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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
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Carolina ONE Girls Basketball Clinic – Build Great Habits
1500 N Harrison Ave
367.5 mi away
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$20 per player for one 60-minute clinic.
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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
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FREE
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Christmas and Holiday Events
Holiday
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Multicultural
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Free Events
Free events happening across Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill including community gatherings, live entertainment, public programs, and seasonal celebrations.
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Veterans Day at New Hope Valley Railway
New Hope Valley Railway 3900 Bonsal Rd New Hill NC 27572
369.5 mi away
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Active Duty and Veterans ride free. Adults $16.45, Seniors 60+ $15.37, Children 2 to 12 $13.20, Children under 2 ride free
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Holiday
Tours
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Hike with a Naturalist
at Historic Yates Mill County Park - park office.,
South Raleigh
375.7 mi away
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Free, registration required. Suggested for ages 8 and up; children must have adult accompaniment.
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Family
Nature & Outdoor
Education Outreach
Wellness
Tours
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Veterans Day Observance in Cary
Veterans Freedom Park, 1517 N Harrison Ave, Cary, NC 27513
367.3 mi away
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FREE
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Holiday
Annual Events
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Rolesville Veterans Day Celebration
at Rolesville Community Center,
Rolesville
372.7 mi away
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FREE
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Holiday
Nature & Outdoor
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Veterans Day Ceremony 2026
at Veterans Memorial ,
Holly Springs
374.2 mi away
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FREE
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Family
Historic
Nature & Outdoor
Annual Events
America’s 250th
Holiday
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Veterans Day Observance
at Aversboro Road Baptist Church,
Garner
379.8 mi away
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FREE
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Holiday
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Military Appreciation Night at Golden Corral
at Golden Corral,
East Raleigh
373.4 mi away
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FREE
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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
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FREE
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Family
Live Music & Concerts
Nature & Outdoor
Nightlife
Beer and Brewery
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2026 SEA Change North Carolina Signature Cohort Showcase
at The Loading Dock - Beryl,
West Raleigh
371.5 mi away
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Free, please register
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Education Outreach
Annual Events
Fundraiser/Benefit
Commencement/Graduation
Workshops
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Never miss a weekend in the Triangle
The best events in Raleigh, Durham & Chapel Hill — every Thursday. Free.
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Beer Pong Tournament at The Davie
at The Davie,
Downtown Raleigh
374.4 mi away
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FREE
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Team Building
Nightlife
Dining and Drinks
Esports and Gaming
Sports
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Walk Through the Seasons
at Prairie Ridge Outdoor Classroom,
West Raleigh
369.7 mi away
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Free, please register. This program is best for adults and children ages 5+
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Family
Museums
Nature & Outdoor
Education Outreach
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RaleighNC.gov Live Tour - Optimist Park Community Center
at Optimist Park and Community Center,
Midtown Raleigh
369.4 mi away
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FREE
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Education Outreach
Tours
Workshops
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TTRPG Game Night
at Chapel of Bones,
West Raleigh
374.4 mi away
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Free entry | All ages welcome
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Dining and Drinks
Esports and Gaming
Wellness
Family
Nightlife
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The Jinx
at Tin Roof Raleigh,
Downtown Raleigh
373.6 mi away
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FREE
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Live Music & Concerts
Dining and Drinks
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Kidical Mass Family Bike Ride
at Jaycee Park,
Midtown Raleigh
372.1 mi away
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FREE
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Family
Sports
Team Building
Nature & Outdoor
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Friday Freebies: Magnetic Mini Picture Frames
at Craft Habit,
East Raleigh
374.6 mi away
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Free, 7 – 18+ yrs. Crafters under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult, please register
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Family
Education Outreach
Arts
Workshops
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Friday the 13th Flash Tattoo Pop-Up at The Davie
at The Davie,
Downtown Raleigh
374.4 mi away
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FREE
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Nightlife
Dining and Drinks
Arts
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Celebrate National Take a Hike Day with CureSearch Ultimate Hike!
Sycamore Parking, Graylyn Trail, Raleigh, NC 27617
365.4 mi away
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Nature & Outdoor
Fundraiser/Benefit
Running & Races & Marathons
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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
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FREE
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Family
Shopping
Farms
Farmers Markets
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Fall Family Funday
8715 Holly Springs Rd, Apex, NC 27539
374.3 mi away
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FREE
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Family
Open Houses
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Quail Hollow ARTWalk 2026
at Quail Hollow Neighborhood,
Midtown Raleigh
371.4 mi away
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Free. Rain Date is Sunday, November 15, 2026, 10am-2pm
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Family
Shopping
Nature & Outdoor
Arts
Festival
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Still. Moving: LIGHT OF LIFE as Interpreted by Killian Manning
at North Carolina Museum of Art,
West Raleigh
370.3 mi away
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FREE
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Dance
Museums
Arts
Theater
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The GRL Market November
at Waverly Place,
Cary
371.6 mi away
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FREE
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Shopping
Farmers Markets
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Fall FunFest
at Redford Place Park,
Rolesville
373.0 mi away
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FREE
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Family
Live Music & Concerts
Nature & Outdoor
Festival
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NC State Watch Party: Wolfpack vs. Syracuse
at Tin Roof Raleigh,
Downtown Raleigh
373.6 mi away
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FREE
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Dining and Drinks
Colleges and Universities
Sports
Nightlife
Beer and Brewery
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Camera Swap
at Rebus Works,
Downtown Raleigh
373.9 mi away
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FREE
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Family
Shopping
Arts
Farmers Markets
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Raleigh Holiday Tasting Pop Up and Coop Fair
at Weaver Street Market,
Downtown Raleigh
373.9 mi away
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FREE
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Dining and Drinks
Holiday
Shopping
Education Outreach
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Hot Dogs with Heroes: Autism Awareness Event with Raleigh Fire
at Fire Station 12,
East Raleigh
377.4 mi away
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FREE
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Family
Education Outreach
Fundraiser/Benefit
Wellness
Open Houses
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Notes on View: Paradox Opera
at North Carolina Museum of Art,
West Raleigh
370.3 mi away
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FREE
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Live Music & Concerts
Museums
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Audio Description Tour of Ancient Nubia
at North Carolina Museum of Art,
West Raleigh
370.3 mi away
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Adult General Admission $23.60 | Military $20.38 | College Student / Youth $15.02 | Caregiver / Chaperone / Child 6 and under Free
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Museums
Historic
Arts
Tours
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Wake County Adoption Information Fair
at John Chavis Memorial Park and Community Center,
Downtown Raleigh
374.9 mi away
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FREE
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Family
Education Outreach
Fairs
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Forest Park Art Walk 2026
at Forest Park neighborhood,
Downtown Raleigh
373.1 mi away
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FREE
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Family
Shopping
Nature & Outdoor
Annual Events
Arts
Open Houses
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Rain Garden and Rain Barrel Workshop
at Tarboro Road Community Center,
West Raleigh
374.6 mi away
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Free - Registration is required
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Nature & Outdoor
Education Outreach
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An Evening with Savanna Bassett
at Tin Roof Raleigh,
Downtown Raleigh
373.6 mi away
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FREE
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Live Music & Concerts
Dining and Drinks
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NCMA Movies at Moore Square: Wicked: For Good
at Moore Square,
Downtown Raleigh
374.4 mi away
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FREE
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Family
Film
Nature & Outdoor
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Live Music: Emma Rae
at Southern Peak Brewery,
Apex
369.0 mi away
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FREE
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Live Music & Concerts
Nightlife
Beer and Brewery
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Stealing Tonight Live
at Tin Roof Raleigh,
Downtown Raleigh
373.6 mi away
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Live Music & Concerts
Nightlife
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Come Home to South Creek
4511 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
354.3 mi away
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FREE
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Open Houses
Colleges and Universities
Tours
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Hartwell Farmer's Market
at Hartwell Raleigh,
Downtown Raleigh
374.1 mi away
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FREE
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Shopping
Farms
Farmers Markets
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Pumpkin and Play Fall Fest
at Giggles Drop In Childcare,
North Raleigh
369.8 mi away
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Free, please register
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Family
Dining and Drinks
Festival
Arts
Fairs
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RaleighNC.gov Live Tour - Laurel Hills Community Center
3808 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh, NC 27612
369.3 mi away
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FREE
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Education Outreach
Tours
Workshops
Open Houses
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U2 'Carnaval De Luz' Listening Party
at The Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop,
Downtown Raleigh
374.3 mi away
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Free, all ages
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Live Music & Concerts
Arts
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Author Event: Karen Garloch
at Page 158 Books,
Wake-forest
368.3 mi away
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Free, please RSVP
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Arts
Workshops
Education Outreach
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Artspace x VAE Artist Critique
at Jobe House,
Downtown Raleigh
373.4 mi away
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FREE
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Arts
Workshops
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2026 Humble Heart Bazaar - Shopping for a Cause
at Hayes Barton United Methodist Church,
Midtown Raleigh
372.3 mi away
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FREE
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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.
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Education Outreach
Workshops
Family
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Art and Nature Story Time
at North Carolina Museum of Art,
West Raleigh
370.3 mi away
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Free (pay what you wish); best for children ages 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers; registration required
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Family
Museums
Wellness
Workshops
Arts
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Learn about Senior Games
at Morrisville Senior Center,
Morrisville/RTP
363.5 mi away
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Free. Please register. Ages 55+
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Education Outreach
Sports
Workshops
Wellness
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2026 GIS Day
at City of Raleigh Museum (COR Museum),
Downtown Raleigh
374.2 mi away
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FREE
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Education Outreach
Workshops
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RaleighNC.gov Live Tour - Abbott's Creek Community Center
at Abbott's Creek Community Center,
North Raleigh
369.3 mi away
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FREE
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Education Outreach
Tours
Workshops
Raleigh Locals Guide
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William Peace University Annual Tree Lighting
at William Peace University,
Downtown Raleigh
373.6 mi away
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FREE
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Family
Holiday
Colleges and Universities
Nature & Outdoor
Annual Events
Christmas and Holiday Events
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Wine Tasting on the Rooftop
at 10th & Terrace at Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown,
Downtown Raleigh
374.4 mi away
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Education Outreach
Dining and Drinks
Workshops
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Ask Artists Anything
at Artspace,
Downtown Raleigh
374.4 mi away
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Free, please RSVP
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Arts
Workshops
Education Outreach
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William Peace University Annual Tree Lighting
at William Peace University Main Lawn,
Downtown Raleigh
373.6 mi away
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FREE
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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
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Free.
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Family
Museums
Education Outreach
Nature & Outdoor
Workshops
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American Indian Heritage Celebration Virtual Education Day
at Online,
Downtown Raleigh
370.3 mi away
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FREE
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Dance
Museums
Education Outreach
Multicultural
Annual Events
Arts
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Tree Camp
at Prairie Ridge Outdoor Classroom,
West Raleigh
369.7 mi away
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Free please register
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Family
Museums
Nature & Outdoor
Education Outreach
Workshops
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Cary Night Market
at Downtown Cary Park,
Cary
369.0 mi away
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FREE
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Shopping
Nature & Outdoor
Nightlife
Farmers Markets
Festival
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Jazz & Jive Night
at The Depot parking lot,
Apex
369.6 mi away
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FREE
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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
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FREE
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Family
Live Music & Concerts
Dining and Drinks
Festival
Holiday
Shopping
Nature & Outdoor
Annual Events
Christmas and Holiday Events
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Teen Art Cart: Zines and Collage
at DCP Gathering House,
Cary
369.0 mi away
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This free event is open to teens only. We kindly ask that only teens participate so they can fully enjoy the space and activities designed just for them.
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Arts
Workshops
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RaleighNC.gov Live Tour - Chavis Community Center
505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27601
374.9 mi away
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FREE
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Education Outreach
Tours
Workshops
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An Archaeologist’s Face to Feet with King Taharqa
at North Carolina Museum of Art,
West Raleigh
370.3 mi away
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FREE
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Museums
Historic
Education Outreach
Workshops
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82nd Annual Raleigh Christmas Parade
0-500 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
374.4 mi away
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FREE
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Family
Holiday
Nature & Outdoor
Annual Events
Christmas and Holiday Events
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Carolina Coin and Stamp Show
at Kerr Scott Building at North Carolina State Fairgrounds,
West Raleigh
370.9 mi away
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FREE
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Shopping
Fairs
Festival
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Holiday Vendor Market
at Fairview Greenhouses Garden Center,
South Raleigh
373.8 mi away
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FREE
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Dining and Drinks
Holiday
Shopping
Nature & Outdoor
Christmas and Holiday Events
Farmers Markets
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Triangle Pop Up – Handcrafted Holiday Market
at Fenton Square,
Cary
369.9 mi away
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FREE
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Family
Holiday
Shopping
Nature & Outdoor
Christmas and Holiday Events
Farmers Markets
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31st Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration
at North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh,
Raleigh
370.3 mi away
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FREE
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Annual Events
Festival
Multicultural
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NC State Watch Party - Wolfpack vs. Florida State
at Tin Roof Raleigh,
Downtown Raleigh
373.6 mi away
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FREE
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Dining and Drinks
Colleges and Universities
Sports
Nightlife
Beer and Brewery
Super Bowl Watch Parties
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Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kick Off 2026
at Downtown Wake Forest,
Wake Forest
368.3 mi away
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FREE
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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
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ADV $11.99-$15.00 | DOS $20
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Family
Shopping
Festival
Fairs
Multicultural
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RaleighNC.gov Live Tour - Carolina Pines Community Center
at Carolina Pines Park,
West Raleigh
374.8 mi away
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FREE
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Education Outreach
Tours
Workshops
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Neighborhood Network
at Amplify Health - 2nd-floor lobby,
East Raleigh
375.6 mi away
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Free, please register
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Family
Education Outreach
Workshops
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Axé Rhythm and Dance Fest
at Ubuntu Farm,
Knightdale
379.3 mi away
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Free - Parking $5. Please RSVP
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Family
Dance
Live Music & Concerts
Dining and Drinks
Festival
African-American Heritage
LGBT
Arts
Multicultural
Workshops
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Ladybug Creamery Grand Opening
at Ladybug Creamery,
Midtown Raleigh
370.4 mi away
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Free and open to everyone
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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
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FREE
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Family
Esports and Gaming
Education Outreach
Colleges and Universities
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Live and Local: Triangle Youth Jazz Orchestra and Ensemble
at DCP Great Lawn Pavilion,
Cary
369.0 mi away
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FREE
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Live Music & Concerts
Nature & Outdoor
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Light the Square 2026
at Fenton Square,
Cary
369.9 mi away
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FREE
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Family
Live Music & Concerts
Holiday
Sports
Shopping
Nature & Outdoor
Annual Events
Christmas and Holiday Events
Festival
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Christmas at North Hills
at North Hills Commons ,
Midtown Raleigh
370.9 mi away
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FREE
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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
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FREE
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Family
Holiday
Nature & Outdoor
Christmas and Holiday Events
Festival
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Artet Jazz Night: Danger Hall
at Rebus Works,
Downtown Raleigh
373.9 mi away
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FREE
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Live Music & Concerts
Nightlife
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Cranksgiving: Raleigh's Annual Food Drive
at Crank Arm Brewing,
Downtown Raleigh
374.2 mi away
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Free, but you’ll need $15-$25 cash to buy food at the grocery stores.
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Family
Holiday
Sports
Team Building
Nature & Outdoor
Annual Events
Fundraiser/Benefit
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Meredith College Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert
at Carswell Concert Hall,
West Raleigh
371.3 mi away
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FREE
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Live Music & Concerts
Colleges and Universities
Annual Events
Arts
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RaleighNC.gov Live Tour at Carolina Pines Community Center
at Carolina Pines Park,
South Raleigh
374.1 mi away
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FREE
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Education Outreach
Tours
Workshops
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Nature Play Day at NCMA
at North Carolina Museum of Art Welcome Center,
West Raleigh
370.3 mi away
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Free. This program is best for children 7 & younger
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Family
Museums
Nature & Outdoor
Education Outreach
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TrebleFest Showcase Concert
at Jones Auditorium ,
West Raleigh
371.3 mi away
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FREE
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Live Music & Concerts
Colleges and Universities
Annual Events
Arts
Festival
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Sinfonietta Chamber Ensemble
at Carswell Concert Hall,
West Raleigh
371.3 mi away
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FREE
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Live Music & Concerts
Colleges and Universities
Annual Events
Arts
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Thanksgiving Eve Bash 2026
at Tin Roof Raleigh,
Downtown Raleigh
373.6 mi away
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FREE
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Dance
Holiday
Nightlife
Annual Events
Christmas and Holiday Events
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Thanksgiving Morning Yoga
at Fred Fletcher Park,
Midtown Raleigh
373.0 mi away
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FREE
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Nature & Outdoor
Wellness
Holiday
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RSD Black Friday
at The Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop,
Downtown Raleigh
374.3 mi away
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Free, all ages
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Live Music & Concerts
Shopping
Annual Events
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Wildfire Ride
at Tin Roof Raleigh,
Downtown Raleigh
373.6 mi away
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FREE
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Live Music & Concerts
Nightlife
Sports
Running & Races & Marathons
Nature & Outdoor
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Art Cart in the Park
at DCP Academy Pavilion,
Cary
369.0 mi away
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FREE
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Family
Nature & Outdoor
Arts
Workshops
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NC State Watch Party: Wolfpack vs. North Carolina
at Tin Roof Raleigh,
Downtown Raleigh
373.6 mi away
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FREE
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Dining and Drinks
Colleges and Universities
Sports
Nightlife
Beer and Brewery
Super Bowl Watch Parties
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Light Up Main (Small Business Saturday & Annual Tree Lighting)
at Downtown Garner,
Garner
379.3 mi away
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FREE
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Family
Holiday
Nature & Outdoor
Arts
Christmas and Holiday Events
Festival
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Sterling Scott Live Performance
at Tin Roof Raleigh,
Downtown Raleigh
466.6 mi away
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FREE
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Live Music & Concerts
Dining and Drinks
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Member Monday: Ancient Nubia
at North Carolina Museum of Art,
West Raleigh
370.3 mi away
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Free; members only
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Museums
Historic
Tours
Dining and Drinks
Open Houses
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Tongue & Groove Open Mic
at Artspace,
Downtown Raleigh
374.4 mi away
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FREE
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Live Music & Concerts
Arts
Nightlife
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Audio Description Tour of Ancient Nubia
at North Carolina Museum of Art,
West Raleigh
370.3 mi away
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Adult General Admission $23.60 | Military $20.38 | College Student / Youth $15.02 | Caregiver / Chaperone / Child 6 and under Free
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Museums
Historic
Arts
Tours
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Skate the Square DJ Night: Après Ski
at Fenton Square by Paragon Theaters,
Cary
369.9 mi away
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FREE
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Family
Sports
Nature & Outdoor
Annual Events
Nightlife
Christmas and Holiday Events
Live Music & Concerts
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Author Event: Scott Gould in Conversation with Denise Cline
at Page 158 Books,
Wake-forest
368.2 mi away
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Free, please register
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Arts
Education Outreach
Workshops
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Science Trivia December
at Daily Planet Cafe,
Downtown Raleigh
374.0 mi away
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FREE
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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
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FREE
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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
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FREE
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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
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TBA
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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
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FREE
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Family
Live Music & Concerts
Dining and Drinks
Festival
Holiday
Shopping
Annual Events
Christmas and Holiday Events
Multicultural
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Light Up Main - Town of Garner Annual Tree Lighting
at Downtown Garner,
Garner
379.3 mi away
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FREE
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Family
Live Music & Concerts
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WUMC Cookie Walk / Wendell Wonderland
129 N Main Street, Wendell, NC
383.4 mi away
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FREE
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Christmas Tree Lighting Morrisville 2026
at Indian Creek Trailhead,
Morrisville/RTP
365.6 mi away
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FREE
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SRIS Holiday Movie Night
at Jaycee Park and Community Center,
Midtown Raleigh
372.1 mi away
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Film
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KWF Alumnae Delta Marketplace
at East Wake Magnet High School,
Wendell
379.8 mi away
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Free, first 100 shoppers receive a free shopping bag
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Tree Lighting Celebration Cary 2026
at Downtown Cary Park,
Cary
369.0 mi away
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FREE
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Winter Market at Norse Brewing Company
at Norse Brewing Company Wake Forest,
Wake Forest
368.1 mi away
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FREE
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Family
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Skate the Square Outdoor Movie: Elf
at Paragon Theaters - Fenton Square,
Cary
369.9 mi away
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FREE
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Family
Film
Sports
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Christmas and Holiday Events
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The GRL Market December
at Waverly Place,
Cary
371.6 mi away
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FREE
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Shopping
Farmers Markets
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Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market 2026
at The Exchange Raleigh,
Midtown Raleigh
371.9 mi away
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FREE
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Teens Sketch in the Galleries
at North Carolina Museum of Art,
West Raleigh
370.3 mi away
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FREE
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Christmas Candle Tea at Raleigh Moravian Church 2026
at Raleigh Moravian Church,
West Raleigh
370.8 mi away
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FREE
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Afternoon with Santa
at Johnson Hall Rotunda,
West Raleigh
371.3 mi away
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FREE
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Family
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Victorian Christmas at the Page-Walker 2026
at Page-Walker Arts and History Center,
Cary
368.8 mi away
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FREE
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Holiday Block Party
at Garner Recreation Center,
Garner
379.1 mi away
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FREE
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Light the Springs 2026
at Holly Springs Cultural Center,
Holly Springs
371.8 mi away
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FREE
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Holiday
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Holiday Artist Market
at Theatre Raleigh,
North Raleigh
371.2 mi away
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FREE
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Art Walk at Rebus Works
at Rebus Works,
Downtown Raleigh
373.9 mi away
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FREE
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Holiday
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Holiday Market 2026
at Bloom Collective,
North Raleigh
368.7 mi away
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FREE
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Fine Arts League of Cary Annual Member Show
at Page-Walker Arts and History Center,
Cary
368.8 mi away
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FREE
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Arts
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Yarn Habit: Monthly Fiber Craft Meetup
at Craft Habit,
East Raleigh
374.6 mi away
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Free, 18+ yrs. Please RSVP
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Arts
Workshops
Raleigh Locals Guide
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Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
at Redford Place Park,
Rolesville
373.0 mi away
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FREE
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Family
Live Music & Concerts
Holiday
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Downtown Cary Park Hanukkah Menorah Lighting 2026
at DCP Great Lawn Pavilion,
Cary
369.0 mi away
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FREE
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Family
Holiday
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Hanukkah Celebrations
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12th Annual Winter Concert
at Friendship Chapel Baptist Church,
Wake Forest
368.7 mi away
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Free, registration is required
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Family
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Holiday
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Artful Story Time: Happy Hanukkah!
at North Carolina Museum of Art,
West Raleigh
370.3 mi away
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Free (pay what you wish)
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Family
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Holiday
Arts
Hanukkah Celebrations
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Understanding MyChart Patient Portal
at Morrisville Senior Center,
Morrisville/RTP
363.5 mi away
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Free. Please register. Ages 55+
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Education Outreach
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Marbles Sensory Friendly Playtime
at Marbles Kids Museum,
Downtown Raleigh
374.2 mi away
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Free, registration required
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Family
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Menorah Lighting Morrisville 2026
at Indian Creek Trailhead,
Morrisville/RTP
365.3 mi away
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FREE
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Skate the Square DJ Night: Y2K on Ice
at Fenton Square by Paragon Theaters,
Cary
369.9 mi away
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FREE
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Social Roll: Mahjong at Downtown Cary Park
at DCP Gathering House,
Cary
369.0 mi away
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Free, ages 18+
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Nature & Outdoor
Education Outreach
Esports and Gaming
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Sports
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The Road to Bethlehem
at LifePoint Community Church,
South Raleigh
383.6 mi away
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FREE
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Family
Holiday
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Winterfest ’26
at Cary Arts Center,
Cary
369.1 mi away
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FREE
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Holiday
Arts
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Grinch Candy Cane Hunt 2026
at Fred G. Bond Metro Park and Boathouse,
Cary
367.4 mi away
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$15 for residents; $19 for non-residents. Pre-registration required.
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Family
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Easter Egg Hunts
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6th Annual Holiday Market & Photos with Santa
at New Hill Community Center,
Apex
370.2 mi away
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FREE
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Holiday
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Happy Holly Days Parade 2026
at Downtown Holly Springs,
Holly Springs
374.6 mi away
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FREE
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Holiday
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Notes on View: Holiday Special Featuring United Strings of Color
at North Carolina Museum of Art,
West Raleigh
370.3 mi away
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FREE
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Hoot n' Holler Holiday Market
at Cannonball Music Hall,
Downtown Raleigh
373.1 mi away
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FREE
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Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade 2026
at Downtown Cary Park,
Cary
368.8 mi away
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FREE
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Winter Lantern Walk
at North Carolina Museum of Art,
West Raleigh
370.3 mi away
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Free; registration required
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Live Music: Sofia Cafaro and Donny Sill
at Southern Peak Brewery,
Apex
369.0 mi away
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FREE
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Rebecca Porter Live at Slims
at Slim's Dive Bar,
Downtown Raleigh
374.3 mi away
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FREE
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Artspace Holiday Mini Mall 2026
at Artspace,
Downtown Raleigh
374.4 mi away
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Free, please RSVP
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Pop-Up Art: Giant Snowflakes
at North Carolina Museum of Art,
West Raleigh
370.3 mi away
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FREE
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Drop-in Puzzling and Puzzle Swap Meet
at Downtown Cary Park,
Cary
369.0 mi away
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FREE
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Holiday Lights 2026
at Saving Grace Supply Company,
Wake Forest
360.7 mi away
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FREE
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Family
Holiday
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Live at The Bark Bar: Sterling Scott
at DCP Bark Bar,
Cary
369.0 mi away
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FREE
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Mindful Museum: Seasonal Restorative Art-Making Circles
at North Carolina Museum of Art,
West Raleigh
370.3 mi away
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Free; ages 16 and up.
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Wellness
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Skate the Square DJ Night: Holiday Hits
at Fenton Square by Paragon Theaters,
Cary
369.9 mi away
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$18
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Family
Holiday
Sports
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Cary Night Market
at Downtown Cary Park,
Cary
369.0 mi away
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FREE
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Supply Company: Happy Holidays Shopping Pawty
at Saving Grace Supply Company,
North Raleigh
362.2 mi away
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FREE
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Holiday
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NCMA Loves Anime Winter Bazaar: Marketplace
at North Carolina Museum of Art,
West Raleigh
370.3 mi away
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FREE
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Arts
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Worthdale Holidays
at Worthdale Park,
South Raleigh
376.9 mi away
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Free; for ages 5-12.
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