center Categories: Adult 18yrs+ Child 5yrs - 10yrs Youth 11yrs - 17yrs Family ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Fuquay Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.fuquayjuniors.org
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2400 Aversboro Rd, Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Nature Stories
Join us as we open your eyes to the wonderful world of nature through a family-friendly, nature-filled storytime. We’ll begin ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free
- Website: naturalsciences.org
- Category: Free
Cranfield Academy Cary's Open House
You’re invited to tour our beautiful classrooms and see how learning comes to life every day! Meet our dedicated teachers, ...
- 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: 150 Towne Village Dr., Cary, NC 27513
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: cranfieldacademy.com
- Category: Free
Fuquay-Varina Gingerbread House Competition Entry Display
Gingerbread House Competition and Fundraiser sponsored by Friends of Fuquay Varina Arts Center Categories: Adult 18yrs+ Child 5yrs - 10yrs Youth 11yrs - 17yrs Family ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Fuquay Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.fuquayjuniors.org
- Category: Free
NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science
Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...
- 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: naturalsciences.org
- Category: Free
Artspace's First Friday
Swing by Artspace each month to view new exhibitions, enjoy a hands-on art activity, and shop with our 30+ studio ...
- 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 201 E. Davie Street, Raleigh NC 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: artspacenc.org
- Category: Free
Apex Tree Lighting Ceremony
Join community members and the Apex Town Council as the tree is lit for the very first time on Town ...
- 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Town Hall Campus, 73 Hunter St., Apex, NC 27502
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.apexnc.org
- Category: Free
Holly Springs Farmers Market
Farmers markets are essential to the livelihood of farmers and food producers. They offer an efficient way for residents to obtain ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Cost: Free Entry
- Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
- Category: Free
Christmas Holiday Shoppe Craft Show
All are welcome to St. Thomas More Catholic School's annual Christmas Holiday Shoppe Craft Show on Saturday, December 6, 2025 ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 940 Carmichael Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Cary’s Annual Tree Lighting at Downtown Cary Park
Kick off the holiday season with festive cheer at our free Tree Lighting Celebration in Downtown Cary Park. Throughout the ...
- 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: downtowncarypark.com
- Category: Free
Cary Farmers Market
Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season along East Park St., next to Downtown Cary Park. Find a ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.caryfarmersmarket.com
- Category: Free
Apex Farmers Market at The Depot
The Apex Farmers Market & Local Food Alliance is a non-profit, volunteer-led community organization committed to the health, wellness, and ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.apexfarmersmarket.com
- Category: Free
JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk
This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, December 6 until Sunday, December 14 during garden open hours. Not ...
- 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Cost: Free
- Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
- Category: Free
NC Museum of Art on the Dot
Art on the Dot is the NCMA’s newest tour offering! Beginning in August 2025, we encourage you to join a ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: West Building of NCMA, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free
- Website: ncartmuseum.org
- Category: Free
Boylan Heights ArtWalk
Get ready to explore our neighborhood transformed into an open-air gallery — with artists lining porches, lawns, and sidewalks across ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 501 S. Boylan Heights, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.boylanheights.org
- Category: Free
Santa at Barnes and Nobles - Village District
Reading & Photos With Santa Come visit with Santa as he reads Christmas tales and grab photos this merry holiday season! ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Barnes and Nobles, 436 Daniels St Suite A0107, Raleigh, NC, 27605
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.shopvillagedistrict.com
- Category: Free
Holiday Market at Haven Farm
Come celebrate the holiday season with us for our Haven Holiday Market! Join us for all kinds of holiday fun: 35 ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545-8529
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Fuquay-Varina Gingerbread House Competition Entry Display
Gingerbread House Competition and Fundraiser sponsored by Friends of Fuquay Varina Arts Center Categories: Adult 18yrs+ Child 5yrs - 10yrs Youth 11yrs - 17yrs Family ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Fuquay Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.fuquayjuniors.org
- Category: Free
JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk
This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, December 6 until Sunday, December 14 during garden open hours. Not ...
- 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Cost: Free
- Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
- Category: Free
Rolesville's Holiday Tree Lighting
Our ceremony will be a delightful event filled with special moments! We'll start by lighting the tall 14-foot Tree, followed ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Redford Place Park, 121 Redford Place Dr., Rolesville, NC 27571-9474
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.rolesvillenc.gov
- Category: Free
Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh
Shining Light on North Carolina from December 5, 2025- January 6, 2026. Downtown Raleigh shines every holiday season with Illuminate ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: downtownraleigh.org
- Category: Free
Santa at (Fire) Station 1
Join us as Santa makes a special stop at Fairview Fire Station 1! Bring the whole family to meet Santa, ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4501 Ten Ten Rd., Apex, NC 27539
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Stroller Stretch and Condition
Join us for Stroller Stretch & Condition at DCP! This family-friendly workout is designed for parents with young children in ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Downtown Cary Park Guest Services, 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
- Website: downtowncarypark.com
- Category: Free
Moore Square's Imagination Playground
Let your imagination guide you as you use our big blue blocks to create your own playground!
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Free
JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk
This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, December 6 until Sunday, December 14 during garden open hours. Not ...
- 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Cost: Free
- Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
- Category: Free
Fuquay-Varina Gingerbread House Competition Entry Display
Gingerbread House Competition and Fundraiser sponsored by Friends of Fuquay Varina Arts Center Categories: Adult 18yrs+ Child 5yrs - 10yrs Youth 11yrs - 17yrs Family ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Fuquay Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.fuquayjuniors.org
- Category: Free
Children's Storytime at Barnes and Noble - Crabtree Valley Mall
Join us in B&N Jr for our weekly Tuesday storytime!
- 11:00 am
- Location: 4325 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27612
- Cost: Free
- Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
- Category: Free
Piney Town Playhouse hosts Babies and Cold Brew Support Group
This is a free event for parents and their young babies (under 12mo). The group will be lead by Courtney ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1520 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free
- Website: pineytown.com
- Category: Free
Cranfield Academy-Wake Forest Open House
Join us for our Open House to explore our vibrant school community and well-equipped learning environments. Meet our leadership team, ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1212 Heritage Links Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Cost: Free with Pre-registration
- Website: cranfieldacademy.com
- Category: Free
JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk
This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, December 6 until Sunday, December 14 during garden open hours. Not ...
- 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Cost: Free
- Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
- Category: Free
Fuquay-Varina Gingerbread House Competition Entry Display
Gingerbread House Competition and Fundraiser sponsored by Friends of Fuquay Varina Arts Center Categories: Adult 18yrs+ Child 5yrs - 10yrs Youth 11yrs - 17yrs Family ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Fuquay Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.fuquayjuniors.org
- Category: Free
Story Time Stewards at So & So Books
Book: Twelve Dinging Doorbells by Tameka Fryer Brown Celebrate the holiday season by joining the North Carolina Museum of History at ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 719 N. Person St., Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
Moore Square's Imagination Playground
Let your imagination guide you as you use our big blue blocks to create your own playground!
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Free
JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk
This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, December 6 until Sunday, December 14 during garden open hours. Not ...
- 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Cost: Free
- Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
- Category: Free
Fuquay-Varina Gingerbread House Competition Entry Display
Gingerbread House Competition and Fundraiser sponsored by Friends of Fuquay Varina Arts Center Categories: Adult 18yrs+ Child 5yrs - 10yrs Youth 11yrs - 17yrs Family ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Fuquay Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.fuquayjuniors.org
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2400 Aversboro Rd, Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Cranfield Academy-Morrisville Open House
Join us for our Open House and discover what makes our school community unique. Tour our classrooms and outdoor spaces ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 6010 McCrimmon Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Cost: Free with Pre-registration
- Website: cranfieldacademy.com
- Category: Free
Fuquay-Varina Gingerbread House Competition Entry Display
Gingerbread House Competition and Fundraiser sponsored by Friends of Fuquay Varina Arts Center Categories: Adult 18yrs+ Child 5yrs - 10yrs Youth 11yrs - 17yrs Family ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Fuquay Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.fuquayjuniors.org
- Category: Free
NC State Capitol's Holiday Open House
From Thursday, Dec. 11th – Saturday, December 13th (from 10 a.m. -3 p.m. on Thursday & Friday, 10 a.m. - ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 1 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk
This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, December 6 until Sunday, December 14 during garden open hours. Not ...
- 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Cost: Free
- Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
- Category: Free
NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science
Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...
- 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: naturalsciences.org
- Category: Free
Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh
Shining Light on North Carolina from December 5, 2025- January 6, 2026. Downtown Raleigh shines every holiday season with Illuminate ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: downtownraleigh.org
- Category: Free
Holly Springs Farmers Market
Farmers markets are essential to the livelihood of farmers and food producers. They offer an efficient way for residents to obtain ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Cost: Free Entry
- Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
- Category: Free
Apex Farmers Market at The Depot
The Apex Farmers Market & Local Food Alliance is a non-profit, volunteer-led community organization committed to the health, wellness, and ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.apexfarmersmarket.com
- Category: Free
Gingerbread Houses and Santa at Wake Forest Farmers Market
Free gingerbread house making station at the Wake Forest Farmers Market! Santa will be there.
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 235 S. Taylor Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.wakeforestmarket.org
- Category: Free
Cary Farmers Market
Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season along East Park St., next to Downtown Cary Park. Find a ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.caryfarmersmarket.com
- Category: Free
Western Wake Farmers Market
Western Wake Farmers Market, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to improve the resiliency of the local food ...
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org
- Category: Free
JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk
This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, December 6 until Sunday, December 14 during garden open hours. Not ...
- 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Cost: Free
- Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
- Category: Free
Second Sundays Market at Cobblestone Village
Second Sundays Market at Cobblestone Village – Rolesville Looking for a fun way to spend your Sunday afternoon with the family? ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cobblestone Village, 108 South Main Street, Rolesville, NC 27571
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.communitypopupsnc.com
- Category: Free
NC Museum of Art's Pop-Up Art: Big Snowflakes
Enjoy the fun of drop-in art-making activities for all ages popping up across the Museum galleries and Museum Park. This ...
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Museum Park, Welcome Center, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free
- Website: ncartmuseum.org
- Category: Free
Annual La Chocolatada de Luisito — Luisito’s Chocolatada
Artist Studio Project, The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum, El Centro Hispano and The Dominican Association of NC, ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Artspace Open Studio
Let your imagination soar in Artspace's Open Studio and enjoy a self-guided art making activity for ages 5 and up. ...
- 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
Fuquay-Varina Gingerbread House Competition Entry Display
Gingerbread House Competition and Fundraiser sponsored by Friends of Fuquay Varina Arts Center Categories: Adult 18yrs+ Child 5yrs - 10yrs Youth 11yrs - 17yrs Family ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Fuquay Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.fuquayjuniors.org
- Category: Free
Creative Cup Toddler Story Time
Come Join Ms. Amanda in a fun toddler story time. We will read stories, sing songs, and do a special ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 113 N Arendell Ave, Zebulon, NC 27597
- Cost: Free Admission. See Menu.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
*SOLD OUT* Howling Cow's Holiday Tour
Enjoy a riding tour of NC State's Dairy Farm followed by a sampling of our holiday items. Tour guests will ...
Menorah Lighting at Crabtree Mall
Lighting the Menorah Donuts Songs and More! This is a free event, no need to RSVP. There is no charge, but any donation ...
- 4:30 pm
- Location: 4325 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612
- Cost: Free. Donations Appreciated.
- Website: www.jewishraleigh.org
- Category: Free
Children's BINGO
Join the excitement at our drop-in Children’s BINGO in the Park! Little ones, get ready for a thrilling time of ...
- 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: Downtown Cary Park Great Lawn Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: downtowncarypark.com
- Category: Free
Moore Square's Imagination Playground
Let your imagination guide you as you use our big blue blocks to create your own playground!
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Free
Cranfield Academy Cary's Open House
Join us for our Open House! You are invited to tour our classrooms, meet our teachers and leadership team and ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 150 Towne Village Dr., Cary, NC 27513
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: cranfieldacademy.com
- Category: Free
Children's Storytime at Barnes and Noble - Crabtree Valley Mall
Join us in B&N Jr for our weekly Tuesday storytime!
- 11:00 am
- Location: 4325 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27612
- Cost: Free
- Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
- Category: Free
*SOLD OUT* Howling Cow's Holiday Tour
Enjoy a riding tour of NC State's Dairy Farm followed by a sampling of our holiday items. Tour guests will ...
NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health
Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...
- 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: naturalsciences.org
- Category: Free
Highland United Methodist Church's Stories in the Stable
Join our Children's Ministry Director, Amy Takahashi, for Stories in the Stable this Wednesday and next Monday! On Monday, 12/22, ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: 1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Artful Storytime with a Snow Person at NC Museum of Art
Story time with an artful twist! Come look, listen, and move as we make connections with original works of art ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Museum Park, Welcome Center, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: ncartmuseum.org
- Category: Free
*SOLD OUT* Howling Cow's Holiday Tour
Enjoy a riding tour of NC State's Dairy Farm followed by a sampling of our holiday items. Tour guests will ...
NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health
Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...
- 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: naturalsciences.org
- Category: Free
NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science
Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...
- 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: naturalsciences.org
- Category: Free
Moore Square's Imagination Playground
Let your imagination guide you as you use our big blue blocks to create your own playground!
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Free
Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Nature Stories
Join us as we open your eyes to the wonderful world of nature through a family-friendly, nature-filled storytime. We’ll begin ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free
- Website: naturalsciences.org
- Category: Free
*SOLD OUT* Howling Cow's Holiday Tour
Enjoy a riding tour of NC State's Dairy Farm followed by a sampling of our holiday items. Tour guests will ...
Cocoa and Cookies with Santa and Bubbles
Join us for a festive afternoon filled with warmth, wonder, and holiday cheer! Bring your family and friends for a ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Learning Experience, 801 Holly Springs Rd., Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh
Shining Light on North Carolina from December 5, 2025- January 6, 2026. Downtown Raleigh shines every holiday season with Illuminate ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: downtownraleigh.org
- Category: Free
*SOLD OUT* Howling Cow's Holiday Tour
Enjoy a riding tour of NC State's Dairy Farm followed by a sampling of our holiday items. Tour guests will ...
NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science
Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...
- 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: naturalsciences.org
- Category: Free
Drive-In Movie at Pleasant Park
This event features: Santa's Workshop (Letters to Santa, DIY Reindeer Puppets, Coloring Station, Ornament Decorating) Buddy the Elf's Candy Spaghetti Bar (build ...
- 4:45 pm
- Location: 3400 Pleasant Plains Road, Apex, NC 27509
- Cost: $11.32 per vehicle
- Website: www.apexnc.org
- Category: Free
Photos with Santa at Cary Night Market
Bring your friends and family for a magical holiday experience. Pose with Santa Claus surrounded by festive decorations and use ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Cary Park's Gathering House, 327 S Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: thenightmarketcompany.com
- Category: Free
Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh
Shining Light on North Carolina from December 5, 2025- January 6, 2026. Downtown Raleigh shines every holiday season with Illuminate ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: downtownraleigh.org
- Category: Free
Cookie Exchange Run with Fleet Feet Village District
Join us for our annual Cookie Exchange Run – our fourth and final holiday-themed run of the season! Enjoy a social ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: 430 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh, NC 27605
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.heylo.com
- Category: Free
Santa at Wake Forest Farmers Market
Santa will be there. Join us at the Wake Forest Farmers Market on Saturdays. Year round. Rain or shine.
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 235 S. Taylor Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.wakeforestmarket.org
- Category: Free
Holly Springs Farmers Market
Farmers markets are essential to the livelihood of farmers and food producers. They offer an efficient way for residents to obtain ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Cost: Free Entry
- Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
- Category: Free
Cary Farmers Market
Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season along East Park St., next to Downtown Cary Park. Find a ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.caryfarmersmarket.com
- Category: Free
Apex Farmers Market at The Depot
The Apex Farmers Market & Local Food Alliance is a non-profit, volunteer-led community organization committed to the health, wellness, and ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.apexfarmersmarket.com
- Category: Free
Raleigh Comic Book Show
The next Raleigh Comic Book Show is coming up this Sunday, May 4th! We have a great line-up of dealers ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Hilton Garden Inn Crabtree Valley, 3912 Arrow Dr., Raleigh, NC 27612
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Bricks and Minifigs Downtown Raleigh's First Year Anniversary
We’re celebrating our one year and you’re invited and we can’t wait to celebrate with some awesome deals including: Daily Bugle™ ...
- 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: 206 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Winter Solstice Crafting Celebration at William B. Umstead State Park
Let's celebrate the shortest day of the year by creating beautiful ornaments with the help of our native evergreen plants! ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Crabtree Creek Picnic Shelter #2, 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27617
- Cost: Free
- Website: events.dncr.nc.gov
- Category: Free
Artspace Open Studio
Let your imagination soar in Artspace's Open Studio and enjoy a self-guided art making activity for ages 5 and up. ...
- 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
*WAITLIST* Worthdale Holiday Pajama Party
'Tis the season for family fun! Bring the whole family and join Women Who Care and the Worthdale Community Center for ...
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1001 Cooper Rd., Raleigh NC 27610
- Cost: Free
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Free
Highland United Methodist Church's Stories in the Stable
Join our Children's Ministry Director, Amy Takahashi, for Stories in the Stable this Wednesday and next Monday! On Monday, 12/22, ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: 1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh
Shining Light on North Carolina from December 5, 2025- January 6, 2026. Downtown Raleigh shines every holiday season with Illuminate ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: downtownraleigh.org
- Category: Free
Hayes Barton Baptist Church's Living Nativity
Hayes Barton Baptist Church is hosting its annual Christmas tradition – the Living Nativity! The Living Nativity is a highly ...
Moore Square's Imagination Playground
Let your imagination guide you as you use our big blue blocks to create your own playground!
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Free
Children's Storytime at Barnes and Noble - Crabtree Valley Mall
Join us in B&N Jr for our weekly Tuesday storytime!
- 11:00 am
- Location: 4325 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27612
- Cost: Free
- Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
- Category: Free
Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh
Shining Light on North Carolina from December 5, 2025- January 6, 2026. Downtown Raleigh shines every holiday season with Illuminate ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: downtownraleigh.org
- Category: Free
Christmas Tales with Santa at Bass Pro Shops
Christmas Tales is at 5 PM! Join Santa in his Wonderland as he reads a story for the kids! Locations: ...
- 5:00 pm
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: www.basspro.com
- Category: Free
Chick-Fil-A White Oak Kid's Night
Free face-painting and balloon animals with Mimi the Clown! Kids receive a free cup or cone of our delicious Ice ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 220 Shenstone Blvd., Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh
Shining Light on North Carolina from December 5, 2025- January 6, 2026. Downtown Raleigh shines every holiday season with Illuminate ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: downtownraleigh.org
- Category: Free
Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh
Shining Light on North Carolina from December 5, 2025- January 6, 2026. Downtown Raleigh shines every holiday season with Illuminate ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: downtownraleigh.org
- Category: Free
Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh
Shining Light on North Carolina from December 5, 2025- January 6, 2026. Downtown Raleigh shines every holiday season with Illuminate ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: downtownraleigh.org
- Category: Free
Holly Springs Farmers Market
Farmers markets are essential to the livelihood of farmers and food producers. They offer an efficient way for residents to obtain ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Cost: Free Entry
- Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
- Category: Free
Western Wake Farmers Market
Western Wake Farmers Market, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to improve the resiliency of the local food ...
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org
- Category: Free
Cary Really Really Free Market
Bring stuff or friends or nothing. You are enough! Join us 4th Saturdays 2-4pm at Cary Walnut Park. Take stuff. ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Walnut Street Park, 1420 Walnut Street, Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh
Shining Light on North Carolina from December 5, 2025- January 6, 2026. Downtown Raleigh shines every holiday season with Illuminate ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: downtownraleigh.org
- Category: Free
Artspace Open Studio
Let your imagination soar in Artspace's Open Studio and enjoy a self-guided art making activity for ages 5 and up. ...
- 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh
Shining Light on North Carolina from December 5, 2025- January 6, 2026. Downtown Raleigh shines every holiday season with Illuminate ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: downtownraleigh.org
- Category: Free
Kwanzaa Celebration at Cary Arts Center
This year’s Kwanzaa program, curated by Darrell Stover, will feature the best the Triangle has to offer in traditional Kwanzaa ...
- 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 101 Dry Avenue Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.carync.gov
- Category: Free
Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh
Shining Light on North Carolina from December 5, 2025- January 6, 2026. Downtown Raleigh shines every holiday season with Illuminate ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: downtownraleigh.org
- Category: Free
Moore Square's Imagination Playground
Let your imagination guide you as you use our big blue blocks to create your own playground!
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Free
Children's Storytime at Barnes and Noble - Crabtree Valley Mall
Join us in B&N Jr for our weekly Tuesday storytime!
- 11:00 am
- Location: 4325 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27612
- Cost: Free
- Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
- Category: Free
Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh
Shining Light on North Carolina from December 5, 2025- January 6, 2026. Downtown Raleigh shines every holiday season with Illuminate ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: downtownraleigh.org
- Category: Free
Noon Year's Eve Party at Wake County Libraries
Join us at the library for our holiday programming! There will be arts and crafts, story times, holiday parties and ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Free
Clouds Brewing Tap Room German New Year's Eve
Join us for an evening of fun for our 3rd Annual German NYE Gourmet Chavalin Food Truck Fairy Hair Balloon Drop at 6 ...
- 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 1233 Front St, Raleigh, NC 27609
- Cost: Free Admission. See Menu.
- Website: www.cloudsbrewing.com
- Category: Free
Illuminate Art Walk Downtown Raleigh
Shining Light on North Carolina from December 5, 2025- January 6, 2026. Downtown Raleigh shines every holiday season with Illuminate ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Raleigh (see website for map of installations), Raleigh, NC, 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: downtownraleigh.org
- Category: Free
Fortnight's UK New Years Eve Party
Schedule of Events: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Family-Friendly UK Celebration Live Streamed countdown to London's New Year at 7PM. 7:30 PM - ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 1006 SW Maynard Rd., Cary 27511
- Cost: Free Admission. See Menu.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Oak City Brewing Company's Time Warp NYE Party
Our time warp NYE party is BACK with our annual keg drop and all! . The countdown and keg drop will take ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 616 N 1st Ave, Knightdale, NC 27545
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
