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11 / 8
Start: 8:00 am
Hunter Jumper Horse Show with free admission (except for Saturday night's Grand Prix. Gates open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.). The 24th annual Duke Children's Benefit Horse Show is the largest hunter-jumper show in the Southeast featuring nearly a week of competition from the United States and Canada. The show also offers a behind-the-scenes look at how horses are cared for, trained and shown. Events run until the evening each night except for Sunday when things will wrap up by 5 p.m. Special events include: Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Does your kid love trains? Head over to the model railroad show and sale sponsored by the Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club. Several operating layouts on display and many vendors selling train-related merchandise. Free admission to kids five and under. Start: 9:15 am
End: 12:00 pm
Honor our veterans at the 27th annual N.C. Veterans Day Parade. Military displays, music and more opportunities to mark Veterans Day (which is officially Nov. 11). Click here for all the information. Here's the parade route. Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Kids and adults will delight in creating projects, discovering one another's creativity and learning about art together. There's a different theme each week at this regular program at the N.C. Museum of Art. Sept. 6: Salute to the Trees Sept. 13: Decoding Hidden Messages Sept. 20: Build It! Sept. 27: Folktales in Art Oct. 4: Organizing Chaos Oct. 11: Exploring Connections in Art Oct. 18: Getting 3-D Effects Start: 10:15 am
End: 10:35 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime for pre-walking babies. Great for working families! A 20-minute program for prewalkers, parents or caregivers interact with their babies using books, rhymes, fingerplays and music. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
A new science-focused children's story and activity every time! Advance Start: 11:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
Learn a drawing skill or two each month in this program for nine to twelve-year olds. Participants use the Ackland's collections as models or inspiration for their own works and practice techniques like contour drawing, linear perspective, and shading. After learning some of the basics, explore the joys and challenges of drawing people. Materials provided. Registration required and limited Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime designed for families and children, both preschool and toddler. This 30 minute program is great for working families and consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
After the Veteran's Day Parade, head over to the N.C. Museum of History for a quick craft. Make a colorful flag pin to wear on Veterans Day. The tour A Call to Arms in the museum's Military History Gallery. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:30 pm
Face painting, games and crafts to mark the opening in theaters (including Marbles' IMAX Theatre) of the sequel to Madagascar - Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. Click here for details.
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11 / 9
Start: 8:00 am
Hunter Jumper Horse Show with free admission (except for Saturday night's Grand Prix. Gates open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.). The 24th annual Duke Children's Benefit Horse Show is the largest hunter-jumper show in the Southeast featuring nearly a week of competition from the United States and Canada. The show also offers a behind-the-scenes look at how horses are cared for, trained and shown. Events run until the evening each night except for Sunday when things will wrap up by 5 p.m. Special events include: Start: 8:00 am
End: 8:00 pm
I'm not sure I have enough energy for this, but maybe you do. Cheerleaders and those who want to be one might enjoy this one-day cheerleading championship. Free spectator admission. Click here for more information. Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Does your kid love trains? Head over to the model railroad show and sale sponsored by the Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club. Several operating layouts on display and many vendors selling train-related merchandise. Free admission to kids five and under. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Thanks to a grant from Durham Regional Hospital, Kidzu Children's Museum is free on Sundays through September 2009. Also on Sundays, with a grant from the Orange County Partnership for Children, the museum will offer free parenting information and dental health screenings. Read more here. Start: 4:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
A performance by the Cashore Marionettes. Go here for more information about the performance. Start: 4:30 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Moms, meet great babysitters. Babysitters, meet cool moms. Add a dash of chatting, shopping bargains and fun and you've got | ||
11 / 10
Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:30 am
Storytime and craft at the independent bookstore in Raleigh. Call ahead to make sure there are no changes to the schedule. Go here for details. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters. | ||
11 / 11
Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Come color your own "Cookies for Santa" picture and we will have it made into a real plate in time to serve treats on Christmas Eve. You don't have to make a cookie plate - you can color anything you want and we'll turn it into a plate. These plates make great keepsakes for grandparents too. Come by either Tookie's Toys location between 10AM and 5PM on Tuesday, November 11th and create your masterpiece. We'll get your plate back in time for the holidays! Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:45 am
Story Stars Storytimes on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. are for three year olds to five year olds for Moms/Dads and Children, Grandparents and Grandchildren and for small In-Home Child Care groups. Storytimes consist of theme related stories with books, flannelboard, songs, fingerplays and games. We meet in the Story Time Clubhouse on the first floor of the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield. Storytime begins at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays. Start: 10:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
November 11th is Veteran's Day. Jump!Zone will have a special Open!Play session from 10am until 3pm. Only $6.00 per child! Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:30 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime aimed at children that can walk up two years of age. This 20 minute program consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. through December 6th. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters. Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Join us at Cameron Village Every Tuesday, Wednesday and No Start: 11:15 am
End: 11:45 am
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun. | ||
11 / 12
Start: 9:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
Tickets were to go on sale today for the annual favorite - the Museum of Life and Science's Santa Train. This year, there are 15 nights (five more than last year). The special nighttime train features lots of holiday lights, music, crafts and other fun. But a glitch has forced the museum to set back the date to Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. The train departs every 20 minutes from 5:40 p.m. to 8:20 p.m. on Dec. 3-7, Dec. 10-14 and Dec. 17-21. Here are more details. Start: 9:15 am
End: 9:30 am
Book, fingerplays, songs and action rhymes for babies through 18 months at Eva Perry Regional Library. Space is limited. Arrive 15 minutes before storytime to get a free ticket for admission. Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:20 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime aimed at children that can walk up two years of age. This 20 minute program consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. through December 6th. Start: 10:15 am
End: 10:45 am
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
McIntyre's Fine Books at Fearrington Village offers a fun and interactive Pre-School Story Hour every Wednesday morning starting at 10:30am. Come join us and experience something different every week; from fairytales and adventures to great musical entertainment. McIntyre's Fine Books is located just 8 miles south of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters. Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum. Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime aimed at children that are in preschool or about to enter preschool. This 30 minute program consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! Start: 3:30 pm
End: 4:30 pm
This month we're making "My Favorite Salad." Special Guest Sarah Blacklin, manager of the Carrboro/Southern Village Farmers' Markets, will bring some fresh vegetables and talk about what local farmers grow. Kids will make their own salad with fun local ingredients like edible flowers.
Fees: $4.00 per child (ages 4-9). Space is limited and prepaid registration is required Start: 5:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Marbles Kids Museum and The Arc of Wake County present Family Fun Night at Marbles the second Wednesday of every month. A coalition of organizations dedicated to the support of and service to the special needs community have teamed up with Marbles Kids Museum to offer an Start: 6:30 pm
End: 11:00 pm
Come and enjoy a relaxing night out as Pinky Toes Party Palace hosts local authors Amanda Lamb, author of “Smotherhood” and “Deadly Dose,” and Sonya May, author of “The Joy Commitment,” on November 12, 2008 at an evening book signing event, beginning at 6:30 PM. The book signing is one in a series of The Pink Hour monthly get-togethers where women from the Triangle Area are invited to Pinky Toes Party Palace for a free evening of socializing with and support from other grown-ups. The events | ||
11 / 13
Start: 10:00 am
A fun, guided walk through Durant Nature Park for the youngest kids and their parents. A park manager tells me the walk happens every Thursday at 10 a.m., except holidays. If just one family shows up, she'll still take them for a walk. Start: 10:00 am
End: 9:20 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime aimed at children that can walk up two years of age. This 20 minute program consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
In this museum-based drawing class, children ages 9-12 explore art in Start: 10:30 am
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
November 13th at 10:30am--Mommy & Me Fitness Fun! Calling all moms and children! Join Lynne Sue, Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime aimed at children that are in preschool or about to enter preschool. This 30 minute program consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! Start: 8:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Overweight kids and families get very frustrated when attempting to lose weight on their own. They seek help from their pediatricians and other healthcare providers and wind up chasing their own tails – going on diets that don’t work, trying to implement approaches that on
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11 / 14
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:45 am
Mommy & Me Creative Movement Classes - Springhill This dynamic class has everything a child needs to grow and learn! Singing, fitness, instrument play, self-esteem building, social interaction, art exploration, storytelling, and MORE! Start: 10:30 am
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters. Start: 10:30 am
End: 10:00 am
Join us each Friday at 10:30 am for our weekly storytime on our children's stage. We will read a different story each week and create something fun following the story. Start: 5:30 pm
End: 6:30 pm
Not all junk is created equal. Artists Robert Rauschenberg, Richard Stankiewicz, and Ed Kienholz used found objects in their sculptures, transforming everyday objects into art, and creating big changes in the art world. Four to eight-year olds can make their own big changes by exploring the exhibitions of Circa 1958: Breaking Ground in American Art and Kidzu Children's Museum's Kidzoom: The Power of Creativity, then making their own artistic assemblages using found objects. Registration required and limited Start: 5:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Get there by 6 p.m., Nov. 14, to see Santa arrive. The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and includes a tree lighting; holiday parade featuring Santa and all the kids; and visits with Santa. In case of rain, the festivities will be inside next to Kirkland's at the clock plaza on Brier Creek There will be refreshments, free gifts for the kids, and visits with Santa. Bring your camera. No professional photographer here. | ||
11 / 15
Start: 8:00 am
End: 9:00 am
WakeMed Apex Healthplex, 3rd floor Start: 8:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
NextCare will offer the first 25 patients at each location, who donate two cans of food a FREE preventative flu shot. Visit www.nextcare.com to find the location closest to you! Start: 8:30 am
End: 9:00 pm
Have breakfast with Santa at 8:30 a.m., Nov. 15, in the Food Court. Then follow him over to his seat for photos starting at 10 a.m.. He'll be there through Dec. 24 during mall hours (10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m., Sunday). Break times are 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sunday. Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
The Museum of Life and Science presents the return of the mechanical artwork of New York-based artist and sculptor Steve Gerberich and his newfangled moving sculpture. The holiday-inspired exhibit opens Nov. 15 and runs through Jan. 5, 2009. Go here for more information. Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Kids and adults will delight in creating projects, discovering one another's creativity and learning about art together. There's a different theme each week at this regular program at the N.C. Museum of Art. Sept. 6: Salute to the Trees Sept. 13: Decoding Hidden Messages Sept. 20: Build It! Sept. 27: Folktales in Art Oct. 4: Organizing Chaos Oct. 11: Exploring Connections in Art Oct. 18: Getting 3-D Effects Start: 10:15 am
End: 10:35 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime for pre-walking babies. Great for working families! A 20-minute program for prewalkers, parents or caregivers interact with their babies using books, rhymes, fingerplays and music. Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime designed for families and children, both preschool and toddler. This 30 minute program is great for working families and consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! Start: 11:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
The Grammy-nominated performer Red Grammer returns with his fun songs about peace, unity and getting along. This show can sell out. Go here for more information about the concert.
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Get ready to dance your heart out. Barriskill Dance Theatre School and Participating Durham Public School PTAs have partnered up to offer a Day for Dance for ages starting at 15 months to adults. All donation proceeds will go towards participating Durham Public School PTAs. Start: 3:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Activities will include flower pot decorating crafts, Bug Bingo and Bug Catch games, and special butterfly treats that should make for a "hoe" lot of fun. We hope you can Bee here for the fun! Fee: $6 per child (ages 3-8). Space is limited and prepaid registration is required. To register call Kidzu at 919-933-1455. Start: 4:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Everyone is welcome to a fun family afternoon of games and prizes at the Curran Aquatic Center, 276 Convention Dr., next to the Cary Towne Center. The event is a fundraiser to help pay for children's swim lessons. UNC will be accepting donations to fund a child's swim lessons and provide eligible kids with Learn-To-Swim scholarships. All are invited to attend the fun family activities brought to you by UNC event organizers. Here's more information about Triangle Aquatics. Start: 4:00 pm
For the 20th year, as many as 400 handbell ringers from several states will meet for training. A final concert on Saturday is free and open to the public. See The Raleigh Ringers Web site for more details. | ||
11 / 16
Start: 3:00 am
End: 4:00 am
Popular Cherokee storyteller Lloyd Arneach will entertain with old stories of the Cherokee, along with contemporary tales. His storytelling style is humorous, informative and extremely moving. A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Arneach has presented stories at the National Folklife Festival, the National Museum of the American Indian, and hundreds of other venues. PineCone co-sponsors the Nov. 16 performance. Start: 11:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
Come to Jump!Zone's First Anniversary Party on November 16th! It's our Anniversary! Come help us celebrate on Sunday, November 16th from 11am until 6pm. In addition to the awesome inflatables and other activities that we normally have at Jump!Zone, a children's favorite, BB the Clown , will be joining us from 11am until 1pm. He will entertain us with his special clown gags and amazing balloon animals. Then from 3pm until 5:30pm, be prepared to be mesmerized by KC, the Raleigh magician, Start: 1:00 pm
The Old Reliable is the largest and longest-running 10K in the state. There's also a one-mile fun run and a 100-yard kids dash. Go here for all the details. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Thanks to a grant from Durham Regional Hospital, Kidzu Children's Museum is free on Sundays through September 2009. Also on Sundays, with a grant from the Orange County Partnership for Children, the museum will offer free parenting information and dental health screenings. Read more here. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Triangle Day School, a K-8 independent school, is hosting an Open House for prospective parents from 2-4pm. All faculty and staff will be on hand to answer questions and the kindergarten staff will have information sessions every 1/2 hour.
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11 / 17
Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:30 am
Get out your tutus: it's a special NUTCRACKER storytime at 10 a.m, Nov. 17, presented by members of the City Ballet! Characters from Tchaikovsky’s THE NUTCRACKER leap from the storybook pages for preschoolers. Young dancers from City Ballet will share their love of ballet and the story of THE NUTCRACKER with our young audience, telling this timeless holiday story in full, dazzling stage costume. Clara and Dew Drop Fairy, along with a mouse and a soldier, will join our weekly storytime. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters. Start: 3:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Elf on the Shelf Book Signing with author Chanda Bell. This is the only signing in the triangle and pre-orders are accepted. The Elf on the Shelf promises to watch over little ones during the day, report to the North Pole at night, and return at day's break to hide in a new place. Enjoy this fun family hide-and-seek activity right up through Christmas Eve, this year and for years to come. | ||
11 / 18
Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:45 am
Call 919-807-7992 to register. Look at objects in the collection associated with picking and processing cotton. Create a cotton ball collage to take home. Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:45 am
Story Stars Storytimes on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. are for three year olds to five year olds for Moms/Dads and Children, Grandparents and Grandchildren and for small In-Home Child Care groups. Storytimes consist of theme related stories with books, flannelboard, songs, fingerplays and games. We meet in the Story Time Clubhouse on the first floor of the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield. Storytime begins at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays. Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:30 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime aimed at children that can walk up two years of age. This 20 minute program consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. through December 6th. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters. Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Join us at Cameron Village Every Tuesday, Wednesday and No Start: 11:15 am
End: 11:45 am
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun. Start: 6:30 pm
End: 10:00 pm
The National MS Society Eastern North Carolina Chapter will hold Real Talk Real Answers, an informational dinner session for individuals in their 20s and 30s living with multiple sclerosis. Attendees will be connected to other young adults across the country through a live Web cast. This candid conversation will cover a range of important issues including how to build and maintain important pe Start: 7:00 pm
Annie is coming to Raleigh! The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including “It’s the Hard-Knock | ||
11 / 19
Start: 9:15 am
End: 9:30 am
Book, fingerplays, songs and action rhymes for babies through 18 months at Eva Perry Regional Library. Space is limited. Arrive 15 minutes before storytime to get a free ticket for admission. Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:20 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime aimed at children that can walk up two years of age. This 20 minute program consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. through December 6th. Start: 10:15 am
End: 10:45 am
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters. Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
McIntyre's Fine Books at Fearrington Village offers a fun and interactive Pre-School Story Hour every Wednesday morning starting at 10:30am. Come join us and experience something different every week; from fairytales and adventures to great musical entertainment. McIntyre's Fine Books is located just 8 miles south of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime aimed at children that are in preschool or about to enter preschool. This 30 minute program consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! Start: 7:00 pm
Annie is coming to Raleigh! The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including “It’s the Hard-Knock | ||
11 / 20
Start: 10:00 am
A fun, guided walk through Durant Nature Park for the youngest kids and their parents. A park manager tells me the walk happens every Thursday at 10 a.m., except holidays. If just one family shows up, she'll still take them for a walk. Start: 10:00 am
End: 9:20 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime aimed at children that can walk up two years of age. This 20 minute program consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! Start: 10:30 am
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters. Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime aimed at children that are in preschool or about to enter preschool. This 30 minute program consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! Start: 5:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Santa (and the Sandbox band ) will stop by Cameron Village tonight from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Santa's parade is from 5 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. and ends at Tookie's Toys. Bring your own camera. Photos are free. Sandbox performs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There also will be clowns, jugglers and lots of other live entertainment. Go here for the event flier. Start: 7:00 pm
Annie is coming to Raleigh! The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including “It’s the Hard-Knock | ||
11 / 21
Start: 10:00 am
End: 7:00 pm
Silhouette artist, Patti Rishforth, visits Simply Spoiled offering hand-cut silhouettes, pencil portraits as well as gift options including ornaments or mugs with the silhouette or portrait image. These unique, one-of-a-kind keepsakes make wonderful gifts for grandparents! Or capture your little one at this moment in time and create a priceless keepsake you'll treasure forever. Appointments last less than 10 minutes. Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:45 am
Mommy & Me Creative Movement Classes - Springhill This dynamic class has everything a child needs to grow and learn! Singing, fitness, instrument play, self-esteem building, social interaction, art exploration, storytelling, and MORE! Start: 10:30 am
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters. Start: 10:30 am
End: 10:00 am
Join us each Friday at 10:30 am for our weekly storytime on our children's stage. We will read a different story each week and create something fun following the story. Start: 3:30 pm
Join us for this great live show by Starworkz Community Children's Theatre. Should be entertaining and educational as kids learn about live theatre. Free with admission. UPDATE 11/19: Just got word that this event was canceled. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Want to enjoy a night out on the town, but just can't find a babysitter? Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
LeT YOur LIttlE oNEs DrEaMs bECoMe A ReAliTY! ExPLorE tHe MagIcAl WoRLd OF A DaNciNg PrIncEss! Kids can come dressed up as a princess of their choice! Real princesses will be instructing this wonderful dance night! Kids will meet and dance with Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, and more! Kids will dance, make crafts, have snacks, and much more! Please contact us for more information and to register your child to be a part in this enchanting evening! Friday, November 21st, 2008 - 6:30pm-8:00pm The DanZe Zone Start: 7:00 pm
Annie is coming to Raleigh! The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including “It’s the Hard-Knock | ||
11 / 22
Start: 9:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
The 19th annual Alternative Christmas Market features handicrafts, services and food items that benefit local, national and global causes. Start: 9:30 am
End: 12:00 pm
The official start of the Christmas season in Raleigh. Get there early to get a good seat along the street. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and a thermos of hot chocolate. Start: 10:00 am
End: 7:00 pm
Silhouette artist, Patti Rishforth, visits Simply Spoiled offering hand-cut silhouettes, pencil portraits as well as gift options including ornaments or mugs with the silhouette or portrait image. These unique, one-of-a-kind keepsakes make wonderful gifts for grandparents! Or capture your little one at this moment in time and create a priceless keepsake you'll treasure forever. Appointments last less than 10 minutes. Start: 10:00 am
End: 9:00 pm
Santa will appear at 10 a.m., Nov. 22, and will be there through Dec. 24. Santa's hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday (with breaks 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.) and noon to 6 p.m., Sunday (with a break from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.) You can download a coupon for a free CD of photos (valid Monday through Thursday only through Dec. 11 with purchase of a $29.99 photo package or more) and coloring sheet from the site. Start: 10:15 am
End: 10:35 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime for pre-walking babies. Great for working families! A 20-minute program for prewalkers, parents or caregivers interact with their babies using books, rhymes, fingerplays and music. Start: 10:45 am
End: 7:00 pm
Santa arrives around 10:45 a.m., Nov. 22. A marching band will lead him to his chair at 11 a.m. and he'll be there through Dec. 24 for photos. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m., Sunday. Northgate's popular Maestro Leonard Bearstein will be conducting his orchestra of 18 animatronic bears starting Nov. 22 until after Christmas. Bring your camera to take photos of your kids amid Northgate's holiday finery. But photos on Santa's lap are for the professionals to take, I'm told. Packages start at around $10. Start: 11:00 am
Duke Gardens Children's Education and Duke Performances presents the performance by Opera Express. Start: 11:00 am
Watch and listen as Thanksgiving tales come to life on November 22 through performances by the Tar Heel Tale Tellers. For 15 years the Tar Heel Tale Tellers, a renowned children's literature performance company, have performed new adaptations of contemporary children's illustrated books. A second performance is at 3:30 p.m. Start: 11:00 am
A poor couple cooks up a clever scheme to become rich in this Mexican American folktale. Part of the N.C. Museum of Art's Children's Performance Series. Performances at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Seating is limited. Doors open 30 minutes before each performance. Buy tickets online or call (919) 715-5923. Start: 11:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
During this drop-in program, watch Lumbee tribe member James Malcolm create wall hangings and medallions based on traditional Lumbee pinecone patchwork art. Malcolm uses actual pinecones to create the finished product. He takes a traditional Lumbee design and kicks it up a notch with a contemporary twist. Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime designed for families and children, both preschool and toddler. This 30 minute program is great for working families and consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! Start: 11:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
More than 100 musicians, dancers, artists, storytellers and authors from North Carolina’s state-recognized tribes will gather for this popular family event so large that it spills outside onto Bicentennial Plaza and the State Capitol grounds.* With something for all ages, the celebration is a firsthand opportunity to learn about the state’s Indian culture, past and present. The day’s activities include performances, craft demonstrations, hands-on activities, food and much more. Admission and parking are free. Start: 11:00 am
The 35-minute show, the longest-running planetarium show in the world, explores the mystery of the legendary celestial event. It's now in its 59th year. The show opens Nov. 22 and runs through Jan. 1. Go here for the full schedule and more details about the show. Start: 12:30 pm
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center will host their Meet a Scientist program on November 22. There will be two sessions, starting at 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. Archaeologist Margaret Scarry will explain what the ancient Carolinians ate and how we know. Visit <www.moreheadplanetarium.org> for more information. Start: 1:00 pm
A poor couple cooks up a scheme to become rich in this Mexican American folktale. Part of the N.C. Museum of Art's Children's Performance Series. Seating is limited. Doors open 30 minutes before each performance. Showtimes are 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Buy tickets online or call (919) 715-5923. Start: 2:00 pm
Annie is coming to Raleigh! The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including “It’s the Hard-Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “N.Y.C.” and the ever-optimistic “Tomorrow,” Annie is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family. Don’t miss this all-new production that Variety calls “a winner!” Start: 5:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
The North Hills Christmas Tree Lighting and Sip and Stroll is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Nov. 22. Santa Claus, the Theater in the Park's Ira David Wood, carolers, the lighting of the giant Christmas tree and more at this annual event that includes a little falling snow. Start: 7:00 pm
Annie is coming to Raleigh! The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including “It’s the Hard-Knock | ||
11 / 23
Start: 9:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
The 19th annual Alternative Christmas Market features handicrafts, services and food items that benefit local, national and global causes. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Thanks to a grant from Durham Regional Hospital, Kidzu Children's Museum is free on Sundays through September 2009. Also on Sundays, with a grant from the Orange County Partnership for Children, the museum will offer free parenting information and dental health screenings. Read more here. Start: 1:30 pm
The 35-minute show, the longest-running planetarium show in the world, explores the mystery of the legendary celestial event. It's now in its 59th year. The show opens Nov. 22 and runs through Jan. 1. Go here for the full schedule and more details about the show. Start: 2:00 pm
Put on your finest finery (not required) and enjoy tea with the Sugar Plum Fairy. There are cookies and punch, a short dance by the Sugar Plum Fairy, a magic show, a story and photos with the Sugar Plum Fair. Seating is in round tables of 12. More details. Start: 2:00 pm
Annie is coming to Raleigh! The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including “It’s the Hard-Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “N.Y.C.” and the ever-optimistic “Tomorrow,” Annie is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family. Don’t miss this all-new production that Variety calls “a winner!” Start: 2:15 pm
End: 3:15 pm
Share your interest in art with a child you care about in these interactive gallery tours designed for six to twelve-year olds and their adult companions. Whether you are a mother, father, aunt, uncle, or mentor, each tour will give you choices of what to talk about in the galleries and model different ways to look at and think about art. Free. Start: 3:30 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Are you ready to get off the couch and start moving towards healthier lifestyles for Wake County? You have an opportunity to do that on Sunday, November 23, 2008, at the Wake PTA Healthy Lifestyles 5k. Best of all, you have the opportunity to show other schools in Wake County how supportive and involved the families at your school truly are! Start: 4:00 pm
Put on your finest finery (not required) and enjoy tea with the Sugar Plum Fairy. There are cookies and punch, a short dance by the Sugar Plum Fairy, a magic show, a story and photos with the Sugar Plum Fairy. Seating is in round tables of 12. More details. Start: 7:00 pm
Annie is coming to Raleigh! The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including “It’s the Hard-Knock | ||
11 / 24
Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:30 am
Storytime and craft at the independent bookstore in Raleigh. Call ahead to make sure there are no changes to the schedule. Go here for details. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters. Start: 4:00 pm
The Amran Shriners presents the Royal Hanneford Brothers Circus. There are pony and elephant rides and more fun. Shows are at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Buy tickets at the box office the day of. Start: 7:30 pm
The Amran Shriners presents the Royal Hanneford Circus. Shows are at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. | ||
11 / 25
Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:45 am
Story Stars Storytimes on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. are for three year olds to five year olds for Moms/Dads and Children, Grandparents and Grandchildren and for small In-Home Child Care groups. Storytimes consist of theme related stories with books, flannelboard, songs, fingerplays and games. We meet in the Story Time Clubhouse on the first floor of the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield. Storytime begins at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays. Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:30 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime aimed at children that can walk up two years of age. This 20 minute program consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. through December 6th. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters. Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Join us at Cameron Village Every Tuesday, Wednesday and No Start: 11:15 am
End: 11:45 am
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun. | ||
11 / 26
Start: 9:15 am
End: 9:30 am
Book, fingerplays, songs and action rhymes for babies through 18 months at Eva Perry Regional Library. Space is limited. Arrive 15 minutes before storytime to get a free ticket for admission. Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:20 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime aimed at children that can walk up two years of age. This 20 minute program consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. through December 6th. Start: 10:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
Start: 10:15 am
End: 10:45 am
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters. Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
McIntyre's Fine Books at Fearrington Village offers a fun and interactive Pre-School Story Hour every Wednesday morning starting at 10:30am. Come join us and experience something different every week; from fairytales and adventures to great musical entertainment. McIntyre's Fine Books is located just 8 miles south of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime aimed at children that are in preschool or about to enter preschool. This 30 minute program consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! | ||
11 / 27
Start: 12:01 am
Happy Thanksgiving! Pretty much everything is closed today, but here's a list of open restaurants and stores. Restaurant critic Greg Cox listed a bunch of restaurants open Thanksgiving Day in his blog. Remember that you likely will need reservations. | ||
11 / 28
Start: 8:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Divine Consign is having it first After Thanksgiving Sale! Three Mommas and Wish Upon a Star are sending their smocked and appliqued boys and girls clothing to sell at great prices! Bring all your friends! NO CONSIGNED ITEMS AT THIS SALE, ONLY NEW CLOTHING. Start: 9:00 am
End: 7:00 pm
Live holiday music, Santa, cooking demonstrations and a large arts and crafts show. Click here for all the details. The festival runs 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Nov. 28 and Nov. 29, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 30. Start: 10:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:40 am
Don't miss this family holiday classic as it rolls through this season. Based on the beloved children's book, The Polar Express, which opens Nov. 28 for its holiday run, is an inspiring reminder that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Share the journey with your family. Purchase tickets online (starting Nov. 20) or at the IMAX Theatre box office. Start: 10:30 am
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters. Start: 10:30 am
End: 10:00 am
Join us each Friday at 10:30 am for our weekly storytime on our children's stage. We will read a different story each week and create something fun following the story. Start: 11:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Dressing up like people in Ackland works and making your own art is just one of the many ways you and your family can celebrate the Museum's 50th anniversary. Learn the lingo from the 1950s, watch artists demonstrate traditional and current approaches to art making, or create your own work of art in this event for everyone. Start: 3:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Santa visits our Falls Village location. Come enjoy time to talk with Santa. Bring your cameras for this photo opportunity. Start: 7:00 pm
The 35-minute show, the longest-running planetarium show in the world, explores the mystery of the legendary celestial event. It's now in its 59th year. The show opens Nov. 22 and runs through Jan. 1. Go here for the full schedule and more details about the show. | ||
11 / 29
Start: 8:00 am
End: 2:00 pm
Divine Consign is having it first After Thanksgiving Sale! Three Mommas and Wish Upon a Star are sending their smocked and appliqued boys and girls clothing to sell at great prices! Bring all your friends! NO CONSIGNED ITEMS AT THIS SALE, ONLY NEW CLOTHING. Start: 9:00 am
End: 7:00 pm
Live holiday music, Santa, cooking demonstrations and a large arts and crafts show. Click here for all the details. The festival runs 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Nov. 28 and Nov. 29, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 30. Start: 10:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
Start: 10:15 am
End: 10:35 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime for pre-walking babies. Great for working families! A 20-minute program for prewalkers, parents or caregivers interact with their babies using books, rhymes, fingerplays and music. Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime designed for families and children, both preschool and toddler. This 30 minute program is great for working families and consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! Start: 11:00 am
The 35-minute show, the longest-running planetarium show in the world, explores the mystery of the legendary celestial event. It's now in its 59th year. The show opens Nov. 22 and runs through Jan. 1. Go here for the full schedule and more details about the show. | ||
11 / 30
Start: 11:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Start: 11:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Live holiday music, Santa, cooking demonstrations and a large arts and crafts show. Click here for all the details. The festival runs 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Nov. 28 and Nov. 29, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 30. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Thanks to a grant from Durham Regional Hospital, Kidzu Children's Museum is free on Sundays through September 2009. Read more here. Start: 1:30 pm
The 35-minute show, the longest-running planetarium show in the world, explores the mystery of the legendary celestial event. It's now in its 59th year. The show opens Nov. 22 and runs through Jan. 1. Go here for the full schedule and more details about the show. Start: 6:00 pm
Live music and free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Bring your own camera. Go here for more information. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Children are invited to put on their pajamas, grab a favorite stuffed friend and come hear stories about going to bed. | ||
12 / 1
Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:30 am
Storytime and craft at the independent bookstore in Raleigh. Call ahead to make sure there are no changes to the schedule. Go here for details. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters. Start: 3:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Take the challenge and spend an afternoon decorating a gingerbread house. Winners will be displayed in the lobby of The Siena Hotel. Advanced reservations required. More details. | ||
12 / 2
Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:30 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime aimed at children that can walk up two years of age. This 20 minute program consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. through December 6th. Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:45 am
Story Stars Storytimes on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. are for three year olds to five year olds for Moms/Dads and Children, Grandparents and Grandchildren and for small In-Home Child Care groups. Storytimes consist of theme related stories with books, flannelboard, songs, fingerplays and games. We meet in the Story Time Clubhouse on the first floor of the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield. Storytime begins at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters. Start: 10:30 am
Helen Thayer, author, photographer and adventurer, makes a special appearance at Marbles Kids Museum on December 2 at 10:30 and noon to share exciting stories of her expeditions to the far reaches of the world! In 1988, New Zealand born Helen became the first woman to walk and ski to either of the world's poles when she trekked solo to the Magnetic North Pole without a dog sled or snowmobile. She was also the first woman and first American to circumnavigate the Magnetic North Pole. Her engaging presentation will thrill the young and old alike! Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Join us at Cameron Village Every Tuesday, Wednesday and No Start: 11:15 am
End: 11:45 am
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun. Start: 3:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Take the challenge and spend an afternoon decorating a gingerbread house. Winners will be displayed in the lobby of The Siena Hotel. Advanced reservations required. More details. Start: 7:00 pm
A Christmas tradition in Durham. The concert is at 7 p.m. on Dec. 2 at Duke Chapel, but concert goers should get there as early as 6 p.m. to get seats. The only admission cost is one nonperishable food item.
The chorale sings some of the pieces, but the audience will have plenty of opportunities to sing some Christmas favorites. And the chapel is all dressed up for the holiday. | ||
12 / 3
Start: 8:00 am
End: 10:00 pm
Take a self-guided tour of the Carolina Inn's commissioned artists' interpretations of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." The exhibit also includes dolls, children's toys and other childhood treasures passed down through the families of Nell and Gorden Rutherford. Go here for a full schedule of holiday events at the Carolina Inn, including its famous gingerbread village display, which is open from Dec. 13 to Dec. 21 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Start: 9:15 am
End: 9:30 am
Book, fingerplays, songs and action rhymes for babies through 18 months at Eva Perry Regional Library. Space is limited. Arrive 15 minutes before storytime to get a free ticket for admission. Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:20 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime aimed at children that can walk up two years of age. This 20 minute program consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. through December 6th. Start: 10:15 am
End: 10:45 am
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
McIntyre's Fine Books at Fearrington Village offers a fun and interactive Pre-School Story Hour every Wednesday morning starting at 10:30am. Come join us and experience something different every week; from fairytales and adventures to great musical entertainment. McIntyre's Fine Books is located just 8 miles south of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters. Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum. Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime aimed at children that are in preschool or about to enter preschool. This 30 minute program consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! Start: 11:45 am
City Ballet instructors and dancers will share their love of ballet and the story of "The Nutcracker" as they tell this timeless holiday tradition in costume. Start: 3:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Take the challenge and spend an afternoon decorating a gingerbread house. Winners will be displayed in the lobby of The Siena Hotel. Advanced reservations required. More details. Start: 5:40 pm
End: 8:20 pm
Ride the special nighttime train on the museum's Ellerbee Creek Railway, meet Santa and see all the Christmas lights and decorations. Get tickets before you go. This sells out quickly. The train runs Dec. 3-7, 10-14 and 17-21. Go here for more details and to buy tickets. | ||
12 / 4
Start: 8:00 am
End: 10:00 pm
Take a self-guided tour of the Carolina Inn's commissioned artists' interpretations of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." The exhibit also includes dolls, children's toys and other childhood treasures passed down through the families of Nell and Gorden Rutherford. Go here for a full schedule of holiday events at the Carolina Inn, including its famous gingerbread village display, which is open from Dec. 13 to Dec. 21 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Join us for great savings on hundreds of classic styles, from all seasons, for children ages newborn to size 16. Fabrics and trims, too! When we are open, our hours are 9-5 daily, closed Sundays. Visit our website for more information! www.patsyaiken.com Start: 9:30 am
End: 10:30 am
Come have breakfast with Santa Cow at Chick-fil-A of Apex and listen to Christmas stories. Storytime starts at 9:30 am. We will have storytime the first Thursday of every month until March of 2009. (Januay 2009 storytime is on January 8). Start: 10:00 am
End: 9:20 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime aimed at children that can walk up two years of age. This 20 minute program consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! Start: 10:00 am
A fun, guided walk through Durant Nature Park for the youngest kids and their parents. A park manager tells me the walk happens every Thursday at 10 a.m., except holidays. If just one family shows up, she'll still take them for a walk. Start: 10:30 am
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters. Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime aimed at children that are in preschool or about to enter preschool. This 30 minute program consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! Start: 11:15 am
End: 11:45 am
Cotton the Clown (http://www.cottontheclown.com/) performs at the store in North Hills Mall. Start: 3:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Take the challenge and spend an afternoon decorating a gingerbread house. Winners will be displayed in the lobby of The Siena Hotel. Advanced reservations required. More details. Start: 5:40 pm
End: 8:20 pm
Ride the special nighttime train on the museum's Ellerbee Creek Railway, meet Santa and see all the Christmas lights and decorations. Get tickets before you go. This sells out quickly. The train runs Dec. 3-7, 10-14 and 17-21. Go here for more details and to buy tickets. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Clayton's Main Street will close for three hours of music, open houses and a traditional tree lighting on the town square. Go here for more information. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
An amazing display of nativities from around the world and beautiful music are just some of the events at the Community Christmas Celebration. Over 300 nativities will be displayed. Music ranges from local church and school choirs like the Millbrook High School Women's Chamber Chorus and the Sanderson Sandpipers Choir, to Robert Christesen – a professional tenor opera singer. A live nativity greets everyone outside. Also available is a fun children's room with hands-on nativities and activities as well as dress-up and photos. | ||
12 / 5
Start: 8:00 am
End: 10:00 pm
Take a self-guided tour of the Carolina Inn's commissioned artists' interpretations of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." The exhibit also includes dolls, children's toys and other childhood treasures passed down through the families of Nell and Gorden Rutherford. Go here for a full schedule of holiday events at the Carolina Inn, including its famous gingerbread village display, which is open from Dec. 13 to Dec. 21 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Join us for great savings on hundreds of classic styles, from all seasons, for children ages newborn to size 16. Fabrics and trims, too! When we are open, our hours are 9-5 daily, closed Sundays. Visit our website for more information! www.patsyaiken.com Start: 10:00 am
Santa Cow is coming to town!!! Come get your FREE picture taken with Santa Cow at Chick-fi-A of Apex. We will print your picture for you to take home for FREE!!! Start: 10:30 am
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters. Start: 10:30 am
End: 10:00 am
Join us each Friday at 10:30 am for our weekly storytime on our children's stage. We will read a different story each week and create something fun following the story. Start: 3:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Take the challenge and spend an afternoon decorating a gingerbread house. Winners will be displayed in the lobby of The Siena Hotel. Advanced reservations required. More details. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
The evening kicks off the weekend-long Christmas celebration in downtown Apex. It starts with music and is followed at 5:25 p.m. with a lighting of the tree. Santa arrives soon after and sleigh rides run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Here are the details. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Santa Cow is coming to town!!! Come get your FREE picture taken with Santa Cow at Chick-fil-A of Apex. We will print your picture for FREE to take home with you!!! Start: 5:30 pm
End: 9:30 pm
Mad Dash Baby Sitting (age 3-10) Parents, take a night out for you! Let the Cary Teen Council entertain your children while you shop, go out for dinner or just enjoy a night on your own. The children will have a light dinner, play games, make a holiday ornament and help trim the tree! Pre-register at the Herb Young Community Center-Space is limited! Children must be potty trained! Registration fee made payable directly to the Cary Teen Council. For more information call (919) 460-4965. Start: 5:40 pm
End: 8:20 pm
Ride the special nighttime train on the museum's Ellerbee Creek Railway, meet Santa and see all the Christmas lights and decorations. Get tickets before you go. This sells out quickly. The train runs Dec. 3-7, 10-14 and 17-21. Go here for more details and to buy tickets. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Wake Forest Presbyterian Church is presenting the 9th annual “Walk through Bethlehem” living nativity program at the following times: Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm; Sunday, December 7, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. There will also be an interactive program on Saturday, December 6, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Visitors will experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of first century Bethlehem in the marketplace. We are very excited to say that on December 13, from 5:00 – 9:00, for the first time ever, the tours will be spoken entirely in Spanish. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Marbles Kids Museum presents An Evening With Elves, a holiday celebration for the whole family and a fundraiser for Marbles. The party features play and fun, desserts, hot chocolate and ice cream sundaes. There's an elf auction, face painting and elf naming, along with dancing and prize giveaways. Start: 6:00 pm
Kick off the Christmas season in Benson. The event is sponsored by the Benson Area Chamber of Commerce. Start: 6:00 pm
The Carrboro tree lighting will be held Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Town Hall lawn. Start: 7:00 pm
Be a part of this new tradition in downtown Durham - the lighting from head to toe of the 134-year-old Lucky Strike Tower. The event includes live music, snow and some special fireworks. The first 500 will receive a free light wand. Go here for details. Start: 7:00 pm
The 35-minute show, the longest-running planetarium show in the world, explores the mystery of the legendary celestial event. It's now in its 59th year. The show opens Nov. 22 and runs through Jan. 1. Go here for the full schedule and more details about the show. Start: 7:00 pm
Holiday favorites by the Durham Symphony Orchestra. Start: 7:00 pm
Ira David Wood III's "A Christmas Carol" opens at the new Durham Performing Arts Center this year with performances from Dec. 5 through Dec. 7. The show, now in its 34th year, is a Triangle Christmas tradition. Performance times are 7 p.m., Dec. 5; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Dec. 6; and 2 p.m., Dec. 7. Go here for more information. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Start: 7:00 pm
The holiday season officially begins with the Lighting of Wake Forest. This event features musical talent from our local schools, a visit from Santa and hot apple cider with cookies! The Lighting of Wake Forest is proudly sponsored by WakeMed, and organized by the Wake Forest Downtown Revitalization Corporation. The Lighting is held in historic Downtown Wake Forest and is free to the public. Start: 8:30 pm
The Lipizzaner Stallions are making a stop at the RBC Center during their 38th Anniversary Tour! Many horses and riders were brought from Europe to perform in this unique family oriented attraction. All new music, choreography and routines have been incorporated in this anniversary edition with a major emphasis on the historical background and foundation of the Lipizzaner breed, from its original breeding and use as a horse of war to a horse of nobility and aristocracy to a living form of equestrian art. | ||
12 / 6
Start: 7:30 am
End: 12:00 pm
Breakfast with Santa is fun way to kick-off the holiday season with your family. You and your family will enjoy taking a photo with Santa and having breakfast. This annual fund raising event is presented by the Wake Forest Junior Woman's Club. To register and learn more, please visit www.wfjuniors.com and select the "Breakfast with Santa" link. Start: 8:00 am
End: 10:00 pm
Take a self-guided tour of the Carolina Inn's commissioned artists' interpretations of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." The exhibit also includes dolls, children's toys and other childhood treasures passed down through the families of Nell and Gorden Rutherford. Go here for a full schedule of holiday events at the Carolina Inn, including its famous gingerbread village display, which is open from Dec. 13 to Dec. 21 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Join us for great savings on hundreds of classic styles, from all seasons, for children ages newborn to size 16. Fabrics and trims, too! When we are open, our hours are 9-5 daily, closed Sundays. Visit our website for more information! www.patsyaiken.com Start: 9:00 am
End: 2:00 pm
The Apex Downtown Business Association sponsors pictures with Santa. Part of Apex's weekend of holiday events. Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Santa visits our Cameron Village location. Come enjoy time talking to Santa. Bring your cameras for this photo opportunity. Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Come on out and enjoy a hearty breakfast with the jolly ol' guy himself...SANTA. Santa and a few of his pals will be at Campbell Lodge, part of Durant Nature Park, to meet and pose for pictures. After breakfast, make a fun, holiday craft. Pre-registration is required! Start: 9:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
Local groups from Durham schools and elsewhere perform in venues across downtown Durham. Go here for the full schedule and details. Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
The 25th Annual Christmas Craft Show will be held Dec. 6 and 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Big Barn Convention Center in Daniel Boone Village, Hillsborough. Baskets, jewelry, holiday wreaths, candles, original art, stained glass, paintings and more. Start: 9:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
Popular annual holiday craft show featuring 55+ local crafters and artisans offering a wide variety of unique, handmade gifts and specialty items for sale. Enjoy one-stop shopping and find the perfect, one-of-a-kind gift for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Musical entertainment, a raffle, bake sale and the "Reindeer Cafe" serving a hot lunch add to the festivities. Free admission. Free parking. For more information, please call (919) 490-8493. Start: 10:00 am
End: 7:00 pm
Celebrate the holidays with a full day's worth of events in downtown Cary. Events include a winter festival, Santa's Workshop, and the town's official tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. Some events require registration. Go here for a full schedule, details and age recommendations for certain events. Start: 10:00 am
Family members join teams to shoot foul shots and a chance to win a holiday ham. Teams consist of two members of the same family - one adult and one child. Go here for more details and a flyer with rules. Start: 10:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
The event will be spread across two venues - Horton Grove and Bennehan House and Visitors Center. A free shuttle will take visitors between the two sites. Horton Grove will feature crafts and games from the 1850s, a set of mules and wagon for rides, and a variety of vendors. See an apple press at Bennehan House, a silversmith and a shuttle shop, along with crafts and games from the 1800.
Start: 10:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
Scandinavian foods, crafts and entertainment along with cultural exhibits and children's activities. Entertainment includes folk dancing, folk music and more. The event is sponsored by the Swedish Women's Association and the Swedish-American organization. Click here for details. Start: 10:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
Craft market, music, gift-making, puppets, storytelling, food and more at the Emerson Waldorf School. Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
The Raleigh Youth Council has planned a festive morning for children. This drop in program features make it/take it craft projects, refreshments, entertainment and special visitor from the North Pole! You can support the Youth Council's food drive by sending each child with 2 non- perishable food items. All contributions will be given to the Food Bank of NC. Children 12 and under are invited to join us and must be accompanied by a parent. The holiday season is here and the Raleigh Youth Council has planned a festive morning for children. Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm
Head over to the Optimist Community Center on December 6th from 10 am – 2 pm for the annual candy cane hunt. The hunt will begin at 10:15 am. After the search, enjoy light refreshments, games, crafts, and possibly a visit from Santa. Start: 10:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
This is the time of year when we are thankful for all that we can provide to our children. At the same time, we need to stop and consider all the children who have so very little. The Raleigh Rescue Mission has a great need for many children's items. The club, girl help, is working to collect as many of these items as possible. Start: 10:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
The Downtown Revitalization Corporation is inviting kids to come have their picture taken with Santa Claus. The service is free! Start: 10:15 am
End: 10:35 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime for pre-walking babies. Great for working families! A 20-minute program for prewalkers, parents or caregivers interact with their babies using books, rhymes, fingerplays and music. Start: 11:00 am
The 35-minute show, the longest-running planetarium show in the world, explores the mystery of the legendary celestial event. It's now in its 59th year. The show opens Nov. 22 and runs through Jan. 1. Go here for the full schedule and more details about the show. Start: 11:00 am
End: 4:30 pm
Horse-drawn carriage rides with Santa are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 6, Dec. 13 and Dec. 20 (all Saturdays). The rides leave from Dicks Sporting Goods. Bring your camera. Start: 11:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Tales of Light presented by Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime designed for families and children, both preschool and toddler. This 30 minute program is great for working families and consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! Start: 11:00 am
An inquisitive redhead searches for a runaway cookie in this zany combo of two fairy tales. Part of the N.C. Museum of Art's Children's Performance Series. Seating is limited. Doors open 30 minutes before showtimes (which are 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.). Buy tickets online or call 919-715-5923. And check out the free drop-in craft from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Start: 11:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Hop aboard the New Hope Valley Railway in southwestern Wake County and ride the rails with Santa. The trip takes about an hour. Departure times are 11 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m. and 4 p.m., Dec. 6-Dec. 7 and Dec. 13-Dec. 14. Buy your tickets in advance to guarantee your departure time. These trains can sell out. Click here for more information and to buy tickets online. Start: 11:30 am
End: 2:30 pm
Visit with Santa on North Hill's Commons (across from the movie theater), listen to music from local Christmas Choirs and maybe get a glimpse of elves, Frosty and Rudolph. The mall's Holiday Greens market also is open. If you're looking for a low-key and free visit with Santa, this is it. Bring your own camera. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Wake Forest Presbyterian Church is presenting the 9th annual “Walk through Bethlehem” living nativity program at the following times: Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm; Sunday, December 7, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. There will also be an interactive program on Saturday, December 6, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Visitors will experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of first century Bethlehem in the marketplace. We are very excited to say that on December 13, from 5:00 – 9:00, for the first time ever, the tours will be spoken entirely in Spanish. Start: 1:00 pm
An inquisitive redhead searches for a runaway cookie in this zany combo of two fairy tales. Part of the N.C. Museum of Art's Children's Performance Series. Seating is limited. Doors open 30 minutes before showtimes (which are 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.). Buy tickets online or call 919-715-5923. And check out the free drop-in craft from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 6:15 pm
Kick off the holiday season in Durham at the annual Durham Holiday Parade. The parade starts at 4 p.m., but live music begins at 2 p.m. Go here for a full schedule and details about a free shuttle service. The pre-parade celebration is at the CCB Plaza, 201 N. Corcoran St. The parade begins at Blackwell and Jackie Robinson streets and is followed by a holiday tree lighting.
Start: 2:00 pm
Ira David Wood III's "A Christmas Carol" opens at the new Durham Performing Arts Center this year with performances from Dec. 5 through Dec. 7. The show, now in its 34th year, is a Triangle Christmas tradition. Performance times are 7 p.m., Dec. 5; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Dec. 6; and 2 p.m., Dec. 7. Go here for more information. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Save $3 off the admission price to the Christmas Historic Home Tour by purchasing your tickets in advance. This year’s tour is set for Saturday, December 6 from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm and will feature several properties which have either not been on the tour before or have not appeared on the tour for several years. New this year – look for horse and carriage rides and entertainment by the Victorian Carolers out of Louisburg, NC. This is a self-guided tour primarily in the Wake Forest Historic District around the seminary campus and up North Main Street. Other properties will be nearby. Start: 3:00 pm
The Hillsborough Christmas Parade will be held Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. in downtown Hillsborough. The town tree lighting will follow. Go here for more information about all of Hillsborough's Christmas events. Start: 5:00 pm
Join the Apex Jaycees for the 51st annual parade in downtown Apex. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Get in the holiday spirit with your family and Historic Oak View at the annual winter event! Decorations and displays showing “Christmas at Oak View Farm: How they celebrated from 1850 to 1950” will be on view in the Main House. Ride in a horse-drawn carriage through Oak View’s Pecan Grove, listen to Christmas carols in the 1855 farmhouse, drink hot apple cider in the 1825 Plank Kitchen, listen to stories, and, of course, don’t forget to visit with Old St. Nick! Start: 5:40 pm
End: 8:20 pm
Ride the special nighttime train on the museum's Ellerbee Creek Railway, meet Santa and see all the Christmas lights and decorations. Get tickets before you go. This sells out quickly. The train runs Dec. 3-7, 10-14 and 17-21. Go here for more details and to buy tickets. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Wake Forest Presbyterian Church is presenting the 9th annual “Walk through Bethlehem” living nativity program at the following times: Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm; Sunday, December 7, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. There will also be an interactive program on Saturday, December 6, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Visitors will experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of first century Bethlehem in the marketplace. We are very excited to say that on December 13, from 5:00 – 9:00, for the first time ever, the tours will be spoken entirely in Spanish. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Enjoy an old fashioned country Christmas in our barn. Relax, sip on hot chocolate or cider and let time stand still for a moment. Event features a hayride, crafts for the children, nativity animals, a visit with Santa, and a campfire and marshmallow roasting (weather permitting). Also open Dec 6-21 by appointment only for groups of 10 or more. Start: 6:00 pm
Join Santa at Mordecai Historic Park on the Raleigh Trolley as he searches for one of his missing elves. Riders will enjoy a tour of Raleigh with Santa as their guide. Tickets are $10. Reservations required. Departures times are 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., Dec. 6 and Dec. 20; and 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., Dec. 13. Start: 7:00 pm
The Triangle Youth Ballet presents its 14th season of the Christmas classic. Performances are at 7 p.m., Dec. 6, and 2 p.m., Dec. 7, at Robert C. Hanes Theater, Chapel Hill High School. The show moves to Durham's Carolina Theatre the next weekend with performances at 7 p.m., Dec. 13 and 2 p.m., Dec. 14. Start: 7:00 pm
Ira David Wood III's "A Christmas Carol" opens at the new Durham Performing Arts Center this year with performances from Dec. 5 through Dec. 7. The show, now in its 34th year, is a Triangle Christmas tradition. Performance times are 7 p.m., Dec. 5; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Dec. 6; and 2 p.m., Dec. 7. Go here for more information. Start: 8:00 pm
The Carolina Ballet performs the Christmas classic at Memorial Hall on the UNC Campus. Go here for more information and directions. A second performance is at 2 p.m., Dec. 7. Carolina Ballet continues the performance at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts from Dec. 19 through Dec. 28. Go here for details for the Raleigh performances. | ||
12 / 7
Start: 8:00 am
End: 10:00 pm
Take a self-guided tour of the Carolina Inn's commissioned artists' interpretations of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." The exhibit also includes dolls, children's toys and other childhood treasures passed down through the families of Nell and Gorden Rutherford. Go here for a full schedule of holiday events at the Carolina Inn, including its famous gingerbread village display, which is open from Dec. 13 to Dec. 21 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
The 25th Annual Christmas Craft Show will be held Dec. 6 and 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Big Barn Convention Center in Daniel Boone Village, Hillsborough. Baskets, jewelry, holiday wreaths, candles, original art, stained glass, paintings and more. Start: 11:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Hop aboard the New Hope Valley Railway in southwestern Wake County and ride the rails with Santa. The trip takes about an hour. Departure times are 11 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m. and 4 p.m., Dec. 6-Dec. 7 and Dec. 13-Dec. 14. Buy your tickets in advance to guarantee your departure time. These trains can sell out. Click here for more information and to buy tickets online. Start: 12:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Pittsboro's stores will be open from noon to 4 p.m. and artists and craftspeople will be on the sidewalks. The parade starts at 3 p.m. Go here for more information. Start: 12:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Take a self-guided tour of historic homes in Hillsborough. The event is the culmination of the town's holiday weekend. Horse-drawn carriage rides through the historic district also will begin and end at the Alexander Dickson House. (The price is $3 per person for Candlelight Tour ticketholders and $5 per person without the ticket). Start: 12:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
The third annual Fearrington Holiday Market will be held on Dec. 7 from noon to 4 p.m. at Fearrington Village. The Bronze Voices Handbell Choir from the United Church of Chapel Hill will perform an open-air concert from 2 to 3 p.m., and vendors will sell their arts and crafts. Chatham Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Thanks to a grant from Durham Regional Hospital, Kidzu Children's Museum is free on Sundays through September 2009. Read more here. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
A tour of some of Apex's historic homes sponsored by the Apex Historical Society. Part of a weekend-long holiday celebration in Apex. Start: 1:30 pm
The 35-minute show, the longest-running planetarium show in the world, explores the mystery of the legendary celestial event. It's now in its 59th year. The show opens Nov. 22 and runs through Jan. 1. Go here for the full schedule and more details about the show. Start: 1:30 pm
Bring your stuffed anmal and pillow and listen to some classic Christmas stories. Enjoy hot chocolate and homemade cookies. Click here for more information about this and all of the Inn's Christmas events.
Start: 2:00 pm
The Triangle Youth Ballet presents its 14th season of the Christmas classic. Performances are at 7 p.m., Dec. 6, and 2 p.m., Dec. 7, at Robert C. Hanes Theater, Chapel Hill High School. The show moves to Durham's Carolina Theatre the next weekend with performances at 7 p.m., Dec. 13 and 2 p.m., Dec. 14. Start: 2:00 pm
The Carolina Ballet performs the Christmas classic at Memorial Hall on the UNC Campus. Go here for more information and directions. A second performance is at 2 p.m., Dec. 7. Carolina Ballet continues the performance at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts from Dec. 19 through Dec. 28. Go here for details for the Raleigh performances. Start: 2:00 pm
Ira David Wood III's "A Christmas Carol" opens at the new Durham Performing Arts Center this year with performances from Dec. 5 through Dec. 7. The show, now in its 34th year, is a Triangle Christmas tradition. Performance times are 7 p.m., Dec. 5; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Dec. 6; and 2 p.m., Dec. 7. Go here for more information. Start: 4:30 pm
The Baron and his whole crew will be playing a Rock Show this Sunday at the City Tap in downtown Pittsboro. Show starts at 4:30 following the Pittsboro Christmas Parade. The action takes place on the Tap's back patio. Start: 5:40 pm
End: 8:20 pm
Ride the special nighttime train on the museum's Ellerbee Creek Railway, meet Santa and see all the Christmas lights and decorations. Get tickets before you go. This sells out quickly. The train runs Dec. 3-7, 10-14 and 17-21. Go here for more details and to buy tickets. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Wake Forest Presbyterian Church is presenting the 9th annual “Walk through Bethlehem” living nativity program at the following times: Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm; Sunday, December 7, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. There will also be an interactive program on Saturday, December 6, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Visitors will experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of first century Bethlehem in the marketplace. We are very excited to say that on December 13, from 5:00 – 9:00, for the first time ever, the tours will be spoken entirely in Spanish. | ||
12 / 8
Start: 8:00 am
End: 10:00 pm
Take a self-guided tour of the Carolina Inn's commissioned artists' interpretations of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." The exhibit also includes dolls, children's toys and other childhood treasures passed down through the families of Nell and Gorden Rutherford. Go here for a full schedule of holiday events at the Carolina Inn, including its famous gingerbread village display, which is open from Dec. 13 to Dec. 21 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Join us for great savings on hundreds of classic styles, from all seasons, for children ages newborn to size 16. Fabrics and trims, too! When we are open, our hours are 9-5 daily, closed Sundays. Visit our website for more information! www.patsyaiken.com Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:30 am
Storytime and craft at the independent bookstore in Raleigh. Call ahead to make sure there are no changes to the schedule. Go here for details. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters. | ||
