Holiday events in Raleigh

Check out happening holiday events all around Raleigh, NC

Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market at Raleigh Ironworks

 Sat, 06 Dec at 11:00 am Raleigh Iron Works Free

Santa Express Aboard The Great Raleigh Trolley (Nov.29 - Dec.23)

 Sat, 29 Nov at 10:00 am Tap Yard Raleigh

Handcrafted Holiday Market

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

Merry Jingle and Mingle Dinner Show

 Sat, 06 Dec at 06:30 pm Carolina Pines Community Center

North Carolina Symphony - Cirque Holiday Pops

 Sat, 29 Nov at 07:30 pm Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Holiday Head Start Market

 Sat, 29 Nov at 03:00 pm Tap Yard Raleigh Free

Raleigh Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl

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

Three Seasons Vendor Market- Christmas House NC Fundraiser

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am 9500 Forum Drive, Raleigh, NC, USA Free

The Holiday Market at NCMA

 Sat, 06 Dec at 11:00 am North Carolina Museum of Art

Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market

 Fri, 28 Nov at 09:00 am Jim Graham Building NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27607

2025 Raleigh Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl

 Wed, 26 Nov at 06:00 pm Lucky B's USD 0 to 33

Thankful For Local Vendor Market

 Sat, 29 Nov at 12:00 pm Trophy Brewing & Taproom Free

MAKRS Holiday Fest 2025

 Sat, 06 Dec at 11:00 am Raleigh City Plaza

Vertigo Holiday PJ's & Ugly Sweater Party!

 Fri, 05 Dec at 09:00 pm Wild Wing Cafe Raleigh (7900 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh, NC)

Holiday Market @ North Hills

 Sat, 06 Dec at 11:00 am Park at North Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609, United States

Holiday Terrarium Workshop

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm Urban Pothos Houseplant Shop USD 53

Couples Christmas Charity

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:00 pm 7901 Strickland Rd USD 0 to 95

Mini Christmas Tree Workshop

 Fri, 12 Dec at 06:00 pm Urban Pothos Houseplant Shop USD 53

Holiday Bash at Raleigh Brewing

 Sat, 06 Dec at 02:00 pm 3709 Neil St, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27607

Light the Tree with RPD

 Sat, 06 Dec at 05:30 pm 6716 Six Forks Rd Free

How The Grinch Stole Christmas Trivia at Chubby’s Tacos Raleigh

 Wed, 03 Dec at 07:00 pm Chubby's Tacos Raleigh Free

Mom and Me ~ Wreath Making Class - 12/4/2025 @ 5pm

 Thu, 04 Dec at 05:00 pm Boyce Farms USD 60

Merry & Bright, A North Pole Market

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am Mordecai Historic Park Free

Mini Christmas Tree Workshop

 Sun, 14 Dec at 05:00 pm Urban Pothos Houseplant Shop USD 53

The Holiday Market at Raleigh Iron Works

 Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 am Raleigh Iron Works

Solstice: Light Beyond the Shadows

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 pm Stewart Theatre USD 25

Grinchmas on the Roof

 Sun, 07 Dec at 12:00 pm Level7, Park at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC, USA Free

Ugly Sweater Karaoke Party

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:30 pm 7449 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27615

Riverside Holiday Carriage Rides

 Sat, 06 Dec at 05:00 pm Riverside Pool Free

Winter Cocktails & Crepes Cooking Class

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

North Carolina Symphony - Cirque Holiday Pops

 Fri, 28 Nov at 07:30 pm Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 pm Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Lips & Lattes

 Sat, 29 Nov at 12:00 pm Azia B’s Beauty Studio Free

Hidden Holiday: Raleigh Christmas Past with Heather Leah

 Fri, 28 Nov at 07:00 pm 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27604

Holiday Cookie Decorating!

 Mon, 08 Dec at 06:30 pm 131 S Wilmington St USD 76

Raleigh Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

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

North Carolina Symphony - Holiday Pops

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts - Meymandi Concert Hall

Christmas at the Farm with Santa & Puppies

 Sat, 13 Dec at 02:00 pm Planet Peace Farm Free

Turnaround City Christmas Gala

 Sun, 14 Dec at 05:00 pm Transfer Co. Food Hall Free

Holiday Pet Photo Sessions

 Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 am A Lil' R & R - studio + shop Free

Special Tuesday Pre-Thanksgiving Wine Tasting

 Tue, 25 Nov at 05:30 pm Taylor's Wine Shop

Holiday Bow Tying Class

 Sat, 29 Nov at 04:00 pm Tap Yard Raleigh USD 22

TOY DRIVE GIVEAWAY

 Sat, 13 Dec at 03:00 pm Ogo Barbershop & Salon Free

HBCU Holiday Gala: A Black & White Formal Affair

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm Hilton Raleigh North Hills USD 0 to 10,673

DIY Christmas Wreaths!

 Thu, 04 Dec at 06:30 pm 131 S Wilmington St USD 81

The Don’s Holiday Affair: A Mafia themed Soirée

 Fri, 12 Dec at 08:00 pm 131 S Wilmington St USD 31 to 36

Dan Campbell’s 10th Annual Holiday Art Showcase

Sat, 06 Dec at 04:00 pm 6324 Deerview Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606-9563, United States

Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl

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

Clouds Holiday Beer Fest

 Sat, 06 Dec at 02:00 pm Clouds Brewing Tap Room USD 53

Stephen Gould x Canes Game - Customer Holiday Party

 Tue, 09 Dec at 07:00 pm Lenovo Center Free

Shopping with The Gays In December! (Flex Nightclub

 Sat, 06 Dec at 12:00 pm FLEX Night Club Raleigh NC

Artspace Holiday Mini Mall

 Sun, 14 Dec at 11:00 am Artspace Free

Christmas Wreaths at the Optimist!

 Sun, 30 Nov at 02:00 pm The Optimist Raleigh USD 75

Santa Visit + S’mores & Small Pours at GEM

 Sat, 13 Dec at 02:00 pm Giorgios Epicurean Market (GEM) USD 18

DIY Holiday Flower Ornament Class in Raleigh

 Sat, 06 Dec at 11:00 am Fifth Season Gardening USD 45

Tap Yard's Santa Spectacular

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

Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl in Raleigh

 Sat, 13 Dec at 04:30 pm Standard Beer + Food USD 19 to 24

Caraleigh Mills Annual Holiday Open House

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm 1535 Caraleigh Mills Ct Free

Christmas Candle Tea at Raleigh Moravian Church

 Sat, 06 Dec at 01:00 pm 1816 Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27607

Cozy Paint & Sip Cocoa Night

 Thu, 11 Dec at 06:30 pm Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory USD 29

Pancakes & Pics With Santa

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

Paint Poured “Holiday Ornaments”!

 Wed, 10 Dec at 06:30 pm 131 S Wilmington St USD 70

Rockstar Holiday Party (December, Raleigh, NC)

 Thu, 04 Dec at 06:00 pm 220 W Davie St Free

2025 Raleigh (Holiday) Half Marathon

 Sat, 06 Dec at 08:00 am Gateway Plaza Raleigh

Reading & Photos with Santa

 Sat, 06 Dec at 01:00 pm 436 Daniels St, Raleigh, NC 27605-1315, United States

Holidays on Hammell

 Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 am 1020 Hammell Dr Free

Downtown Raleigh Holiday Treasure Hunt - Walking Team Scavenger Hunt!

 Sat, 06 Dec at 02:00 pm Crank Arm Brewing Company USD 16 to 25

Brier Creek Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm 8311 Brier Creek Pkwy , Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27617

Mix&Sip Holiday Cocktails Mixology Class

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm 510 W Martin St USD 76

Holly Days Shopping Extravaganza at Sanderson High School

 Sat, 06 Dec at 09:00 am 5500 Dixon Dr, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27609

Grief Talks: When the Holidays aren't Holly Jolly

 Sun, 14 Dec at 11:00 am The Chapel at Dix Park Free

Pajama Party with Santa

 Sat, 13 Dec at 05:15 pm 6548 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27612

Mix&Sip Holiday Cocktails Mixology Class

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:00 pm 510 W Martin St USD 76

To Hell With The Holidays

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:00 pm Wolfe & Porter USD 13

Date Night ~ Wreath Making Class - 12/5/2025 7:00pm

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm Boyce Farms USD 60

Sip n Shop at the City of Raleigh Museum

 Fri, 05 Dec at 05:30 pm City of Raleigh Museum Free

17th Annual Raleigh Santa Hat Pub Crawl

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm Downtown Raleigh USD 22

Take-and-Bake Holiday Appetizers with Chef Queen Precious Jewel

 Sat, 13 Dec at 01:00 pm Weaver Street Market USD 35

Vertigo Thanksgiving Eve Party at Tap Yard

Wed, 26 Nov at 07:00 pm Tap Yard Raleigh

December 5: NCModernist 1960's Holiday Party!

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm 5313 Coronado Dr USD 99 to 125

After Dusk : Fall Social @ Westwood Raleigh

 Sun, 30 Nov at 07:00 pm Westwood USD 0 to 18

ALL IN: The Holiday Experience

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm 201 E Hargett St USD 0 to 39

Gingerbread Jamboree

 Sun, 14 Dec at 09:30 am 201 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27601

Olde Raleigh Village Holiday Party

 Sat, 13 Dec at 02:00 pm Old Raleigh Village Free

Story Time Stewards: So & So Books

 Wed, 10 Dec at 10:30 am 719 N Person St Free

Holiday Cookie Decorating Pop Up - Raleigh

 Sun, 14 Dec at 10:00 am Weaver Street Market USD 5 to 10

Movies, Santa, and Holiday Magic!

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am Triangle Cinemas @ Six Forks Free

Ella Grace Family Christmas Workshop

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

December Book Exchange + Soup Potluck

Sun, 07 Dec at 01:30 pm Raleigh, N.C.

NCPRSA Annual Meeting + Holiday Social

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

The Black White & Silver Christmas Affair

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:00 pm OYM The Center USD 36

EVENT FULL!!! 🎅🌴MNO: Wye Hill: Sippin’ Santa🌴🎅

 Fri, 12 Dec at 06:15 pm Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing

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

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm Kings

Winter Air Plant Terrarium Workshop

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

eXp Realty Jingle Mingle 2025: Annual Company Christmas Celebration

 Sat, 06 Dec at 04:00 pm Car Space Raleigh | Private Social Club, Greens Dairy Road, Raleigh, NC, USA Free

Beer Garden Drag Brunch Holiday Edition 2025

 Sun, 07 Dec at 12:00 pm Raleigh Beer Garden USD 20

Cisco/ThousandEyes Annual Holiday Party

 Tue, 02 Dec at 06:00 pm Carolina Exotic Car Club & Business Center Free

Beyond C. GRACE Jazz Series with Lauren Meehan & the LJM JAZZ ENSEMBLE

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm SEVEN USD 11 to 65

Our Annual Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting!

 Thu, 04 Dec at 07:00 pm Seaboard Wine at HighPark Village USD 63

Jingle Paws Market

 Sun, 07 Dec at 12:00 pm Fred Fletcher Park