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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 ...

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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: ...

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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

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 ...

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

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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

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

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: Free

Fuquay Varina Tree Lighting

Celebrate the joy of the holiday season at the annual Town Tree Lighting! The tree and menorah will be lit ...

  • 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Vance Street parking lot, 205 S. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.fuquay-varina.org
  • Category: Free

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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

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

First Friday Market and Movie Night

First Friday is celebrated on the first Friday of each month throughout Downtown Raleigh to showcase the best of our ...

  • 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Location: Moore Square, 201 S. Blount Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtownraleigh.org
  • Category: Free

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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

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 ...

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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

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

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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

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

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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

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

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: ...

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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

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

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

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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

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

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

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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

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

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

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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 ...

Bierman Autism Center's Annual Sensory Santa

Join us for our magical, sensory-friendly experience at Bierman Autism Centers in Cary! Skip the busy and noisy malls and ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 15501 Weston Parkway Ste 150, Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: Free with RSVP
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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 ...

  • 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Randleigh Dairy Heritage Museum, 301 Dairy Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: $40. Kids under 3 and under are free.
  • Website: bit.ly
  • 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

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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

*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 ...

  • 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Randleigh Dairy Heritage Museum, 301 Dairy Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: $40. Kids under 3 and under are free.
  • Website: bit.ly
  • 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: ...

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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 ...

  • 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Randleigh Dairy Heritage Museum, 301 Dairy Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: $40. Kids under 3 and under are free.
  • Website: bit.ly
  • Category: Free

Jingle Bell Bingo at Zebulon Community Center

Join us for bingo! We will be holding free bingo events at the Zebulon Community Center. All ages are welcome ...

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

*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 ...

  • 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Randleigh Dairy Heritage Museum, 301 Dairy Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: $40. Kids under 3 and under are free.
  • Website: bit.ly
  • Category: Free

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

Five Points Christmas Concert

Join us for a free concert open to all in the Five Points community! Featuring vocal, instrumental, and choral performances, celebrating ...

  • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2100 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC 27608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ebcraleigh.com
  • Category: Free

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

*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 ...

  • 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Randleigh Dairy Heritage Museum, 301 Dairy Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: $40. Kids under 3 and under are free.
  • Website: bit.ly
  • 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

Silent Disco Night at Dix Park

Dance under the stars in your ugliest holiday sweater to celebrate the winter solstice. Festive Fridays are open to all ages ...

  • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dixpark.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

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

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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

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 - Santa & Seedling

Santa will be at Western Wake Farmers Market, listening to your wish list and giving out FREE Longleaf Pine seedlings, ...

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 1800 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27608
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: hbbc.org
  • Category: Free

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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: ...

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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 ...

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

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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

February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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 ...

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
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