Holiday events in Raleigh

Check out happening holiday events all around Raleigh, NC

Handcrafted Holiday Market

 Sat, 20 Dec at 10:00 am NC State Fairgrounds - Exposition Center

Raleigh Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl

 Sat, 20 Dec at 04:00 pm Raleigh USD 0 to 31

KIFFMAS 2025 @ Chapel of Bones

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm 658 Maywood Ave, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27603

Winter Cocktails & Crepes Cooking Class

 Fri, 09 Jan at 06:00 pm Simply Crêpes Craft Kitchen North Raleigh USD 11 to 70

Winter Air Plant Terrarium Workshop

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm Urban Pothos Houseplant Shop USD 53

CHRISTMAS KARAOKE!

 Sat, 20 Dec at 09:00 pm Pourworks, 900 East Six Forks Road #120, Raleigh, NC, USA Free

Holiday S’mores & Firepit Social – Saturday, December 20th

 Sat, 20 Dec at 12:00 pm 1126 South Saunders Street, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27603

The Dry Cleaners New Year’s Eve Experience

 Wed, 31 Dec at 04:00 pm The Dry Cleaners Cocktail bar USD 65 to 145

🎄🍹🛼 UGLY SWEATER SIP & SKATE! 🛼🍹🎄

 Sat, 20 Dec at 10:00 pm 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC

Raleigh Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

 Tue, 05 May at 05:00 pm Lucky B's USD 8 to 33

Tap Yard's Santa Spectacular

 Wed, 17 Dec at 06:30 pm Tap Yard Raleigh Free

Yule Ball: Harry Potter Books Trivia at Chubbys Tacos Raleigh

 Wed, 17 Dec at 07:00 pm Chubby's Tacos Raleigh Free

Pancakes & Pics With Santa

 Sat, 20 Dec at 11:00 am The Wright Village USD 10 to 13

Holiday Sensory Play Party

 Sat, 20 Dec at 10:00 am RUMAH USD 13 to 15

ATO @ Hero’s Pub

Fri, 02 Jan at 09:00 pm Hero's Pub & Sandwich Shop

Holiday Ceramic Ornament Painting

 Thu, 18 Dec at 06:00 pm Incendiary Brewing Co USD 28

Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl

 Sat, 14 Mar at 01:00 pm Lucky B's USD 0 to 38

Holiday cookie decorating in North Raleigh

Sat, 20 Dec at 11:00 am Altered State Brewing

HOLIDAY PARTY, TRIVIA & KARAOKE!

 Sat, 27 Dec at 07:00 pm Pourworks, 900 East Six Forks Road #120, Raleigh, NC, USA Free

Paint Poured “Holiday Ornaments”!

 Sun, 21 Dec at 02:00 pm The Optimist Raleigh USD 65

Pictures with Santa

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm Oak City CrossFit - Gym in Raleigh, NC Free

Holiday Ceramic Ornament Painting

 Wed, 17 Dec at 06:00 pm Trophy Brewing & Taproom USD 28

Free Holiday Tasting: Buzzy not Boozy

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm The Self Care Marketplace Free

Christmas Karaoke

 Fri, 19 Dec at 08:00 pm Tap Yard Raleigh Free

FREE! A Jolly Ass Evening with Aching Back Sunday at Kings - Pop Punk Holiday Party

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm Kings

Gospel Skate Night

 Fri, 19 Dec at 09:00 pm 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27604

Pop-Up Raleigh December 20th Market

 Sat, 20 Dec at 12:00 pm Trophy on Maywood

Downtown Raleigh Holiday Treasure Hunt - Walking Team Scavenger Hunt!

 Sat, 27 Dec at 02:00 pm Crank Arm Brewing Company USD 16 to 25

The Jam Session Holiday Edition

 Sun, 14 Dec at 08:00 pm Bar Louie - Brier Creek USD 0 to 25

Friday After Next Live Stage Play & Showcase

 Fri, 19 Dec at 08:00 pm The Portal HQ USD 36 to 300

Sound Bath Event: 90 minutes to Relax and Reset from the Holiday Season

 Sat, 27 Dec at 11:30 am Dancing Moon Books & Gifts USD 34

The Holiday Exchange - Raleigh, NC

 Thu, 18 Dec at 06:00 pm HALCYON Bar + Lounge Free

Queer & Cheers Holiday Mixer

 Fri, 19 Dec at 08:00 pm Neptunes Parlour USD 13

Deck The Halls With Laughs

 Sat, 20 Dec at 10:00 pm 4511 New Bern Ave USD 13

Clara’s Trip – Raleigh

 Mon, 22 Dec at 07:00 pm AJ Fletcher Opera Theater

ATLANTIC RED CRAB CLAW! Starting $9.99lb! LIVE MAINE LOBSTER Starting $11.99lb! Fresh off the Boat!

 Sat, 20 Dec at 09:00 am N.C. State Fair

Christmas Holiday Homecoming

Thu, 25 Dec at 09:00 pm 2701 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC

Kerr Parents' Night Out

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm Kerr Family YMCA

A Nightmare Before Christmas - House Party Metal Show

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm 110 Turner St, Raleigh, NC 27607-5482, United States

Incubus and 311 Tribute ( Make Yourself and Applied Science) at the Pour House Music

Fri, 16 Jan at 07:00 pm The Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop

Society 35 Presents: Home for the Holiday's Pt 2 "Aunties Gone Wild"

 Sat, 27 Dec at 09:00 pm The Venue Raleigh USD 19

Holiday Fun with the Grinch

 Sat, 20 Dec at 09:00 am 6548 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27612

Dementia Alliance of North Carolina Holiday Open House

 Tue, 16 Dec at 03:30 pm Sneaky Penguin Brewing Company Free

🎶The Motel Keys are comin' to town!🎵🎄🎅🎁

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm House Of Hops

A Candlelight Christmas with the North Carolina Symphony Holiday Brass

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:30 pm Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

ROCK THE BELLS "The Holiday Day Party"

 Sat, 20 Dec at 03:00 pm Terminal 8 - Bar & Lounge USD 19 to 231

PUFF PAINT DRANK (The Grinch Edition)

 Sat, 20 Dec at 04:00 pm Halftime Sports Lounge USD 13 to 88

Holiday Harmonies - A Carolina Harmony Chorus Holiday Show

 Tue, 16 Dec at 07:30 pm St Giles Presbyterian Church Free

Friday After Next Friendsmas Party

 Fri, 26 Dec at 10:00 pm The Venue Raleigh USD 13

Downtown Raleigh Holiday Treasure Hunt - Walking Team Scavenger Hunt!

 Sat, 20 Dec at 04:00 pm Crank Arm Brewing Company USD 16 to 25

Holiday Business After Hours: Sip, Connect & Reset for 2026

 Mon, 15 Dec at 06:30 pm Wright Note Cafe Free

Saturday with Santa!

Sat, 20 Dec at 10:00 am 5540 Atlantic Springs Rd, #101, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27616

AMA Triangle Annual Holiday Social 2025

 Thu, 18 Dec at 06:00 pm Raleigh Founded - North Street USD 7 to 23

WINTER MARKET / LE MARCHÉ DE NOËL

 Fri, 19 Dec at 04:00 pm 5510 Munford road, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27612

Amaryllis Centerpiece Workshop in Raleigh

 Sat, 20 Dec at 11:00 am Fifth Season Gardening USD 45

Disney Hits with Olaf

Sat, 20 Dec at 10:00 am 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC

Holiday Movie Night With Elf + Photos With Santa!

 Wed, 17 Dec at 04:30 pm Marquee Cinemas Free

Santa at Designed For Joy: Pictures with Santa

 Thu, 18 Dec at 06:00 pm 517 W Cabarrus St, Suite A, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27603

Renegade Rituals - Holiday Detox Yoga

 Sun, 21 Dec at 01:00 pm Aura Lounge&Nightclub USD 17

Ceramic Tree Painting Event

 Fri, 26 Dec at 02:00 pm 3516 Spring Forest Rd., Raleigh, NC

DIY Chunky Knit Blankets!

 Sun, 11 Jan at 02:00 pm The Optimist Raleigh USD 33 to 97

Ella Grace Family Christmas Workshop

 Sun, 21 Dec at 01:00 pm 3809 Junction Blvd USD 15 to 45

NCPRSA Annual Meeting + Holiday Social

 Thu, 18 Dec at 05:30 pm 1000 Social St USD 0 to 13

Winter Solstice - Rest, Recover, Renew Soundbath Session w. Lynn

 Sun, 21 Dec at 10:00 am The Self Care Marketplace USD 31

✨ Rune Your Holidays: Bind Rune Ornament Workshop at Souly Holistic ✨

 Fri, 19 Dec at 01:00 pm 5540 McNeely Dr, Raleigh, NC 27612-7624, United States

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party!

 Tue, 23 Dec at 07:00 pm Flying Saucer Raleigh

Christmas Day Buffet

 Thu, 25 Dec at 04:00 pm 9 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27603

JANUARY 2026 Monthly Guild Meeting - Holiday Party

 Mon, 12 Jan at 06:30 pm NC State University Crafts Center

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

 Wed, 24 Dec at 04:00 pm Friendship Baptist Church

Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

 Wed, 24 Dec at 12:00 pm Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Year End Holiday Social

Sun, 21 Dec at 02:00 pm Arthur Murray Raleigh

Rune Study

 Sun, 04 Jan at 01:30 pm Chapel of Bones

3rd Annual Sip & Shop

 Sat, 20 Dec at 11:00 am Wakefield Plantation, Raleigh

December book club: Holiday party!

Tue, 16 Dec at 04:00 pm Little Doodles Play Cafe

North Carolina Symphony - A Candlelight Christmas with the North Carolina Symphony Holiday Brass

 Sun, 21 Dec at 03:00 pm Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Get Lit and Knit - Red Line Wine and Beer

 Tue, 23 Dec at 07:00 pm Red Line Beer & Wine

Gavin Larsen | Infinite Steps

 Tue, 17 Mar at 06:30 pm Quail Ridge Books USD 0 to 40

A Candlelight Christmas with the North Carolina Symphony Holiday Brass

 Tue, 23 Dec at 03:00 pm Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Sip & Paint: Holiday Season @ SIDEQUEST

 Sun, 21 Dec at 03:00 pm Side Quest Game Lounge + Bar USD 45

Raleigh Kids Holiday Bricks & Minifigs Treasure Hunt - Scavenger Hunt!

 Sun, 07 Dec at 02:00 pm Bricks & Minifigs Downtown Raleigh USD 23 to 25

Holiday Express at Pullen Park

 Tue, 09 Dec at 11:59 pm Pullen Park

Restorative Yoga: Deep Rest

 Mon, 03 Nov at 07:00 pm Studio 1104 USD 27

Christmas Scavenger Hunt in Raleigh: Help Santa save the Holiday!

 Fri, 12 Dec at 09:00 am 11 W Jones St USD 5 to 20

Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

 Tue, 23 Dec at 07:00 pm Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts