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12 Days of Christmas at Urban Air Raleigh

We’re launching The 12 Days of Christmas at Urban Air Raleigh — December 12–23! Each day guests who purchase a ...

*SOLD OUT* New Hope Valley: Santa's Express Train Ride

Our train yard and track are decorated for the holiday season. Come ride on our historic train for 50 minutes ...

Marbles Gingerbread Jamboree

Sugar and spice and all things nice! Create special memories this holiday season with your very own keepsake gingerbread house. ...

Brunch with Santa at The Westin

Bring the family for a magical holiday brunch in the Grand Ballroom. Kids can decorate cookies, make Reindeer Chow, and ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 3931 Macaw Street, Raleigh, NC 27617
  • Cost: $79 Adults. $39 Kids ages 5yrs-10yrs and free for children 4yrs and under.
  • Website: www.ilfalo.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Game On! at Moore Square

Enjoy a fun variety of giant lawn games, board games and MOORE! Available activities for Game On! include: Soccer balls Hula hoops Jenga Chess ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, 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 ...

Little Fentonians – Skate

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

Marbles Science Solvers

Play around with science! Get curious and explore the why behind the world around us with hands-on activities and experiments.

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Included in Museum Admission from $4.75 - $12.50 per person over 1yr old
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Moore Square Winterfaire

Raleigh Parks and MAKRS Presents... Moore Square Winterfaire! Welcome to our 1st annual Moore Square Winterfaire, a European Christmas Market and ...

Santa Express with the Great Raleigh Trolley Ride

For All Ages. 50minutes tour. Kids and parents hop aboard the Great Raleigh Trolley for their chance to enjoy a ride ...

Raleigh Little Theatre presents Cinderella

A magical holiday tradition returns! For over 40 years, Raleigh Little Theatre has enchanted audiences with this musical comedy take ...

Carolina Inn's Holiday Market and Bier Garten

The Carolina Inn Holiday Market is a European style market with a nod of southern flare. With vendors from all ...

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 ...

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? ...

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: Family Fun, Free

Carolina Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium

This holiday season, rediscover the wonder with Carolina Ballet’s enchanting celebration of The Nutcracker. Our most-attended production ever, this beautiful ...

Pictures with Santa at Learning Express Falls Pointe

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Come meet Santa at Learning Express Falls Pointe. Snap a photo with Santa Share ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 9660 Falls of Neuse Road #130, Raleigh, NC 27615
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Santa is Coming to Holl & Stone Farms

Santa is coming to the farm! Join us December 13–14 from 1–4pm for a cozy visit in our barn to ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 920 Buffaloe Rd., Garner, NC, 27529
  • Cost: $20 per family, plus optional professional photos by @brandiebairdphoto for $30
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Skate with Sonic at United Skates of America

Skate With Sonic Sunday 1pm-3:30pm Admission $13 Online or $14 at the door Regular Skate Rental $6 Rollerblade Rental $7 Skatemate Rental $6 Non-Skating Adult Admission ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 2901 Trawick Rd., Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: from $13 Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

*SOLD OUT* Santa Claus is coming to [Piney] Town

Santa Claus is coming to [Piney] Town This is our most requested event! Tickets will sell out for popular dates/times. ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 1520 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: $64.35 for 1 child and 2 Adults. $5 per Extra Adult.
  • Website: pineytown.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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. ...

Cary Ballet Company presents ”The Nutcracker” Tea

Join us at the Park for a preview of the Nutcracker Suite as we bring this classic tale to life. ...

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 ...

DPAC presents A Christmas Carol

The Hit Musical Comedy with Heart Ira David Wood III’s musical comedy adaptation, A Christmas Carol, returns to DPAC for six ...

Fuquay Varina Arts Center presents The Nutcracker

The Fuquay-Varina Arts Center is proud to present the annual production of The Nutcracker. Loosely based on the E.T.A. Hoffman ...

Jill M. Taylor Dance Company presents The Nutcracker Ballet

This year continues the annual Nutcracker production presented by Jill M. Taylor Dance Company, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting ...

Raleigh Kids Holiday Treasure Hunt

Looking for a magical holiday activity your kids will love? Join us for the Raleigh Kids Holiday Treasure Hunt, where young ...

Santa Skate with His Favorite Elf at Polar Ice Wake Forest

Photo op and ice skating with Santa & his favorite Elf Ice Skating Admission from 2:00PM-4:00 PM, includes skate rental

Christmas Play and Musical at Halle Cultural Arts Center

"Astrix, the Little Star"" by Janine Daly, adapted from the book by Christine Anghie - Have you ever wondered how the ...

Kids Yoga: Grown Up and Me

Kids Yoga: Grown Up and Me Yoga (3 - 10 yrs. with an adult) Build connection and play together. Each class we'll ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Wild At Art, 231 Bickett Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27608
  • Cost: Per Session: $20 per first child and one parent. $5 for an additional sibling.
  • Website: wildatartkids.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Classes

Marbles MakeShop

Innovate and engineer! Join us near imagiFAB and use recycled materials and kid-friendly tools to craft inventions.

Poiema Artistry present Irving Berlin's White Christmas

Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features 17 Irving Berlin songs and a book by David ...

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 ...

Apex Chanukah Festival at Apex Senior Center

Chanukah Wonderland from 4:00 - 5:30 pm - Holiday Crafts and Games for Children of All Ages Grand Menorah Lighting right ...

Raleigh Ringers Holiday Concert at Meymandi Concert Hall

There’s no better way to ring in the holidays than by joining The Raleigh Ringers for their annual holiday concerts ...

Triangle Wind Ensemble presents The Snowman and other Holiday Favorites

Get ready for an extraordinary musical journey that will captivate audiences of all ages and fill your heart with the ...

*SOLD OUT* Holiday Express at Pullen Park

One of Raleigh’s most beloved holiday traditions is back! Holiday Express at Pullen Park will once again transform the park ...

  • 4:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27606
  • Cost: $17 plus tax and fees
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

NC Transportation Museum's Polar Express Train Ride

The Magic Returns! “Well, are you coming?” Inspired by the hit movie, this holiday favorite comes to life as you and ...

*FULL* Santa's Trolley

Santa is lost in Raleigh, and Holly the Elf needs your help to find him! Join Holly aboard the Historic ...

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 ...

A Night with Santa at The Creative Cup

Join us for our annual night with Santa! He's dropping into spend the evening with your family There will be ...

Jill M. Taylor Dance Company presents The Nutcracker Ballet

This year continues the annual Nutcracker production presented by Jill M. Taylor Dance Company, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting ...

Penny Road's Drive-Thru Live Nativity

You are invited to witness the birth of Jesus through … Realistic scene recreations … Live animals … Music … Treats & craft for kids!

The Great Raleigh Trolley presents Christmas Spirits Ghost Tour

Hear Raleigh’s tales of the ghosts of Christmas past and present aboard The Great Raleigh Trolley. Try something a little ...