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Nature & Outdoor Events

Outdoor experiences including park programs, guided hikes, environmental workshops, and seasonal activities in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.

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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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Rolesville Veterans Day Celebration

at Rolesville Community Center, Rolesville
372.7 mi away • FREE • Holiday Nature & Outdoor
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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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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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Accessible Nature Tour

at Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park, West Raleigh
374.3 mi away • FREE • Nature & Outdoor Tours
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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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Celebrate National Take a Hike Day with CureSearch Ultimate Hike!

Sycamore Parking, Graylyn Trail, Raleigh, NC 27617
365.4 mi away See details for pricing • Nature & Outdoor Fundraiser/Benefit Running & Races & Marathons
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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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Fall FunFest

at Redford Place Park, Rolesville
373.0 mi away • FREE • Family Live Music & Concerts Nature & Outdoor Festival
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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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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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Rain Garden and Rain Barrel Workshop

at Tarboro Road Community Center, West Raleigh
374.6 mi away • Free - Registration is required • Nature & Outdoor Education Outreach
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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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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 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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Jewish History Trolley Tour

at Mordecai Historic Park, Downtown Raleigh
373.6 mi away • $15 • Historic Nature & Outdoor Tours
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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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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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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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Cary Night Market

at Downtown Cary Park, Cary
369.0 mi away • FREE • Shopping Nature & Outdoor Nightlife Farmers Markets Festival
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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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Turkey Leg 5K

810 N. First Ave., Knightdale, NC 27545
378.9 mi away • $20 • Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Running & Races & Marathons
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Turkey Leg Run 5K

at Knightdale Station Park, Knightdale
379.1 mi away See details for pricing • Sports Nature & Outdoor Running & Races & Marathons
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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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Holiday Vendor Market

at Fairview Greenhouses Garden Center, South Raleigh
373.8 mi away • FREE • 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 • FREE • Family Holiday Shopping Nature & Outdoor Christmas and Holiday Events Farmers Markets
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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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Espresso Reads - Reading Event with Coffee 2026

at Pugh House, Morrisville/RTP
365.4 mi away • $10 Residents | $14 Non-residents. Age 16+ yrs • Nature & Outdoor Arts Workshops Historic Education Outreach
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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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Live and Local: Triangle Youth Jazz Orchestra and Ensemble

at DCP Great Lawn Pavilion, Cary
369.0 mi away • FREE • Live Music & Concerts Nature & Outdoor
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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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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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Pullen Park After Dark: Merry & Bright

at Pullen Park, West Raleigh
373.1 mi away • $20; Ages 21+ only. • Live Music & Concerts Festival Holiday Nature & Outdoor Dining and Drinks Arts Christmas and Holiday 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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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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Fallapalooza 2026

at Raleigh Outside Complex, East Raleigh
375.2 mi away • $10 • Dance Live Music & Concerts Dining and Drinks Festival Shopping Nature & Outdoor Multicultural
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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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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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Turkey Trot 2026

at Ridgewood Shopping Center, West Raleigh
371.3 mi away See details for pricing • Holiday Sports Nature & Outdoor Annual Events Fundraiser/Benefit Wellness Running & Races & Marathons
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Thanksgiving Morning Yoga

at Fred Fletcher Park, Midtown Raleigh
373.0 mi away • FREE • Nature & Outdoor Wellness Holiday
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Wildfire Ride

at Tin Roof Raleigh, Downtown Raleigh
373.6 mi away • FREE • Live Music & Concerts Nightlife Sports Running & Races & Marathons Nature & Outdoor
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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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Fresh Christmas Wreath Workshop

at Fairview Greenhouses Garden Center, South Raleigh
373.8 mi away • $60. Space is limited. Advance registration required. • Holiday Nature & Outdoor Arts Workshops Christmas and Holiday Events
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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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Merry Mahjong Guided Play

at Fairview Greenhouses Garden Center, South Raleigh
373.8 mi away • $35 per person | Limited to 16 participants. Space is limited, and advance registration is required. • Nature & Outdoor Education Outreach Esports and Gaming Workshops Christmas and Holiday Events Holiday
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The Hunger Games Trivia Night

at Southern Peak Brewery, Apex
369.0 mi away See details for pricing • Live Music & Concerts Team Building Nature & Outdoor Beer and Brewery Nightlife Dining and Drinks
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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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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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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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Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

at Knightdale Station Park, Knightdale
379.1 mi away • FREE • Theater Live Music & Concerts Holiday Nature & Outdoor Dining and Drinks Arts 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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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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2026 Jingle Bell Run

at The Backyard, Cary
370.0 mi away See details for pricing • Holiday Sports Team Building Nature & Outdoor Fundraiser/Benefit Running & Races & Marathons 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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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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Fresh Christmas Wreath Workshop

at Fairview Greenhouses Garden Center, South Raleigh
373.8 mi away • $60. Space is limited. Advance registration required. • Holiday Nature & Outdoor Arts Workshops Christmas and Holiday Events
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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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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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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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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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Social Roll: Mahjong at Downtown Cary Park

at DCP Gathering House, Cary
369.0 mi away • Free, ages 18+ • Nature & Outdoor Education Outreach Esports and Gaming Workshops Sports
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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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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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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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Knightdale Christmas Parade

at Knightdale Station Park, Knightdale
379.1 mi away • FREE • Live Music & Concerts Holiday Nature & Outdoor Arts Christmas and Holiday Events
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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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Winter Lantern Walk

at North Carolina Museum of Art, West Raleigh
370.3 mi away • Free; registration required • Museums Nature & Outdoor Fundraiser/Benefit Christmas and Holiday Events Holiday Festival
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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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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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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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