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The best upcoming events you won’t want to miss

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RenFest At Spring Haven Farm

5306 Homer Ruffin Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516
346.7 mi away See details for pricing • Fairs Featured Festival
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Carolina ONE Girls Basketball Clinic – Build Great Habits

1500 N Harrison Ave
367.5 mi away • $20 per player for one 60-minute clinic. • Sports Workshops Featured
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Raleigh's International Holiday Market! A European Experience! Food, Desserts, Santa & More

Raleigh City Plaza 400 Fayetteville St. Raleigh NC 27601
374.4 mi away • FREE • Featured Christmas and Holiday Events Holiday Festival Multicultural
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Family Events

Family-friendly events, activities, and programs suitable for all ages.

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Teacher Workday Camp: Craft Sampler

at Craft Habit, East Raleigh
374.6 mi away • $95, Kindergarten – 3rd grade • Family Education Outreach Arts Workshops Kids Night Out
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Hike with a Naturalist

at Historic Yates Mill County Park - park office., South Raleigh
375.7 mi away • Free, registration required. Suggested for ages 8 and up; children must have adult accompaniment. • Family Nature & Outdoor Education Outreach Wellness Tours
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Veterans Day at New Hope Valley Railway

at North Carolina Railway Museum & New Hope Valley Railway, Apex
369.5 mi away • Active Duty and Veterans ride free. Adults $16.45, Seniors 60+ $15.37, Children 2 to 12 $13.20, Children under 2 ride free • Family Museums Historic Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Holiday Tours
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Veterans Day Ceremony 2026

at Veterans Memorial , Holly Springs
374.2 mi away • FREE • Family Historic Nature & Outdoor Annual Events America’s 250th Holiday
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Little Love Yoga: A Class for Kids and Their Grown-Ups

at Current Wellness, Downtown Raleigh
374.5 mi away • $25 for a child (ages 4-10) and caregiver ($10 for additional children) • Family Wellness Workshops
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Military Appreciation Night at Golden Corral

at Golden Corral, East Raleigh
373.4 mi away • FREE • Family Dining and Drinks Historic Holiday Free Food Annual Events
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Live at The Bark Bar: illoh

at DCP Bark Bar, Cary
369.0 mi away • FREE • Family Live Music & Concerts Nature & Outdoor Nightlife Beer and Brewery
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Walk Through the Seasons

at Prairie Ridge Outdoor Classroom, West Raleigh
369.7 mi away • Free, please register. This program is best for adults and children ages 5+ • Family Museums Nature & Outdoor Education Outreach
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TTRPG Game Night

at Chapel of Bones, West Raleigh
374.4 mi away • Free entry | All ages welcome • Dining and Drinks Esports and Gaming Wellness Family Nightlife
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The best events in Raleigh, Durham & Chapel Hill — every Thursday. Free.

November 13, 2026, Fri., TBA

NC State Men's Basketball vs. Troy

at Lenovo Center, West Raleigh
370.0 mi away • $15+ • Family Dining and Drinks Colleges and Universities Sports Beer and Brewery
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Kidical Mass Family Bike Ride

at Jaycee Park, Midtown Raleigh
372.1 mi away • FREE • Family Sports Team Building Nature & Outdoor
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SRIS Friendsgiving

at Eastgate Park & Neighborhood Center, Midtown Raleigh
371.4 mi away See details for pricing • Holiday Wellness Dining and Drinks Christmas and Holiday Events Family
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Friday Freebies: Magnetic Mini Picture Frames

at Craft Habit, East Raleigh
374.6 mi away • Free, 7 – 18+ yrs. Crafters under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult, please register • Family Education Outreach Arts Workshops
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Pottery Painting with Cozy Panda

at Daughter’s Soft Serve, Wendell
383.5 mi away • $23.71 • Family Arts Workshops
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How to Train Your Dragon

at Meymandi Concert Hall at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Downtown Raleigh
374.5 mi away • $71+ • Family Live Music & Concerts Film
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S’mores and Suds at New Hope Valley Railway

New Hope Valley Railway 3900 Bonsal Rd New Hill NC 27572
369.5 mi away • Adults $16.45, Seniors 60+ $15.37, Children 2 to 12 $13.20, Children under 2 ride free • Family Festival Tours Bluegrass
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Sunshine Harvest Market: A Raleigh Boutique Farmer's Market

at Hayes Barton Baptist Church at Five Points, Midtown Raleigh
372.5 mi away • FREE • Family Shopping Farms Farmers Markets
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Fall Family Funday

8715 Holly Springs Rd, Apex, NC 27539
374.3 mi away • FREE • Family Open Houses
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Bunni-lates Fundraising Event for Triangle Rabbits

1117 Corporation Pkwy Ste 104, Raleigh, NC 27610
375.7 mi away • $25 - 100% of donation goes directly to Triangle Rabbits • Family Education Outreach Fundraiser/Benefit
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Holiday Engine Workshop at Lowe's

1575 US HWY 70 WEST, , NC 27529
301.0 mi away See details for pricing • Family Holiday Education Outreach Workshops Christmas and Holiday Events
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Quail Hollow ARTWalk 2026

at Quail Hollow Neighborhood, Midtown Raleigh
371.4 mi away • Free. Rain Date is Sunday, November 15, 2026, 10am-2pm • Family Shopping Nature & Outdoor Arts Festival
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Quilting Level 1: Block Construction - Shoo Fly

at Craft Habit, East Raleigh
374.6 mi away • $47, 12+ years of age. Bring a friend - we have a 4 person minimum for a class to take place! • Family Education Outreach Arts Workshops
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Fall FunFest

at Redford Place Park, Rolesville
373.0 mi away • FREE • Family Live Music & Concerts Nature & Outdoor Festival
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Camera Swap

at Rebus Works, Downtown Raleigh
373.9 mi away • FREE • Family Shopping Arts Farmers Markets
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Hot Dogs with Heroes: Autism Awareness Event with Raleigh Fire

at Fire Station 12, East Raleigh
377.4 mi away • FREE • Family Education Outreach Fundraiser/Benefit Wellness Open Houses
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Foam Stamp Printing Workshop

at Brentwood Park, Midtown Raleigh
372.8 mi away • $5 • Family Arts Nature & Outdoor Workshops
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Wake County Adoption Information Fair

at John Chavis Memorial Park and Community Center, Downtown Raleigh
374.9 mi away • FREE • Family Education Outreach Fairs
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Art of Science: Himmeli and Documenting Phenology

at Prairie Ridge Outdoor Classroom, West Raleigh
369.7 mi away • $22, $20 Museum members • Family Museums Nature & Outdoor Education Outreach Workshops Arts
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Forest Park Art Walk 2026

at Forest Park neighborhood, Downtown Raleigh
373.1 mi away • FREE • Family Shopping Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Arts Open Houses
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NCMA Movies at Moore Square: Wicked: For Good

at Moore Square, Downtown Raleigh
374.4 mi away • FREE • Family Film Nature & Outdoor
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Youth Crochet Level 1: Intro to Crochet

at Craft Habit, East Raleigh
374.6 mi away • $72, ages 7 - 11 years of age • Family Education Outreach Arts Workshops
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S’mores and Suds at New Hope Valley Railway

at North Carolina Railway Museum & New Hope Valley Railway, Apex
369.5 mi away • Adults $16.45, Seniors 60+ $15.37, Children 2 to 12 $13.20, Children under 2 ride free • Family Museums Historic Nature & Outdoor Annual Events
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Pottery Painting with Cozy Panda

at Trophy Brewing, South Raleigh
374.5 mi away • $23.71 • Family Beer and Brewery Arts Workshops
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Kutthroat Album Release with Special Guests: Crooked Cult & GrecoRomans

at Chapel of Bones, West Raleigh
374.4 mi away • $17.96 • Family Live Music & Concerts
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Kids Holiday Gift-Making & Forest Play: Encaustic Wax Candle Painting

3100 Damascus Church Road, Chapel Hill, NC
353.4 mi away • $75 • Workshops Christmas and Holiday Events Family
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Pottery Painting and Kitty Cuddles

at Purr Cup Cafe, South Raleigh
374.7 mi away • $28.29 • Family Nature & Outdoor Fundraiser/Benefit Arts Workshops
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Needle Felting Round Critters Workshop

at Craft Habit, East Raleigh
374.6 mi away • $49, ages 12+ years of age. Bring a friend - we have a 4 person minimum for a class to take place. • Family Education Outreach Arts Workshops
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Pumpkin and Play Fall Fest

at Giggles Drop In Childcare, North Raleigh
369.8 mi away • Free, please register • Family Dining and Drinks Festival Arts Fairs
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Needle Felting Round Critters

at Craft Habit, East Raleigh
374.6 mi away • $47, ages 12+ years of age. Bring a friend - we have a 4 person minimum for a class to take place. • Family Education Outreach Arts Workshops
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Sensory Explorers

Brier Creek Community Center, 10810 Globe Rd, Raleigh, NC 27617
361.8 mi away • $10 per child • Workshops Family
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Pottery Painting with Cozy Panda

at Compass Rose Brewery, North Raleigh
370.5 mi away • $23.71 • Family Dining and Drinks Beer and Brewery Arts Workshops
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STEAM Lab

Brier Creek Community Center, 10810 Globe Rd, Raleigh, NC 27617
361.8 mi away • $10 per child • Workshops Family
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Make A Gift: Open Clay Studio Session

at Carolina Clay Studio, Cary
366.3 mi away • $65 • Family Holiday Arts Wellness Workshops
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Plant Bingo and Swap Night at Norse Brewing Company

at Norse Brewing Company Wake Forest, Wake Forest
368.1 mi away • $1 per round • Team Building Beer and Brewery Esports and Gaming Nightlife Dining and Drinks Family
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2026 Humble Heart Bazaar - Shopping for a Cause

at Hayes Barton United Methodist Church, Midtown Raleigh
372.3 mi away • FREE • Family Dining and Drinks Shopping Annual Events Fundraiser/Benefit
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AI and Education with Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary

Location shared on registration page.
Free. Registration is required. • Education Outreach Workshops Family
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Plant Bingo and Swap Night

at Norse Brewing Longhouse Zebulon, Zebulon
383.4 mi away • $1 card • Team Building Beer and Brewery Esports and Gaming Nature & Outdoor Family Nightlife Raleigh Locals Guide
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Science Detectives: Coastal Critters

at Discovery Room, Downtown Raleigh
374.0 mi away • $12 per participant; $9 member participant, 5-7 years of age. This is a drop-off program, but adults must stay in the Museum during the program time.  • Family Museums Education Outreach Workshops
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Art and Nature Story Time

at North Carolina Museum of Art, West Raleigh
370.3 mi away • Free (pay what you wish); best for children ages 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers; registration required • Family Museums Wellness Workshops Arts
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Science Detectives: Tropical Biodiversity

at Curiosity Classroom, Downtown Raleigh
374.0 mi away • $12 per participant; $9 member participant, 8-10 years of age. This is a drop-off program, but adults must stay in the Museum during the program time.  • Family Museums Education Outreach Workshops
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Science Detectives: Microscopic Pond Life

at Natural World Investigate Lab, Downtown Raleigh
374.0 mi away • $12 per participant; $9 member participant, 11+ years of age. This is a drop-off program, but adults must stay in the Museum during the program time.  • Family Museums Education Outreach Workshops
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William Peace University Annual Tree Lighting

at William Peace University, Downtown Raleigh
373.6 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Colleges and Universities Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events
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SRIS Campfire Cookout

at Durant Nature Preserve, North Raleigh
370.0 mi away See details for pricing • Nature & Outdoor Family
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Garden Gourmet: Three Sisters Soup

at Marbles Kids Museum, Downtown Raleigh
374.3 mi away • Included with museum admission. • Family Dining and Drinks Museums Education Outreach Workshops
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William Peace University Annual Tree Lighting

at William Peace University Main Lawn, Downtown Raleigh
373.6 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Colleges and Universities Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events
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Science Café: Decoding the Lives of Sri Lanka’s Elephants

at Daily Planet Cafe, Downtown Raleigh
374.0 mi away • Free. • Family Museums Education Outreach Nature & Outdoor Workshops
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Tree Camp

at Prairie Ridge Outdoor Classroom, West Raleigh
369.7 mi away • Free please register • Family Museums Nature & Outdoor Education Outreach Workshops
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Jazz & Jive Night

at The Depot parking lot, Apex
369.6 mi away • FREE • Family Dance Live Music & Concerts Film Shopping Nature & Outdoor Dining and Drinks Arts Festival
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Waverly Tree Lighting 2026

at Waverly Place, Cary
371.6 mi away • FREE • Family Live Music & Concerts Dining and Drinks Festival Holiday Shopping Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events
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Annual Christmas Parade Watch Party

at Taverna Agora, Downtown Raleigh
373.9 mi away • $30 Adults, $15 kids 12 and under • Family Live Music & Concerts Dining and Drinks Holiday Multicultural Nightlife Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events
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NPC North Carolina State Championships & NPC Carolina Natural Championships

at Raleigh Marriott City Center, Downtown Raleigh
374.4 mi away • $55+.Kids 10 & Under free • Family Sports Wellness
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82nd Annual Raleigh Christmas Parade

0-500 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
374.4 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events
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Crochet Level 1: Square Coaster

at Craft Habit, East Raleigh
374.6 mi away • $46, ages 12+ years of age. Bring a friend - we have a 4 person minimum for a class to take place. • Family Education Outreach Arts Workshops
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Triangle Pop Up – Handcrafted Holiday Market

at Fenton Square, Cary
369.9 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Shopping Nature & Outdoor Christmas and Holiday Events Farmers Markets
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Carolina Stories: Stories by the Fire

at Gov. James G. Martin Building, West Raleigh
370.6 mi away See details for pricing • Family Theater Shopping Wellness Arts Festival
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Harvest Fest 2026

at Good Hope Farm, Cary
364.0 mi away • FREE • Family Dance Live Music & Concerts Dining and Drinks Shopping Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Beer and Brewery Festival Farms
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Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kick Off 2026

at Downtown Wake Forest, Wake Forest
368.3 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Shopping Education Outreach Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events Fundraiser/Benefit
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Respect The Culture Auto Show

at Agri-Supply Exposition Center at North Carolina State Fairgrounds, West Raleigh
370.3 mi away • ADV $11.99-$15.00 | DOS $20 • Family Shopping Festival Fairs Multicultural
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Neighborhood Network

at Amplify Health - 2nd-floor lobby, East Raleigh
375.6 mi away • Free, please register • Family Education Outreach Workshops
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Axé Rhythm and Dance Fest

at Ubuntu Farm, Knightdale
379.3 mi away • Free - Parking $5. Please RSVP • Family Dance Live Music & Concerts Dining and Drinks Festival African-American Heritage LGBT Arts Multicultural Workshops
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Crochet Level 1: Round Coaster

at Craft Habit, East Raleigh
374.6 mi away • $46, ages 12+ years of age. Bring a friend - we have a 4 person minimum for a class to take place. • Family Education Outreach Arts Workshops
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Ladybug Creamery Grand Opening

at Ladybug Creamery, Midtown Raleigh
370.4 mi away • Free and open to everyone • Family Dining and Drinks Open Houses
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Digital Impact Day of Fun

at Peach Road Cultural Center, Downtown Raleigh
375.6 mi away • FREE • Family Esports and Gaming Education Outreach Colleges and Universities
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Light the Square 2026

at Fenton Square, Cary
369.9 mi away • FREE • Family Live Music & Concerts Holiday Sports Shopping Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events Festival
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Knitting Level 1: Intro To Knitting

at Craft Habit, East Raleigh
374.6 mi away • $70, ages 12+ years of age. Bring a friend - we have a 4 person minimum for a class to take place. • Family Education Outreach Arts Workshops
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Christmas at North Hills

at North Hills Commons , Midtown Raleigh
370.9 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Shopping Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events
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Candy Cane Lane 2026

at Downtown Zebulon, Zebulon
382.5 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Nature & Outdoor Christmas and Holiday Events Festival
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31st Annual NC Latino Diamante Awards

at The Cary Arts Center, Cary
369.1 mi away • General Admission Early Bird: $40 until October 15. General Admission: $50. VIP Admission: $100, preferred seating, listed in the program as a donor (if purchased before November 10) • Family Arts Multicultural Annual Events
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Pottery Painting & Kitty Cuddles

at Purr Cup Cafe, South Raleigh
374.7 mi away • $28.29 • Family Nature & Outdoor Fundraiser/Benefit Arts Workshops
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Embroidery Level 1: Intro to Hand Embroidery

at Craft Habit, East Raleigh
374.6 mi away • $45, ages 12+ years of age. Bring a friend - we have a 4 person minimum for a class to take place. • Family Education Outreach Arts Workshops
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Cross Stitch Level 1: Intro to Cross Stitch

at Craft Habit, East Raleigh
374.6 mi away • $48. Children between the ages of 7 and 11 may attend this class with a participating adult. Anyone age 12+ may attend independently. Bring a friend - we have a 4 person minimum for a class to take place. • Family Education Outreach Arts Workshops
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Cranksgiving: Raleigh's Annual Food Drive

at Crank Arm Brewing, Downtown Raleigh
374.2 mi away • Free, but you’ll need $15-$25 cash to buy food at the grocery stores. • Family Holiday Sports Team Building Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Fundraiser/Benefit
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Pottery Painting with Cozy Panda

at Unhinged Coffee & Co, Knightdale
379.1 mi away • $23.71 • Family LGBT Dining and Drinks Beer and Brewery Arts Workshops
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Punch Needle Level 1: Intro to Punch Needle

at Craft Habit, East Raleigh
374.6 mi away • $48. 12+ years of age. Bring a friend - we have a 4 person minimum for a class to take place. • Family Education Outreach Arts Workshops
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Nature Play Day at NCMA

at North Carolina Museum of Art Welcome Center, West Raleigh
370.3 mi away • Free. This program is best for children 7 & younger • Family Museums Nature & Outdoor Education Outreach
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Crochet Level 1: Round Coaster

at Craft Habit, East Raleigh
374.6 mi away • $46, ages 12+ years of age. Bring a friend - we have a 4 person minimum for a class to take place. • Family Education Outreach Arts Workshops
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StoryBins Sensory Storytime

Daughters Coffee & Books, 5410 NC-55 AF, Durham, NC 27713
359.2 mi away • $10 • Family Workshops
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Ninja Kidz Grand Opening at Ninja Kidz Action Park Raleigh

220 Grande Heights Dr, Cary, NC 27513
367.9 mi away • $149.99 per kid; grown-ups free with a paid kid's ticket • Family Open Houses Festival Sports
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November 25, 2026, Wed., TBA

NC State Men's Basketball vs. Norfolk State

at Lenovo Center, West Raleigh
370.0 mi away • $15+ • Family Dining and Drinks Colleges and Universities Sports Beer and Brewery
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Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K

at White Deer Park/Lake Benson, Garner
379.9 mi away • $25+ • Family Holiday Sports Nature & Outdoor Team Building Annual Events Fundraiser/Benefit Running & Races & Marathons
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Raleigh’s Irregardless Thanksgiving Dinner

at Irregardless, Downtown Raleigh
373.4 mi away • $70, reservations required • Family Dining and Drinks Holiday Christmas and Holiday Events
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Thanksgiving Buffet Dinner

at Il Falò, RDU/Brier Creek
362.4 mi away See details for pricing • Family Dining and Drinks Holiday
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Thanksgiving at the Hammock

at Crooked Hammock Brewery, West Raleigh
369.3 mi away • Free, reservations required • Family Dining and Drinks Holiday Beer and Brewery Christmas and Holiday Events Free Food
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Thanksgiving Buffet at Overlook

at Overlook Restaurant at Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown, Downtown Raleigh
374.4 mi away • $45 per adult, $25 per child (ages 5–12), and free for children ages 4 and under. • Family Dining and Drinks Holiday Christmas and Holiday Events
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November 28, 2026, Sat., TBA

NC State Men's Basketball vs. Elon

at Lenovo Center, West Raleigh
370.0 mi away • $15+ • Family Dining and Drinks Colleges and Universities Sports Beer and Brewery
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Repticon Raleigh

at Agri-Supply Exposition Center at North Carolina State Fairgrounds, West Raleigh
370.3 mi away • $10 - $20 (Adult) | $6-$7 (Ages 5-12) | Ages 4 and under are free • Shopping Festival Fairs Family Nature & Outdoor
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Santa Igloo Mini Sessions

at The Igloo, Cary
370.0 mi away • $255+ - 10 minutes, 35+ photos, 1-on-1 with Santa • Family Holiday Nature & Outdoor Christmas and Holiday Events
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Rock, Roar & Bounce!

3409 Hillsborough Rd Ste J3, Durham, NC 27705
350.5 mi away See details for pricing • Fairs Family Festival
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Art Cart in the Park

at DCP Academy Pavilion, Cary
369.0 mi away • FREE • Family Nature & Outdoor Arts Workshops
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Light Up Main (Small Business Saturday & Annual Tree Lighting)

at Downtown Garner, Garner
379.3 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Nature & Outdoor Arts Christmas and Holiday Events Festival
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Pottery Painting and Kitty Cuddles

at Purr Cup Cafe, South Raleigh
374.7 mi away • $28.29 • Family Nature & Outdoor Fundraiser/Benefit Arts Workshops
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Handmade Holiday Gifts: Make & Take at Fenton’s Igloo

at The Igloo, Cary
369.9 mi away • $39 — Create One 8oz Soy Wax Candle in a Tin + 1 Artisan Goat’s Milk Soap $46 — Create Two 8oz Soy Wax Candles in Tins + 2 Artisan Goat’s Milk Soaps $41 — Create One 8oz Soy Wax Candle in an Amber Glass Jar + 1 Artisan Goat’s Milk Soap $48 — Create Two 8oz Soy Wax Candles in Amber Glass Jars + 2 Artisan Goat’s Milk Soaps $47 — Create One Triple-Wick Wooden Soy Wax Candle + 1 Artisan Goat’s Milk Soap $50 — Create One Triple-Wick Wooden Soy Wax Candle + 2 Artisan Goat’s Milk Soaps $53 — Create One Triple-Wick Wooden Candle Bowl + One 8oz Tin Candle + 1 Artisan Goat’s Milk Soap $59 — Create One Triple-Wick Wooden Candle Bowl + One 8oz Amber Glass Candle + 1 Artisan Goat’s Milk Soap • Family Education Outreach Arts Workshops Christmas and Holiday Events
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December 1, 2026, Tues., TBA

NC State Men's Basketball vs. South Carolina

at Lenovo Center, West Raleigh
370.0 mi away • $15+ • Family Dining and Drinks Colleges and Universities Sports Beer and Brewery
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Skate the Square DJ Night: Après Ski

at Fenton Square by Paragon Theaters, Cary
369.9 mi away • FREE • Family Sports Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Nightlife Christmas and Holiday Events Live Music & Concerts
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Fuquay-Varina Town Tree Lighting 2026

at Vance Street parking lot, Fuquay-Varina
379.6 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events Festival
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Science Trivia December

at Daily Planet Cafe, Downtown Raleigh
374.0 mi away • FREE • Family Museums Education Outreach Nightlife
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December 4, 2026,

Apex Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

at Town of Apex, Apex
369.5 mi away • FREE • Family Dance Live Music & Concerts Holiday Nature & Outdoor Arts Christmas and Holiday Events
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Lighting of Wake Forest 2026

at Centennial Plaza, Wake Forest
368.2 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Nature & Outdoor Christmas and Holiday Events
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A Peter Rabbit Christmas 2026

at Downtown Cary Park, Cary
369.0 mi away • TBA • Family Theater Holiday Nature & Outdoor Christmas and Holiday Events
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19th Annual St. Nicholas European Christmas Market

at Agri-Supply Exposition Center at North Carolina State Fairgrounds, West Raleigh
370.3 mi away • FREE • Family Live Music & Concerts Dining and Drinks Festival Holiday Shopping Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events Multicultural
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Raleigh Family Fun Cookie Decorating

at Weaver Street Market, Downtown Raleigh
373.9 mi away • TBA • Dining and Drinks Holiday Shopping Education Outreach Christmas and Holiday Events Family Workshops
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Light Up Main - Town of Garner Annual Tree Lighting

at Downtown Garner, Garner
379.3 mi away • FREE • Family Live Music & Concerts Dining and Drinks Festival Holiday Shopping Nature & Outdoor Christmas and Holiday Events
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Christmas Tree Lighting Morrisville 2026

at Indian Creek Trailhead, Morrisville/RTP
365.6 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events
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SRIS Holiday Movie Night

at Jaycee Park and Community Center, Midtown Raleigh
372.1 mi away See details for pricing • Film Holiday Christmas and Holiday Events Family
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Evening with Elves 2026

at Marbles Kids Museum, Downtown Raleigh
374.2 mi away • $27 Member | $30 General Public. All attendees (adults & children) need a ticket to enter the event. • Family Museums Education Outreach Nightlife Christmas and Holiday Events Holiday
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Fuquay-Varina Chorale Holiday Show: Blessings

at Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, Fuquay-Varina
379.6 mi away • $12 • Family Live Music & Concerts Holiday Christmas and Holiday Events
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KWF Alumnae Delta Marketplace

at East Wake Magnet High School, Wendell
379.8 mi away • Free, first 100 shoppers receive a free shopping bag • Family Live Music & Concerts Dining and Drinks Shopping Christmas and Holiday Events
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Tree Lighting Celebration Cary 2026

at Downtown Cary Park, Cary
369.0 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events Festival
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Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster's

Dave & Buster's Cary, 1111 Walnut St, Cary, NC 27511
370.3 mi away • $27.94 - $33.01 • Christmas and Holiday Events Family
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Parent/Child Magical Wand Making Workshop (Ages 3–6)

3100 Damascus Church Road, Chapel Hill, NC
353.4 mi away • $35 per caregiver/child pair, $20 per additional child • Workshops Family
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Scandinavian Christmas Fair 2026

at Kerr Scott Building at North Carolina State Fairgrounds, West Raleigh
370.7 mi away • $10 ages 13+ ; 12 and under free • Family Dining and Drinks Holiday Shopping Annual Events Fairs Christmas and Holiday Events Multicultural Festival
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Quilting Level 1: Intro To Block Construction - 9 Patch

at Craft Habit, East Raleigh
374.6 mi away • $47, 12+ years of age. Bring a friend - we have a 4 person minimum for a class to take place! • Family Education Outreach Arts Workshops
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Winter Market at Norse Brewing Company

at Norse Brewing Company Wake Forest, Wake Forest
368.1 mi away • FREE • Family Dining and Drinks Holiday Shopping Beer and Brewery Christmas and Holiday Events Farmers Markets Festival
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Skate the Square Outdoor Movie: Elf

at Paragon Theaters - Fenton Square, Cary
369.9 mi away • FREE • Family Film Sports Nature & Outdoor Christmas and Holiday Events
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Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market 2026

at The Exchange Raleigh, Midtown Raleigh
371.9 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Shopping Nature & Outdoor Christmas and Holiday Events Festival
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Breakfast with Santa

at 10th & Terrace at Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown, Downtown Raleigh
374.4 mi away • $40 per adult | $20 per child. Free for children 4 & under. Plus tax and gratuity • Family Dining and Drinks Holiday Arts Christmas and Holiday Events
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Sewing Level 4: Drawstring Pajama Bottoms Workshop

at Craft Habit, East Raleigh
374.6 mi away • $100, ages 12+ years of age. Bring a friend - we have a 4 person minimum for a class to take place. • Family Education Outreach Arts Workshops
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Christmas Candle Tea at Raleigh Moravian Church 2026

at Raleigh Moravian Church, West Raleigh
370.8 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Annual Events Fundraiser/Benefit Christmas and Holiday Events Historic
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Afternoon with Santa

at Johnson Hall Rotunda, West Raleigh
371.3 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Colleges and Universities Annual Events Arts Christmas and Holiday Events
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Santa's Workshop at Haven

at Haven of Knightdale, Knightdale
376.8 mi away • $31 • Family Live Music & Concerts Holiday Christmas and Holiday Events
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Victorian Christmas at the Page-Walker 2026

at Page-Walker Arts and History Center, Cary
368.8 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Nature & Outdoor Christmas and Holiday Events
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Holiday Block Party

at Garner Recreation Center, Garner
379.1 mi away • FREE • Family Live Music & Concerts Holiday Nature & Outdoor Dining and Drinks Arts Christmas and Holiday Events Festival
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Light the Springs 2026

at Holly Springs Cultural Center, Holly Springs
371.8 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events Festival Hanukkah Celebrations
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Kids Holiday Gift-Making & Forest Play: Hand-Painted Candleholder, Jewelry Tray or Coaster Set

3100 Damascus Church Road, Chapel Hill, NC
353.4 mi away • $75 • Workshops Christmas and Holiday Events Family
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Art Walk at Rebus Works

at Rebus Works, Downtown Raleigh
373.9 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Arts Shopping Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Dining and Drinks Festival
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Holiday Market 2026

at Bloom Collective, North Raleigh
368.7 mi away • FREE • Family Shopping Education Outreach Christmas and Holiday Events Farmers Markets Holiday
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Dungeons & Drafthouse at Video Vortex - The Clash Before Christmas

at Video Vortex at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, East Raleigh
375.3 mi away • $36.30 • Esports and Gaming Christmas and Holiday Events Workshops Family
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Yarn Habit: Monthly Fiber Craft Meetup

at Craft Habit, East Raleigh
374.6 mi away • Free, 18+ yrs. Please RSVP • Family Arts Workshops Raleigh Locals Guide
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Guided Open Sewing

at Craft Habit, East Raleigh
374.6 mi away • $35, 12+ years of age • Family Arts Workshops
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Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

at Redford Place Park, Rolesville
373.0 mi away • FREE • Family Live Music & Concerts Holiday Nature & Outdoor Christmas and Holiday Events
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Downtown Cary Park Hanukkah Menorah Lighting 2026

at DCP Great Lawn Pavilion, Cary
369.0 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Nature & Outdoor Hanukkah Celebrations
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Fenton Menorah Lighting

at Fenton Square, Cary
369.9 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Hanukkah Celebrations
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12th Annual Winter Concert

at Friendship Chapel Baptist Church, Wake Forest
368.7 mi away • Free, registration is required • Family Live Music & Concerts Holiday Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events
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Return to Work Postpartum Pop-up!

1415 West NC Hwy 54, Suite 102 Durham, NC 27707-5598
355.4 mi away • $40 • Workshops Wellness Family Fairs
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Joy of the Season

at Meymandi Concert Hall, Downtown Raleigh
374.5 mi away • $35-$40 • Family Live Music & Concerts Holiday Christmas and Holiday Events
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Sensory-Friendly Winter Rides at New Hope Valley Railway

3900 Bonsal Rd New Hill, NC 27562
369.5 mi away • Adults $16.45, Seniors 60+ $15.37, Children 2 to 12 $13.20, Children under 2 ride free • Christmas and Holiday Events Family
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Artful Story Time: Happy Hanukkah!

at North Carolina Museum of Art, West Raleigh
370.3 mi away • Free (pay what you wish) • Family Live Music & Concerts Holiday Arts Hanukkah Celebrations Workshops
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Annual Menorah Lighting at Fenton

at Fenton Square, Cary
369.9 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Hanukkah Celebrations
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Marbles Sensory Friendly Playtime

at Marbles Kids Museum, Downtown Raleigh
374.2 mi away • Free, registration required • Family Museums Education Outreach
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Knitting Level 1: Intro To Knitting

at Craft Habit, East Raleigh
374.6 mi away • $70, ages 12+ years of age. Bring a friend - we have a 4 person minimum for a class to take place. • Family Education Outreach Arts Workshops
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Menorah Lighting Morrisville 2026

at Indian Creek Trailhead, Morrisville/RTP
365.3 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Hanukkah Celebrations
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Skate the Square DJ Night: Y2K on Ice

at Fenton Square by Paragon Theaters, Cary
369.9 mi away • FREE • Family Sports Nature & Outdoor Nightlife Live Music & Concerts
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Gingerbread Decorating Competition

at Apex Senior Center, Apex
369.5 mi away • Free; registration required • Team Building Christmas and Holiday Events Arts Family
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Town of Apex - Gingerbread Decorating Competition

63 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502
369.5 mi away • $15 • Christmas and Holiday Events Family Workshops Holiday
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Kidical Mass Holiday Reindeer Ride at Dix Park

at Dix Park, Gipson Play Plaza, South Raleigh
374.3 mi away • FREE • Nature & Outdoor Christmas and Holiday Events Family Sports
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Mistletoe Sip n’ Stroll

at Fenton, Cary
369.9 mi away • Tickets go on sale November 20th • Family Holiday Shopping Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events Dining and Drinks
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The Road to Bethlehem

at LifePoint Community Church, South Raleigh
383.6 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Nature & Outdoor Tours Christmas and Holiday Events
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Ugly Sweater Holiday Pops

at Meymandi Concert Hall at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Downtown Raleigh
374.5 mi away • Tickets start at $34 with all-in pricing • Family Live Music & Concerts Holiday Nightlife Christmas and Holiday Events
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Newbreed Raleigh Winter Championship

at Kerr Scott Building at North Carolina State Fairgrounds, West Raleigh
370.9 mi away • $20 Adults | $15 12 and under | Free 5 and under • Family Sports
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Marbles Gingerbread Jamboree 2026

at Marbles Kids Museum, Downtown Raleigh
374.3 mi away • $18 Member | $20 General Public. All attendees (adults & children) need a ticket to enter the event. • Family Dining and Drinks Holiday Education Outreach Christmas and Holiday Events Workshops
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Holiday Trolley Car Workshop at Workshop

at Garner Lowe's, Garner
301.0 mi away See details for pricing • Family Holiday Education Outreach Workshops Christmas and Holiday Events
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Grinch Candy Cane Hunt 2026

at Fred G. Bond Metro Park and Boathouse, Cary
367.4 mi away • $15 for residents; $19 for non-residents. Pre-registration required. • Family Holiday Nature & Outdoor Christmas and Holiday Events Easter Egg Hunts
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6th Annual Holiday Market & Photos with Santa

at New Hill Community Center, Apex
370.2 mi away • FREE • Family Festival Holiday Shopping Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events Farmers Markets
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Happy Holly Days Parade 2026

at Downtown Holly Springs, Holly Springs
374.6 mi away • FREE • Family Festival Holiday Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events
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Hoot n' Holler Holiday Market

at Cannonball Music Hall, Downtown Raleigh
373.1 mi away • FREE • Family Dance Dining and Drinks Holiday Shopping Fundraiser/Benefit Beer and Brewery Christmas and Holiday Events Farmers Markets Festival
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Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade 2026

at Downtown Cary Park, Cary
368.8 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events
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The Durham Symphony Holiday Pops Concert

at The Rialto Theatre, Downtown Raleigh
372.6 mi away • $41.50 to $66.50 • Family Live Music & Concerts Holiday Christmas and Holiday Events
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Marbles Gingerbread Jamboree 2026

at Marbles Kids Museum, Downtown Raleigh
374.3 mi away • $18 Member | $20 General Public. All attendees (adults & children) need a ticket to enter the event. • Family Dining and Drinks Holiday Education Outreach Christmas and Holiday Events Workshops
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Kids Holiday Gift-Making & Forest Play: Body Care Gift Basket (Sugar Scrub, Soap & Lotion)

3100 Damascus Church Road, Chapel Hill, NC
353.4 mi away • $75 • Workshops Christmas and Holiday Events Family Farms
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Crochet Level 1: Square Coaster

at Craft Habit, East Raleigh
374.6 mi away • $46, ages 12+ years of age • Family Education Outreach Arts Workshops
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Artspace Holiday Mini Mall 2026

at Artspace, Downtown Raleigh
374.4 mi away • Free, please RSVP • Family Dining and Drinks Holiday Shopping Arts Christmas and Holiday Events
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Crochet Level 1: Round Coaster

at Craft Habit, East Raleigh
374.6 mi away • $46, ages 12+ years of age. Bring a friend - we have a 4 person minimum for a class to take place. • Family Education Outreach Arts Workshops
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Embroidery Level 1: Intro to Hand Embroidery

at Craft Habit, East Raleigh
374.6 mi away • $45, ages 12+ years of age. Bring a friend - we have a 4 person minimum for a class to take place. • Family Education Outreach Arts Workshops
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The Snowman

at Cary Arts Center, Cary
369.1 mi away • TBA • Family Live Music & Concerts Film Christmas and Holiday Events
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Drop-in Puzzling and Puzzle Swap Meet

at Downtown Cary Park, Cary
369.0 mi away • FREE • Nature & Outdoor Wellness Family Shopping Workshops
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SRIS Game Night

at Eastgate Park & Neighborhood Center, Midtown Raleigh
371.4 mi away • $6 • Wellness Team Building Family Esports and Gaming Nightlife
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Holiday Lights 2026

at Saving Grace Supply Company, Wake Forest
360.7 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Shopping Fundraiser/Benefit Christmas and Holiday Events Farms
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Live at The Bark Bar: Sterling Scott

at DCP Bark Bar, Cary
369.0 mi away • FREE • Family Live Music & Concerts Nature & Outdoor Nightlife Beer and Brewery
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Skate the Square DJ Night: Holiday Hits

at Fenton Square by Paragon Theaters, Cary
369.9 mi away • $18 • Family Holiday Sports Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events Nightlife Live Music & Concerts
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The Nutcracker Suite - Modified Sensory Friendly Version

at Cary Arts Center, Cary
369.1 mi away • Starting at $30 • Family Dance Holiday Christmas and Holiday Events Theater
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Swim with Santa 2026

at Morrisville Aquatics & Fitness Center, Morrisville/RTP
365.5 mi away • $10 Residents | $14 Non-residents • Family Holiday Arts Sports Christmas and Holiday Events
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Drive-In Movie at the Park

at Pleasant Park, Apex
370.2 mi away • $11.32 / vehicle • Film Nature & Outdoor Christmas and Holiday Events Holiday Family
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The Nutcracker

at Cary Arts Center, Cary
369.1 mi away • $40+ • Family Dance Holiday Christmas and Holiday Events Theater
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PopUp Broadway: Holiday Show

at The Cary Theater, Cary
368.8 mi away • $20-$25. Ticket Sales start Wednesday, November 4, 2026 12:00 PM • Family Live Music & Concerts Holiday Christmas and Holiday Events Theater
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Supply Company: Happy Holidays Shopping Pawty

at Saving Grace Supply Company, North Raleigh
362.2 mi away • FREE • Family Holiday Shopping Fundraiser/Benefit Christmas and Holiday Events
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Quilting Level 2: Block Construction - Heartsy Quilt Block

at Craft Habit, East Raleigh
374.6 mi away • $57, 12+ years of age. Bring a friend - we have a 4 person minimum for a class to take place! • Family Education Outreach Arts Workshops
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Beauty Is Me: Winter Bloom

Raleigh-Durham Triangle Area (exact venue shared with ticket holders)
359.9 mi away • Ticketed — see ticket page for prices • Family Christmas and Holiday Events Workshops
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Beauty Is Me: Winter Bloom

Venue TBD, Raleigh, NC 27610
374.1 mi away • $25-$110 • Family Arts Christmas and Holiday Events Workshops
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The Nutcracker

at Cary Arts Center, Cary
369.1 mi away • $40+ • Family Dance Holiday Christmas and Holiday Events
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Jeanne Jolly & The Mistletoes

at The Rialto Theatre, Downtown Raleigh
372.6 mi away • $36 to $56.50 • Family Live Music & Concerts Holiday Annual Events Christmas and Holiday Events
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Sensory Explorers

Brier Creek Community Center, 10810 Globe Rd, Raleigh, NC 27617
361.8 mi away • $10 per child • Workshops Family
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Handmade Holiday Gifts: Make and Take at Fenton Igloo

at The Igloo, Cary
369.9 mi away • $39 — Create One 8oz Soy Wax Candle in a Tin + 1 Artisan Goat’s Milk Soap $46 — Create Two 8oz Soy Wax Candles in Tins + 2 Artisan Goat’s Milk Soaps $41 — Create One 8oz Soy Wax Candle in an Amber Glass Jar + 1 Artisan Goat’s Milk Soap $48 — Create Two 8oz Soy Wax Candles in Amber Glass Jars + 2 Artisan Goat’s Milk Soaps $47 — Create One Triple-Wick Wooden Soy Wax Candle + 1 Artisan Goat’s Milk Soap $50 — Create One Triple-Wick Wooden Soy Wax Candle + 2 Artisan Goat’s Milk Soaps $53 — Create One Triple-Wick Wooden Candle Bowl + One 8oz Tin Candle + 1 Artisan Goat’s Milk Soap $59 — Create One Triple-Wick Wooden Candle Bowl + One 8oz Amber Glass Candle + 1 Artisan Goat’s Milk Soap • Family Education Outreach Arts Workshops Christmas and Holiday Events
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Worthdale Holidays

at Worthdale Park, South Raleigh
376.9 mi away • Free; for ages 5-12. • Family Holiday Christmas and Holiday Events Festival
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STEAM Lab

Brier Creek Community Center, 10810 Globe Rd, Raleigh, NC 27617
361.8 mi away • $10 per child • Workshops Family
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The Three Spirits

AJ Fletcher Opera House, 2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
374.6 mi away • $30 - 75 • Christmas and Holiday Events Dance Theater Family
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Celebrating Kwanzaa

PO Box 8005
$25-32 • Kwanzaa Celebrations Workshops Family
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