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Extended Hours and 20% off Platinum Passes at Urban Air Raleigh

Holiday Break Special! 20% OFF passes at Urban Air Raleigh -Extended hours -Early openings -New All-in, All-day play — no hourly limits This is how ...

Fleet Feet Ridgewood's Inspiration Run

Celebrate the New Year and get inspired to be better to your neighbors, yourself, and your community with: An essential items ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: 3524 Wade Avenue (1st Floor of Ridgewood Shopping Center), Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.heylo.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area's First Day Hike

Animals of Jordan Lake Scavenger Hike Come join a Park Ranger on a scavenger hunt at Ebenezer Church Recreation Area to ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: Ebenezer Church Area, 2582 Beaver Creek Road, Apex, NC, 27523
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: events.dncr.nc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

Falls Lake State Recreation's First Day Hike

Come join us at Falls Lake to welcome in the New Year with a hike! Join us at the Shelter 12 ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Falls Lake State Recreation Area - Rolling View, Shelter 12, 4201 Baptist Rd., Durham, NC, 27703
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: events.dncr.nc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

KwanzaaFest

KwanzaaFest is turning 40 — and the party starts Jan 1st! Pull up to the Durham Armory for a full day ...

Extended Hours and 20% off Platinum Passes at Urban Air Raleigh

Holiday Break Special! 20% OFF passes at Urban Air Raleigh -Extended hours -Early openings -New All-in, All-day play — no hourly limits This is how ...

United Skates' Winter Break Roller Skating

School’s out and the fun begins! Join us every day of Winter Break for themed skate sessions, great music, family ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $13 Online or $15 at the Door Admissions. Non-Skating Adult Admission $4.
  • Website: www.unitedskates.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

Reenactors at the Pope House for Emancipation Day

The Dr. M. T. Pope House welcomes back the 1st United States Colored Troops Infantry Regiment & Regimental Hospital Reenactors ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 511 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission for All Ages
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Carolina Hurricanes' Star Wars Night

Come root for the Carolina Hurricanes as they take on the Dallas Stars. Join the Carolina Hurricanes for Star Wars ...

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: from $53 per ticket. Does not included parking.
  • Website: www.nhl.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Cary's Annual Dr. Martin L King's Dreamfest

Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. January 16th-19th at Dreamfest 2026 in Cary, NC! The theme is ...

Apex Black Author Exhibit and Creative Contest Presentation

Authors Showcase featuring 10+ Black authors (scroll down to read Author biographies. Click each image to see their works.) Live Painting ...

Hockey is for Everyone Night

Come root for the Carolina Hurricanes as they take on the Florida Panthers.

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: from $69 per ticket. Does not included parking.
  • Website: www.nhl.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

MLK Unity March and Breakfast Reception

8:00 am: Gather for March at Apex First Baptist Church (419 S. Salem Street) 9:00 am: March begins at Apex First ...

The Organized Mind Track Out Camp

School is closed for MLK Day. We’re open. Our camp offers a full day of engaging, hands-on activities in a structured, ...

Holly Spring's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

In remembrance of Martin Luther King, Jr., we come together as a community through acts of service. Join us for ...

MLK Day at Stars and Strikes

Door Buster Special (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) Buy a Game Card, Get a Game Card Free Purchases must be made in ...

Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial March

Inviting all civic organizations, community leaders, and families to join us for the Annual Memorial Tribute March as we celebrate ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: State Capitol Building, 1 E Edenton St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: trianglemlk.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Dr. MLK Jr School is Out Skate at United Skates

Celebrate the long weekend with Dr. MLK Jr. School Is Out Skate at United Skates Raleigh! Early Bird Skate — 10:00am–12:00pm ...

  • 10:00 am - 8:30 pm
  • Location: 2901 Trawick Rd., Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $6 - $10 Admission Fee. Skate Rental: $6. Non-skating spectator: $4.
  • Website: www.unitedskates.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Wake Forest MLK Celebration

Several local churches and community organizations are coming together to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, ...

  • 6:30 pm
  • Location: Friendship Chapel Baptist Church, 237 Friendship Chapel Road, Wake Forest NC 27587
  • Cost: Free. Donations Accepted.
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

*RESCHEDULED* Lunar New Year Festival at Dorton Arena

Due to the predicted inclement weather on January 24, TACAS decided to move the Festival to March 14. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Enjoy performances, authentic ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Dorton Arena, NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Kids under 6 free. TACAS member, senior citizen (65+) and military with ID $10 (advance and at door). All others $10 in advance (online or local asia market) and $13 at door.
  • Website: tacasnc.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Glow Crazy at Art Lab

Get ready to glow crazy at our Glow Party Workshop! Are you ready to make art that shines? Join us ...

Mad Splatter's Bee Mine Mommy & Me

Celebrate the sweetest bond with a creative twist! Join us for our Bee Mine Mommy & Me Pottery Class, a ...

Carolina Hurricanes' Whalers Night

Come root for the Carolina Hurricanes as they take on the Utah Mammoth.

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: from $53 per ticket. Does not included parking.
  • Website: www.nhl.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Kids Karate Fun at Little Gators Learning Center

Come and Join the Fun at Little Gators Learning Center!! Karate Class brought to us by Trinity Martial Arts Academy. For ...

Lunar New Year Family Day at Artspace

Celebrate Lunar New Year with art and cultural experiences brought to you by Artspace, FASCA, and Raleigh Chinese Language School Bring ...

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission. $5 Suggested Donation.
  • Website: artspacenc.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Cookie Decorating Workshop at Wine and Design Apex

Recommended for ages 12+yrs. Learn how to decorate beautiful, themed sugar cookies led by a Wine & Design Artist—no experience needed! ...

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