It's the most wonderful time of the year for the Reindeer Rodeo! Bring your little one for a fun-filled morning of crafts, games, and treats. Participants are free to drop in at any time during the event. Please allow 30-45 minutes to rotate through different craft stations. Pre-registration is required for each participant. See you at the Rodeo! Location: Abbotts Creek Community Center Ages: 3 - 6 Cost: $7 Register on RecLink
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Shop local vendors while sipping on festive & delicious holiday cocktails or mocktails. Music, raffles, and so much fun! You won't want to miss the Sip' n Shop at the City of Raleigh Museum during Raleigh's First Friday on Dec. 5 from 5:30 - 9 p.m. Come shop with local vendors while sipping on some amazing holiday cocktails. So fun! Location: City of Raleigh Museum Age: All Cost: Free No Registration Required |
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The Raleigh Youth Council is excited to host its annual Toys from Teens holiday event, inviting families with children to celebrate the season with creativity, community, and cheer. This festive event will feature holiday crafts and activities, an opportunity to meet Santa, and a special gift giveaway while supplies last. To receive a gift, children must be present. Join us! Location: Roberts Park Community Center Ages: 0 - 12 years old Cost: Free No Registration Required
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Welcome the holiday season and 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 Park Ages: All Cost: $15 |
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Raleigh Parks and MAKRS Present: Moore Square Winterfaire, a European style Christmas Market/Festival. Winterfaire is a 4-day annual festival featuring 60+ vendors, a food truck rodeo, Live Bands, Santa, S’mores, a Beer Garden, and more! Learn more |
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Santa is lost in Raleigh, and Holly the Elf needs your help to find him! Join Holly aboard the Historic Raleigh Trolley to help track down Santa in time for Christmas. Arrive up to 30 minutes early or stay after your tour to make a s’more! The trolley leaves from Mordecai Historic Park. Advanced registration is required. For more information, call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364. Location: Mordecai Historic Park Times: 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m. Cost: $15 Ages: All Register on RecLink
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Raleigh Parks and MAKRS Present: Moore Square Winterfaire, a European style Christmas Market/Festival. Winterfaire is a 4-day annual festival featuring 60+ vendors, a food truck rodeo, Live Bands, Santa, S’mores, a Beer Garden, and more! Learn more
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Our "Holidays Around the World" program is an educational event that will explore how different cultures celebrate holidays and traditions. Often focusing on themes like family, food, and celebrations. Winter celebrations around the globe will bring the community together. Location: Barwell Road Park Cost: Free Ages: 0 - 12
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Let's bring soul and good times to John Chavis Memorial Park and celebrate the holidays with joy and laughter. Festive, jolly, and bright activities will be spread throughout the entire inside and outside of the center for the family to enjoy. Activities will include, but are not limited to, themed rooms, inflatables, photo opportunities, crafts, carol-oke, light holiday-themed refreshments, live entertainment, and beautiful decorations. Location: John Chavis Memorial Park Ages: All Cost: Free |
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Join us at the annual Holiday Open House at Mordecai Historic Park! See how the Mordecai House would have been decorated over the past 240 years and learn about different holiday traditions. Walk through the beautifully decorated house and enjoy music, discover historic artifacts, and more. On Saturday, Dec. 13, do some holiday shopping at the Merry and Bright: A North Pole Market! Visit our vendors to find unique gifts, create festive crafts, and sample food vendors. Enjoy seasonal entertainment and stop by a cooking demonstration in our historic kitchen. Visit Paper and Stars Studio’s Eventbrite page to register and receive event updates. The open house continues on Sunday, Dec. 14, with live music by Triangle Shape Note. Both days of this event are free and open to the public. For more information, call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364. Ages: All Cost: Free
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Hosted by the Raleigh Youth Council (RYC), Santa’s Workshop is back and brighter than ever! We're inviting little elves-in-training to create holiday treasures with the help of our talented teen facilitators. With festive tunes filling the air, families can expect a heartwarming, memory-making experience. Location: Abbotts Creek Park Date: Saturday, Dec. 13 Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Age: Families with children 0 to 12 years Cost: Free Register on RecLink
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Raleigh Parks and MAKRS Present: Moore Square Winterfaire, a European style Christmas Market/Festival. Winterfaire is a 4-day annual festival featuring 60+ vendors, a food truck rodeo, Live Bands, Santa, S’mores, a Beer Garden, and more! Learn more
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Come and enjoy a festive Family Fun Day! We will decorate wrapping paper, make snowflakes, and have coloring sheets made from real historical holiday cards. Free and perfect for elementary ages! Location: City of Raleigh Museum Ages: All Cost: Free No Registration Required
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Santa is lost in Raleigh, and Holly the Elf needs your help to find him! Join Holly aboard the Historic Raleigh Trolley to help track down Santa in time for Christmas. Arrive up to 30 minutes early or stay after your tour to make a s’more! The trolley leaves from Mordecai Historic Park. Advanced registration is required. For more information, call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364. Location: Mordecai Historic Park Times: 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m. Cost: $15 Ages: All Register on RecLink |
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Raleigh Parks and MAKRS Present: Moore Square Winterfaire, a European style Christmas Market/Festival. Winterfaire is a 4-day annual festival featuring 60+ vendors, a food truck rodeo, Live Bands, Santa, S’mores, a Beer Garden, and more! Learn more
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Join us at the annual Holiday Open House at Mordecai Historic Park! See how the Mordecai House would have been decorated over the past 240 years and learn about different holiday traditions. Walk through the beautifully decorated house and enjoy music, discover historic artifacts, and more. On Saturday, Dec. 13, do some holiday shopping at the Merry and Bright: A North Pole Market! Visit our vendors to find unique gifts, create festive crafts, and sample food vendors. Enjoy seasonal entertainment and stop by a cooking demonstration in our historic kitchen. Visit Paper and Stars Studio’s Eventbrite page to register and receive event updates. The open house continues on Sunday, Dec. 14, with live music by Triangle Shape Note. Both days of this event are free and open to the public. For more information, call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364. Ages: All Cost: Free
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Artist Studio Project, The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum, El Centro Hispano,and The Dominican Association of NC invite you to join them at the 9th Annual La Chocolatada de Luisito - Luisitos Chocolatada. This is a free, bilingual, family holiday storytime event. It includes Free Books, crafts, chocolates, songs, treats, hot chocolate, pastries, and more. It’s part of the 11th Annual El Quixote Festival - Children's Voices. This year, we will have children performing: Ana Jimena will delight us with holiday songs. David and Victoria Garrett will treat us to holiday favorites with their string instruments. The Dominican Folkloric Dance Group will dance to get us in the spirit. And Local children's Authors will join us to sign their books. We will also be giving Free Bilingual books to children 0-12 years of age. Details Location: City of Raleigh Museum Ages: All Cost: Free No Registration Required
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Join us for a special event featuring African American book illustrators and authors from across the state! Explore a wide selection of children’s books, as well as historical and inspirational works from the African Diaspora — all available for purchase. Special Guest: Mrs. Sherricka Carpenter Stanley, author of "Give Me Some Chin!" and owner of Next Chapter Bookstore & Gift Shop. Come meet the author and support a thriving Black-owned business! Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate Black voices in literature! Location: John P. "Top" Greene African American Cultural Center Ages: All Ages Cost: Free No registration required
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Join Us for Jazz on the Greene! Relax, unwind, and get into the holiday spirit with live music by local favorite Phenix Fire! Sunday Afternoon on the Greene, enjoy refreshments and drinks, great company, and smooth jazz vibes. Come dance, laugh, and be merry as we celebrate the season together! All are welcome – bring your friends, your family, and your love of music. Location: John P. "Top" Greene African American Cultural Center Ages: All Cost: Free No Registration Required |
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Build strength and flexibility while enhancing body awareness. In this alignment-focused class, you'll learn how to work from a stable base to feel more grounded both physically and mentally, while also improving range of motion, posture, and balance. Props and modifications are available to meet you where you are. No yoga experience necessary. Class will be inside The Historic Borden Building unless weather permits the use of the Amphitheater. Location: Fred Fletcher Park - Borden Building Ages: 18 and older Cost: $5 |
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Public Meeting to discuss the Schematic Design for Neuse River Park. This meeting will be family-friendly and will include light refreshments and an art-making station for people of all ages. Accommodations & Translation Services are available upon request. Please contact NeuseRiverPark@publicinput.com The public workshop will be a drop-in style open house meeting. Staff and consultants will be there to help explain and to answer questions about the Schematic Design. Location: Abbotts Creek Community Center Ages: All Cost: Free |
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Thursday nights just got a whole lot merrier! Get ready to put on your most creative holiday sweater and join the North Carolina Black Women Empowered 50+ group for a holiday open house at the John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Center! Enjoy music, games, and yummy snacks with hot chocolate and apple cider. Craving dinner? A Food truck will be on site for purchases! Details Location: John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Center Ages: All Cost: Free No registration required |
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Visit the Pope House to enjoy period-accurate holiday decorations, music, and games! Relax with the Popes as you learn about 20th-century holiday traditions. This guided tour will also feature delicious treats! This is a free event. Date: Saturday, Dec. 20 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Ages: All No Registration Required
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Bring your swimsuit, towel, and a camera, and take a dip in the pool with Santa! We will have elves running holiday-themed activities in and out of the pool. Santa will be here to hear all of your Christmas wishes! Location: Pullen Aquatic Center Date: Saturday, Dec. 20 Time: noon - 4 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Pool Admission Fees Vary |
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Travel back in time to see United States Colored Troops and allies as they tell stories of real-life Black soldiers and their lives in the camps and on the front lines. Details Location: Pope House Museum Age: All Cost: Free No Registration Required
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Oberlin Village was a vibrant African American community established after the Civil War. Celebrate Emancipation Day by joining local historian Carmen Wimberly Cauthen and Cheryl Williams for a guided tour of Oberlin Village. Details Time: 10 - 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Adults $15, Children $6 Register for Tickets |