Raleigh Family Events Calendar
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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.
Holiday events includes events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.
Thanksgiving Centerpiece Masterpiece at Herb Young Community Center
Join us for a cozy night of crafting, community, and creativity! Get into the Thanksgiving spirit by creating one adult ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 101 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary, NC, 27513
- Cost: Residents $15. $19 for Non Residents.
- Website: www.carync.gov
- Category: Holiday Events
Annual Visions of Sugarplums Holiday Craft Show at Quail Hollow Swim & Tennis Club
The 52nd Annual “Visions of Sugarplums” Holiday Art and Gift Show will be held November 5th, 6th and 7th at ...
- 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
- Location: 800 Orleans Place, Raleigh, NC 27609
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.visionsofsugarplumsraleigh.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Toddler Thursdays at Grasshopper Farms
Join us every Thursday from 10AM–12PM for a morning full of fun, stories, and hands-on activities for your little ones! Story ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 8004 Poole Road, Knightdale, NC, 27545
- Cost: $15.99 Parent + Child. $10.99 Additional Child.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Arachnology at Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve
Spiders may be creepy, but they have an important role in our ecosystem! After learning about their neat adaptations, we’ll ...
- 4:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 5229 Awls Haven Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614
- Cost: $4
- Website: ncraleighweb.myvscloud.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Annual Visions of Sugarplums Holiday Craft Show at Quail Hollow Swim & Tennis Club
The 52nd Annual “Visions of Sugarplums” Holiday Art and Gift Show will be held November 5th, 6th and 7th at ...
- 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
- Location: 800 Orleans Place, Raleigh, NC 27609
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.visionsofsugarplumsraleigh.com
- Category: Holiday Events
First Weekend of NC Transportation Museum's Polar Express Train Ride
The Magic Returns! Join our friends at the N.C. Transportation Museum as they prepare for another unforgettable season of THE POLAR ...
- 4:45 pm - 7:45 pm
- Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
- Cost: from $45.50 per child or $51.75 per adult
- Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Diwali Festival of Lights at Greystone Recreation Center
We invite you to celebrate the 2026 Diwali holiday, also known as The Festival of Lights, with a fun celebration. ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 7713-55 Lead Mine Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27615
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: ncraleighweb.myvscloud.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Annual Visions of Sugarplums Holiday Craft Show at Quail Hollow Swim & Tennis Club
The 52nd Annual “Visions of Sugarplums” Holiday Art and Gift Show will be held November 5th, 6th and 7th at ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 800 Orleans Place, Raleigh, NC 27609
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.visionsofsugarplumsraleigh.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Marker's Market at Grasshopper Farm
Our traditional Markets are back for Fall and Christmas Season. 20+ local vendors bringing their awesome products like candles, soaps, ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 8004 Poole Road, Knightdale, NC 27545
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Love Raleigh Festival and Market at Moore Square
Holiday Kickoff & Honoring Veterans A Friendsgiving Celebration & Holiday Season Kickoff Full day of local love, community, food, music, shopping, ...
- 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: ncvibes.com
- Category: Holiday Events
First Weekend of NC Transportation Museum's Polar Express Train Ride
The Magic Returns! Join our friends at the N.C. Transportation Museum as they prepare for another unforgettable season of THE POLAR ...
- 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
- Cost: from $45.50 per child or $51.75 per adult
- Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Smith's Nursery Moonlit Hayride and S'mores
Come join us for a wonderful night of family fun during a glorious fall night for a moonlit hayride, bonfires, ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 443 Sanders Rd., Benson, NC 27504
- Cost: $15 for age 11 and up, $12 for age 10-2, free for children age 1 and under.
- Website: smithsnurseryinc.com
- Category: Holiday Events
First Weekend of NC Transportation Museum's Polar Express Train Ride
The Magic Returns! Join our friends at the N.C. Transportation Museum as they prepare for another unforgettable season of THE POLAR ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
- Cost: from $45.50 per child or $51.75 per adult
- Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Harvest Helpers at Laurel Hills Park
Celebrate the season of giving and gratitude! We’ll start with songs and stories about sharing and friendship. Our craft will be ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 3808 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27612
- Cost: $8 per child
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Holiday Events
Veterans Day at New Hope Valley Railway
Free Train Ride for Veterans We proudly honor Veterans Day and extend our heartfelt thanks to our military heroes. Veterans and active-duty ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill, NC 27562
- Cost: Active duty and Veterans ride free. Adults $16.45 (ages 13-59). Seniors 60+ $15.37. Children 2yrs to 12yrs $13.20. Children under 2 ride free.
- Website: www.TriangleTrain.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Vintage Market Days® NC Triangle presents A Vintage Noel
Vintage Market Days® is returning to The NC Triangle for our Annual Christmas Market — “A Vintage Noel” Join us ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Jim Graham Building, NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607
- Cost: $5-$21. Admission for children 12yrs and under are free.
- Website: www.vintagemarketdays.com
- Category: Holiday Events
NC Transportation Museum's Polar Express Train Ride
The Magic Returns! Join our friends at the N.C. Transportation Museum as they prepare for another unforgettable season of THE POLAR ...
- 4:45 pm - 7:45 pm
- Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
- Cost: from $45.50 per child or $51.75 per adult
- Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Stars, Stripes, and Strides
In person and virtual 5K, 10K and 15K race options. Stars, Stripes, & Strides shirt and finishers medal included for ...
- 7:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Fred G. Bond Metro Park, 801 High House Rd, Cary, NC 27513
- Cost: Starting at $30. Kids in Strollers $5.
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Vintage Market Days® NC Triangle presents A Vintage Noel
Vintage Market Days® is returning to The NC Triangle for our Annual Christmas Market — “A Vintage Noel” Join us ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Jim Graham Building, NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607
- Cost: $5-$21. Admission for children 12yrs and under are free.
- Website: www.vintagemarketdays.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Vintage Market Days® NC Triangle presents A Vintage Noel
Vintage Market Days® is returning to The NC Triangle for our Annual Christmas Market — “A Vintage Noel” Join us ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Jim Graham Building, NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607
- Cost: $5-$21. Admission for children under 12 is free.
- Website: www.vintagemarketdays.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Fallin into Fun at Barwell Road Community Center
Preschool Program at Barwell Road Community Center for Ages: 3 - 5 Give your preschooler a fun-filled, active morning with our ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 5857 Barwell Park Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
- Cost: Per Session: $5 per Resident. $8 for Non-residents.
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Holiday Events
FestiBull of Lights' Opening Weekend at Durham Bulls Athletic Park
FestiBull of Lights transforms the Durham Bulls Athletic Park into a dazzling winter wonderland! Stroll through thousands of twinkling lights ...
- 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC 27701
- Cost: General Admission: $12 / person in advance, $13/ person on event day. Tickets required for all guests 3 and up.
- Website: cbc-events.com
- Category: Holiday Events
A Shopping Spree with The Junior League of Raleigh at the Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center
For 42 years, A Shopping SPREE! has been more than a shopping event. It’s a Raleigh holiday tradition. From November 20–22, ...
- All Day Event
- Location: formerly Raleigh Convention Center, 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: TBD
- Website: www.jlraleigh.org
- Category: Holiday Events
NC Transportation Museum's Polar Express Train Ride
The Magic Returns! Join our friends at the N.C. Transportation Museum as they prepare for another unforgettable season of THE POLAR ...
- 4:45 pm - 7:45 pm
- Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
- Cost: from $45.50 per child or $51.75 per adult
- Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
- Category: Holiday Events
FestiBull of Lights' Opening Weekend at Durham Bulls Athletic Park
FestiBull of Lights transforms the Durham Bulls Athletic Park into a dazzling winter wonderland! Stroll through thousands of twinkling lights ...
- 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC 27701
- Cost: General Admission: $12 / person in advance, $13/ person on event day. Tickets required for all guests 3 and up.
- Website: cbc-events.com
- Category: Holiday Events
A Shopping Spree with The Junior League of Raleigh at the Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center
For 42 years, A Shopping SPREE! has been more than a shopping event. It’s a Raleigh holiday tradition. From November 20–22, ...
- All Day Event
- Location: formerly Raleigh Convention Center, 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: TBD
- Website: www.jlraleigh.org
- Category: Holiday Events
A Shopping Spree with The Junior League of Raleigh at the Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center
For 42 years, A Shopping SPREE! has been more than a shopping event. It’s a Raleigh holiday tradition. From November 20–22, ...
- All Day Event
- Location: formerly Raleigh Convention Center, 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: TBD
- Website: www.jlraleigh.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Turkey Leg 5K at Knightdale Station Park
Celebrate the season with the annual Turkey Leg 5K at Knightdale Station Park! This fun run is open to both ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: 810 N. First Avenue Knightdale, NC US 27545
- Cost: $20
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Raleigh Christmas Parade
82nd ABC11 Crossroads Ford Apex Raleigh Christmas Parade presented by Shop Local Raleigh Start time: - 9:30 A.M. on ABC11 - 9:30 A.M. ...
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Raleigh, Hillsborough Street and Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: grma.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Marker's Market at Grasshopper Farm
Our traditional Markets are back for Fall and Christmas Season. 20+ local vendors bringing their awesome products like candles, soaps, ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 8004 Poole Road, Knightdale, NC 27545
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
A Shopping Spree with The Junior League of Raleigh at the Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center
For 42 years, A Shopping SPREE! has been more than a shopping event. It’s a Raleigh holiday tradition. From November 20–22, ...
- All Day Event
- Location: formerly Raleigh Convention Center, 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: TBD
- Website: www.jlraleigh.org
- Category: Holiday Events
A Shopping Spree with The Junior League of Raleigh at the Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center
For 42 years, A Shopping SPREE! has been more than a shopping event. It’s a Raleigh holiday tradition. From November 20–22, ...
- All Day Event
- Location: formerly Raleigh Convention Center, 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: TBD
- Website: www.jlraleigh.org
- Category: Holiday Events
A Shopping Spree with The Junior League of Raleigh at the Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center
For 42 years, A Shopping SPREE! has been more than a shopping event. It’s a Raleigh holiday tradition. From November 20–22, ...
- All Day Event
- Location: formerly Raleigh Convention Center, 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: TBD
- Website: www.jlraleigh.org
- Category: Holiday Events
FestiBull of Lights' Opening Weekend at Durham Bulls Athletic Park
FestiBull of Lights transforms the Durham Bulls Athletic Park into a dazzling winter wonderland! Stroll through thousands of twinkling lights ...
- 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC 27701
- Cost: General Admission: $12 / person in advance, $13/ person on event day. Tickets required for all guests 3 and up.
- Website: cbc-events.com
- Category: Holiday Events
A Shopping Spree with The Junior League of Raleigh at the Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center
For 42 years, A Shopping SPREE! has been more than a shopping event. It’s a Raleigh holiday tradition. From November 20–22, ...
- All Day Event
- Location: formerly Raleigh Convention Center, 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: TBD
- Website: www.jlraleigh.org
- Category: Holiday Events
A Shopping Spree with The Junior League of Raleigh at the Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center
For 42 years, A Shopping SPREE! has been more than a shopping event. It’s a Raleigh holiday tradition. From November 20–22, ...
- All Day Event
- Location: formerly Raleigh Convention Center, 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: TBD
- Website: www.jlraleigh.org
- Category: Holiday Events
A Shopping Spree with The Junior League of Raleigh at the Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center
For 42 years, A Shopping SPREE! has been more than a shopping event. It’s a Raleigh holiday tradition. From November 20–22, ...
- All Day Event
- Location: formerly Raleigh Convention Center, 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: TBD
- Website: www.jlraleigh.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Cirque Holiday Pops with the NC Symphony
Celebrate the holiday season over Thanksgiving Weekend with an all new show of high-flying acrobatics and holiday classics. This family-friendly ...
- 4:00 am - 5:45 pm
- Location: Meymandi Concert Hall at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
- Cost: Starting at $51 with all-in pricing
- Website: ncsymphony.org
- Category: Holiday Events
NC Transportation Museum's Polar Express Train Ride
The Magic Returns! Join our friends at the N.C. Transportation Museum as they prepare for another unforgettable season of THE POLAR ...
- 2:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
- Cost: from $45.50 per child or $51.75 per adult
- Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Cirque Holiday Pops with the NC Symphony
Celebrate the holiday season over Thanksgiving Weekend with an all new show of high-flying acrobatics and holiday classics. This family-friendly ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
- Location: Meymandi Concert Hall at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
- Cost: Starting at $51 with all-in pricing
- Website: ncsymphony.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Cirque Holiday Pops with the NC Symphony
Celebrate the holiday season over Thanksgiving Weekend with an all new show of high-flying acrobatics and holiday classics. This family-friendly ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: Meymandi Concert Hall at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
- Cost: Starting at $51 with all-in pricing
- Website: ncsymphony.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Turkey Chase at William B. Umstead State Park
In-person and virtual 5K, 10K, & 13.1 race options. Kids in Strollers open to ages 4 and under. Turkey Chase finishers ...
- 7:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: RallyPoint Sports Grill, 837 Bass Pro Ln., Cary, NC, 27513
- Cost: Starting at $40. Kids in Strollers $5.
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Santa Express with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride
For All Ages Timed Entry every Hour from10AM-6PM Kids and parents hop aboard the Great Raleigh Trolley for their chance to enjoy ...
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: $27 for ages 2yrs and up. Infants under 2 in lap no charge.
- Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Hidden Holiday: Raleigh Christmas Past with Heather Leah
For all ages! Heather Leah takes you on a cozy trolley ride to visit historic houses and scenic routes with charming ...
- 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC, 27604
- Cost: $25 for 2yrs+. Infants are free but must ride on lap.
- Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
- Category: Holiday Events
NC Transportation Museum's Polar Express Train Ride
The Magic Returns! Join our friends at the N.C. Transportation Museum as they prepare for another unforgettable season of THE POLAR ...
- 2:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
- Cost: from $45.50 per child or $51.75 per adult
- Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Cirque Holiday Pops with the NC Symphony
Celebrate the holiday season over Thanksgiving Weekend with an all new show of high-flying acrobatics and holiday classics. This family-friendly ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
- Location: Meymandi Concert Hall at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
- Cost: Starting at $51 with all-in pricing
- Website: ncsymphony.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Santa Express with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride
For All Ages Timed Entry every Hour from10AM-6PM Kids and parents hop aboard the Great Raleigh Trolley for their chance to enjoy ...
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: $27 for ages 2yrs and up. Infants under 2 in lap no charge.
- Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Hidden Holiday: Raleigh Christmas Past with Heather Leah
For all ages! Heather Leah takes you on a cozy trolley ride to visit historic houses and scenic routes with charming ...
- 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC, 27604
- Cost: $25 for 2yrs+. Infants are free but must ride on lap.
- Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
- Category: Holiday Events
