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
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
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 ...
- 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
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
First Night of Lights in Mineral Spring Park
Starting after the Tree Lighting on December 4, Fuquay Mineral Spring Park will be decorated with majestic holiday lights, open ...
- 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 104 Spring Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC, 27526
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.fuquay-varina.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
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
Lighting of Wake Forest
You're invited to experience the wonder and magic of the holiday season at the 2025 Lighting of Wake Forest. This year's ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Centennial Plaza, 301 S. Brooks St., Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.wakeforestnc.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
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
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
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
*CANCELLED* McLean Farm's Winter Wonderland
This is our final event of the year, so you won’t want to miss it! The annual McLean Farms’ Winter ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 5490 River Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Downtown Wake Forest Holiday Open House
Get ready to celebrate the season in Downtown Wake Forest! Our charming downtown will be filled with holiday cheer, special shopping, ...
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 300 S White St, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.wakeforestnc.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
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
Rolesville Christmas Parade
It's the most wonderful time of the year! What a way to officially kick off the holiday season — filled ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Main Street, Rolesville, NC, 27571
- 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Cary's Open House
You’re invited to enjoy a cozy and flavorful Chili Night Open House! Mingle with other families, connect with our wonderful ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 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
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
Reindeer Ride at Dix Park
Decorate your bike or scooter, throw on your favorite holiday outfit, and join holly jolly group ride through Dix Park. Festive ...
- 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
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
Knightdale's Christmas Parade
The parade begins on First Avenue near Knightdale Station Run. Feel free to bring your own chairs but please refrain from ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: First Avenue, Knightdale, NC, 27545
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.knightdalenc.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
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
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
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'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
Chanukah Parade and Menorah Lighting and Celebration at Lafayette Village
Chanukah Parade 2PM Gear Up at Chabad 2:45PM Begin Parade Drive around the area passing through Senior Homes in the area and ending ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.jewishraleigh.org
- Category: Free
Zebulon's Christmas Parade
The Town of Zebulon, in partnership with Greater Raleigh Merchant’s Association, is excited to bring the annual Christmas Parade featuring ...
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
*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
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
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 ...
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
Cary Celebrates the Festival of Lights
Downtown Cary Park will Illuminate the night as we come together for the Menorah Lighting on the 3rd night of ...
- 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.carync.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
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 ...
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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 301 S. Arendell Ave, Zebulon, NC 27597
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.townofzebulon.org
- Category: Free
Chanukah on Ice at Fenton
Join the Chabad of Cary for their annual Menorah Lighting event at Fenton. The event will feature the lighting of ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Fenton Square by Paragon Theaters, 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission. $10 per Skating Ticket.
- Website: www.chabadofcary.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
Zebulon UMC's Journey to Bethlehem
Journey to Bethlehem — A Story That Changed the World This Christmas season, we invite you to pause, reflect, and ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 121 W. Gannon Ave., Zebulon, NC 27597
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
*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 ...
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
Zebulon UMC's Journey to Bethlehem
Journey to Bethlehem — A Story That Changed the World This Christmas season, we invite you to pause, reflect, and ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 121 W. Gannon Ave., Zebulon, NC 27597
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
Sleigh Day at StarLight Pediatrics
Bring the whole family for a magical morning filled with fun, smiles, and Holiday cheer! This event, in partnership with ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: StarLight Pediatrics, 500 Holly Springs Rd, Ste 101, Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Cost: Free
- Website: advancechc.org
- Category: Free
Holidays with the Popes
Visit the Pope House to enjoy period-accurate decorations, music, and games. Relax with the Popes as you learn about 20th-century ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Pope House Museum, 511 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Free
Sensory Storytime at Wendell Community Library
Sensory Storytimes are welcoming interactive programs designed for families of autistic children and/or those who have sensory needs. These storytimes ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 207 S. Hollybrook Road, Wendell, NC 27591-8884
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- 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
Mayton Holiday Market
Join us for our Holiday Market at The Mayton, in partnership with Chester Goodtree. Come to The Mayton to shop ...
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 301 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.peckandplume.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 ...
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
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
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
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
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
