Santa’s Workshop and Toy Drive

Abbotts Creek Community Center 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh

The holiday season is here! Come join the Raleigh Youth Council at Abbotts Creek Community Center for your personal tour through Santa's workshop! Enjoy Art and Craft Activities, Festive Music, and a picture with a very special visitor! In addition, please help put a smile on a child's face by donating a new toy for children in need. Toy donations are optional but much appreciated. Location: Abbotts Creek ParkAge: Families with children 0 to 12 yearsCost: FreeRegister on RecLink

Erinsbrook Park Project Open House

Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Road, Morrisville

Join Raleigh Parks for a public open house! Review plans for the proposed new Erinsbrook Park.  Drop by to view current design plans, talk to Raleigh Parks staff and the design team, and share your thoughts. Learn More About the Erinsbrook Park ProjectLocation: Brier Creek ParkAge: AllCost: FreeNo Registration Required

Celebrate the Holidays at Moore Square

Moore Square 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh

Join us at Moore Square for special performances, games for the kids, food trucks, craft beer, and mulled wine, and meet Santa Claus from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Caroling teams will compete and help raise money for the Wake Tech Community College Foundation’s Fostering Bright Futures Program. Location: Moore SquareAges: AllCost: Free

Gingerbread and a Jolly Trolley Ride!

Fred Fletcher Park 820 Clay St, Raleigh

Welcome to the holiday season! Decorate a gingerbread house inspired by Raleigh’s historic sites! This family-friendly program will take you to two historic locations in Raleigh. Meet at Fred Fletcher Park and take a trolley ride to Latta University Historic Park to explore its history. Then, ride the trolley back to Borden Building at Fletcher Park to build your own gingerbread house inspired by the Latta house. Each registrant will have their own gingerbread house, and decorating supplies will be provided.Location: Fred Fletcher ParkAges: 5+Cost: $15