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November 3

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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 Ave., Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: $15 per resident. $19 for non-resident.
  • 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 ...

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

Flour Power North Hills' Friendsgiving Soup

Age Group: Preschool Chef (Pre-Kindergarten) A warm and cozy group experience where kids create Harvest Rice Soup and read "Stone Soup" ...

Flour Power North Hills' Thanksgiving Comfort Food

Age Group: Tween/Teen (Ages 9+) Thanksgiving dinner is all about the food we serve and eat and those warm and cozy ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

Movies on the Bloc with 321 Coffee

Looking for Friday night plans this week? Look no further. Movies on the Bloc are back Friday! Join us for ...

NC Zoo's Pumpkin Palooza

A Smashing Good Time! Pumpkin Palooza is a fall tradition at the North Carolina Zoo where animals get tasty pumpkins for ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, 27205
  • Cost: $14 - $20. Free for children under 3. NC EBT Cardholder $5.
  • Website: www.nczoo.org
  • 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 ...

Little Fentonians Skate the Square

Join us for a special family-friendly ice skating session exclusively for kids under 7 and their parents! Enjoy a magical ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary NC 27511
  • Cost: Adult tickets: $18. Child tickets: $12.
  • Website: www.facebook.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, ...

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

NC Zoo's Pumpkin Palooza

A Smashing Good Time! Pumpkin Palooza is a fall tradition at the North Carolina Zoo where animals get tasty pumpkins for ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, 27205
  • Cost: $14 - $20. Free for children under 3. NC EBT Cardholder $5.
  • Website: www.nczoo.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Brier Creek Commons Diwali Mela

Brier Creek Commons Shopping Center Diwali Mela Don’t miss the area’s most incredible celebration! Join us for Bollywood beats, henna ...

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 ...

Salute Our Veterans at Oberlin Regional Library

K-5th Adventures Read, create, discover and explore through hands-on activities! This week: Celebrate our Veterans! We will be learning about ...

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

United Skates of America's Veterans Day Skate Party

Honor Our Vets with A Veteran's Day Skate Party Timed Entry: 10AM - 12PM 12:30PM - 2:30PM 3PM - 5PM $4 Spectator Admission for non-skating ...

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

Garner's Veterans Day Observance

Celebrate and recognize the men and women who have served our country in the armed forces. Enjoy music and a ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Aversboro Road Baptist Church, 1600 Aversboro Rd., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.garnernc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

Veterans Day Observance at Veterans Freedom Park

Join us at Veterans Freedom Park for a ceremony honoring our veterans. The ceremony will feature remarks from guest speakers ...

The Santa Experience at The Bunny Hive Raleigh

Join us for this year's Santa experience! A perfect way to kick off the magic of the season with Santa ...

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 ...

Stars, Stripes, and Strides

In person and virtual 5K, 10K and 15K race options. Fit & Able is proud to bring back the Stars, ...

  • 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

Little Fentonians Skate the Square

Join us for a special family-friendly ice skating session exclusively for kids under 7 and their parents! Enjoy a magical ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary NC 27511
  • Cost: Adult tickets: $18. Child tickets: $12.
  • Website: www.facebook.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

Friendsgiving with Bluey at The Bunny Hive

Wackadoo! Bluey's Coming to Town! Get ready for a wackadoo good time as we celebrate friendship, gratitude, and all things Bluey ...

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 ...

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

Holly Springs Flour Power's Thanksgiving - Gobble Gobble Til We Wobble

Kid's Night Out Lil' Chef / Tween Chef (Ages 5 - 12) Are you getting ready for Thanksgiving? We love Turkey Day ...

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 ...

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

Little Fentonians Skate the Square

Join us for a special family-friendly ice skating session exclusively for kids under 7 and their parents! Enjoy a magical ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary NC 27511
  • Cost: Adult tickets: $18. Child tickets: $12.
  • 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

Thanksgiving Parade Balloon Making at The Bunny Hive

Join us for a festive Thanksgiving week pop-up where creativity takes flight! Inspired by the magic of the Thanksgiving Day ...

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

Trophy Trot 5K at Dix Park

Thanksgiving Day Race Kick off your Thanksgiving Day in Raleigh’s premier park and help support Healing Transitions! Enjoy a morning 5k ...

Carolina Inn's Thanksgiving Lunch Buffet

Join us for a memorable Thanksgiving feast featuring locally sourced, seasonal dishes crafted by our culinary team.

  • 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Front Porch, 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
  • Cost: $100 per person (plus tax and service charge)
  • Website: www.carolinainn.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Thanksgiving Day Buffet at The Westin's Il Falo

Thanksgiving Buffet in The Westin’s Grand Ballroom: A Celebration of Autumn’s Bounty The Grand Ballroom is dressed for autumn, and the ...

  • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Grand Ballroom, 3931 Macaw Street, Raleigh, NC, 27617
  • Cost: $99 Adults | $39 Children ages 5–12 | Children 4 and under dine complimentary Tax and gratuity additional.
  • Website: www.ilfalo.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 ...

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

Little Fentonians Skate the Square

Join us for a special family-friendly ice skating session exclusively for kids under 7 and their parents! Enjoy a magical ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary NC 27511
  • Cost: Adult tickets: $18. Child tickets: $12.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Tea with Santa at The Umstead Hotel and Spa

Join us this winter for our annual Tea with Santa events. Let your children ages 10 and under delight in ...

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 ...

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

Tea with Santa at The Umstead Hotel and Spa

Join us this winter for our annual Tea with Santa events. Let your children ages 10 and under delight in ...

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 ...

Tea with Santa at The Umstead Hotel and Spa

Join us this winter for our annual Tea with Santa events. Let your children ages 10 and under delight in ...

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