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 ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 7810 Poyner Pond Circle, Raleigh, NC 27616
- Cost: $33.99 per Platinum Pass
- Website: www.urbanairraleigh.com
- Category: Holiday Events
February StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks
Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...
- 8:00 am
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Library Programs, Races, Walks, 5Ks, Free
NC Zoo Jingle in the Jungle
To celebrate the season of giving, the North Carolina Zoo is delighted to announce a December promotion to give back ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, 27205
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.nczoo.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Mornings with Mrs. Claus at Fenton
Step into a winter wonderland inside our cozy igloo, where little ones will gather for a magical morning of holiday ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: The Backyard, 850 Lower Garden Lane, Cary, NC, 27511
- Cost: starts at $92.55
- Website: fentonnc.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Santa Claus is coming to [Piney] Town
Santa Claus is coming to [Piney] Town to Play with Babies This is our most requested event! Tickets will sell ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- 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
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: Family Fun, Library Programs, 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: Library Programs, Holiday Events, Free
The Bunny Hive's Cookie Decorating with Santa
Get ready for a sweet and cozy holiday tradition at The Bunny Hive! Little ones can decorate festive cookies, sprinkling ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 711 W Lane Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: $20 Member/$40 Non-Member
- Website: www.thebunnyhive.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Rock Solid Warrior Apex' Homeschool Open Gym
Don’t miss our Daytime Open Gym! Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12PM–1PM Perfect for homeschoolers looking to stay active, build strength, ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: 2131 E Williams St., Ste 106, Apex, NC 27539
- Cost: $15 per person per visit
- Website: rocksolidwarrior.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Other
*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 ...
- 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Randleigh Dairy Heritage Museum, 301 Dairy Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: $40. Kids under 3 and under are free.
- Website: bit.ly
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science
Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...
- 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: naturalsciences.org
- Category: Informational & Tours, Free
NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health
Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...
- 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: naturalsciences.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Informational & Tours, Free
Sensory Friendly Santa Experience
Special Needs Families Only Join us for a cozy, personal, and sensory-friendly Santa experience. Enjoy dedicated one-on-one time with Santa, indulge in ...
- 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: Party like a Princess LLC Studio, 6142 Rogers Rd., Rolesville, NC 27571
- Cost: $25 per family
- Website: www.partylikeaprincessllc.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Special Needs
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: Holiday Events, Free
*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
Falls River Flour Power Cocoa and Cookies Party
For Tween Chefs Ages 9yrs - 12yrs There’s nothing better to chase away the winter chill than a cup of hot ...
- 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 10511 Shadowlawn Drive Suite 117, Raleigh, NC 27614
- Cost: $55
- Website: flourpowerstudios.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Classes
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 ...
- 4:45 pm
- Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
- Cost: from $40 per child or $47 per adult
- Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Informational & Tours
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: Family Fun, Holiday Events, 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: Holiday Events, Free
Bloomwell Autism Therapy's Cookies and Cocoa with Sensory-Friendly Santa
Join us for a free holiday celebration at our Raleigh clinic and meet sensory-friendly Santa! We'll have crafts, cookies, cocoa, ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 2910 Sumner Road, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27616
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Special Needs, Free
Disney On Ice presents Jump In
Sing, dance and laugh along with your favorite pals while making new Disney memories! Celebrate the magic of courage, love and ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: from $33 per ticket plus parking from $25
- Website: www.disneyonice.com
- Category: Shows & Concerts
Soapstone UMC's Drive Through Live Nativity
Experience the story of Christmas in a new way at Soapstone’s Drive-Through Live Nativity — a meaningful Advent tradition for ...
- 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 12837 Norwood Rd Raleigh, NC 27613
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: soapstoneumc.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, 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 ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: from $38
- Website: www.martinmariettacenter.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
