Events
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Want to enjoy a night out on the town, but just can't find a babysitter?
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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
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!”
The 19th annual Alternative Christmas Market features handicrafts, services and food items that benefit local, national and global causes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Duke Gardens Children's Education and Duke Performances presents the performance by Opera Express.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!”
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.
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!”
The 19th annual Alternative Christmas Market features handicrafts, services and food items that benefit local, national and global causes.
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.
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.
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.
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!”
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.
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!
What: Wake PTA Healthy Lifestyles 5k Run/Walk
When: Sunday, November 23, 2008
Where: NCSU Centennial Campus, Raleigh
Start Time: 3:30pm
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.
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!”
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.
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.
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.
The Amran Shriners presents the Royal Hanneford Circus.
Shows are at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
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.
For more information about the library and its other programs, go to: www.pljcs.org
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.
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.
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!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday at 11:00 a.m. through December 6th.
No
registration required.
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun.
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.
For more Wake County library storytimes, go to www.wakegov.com/libraries/kids/storytimes.htm.
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.
- It's Thanksgiving Break! Our hours will be as follows:
- Wed. 11/26 from 10am until 3pm;
- closed Thanksgiving Day;
- Fri. 11/28 from 10am until 4pm;
- Sat. 11/29 from 10am until 4pm;
- Sun. 11/30 from 11am until 5pm.
- Only $6.00 per child! (No other discounts may be used)
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun.
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.
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.
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!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:00 a.m. through December 6th.
No registration required.
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.
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.
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.
- It's Thanksgiving Break! Our hours will be as follows:
- Wed. 11/26 from 10am until 3pm;
- closed Thanksgiving Day;
- Fri. 11/28 from 10am until 4pm;
- Sat. 11/29 from 10am until 4pm;
- Sun. 11/30 from 11am until 5pm.
- Only $6.00 per child! (No other discounts may be used)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Santa visits our Falls Village location. Come enjoy time to talk with Santa. Bring your cameras for this photo opportunity.
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.
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.
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.
- It's Thanksgiving Break! Our hours will be as follows:
- Wed. 11/26 from 10am until 3pm;
- closed Thanksgiving Day;
- Fri. 11/28 from 10am until 4pm;
- Sat. 11/29 from 10am until 4pm;
- Sun. 11/30 from 11am until 5pm.
- Only $6.00 per child! (No other discounts may be used)
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.
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!
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.
- It's Thanksgiving Break! Our hours will be as follows:
- Wed. 11/26 from 10am until 3pm;
- closed Thanksgiving Day;
- Fri. 11/28 from 10am until 4pm;
- Sat. 11/29 from 10am until 4pm;
- Sun. 11/30 from 11am until 5pm.
- Only $6.00 per child! (No other discounts may be used)
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.
Thanks to a grant from Durham Regional Hospital, Kidzu Children's Museum is free on Sundays through September 2009.
Read more here.
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.
Live music and free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Bring your own camera. Go here for more information.
Children are invited to put on their pajamas, grab a favorite stuffed friend and come hear stories about going to bed.
For more Chapel Hill Public Library events and storytimes, go to www.chapelhillpubliclibrary.org.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For more information about the library and its other programs, go to: www.pljcs.org
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.
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!
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!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday at 11:00 a.m. through December 6th.
No
registration required.
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For more Wake County library storytimes, go to www.wakegov.com/libraries/kids/storytimes.htm.
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.
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun.
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.
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.
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!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:00 a.m. through December 6th.
No registration required.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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).
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!
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.
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.
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!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:00 a.m. through December 6th.
No registration required.
Cotton the Clown (http://www.cottontheclown.com/) performs at the store in North Hills Mall.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kick off the Christmas season in Benson. The event is sponsored by the Benson Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Carrboro tree lighting will be held Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Town Hall lawn.
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.
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.
Holiday favorites by the Durham Symphony Orchestra.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
The Apex Downtown Business Association sponsors pictures with Santa. Part of Apex's weekend of holiday events.
Santa visits our Cameron Village location. Come enjoy time talking to Santa. Bring your cameras for this photo opportunity.
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!
Local groups from Durham schools and elsewhere perform in venues across downtown Durham. Go here for the full schedule and details.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Craft market, music, gift-making, puppets, storytelling, food and more at the Emerson Waldorf School.
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.
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.
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.
The Downtown Revitalization Corporation is inviting kids to come have their picture taken with Santa Claus. The service is free!
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.
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.
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.
Tales of Light presented by Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Join the Apex Jaycees for the 51st annual parade in downtown Apex.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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
Outreach Alliance (CORA) will collect canned food for the local food pantry.
Thanks to a grant from Durham Regional Hospital, Kidzu Children's Museum is free on Sundays through September 2009.
Read more here.
A tour of some of Apex's historic homes sponsored by the Apex Historical Society. Part of a weekend-long holiday celebration in Apex.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
CHRISTMAS AT ST.
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.
For more information about the library and its other programs, go to: www.pljcs.org
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.
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!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday at 11:00 a.m. through December 6th.
No
registration required.
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun.
What really matters in raising a productive, responsible child? How do we really help kids stand up to peer pressure and defy those temptations?
Theatre in the Park and Ira David Wood III's classic holiday musical comedy. A favorite since 1974.
The show (which opens at Durham's new performing arts center on Dec. 5) runs Dec. 9 through 17 at Raleigh's Memorial Auditorium at the Progress Energy Center for Performing Arts. Go here for all the details and full schedule.
Playmakers Repertory Company brings the classic story to families. The show runs through Dec. 14. Click here for the full schedule.
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.
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
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.
For more Wake County library storytimes, go to www.wakegov.com/libraries/kids/storytimes.htm.
CHRISTMAS AT ST.
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun.
Adventures with Janie! Betsy Bradley, a retired teacher, will share stories about Janie her guide dog each week. Programs will be filled with active songs and simple stories: perfect for younger ages (2-6)
Come dressed as your favorite fairy or pixie, meet Tinker Bell, make your own wings and wands and enjoy tales of fairies and pixies with members of Disney on Ice's production of Worlds of Fantasy. The show features characters from the upcoming Tinker Bell film as well as the Disney Fairies book series.
You can also purchase tickets to the full-length show at the RBC Center during this event. Click here for more information.
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.
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.
Celebrate the season at Pullen Park. The park is turned into a winter wonderland with holiday lights, a train ride, entertainment, concessions, carousel rides, crafts and a visit with Santa.
We went last year during the first Holiday Express and had a great time. But we experienced a lot of lines and waiting. This year, the city extended the dates and times to try to avoid last year's problems.
The event runs from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Dec. 10 through Dec. 14.
Watch the annual lighting of the Capitol tree, listen to the seasonal music and head to the N.C. Museum of History for some hands-on fun.
The museum is open from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The tree-lighting ceremony on the Capitol grounds is at 6 p.m.
Live music, mascots from local sports teams, holiday decorations and more. The official tree lighting ceremony begins at 6:15 p.m. Gov. Mike Easley will light the tree at 6:28 p.m. Afterwards, the State Capitol will be open for an hour featuring more music and decorations.
The event opens several days of Christmas events at the State Capitol, including holiday open houses through Sunday, Dec. 14, and a Civil War encampment on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Mayor Charles Meeker and Ron Day, Downtown Raleigh Alliance chairman, will throw the switch on more than 40,000 lights at 5:15 p.m. at the RBC Plaza located on 301 Fayetteville Street. See Victorian carolers and take a free horse-drawn carriage ride.
Then head over to Gov. Easley's tree lighting ceremony.
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
evening of museum adventure for kids 12 and under with special needs and their families. This after-hours event allows children to experience the museum in a calmer, less crowded environment.
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.
Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy, Feld Entertainment's newest ice spectacular featuring four fun-filled classic and current Disney stories, is coming to Raleigh in December! Worlds of Fantasy showcases beloved characters from Disney/Pixar's Cars, Disney's The Lion King and The Little Mermaid, as well as the magical cast of new Fairies from Walt Disney Pictures Tinker Bell.
Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy, Feld Entertainment's newest ice spectacular featuring four fun-filled classic and current Disney stories, is coming to Raleigh in December! Worlds of Fantasy showcases beloved characters from Disney/Pixar's Cars, Disney's The Lion King and The Little Mermaid, as well as the magical cast of new Fairies from Walt Disney Pictures Tinker Bell.
Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy, Feld Entertainment's newest ice spectacular featuring four fun-filled classic and current Disney stories, is coming to Raleigh in December! Worlds of Fantasy showcases beloved characters from Disney/Pixar's Cars, Disney's The Lion King and The Little Mermaid, as well as the magical cast of new Fairies from Walt Disney Pictures Tinker Bell.
Playmakers Repertory Company brings the classic story to families. The show runs through Dec. 14. Click here for the full schedule.
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.
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
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.
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.
Cotton the Clown (http://www.cottontheclown.com/) performs at the store in North Hills Mall.
Celebrate the season at Pullen Park. The park is turned into a winter wonderland with holiday lights, a train ride, entertainment, concessions, carousel rides, crafts and a visit with Santa.
We went last year during the first Holiday Express and had a great time. But we experienced a lot of lines and waiting. This year, the city extended the dates and times to try to avoid last year's problems.
The event runs from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Dec. 10 through Dec. 14.
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.
Durham Parks and Recreation, the North Carolinians Against Gun Violence Education Fund, Calvary Ministries of the West End Community and Project Safe Neighborhoods invite parents to bring their preschool and elementary school children to exchange their war toys for brand-new peace toys. War toys are any type of violent toy, from killer robots and toy guns to violent video games. Peace toys are those that encourage challenging and creative non-violent activities.
Bring your own camera and get a picture with Santa. He'll be there from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Dec. 11-12.
Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy, Feld Entertainment's newest ice spectacular featuring four fun-filled classic and current Disney stories, is coming to Raleigh in December! Worlds of Fantasy showcases beloved characters from Disney/Pixar's Cars, Disney's The Lion King and The Little Mermaid, as well as the magical cast of new Fairies from Walt Disney Pictures Tinker Bell.
Playmakers Repertory Company brings the classic story to families. The show runs through Dec. 14. Click here for the full schedule.
The Youth Performing Arts Conservatory (YPAC) and ArtsCenter Stage team up to bring to you a play based on Dylan Thomas's classic poem, A Child's Christmas in Wales.
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.
Imaginative Alphabet Story Time & Yoga Event! Join Kidzu to experience the fun of ABC's with our mind, our bodies, and with art activities. Special guest Artist Josh Taylor and Yoga Teacher Ellie Morris will be here lead everyone through stories and movement. Family event free with admission and for members.
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.
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.
Celebrate the season at Pullen Park. The park is turned into a winter wonderland with holiday lights, a train ride, entertainment, concessions, carousel rides, crafts and a visit with Santa.
We went last year during the first Holiday Express and had a great time. But we experienced a lot of lines and waiting. This year, the city extended the dates and times to try to avoid last year's problems.
The event runs from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Dec. 10 through Dec. 14.
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.
Celebrate childhood favorites at the Ackland! Enjoy Golden Book stories and an hour with storyteller Faye Stanley. This event is great for families with young children. Wear your pajamas! The event is free and open to all! For more information, click here.
Bring your own camera and get a picture with Santa. He'll be there from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Dec. 11-12.
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.
Treat your child to a FREE holiday performance of the NUTCRACKER! This modern dance version is set to the Duke Ellington arrangement of the original Tchaikovsky score. Includes audience favorites of dance of the Chinese, Spanish, Arabian, Snowflakes and Waltz of the Flowers.
Holly Springs High School Program of Dance Arts
Holly Springs High, 5329 Cass Holt Road
Friday, December 12th at 19:00 (7pm)
Running time, including intermission is 90 minutes.
A holiday favorite in the Triangle now in its 25th year. The Raleigh Little Theatre presents the classic story of Cinderella in a not-so-classic way, including ugly male stepsisters and a zany fairy godmother. This year, in celebration of 25 years, a child will be picked from the audience at random to participate on stage.
Go here for more information. Show times are 7:30 p.m., Dec. 12, Dec. 18 and Dec. 19; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Dec. 13, 14, 20 and 21.
The Youth Performing Arts Conservatory (YPAC) and ArtsCenter Stage team up to bring to you a play based on Dylan Thomas's classic poem, A Child's Christmas in Wales.
Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy, Feld Entertainment's newest ice spectacular featuring four fun-filled classic and current Disney stories, is coming to Raleigh in December! Worlds of Fantasy showcases beloved characters from Disney/Pixar's Cars, Disney's The Lion King and The Little Mermaid, as well as the magical cast of new Fairies from Walt Disney Pictures Tinker Bell.
Playmakers Repertory Company brings the classic story to families. The show runs through Dec. 14. Click here for the full schedule.
Playmakers Repertory Company brings the classic story to families. The show runs through Dec. 14. Click here for the full schedule.
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.
NextCare Urgent Care wants to help the community accomplish everything on their to-do lists this winter by providing FREE preventative flu shot vaccines Saturday, December 13 to the first 25 guests at each clinic. In addition, each center will be accepting toy donations to benefit local children in need.
All NextCare locations will be participating in this promotion.
The State Capitol features a holiday open house with decorations and live music. Reenactors will demonstrate how to make period Christmas ornaments, dip candles, and teach kids how to participate in Civil War drills.
The Downtown Revitalization Corporation is inviting kids to come have their picture taken with Santa Claus. The service is free!
Make It! Take It Crafts!! Kids of all ages invited to participate in this free family holiday craft event. Parent participation required. Special guest visit from the North Pole and refreshment provide from Mrs. Claus' Kitchen.
Learn how Christmas was celebrated during the Civil War at Bennett Place. Music, caroling, decorations and refreshments.
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.
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade will be held Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. The route runs from East Franklin Street in Chapel Hill to West Main Street and the Town Commons in Carrboro.
Come see the Mordecai House decorated for the season and celebrate the 200th birthday of Andrew Johnson: 17th President of the United States with exclusive tours of the Andrew Johnson Birthplace. The open house and Birthplace tours are free and open to the public. No registration necessary.
Live music, yummy treats from merchants and Santa (who arrives at noon and stays until 3 p.m.) Bring your own camera if you want a picture with Santa.
Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy, Feld Entertainment's newest ice spectacular featuring four fun-filled classic and current Disney stories, is coming to Raleigh in December! Worlds of Fantasy showcases beloved characters from Disney/Pixar's Cars, Disney's The Lion King and The Little Mermaid, as well as the magical cast of new Fairies from Walt Disney Pictures Tinker Bell.
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.
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.
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.
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
North Raleigh’s City Ballet is pleased to present its 16th annual performance of - and much anticipated hallmark of the holiday season - Tchaikovsky’s ballet, The Nutcracker. A full length, richly costumed and staged version of the ballet, featuring Carolina Ballet dancers, soloist Margot Martin, as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Nicholas Hagelin, as her Cavalier, City Ballet’s The Nutcracker promises to be a truly exciting production to conjure up the magic of the season for young and old alike.
QEI’s Holiday Shopping Expo.If you have trouble finding gifts and stocking stuffers for family, friends,and even your children this is definitely the event for you. Vendors from all around are coming to this epic event to sell great holiday gifts to you. Don’t miss out!
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.
A holiday favorite in the Triangle now in its 25th year. The Raleigh Little Theatre presents the classic story of Cinderella in a not-so-classic way, including ugly male stepsisters and a zany fairy
godmother. This year, in celebration of 25 years, a child will be picked from the audience at random to participate on stage. Go here for more information. Show times are 7:30 p.m., Dec. 12, Dec. 18 and Dec. 19; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Dec. 13, 14, 20 and 21.
The annual tour through historic homes in Raleigh's Oakwood neighborhood near downtown. I've been a couple years. The homes are gorgeous, but think twice about bringing really young kids. Homes aren't stroller friendly - and not all child-friendly either. (Think expensive antiques).
Click here for information about where to buy tickets and other details.
The Chapel Hill Holiday House Tour, "The New Treasures: Holiday House Tour," will be held Dec. 13 and 14 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Theatre in the Park and Ira David Wood III's classic holiday musical comedy. A favorite since 1974.
The show (which opens at Durham's new performing arts center on Dec. 5) runs Dec. 9 through 17 at Raleigh's Memorial Auditorium at the Progress Energy Center for Performing Arts. Go here for all the details and full schedule.
Treat your child to a FREE holiday performance of the NUTCRACKER!
This modern dance version is set to the Duke Ellington arrangement of
the original Tchaikovsky score. Includes audience favorites of dance
of the Chinese, Spanish, Arabian, Snowflakes and Waltz of the Flowers.
Holly Springs High School Program of Dance Arts
Holly Springs High, 5329 Cass Holt Road
Saturday, December 13th at 14:00 (2pm) & 19:00 (7pm)
Running time, including intermission is 90 minutes.
Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy, Feld Entertainment's newest ice spectacular featuring four fun-filled classic and current Disney stories, is coming to Raleigh in December! Worlds of Fantasy showcases beloved characters from Disney/Pixar's Cars, Disney's The Lion King and The Little Mermaid, as well as the magical cast of new Fairies from Walt Disney Pictures Tinker Bell.
Get in some last minute holiday shopping at the The ArtsCenter's Annual Arts and Crafts Fair. Music, refreshments, and a special visit from a favorite holiday merrimaker.
The holidays are upon us! What better time to get together to make holiday wreaths using materials from nature. After the wreath making, huddle around the campfire for s'mores and hot chocolate!
Celebrate the season at Pullen Park. The park is turned into a winter wonderland with holiday lights, a train ride, entertainment, concessions, carousel rides, crafts and a visit with Santa.
We went last year during the first Holiday Express and had a great time. But we experienced a lot of lines and waiting. This year, the city extended the dates and times to try to avoid last year's problems.
The event runs from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Dec. 10 through Dec. 14.
On this late night tour of the Mordecai House and grounds, visitors will get a glimpse of what life was like during the Christmas in the Civil War. North Carolina’s 26th regiment along with Burning Coal Theater will re-enact life on the front lines and the home front. Reservations suggested as tours may sell out.
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.
Enjoy a good old fashioned country Christmas in our barn. Relax, sip on a cup of hot chocolate or cider while time stands 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.
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.
Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy, Feld Entertainment's newest ice spectacular featuring four fun-filled classic and current Disney stories, is coming to Raleigh in December! Worlds of Fantasy showcases beloved characters from Disney/Pixar's Cars, Disney's The Lion King and The Little Mermaid, as well as the magical cast of new Fairies from Walt Disney Pictures Tinker Bell.
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.
The Youth Performing Arts Conservatory (YPAC) and ArtsCenter Stage team up to bring to you a play based on Dylan Thomas's classic poem, A Child's Christmas in Wales.
Playmakers Repertory Company brings the classic story to families. The show runs through Dec. 14. Click here for the full schedule.
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.
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.
Learn how Christmas was celebrated during the Civil War at Bennett Place. Music, caroling, decorations and refreshments.
The Chapel Hill Holiday House Tour, "The New Treasures: Holiday House Tour," will be held Dec. 13 and 14 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Thanks to a grant from Durham Regional Hospital, Kidzu Children's Museum is free on Sundays through September 2009.
Read more here.
The annual tour through historic homes in Raleigh's Oakwood neighborhood near downtown. I've been a couple years. The homes are gorgeous, but think twice about bringing really young kids. Homes aren't stroller friendly - and not all child-friendly either. (Think expensive antiques).
Click here for information about where to buy tickets and other details.
An open house at West Point on the Eno Park in Durham. Hot cider and cookies at the Mangum House. Grinding demonstrations and free homemade hushpuppies at the Mill. Mosaic exhibit at the Museum of Photography. Traditional 19th-century decorations. The event takes place regardless of the weather.
A holiday favorite in the Triangle now in its 25th year. The Raleigh Little Theatre presents the classic story of Cinderella in a not-so-classic way, including ugly male stepsisters and a zany fairy
godmother. This year, in celebration of 25 years, a child will be picked from the audience at random to participate on stage. Go here for more information. Show times are 7:30 p.m., Dec. 12, Dec. 18 and Dec. 19; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Dec. 13, 14, 20 and 21.
Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy, Feld Entertainment's newest ice spectacular featuring four fun-filled classic and current Disney stories, is coming to Raleigh in December! Worlds of Fantasy showcases beloved characters from Disney/Pixar's Cars, Disney's The Lion King and The Little Mermaid, as well as the magical cast of new Fairies from Walt Disney Pictures Tinker Bell.
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.
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.
Theatre in the Park and Ira David Wood III's classic holiday musical comedy. A favorite since 1974.
The show (which opens at Durham's new performing arts center on Dec. 5) runs Dec. 9 through 17 at Raleigh's Memorial Auditorium at the Progress Energy Center for Performing Arts. Go here for all the details and full schedule.
Gingerbread House Making with Sugarland! Experience the fun decorating a professional-made gingerbread house. Each participant will receive an undecorated ginger bread house with frosting, coconut snowflakes, and candy of all kinds. Sugarland staff will give instruction on creating one-of-a-king decorations. Refreshments will also be provided. Space is limited. Registration is required.
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.
Sing songs, play holiday games and make a stained glass decoration for Hanukkah at the Jewish Community Center.
North Raleigh’s City Ballet is pleased to present its 16th annual performance of - and much anticipated hallmark of the holiday season - Tchaikovsky’s ballet, The Nutcracker. A full length, richly costumed and staged version of the ballet, featuring Carolina Ballet dancers, soloist Margot Martin, as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Nicholas Hagelin, as her Cavalier, City Ballet’s The Nutcracker promises to be a truly exciting production to conjure up the magic of the season for young and old alike.
The Youth Performing Arts Conservatory (YPAC) and ArtsCenter Stage team up to bring to you a play based on Dylan Thomas's classic poem, A Child's Christmas in Wales.
Celebrate the season at Pullen Park. The park is turned into a winter wonderland with holiday lights, a train ride, entertainment, concessions, carousel rides, crafts and a visit with Santa.
We went last year during the first Holiday Express and had a great time. But we experienced a lot of lines and waiting. This year, the city extended the dates and times to try to avoid last year's problems.
The event runs from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Dec. 10 through Dec. 14.
Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy, Feld Entertainment's newest ice spectacular featuring four fun-filled classic and current Disney stories, is coming to Raleigh in December! Worlds of Fantasy showcases beloved characters from Disney/Pixar's Cars, Disney's The Lion King and The Little Mermaid, as well as the magical cast of new Fairies from Walt Disney Pictures Tinker Bell.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Theatre in the Park and Ira David Wood III's classic holiday musical comedy. A favorite since 1974.
The show (which opens at Durham's new performing arts center on Dec. 5) runs Dec. 9 through 17 at Raleigh's Memorial Auditorium at the Progress Energy Center for Performing Arts. Go here for all the details and full schedule.
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.
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.
For more information about the library and its other programs, go to: www.pljcs.org
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.
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun.
Theatre in the Park and Ira David Wood III's classic holiday musical comedy. A favorite since 1974.
The show (which opens at Durham's new performing arts center on Dec. 5) runs Dec. 9 through 17 at Raleigh's Memorial Auditorium at the Progress Energy Center for Performing Arts. Go here for all the details and full schedule.
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.
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.
For more Wake County library storytimes, go to www.wakegov.com/libraries/kids/storytimes.htm.
Adventures with Janie! Betsy Bradley, a retired teacher, will share stories about Janie her guide dog each week. Programs will be filled with active songs and simple stories: perfect for younger ages (2-6)
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun.
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.
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.
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.
Theatre in the Park and Ira David Wood III's classic holiday musical comedy. A favorite since 1974.
The show (which opens at Durham's new performing arts center on Dec. 5) runs Dec. 9 through 17 at Raleigh's Memorial Auditorium at the Progress Energy Center for Performing Arts. Go here for all the details and full schedule.
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.
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.
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.
Come dance, sing and play with Lynne Sue! Limbo, ribbon wands, shakers, bells! Puppets, bean bags, stories! Dancing and finger play! About 30 minutes of interactive fun that parents and caregivers can enjoy too! All set to great music. So wear your "workout clothes" and do some creative movement and dance with Lynne Sue on the 3rd Thursday of every month! Next appearance December 18th at 10:30am.
State Superintendent June Atkinson will be the guest of honor at a special storytime for the Project Enlightenment Foundation. Dr. Atkinson is helping to support Project Enlightenment's ongoing efforts to promote early literacy and reading to children.
Cotton the Clown (http://www.cottontheclown.com/) performs at the store in North Hills Mall.
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.
A night of snacks, stocking making and a visit from Santa. Bring your camera! Preregistration is required.
A holiday favorite in the Triangle now in its 25th year. The Raleigh Little Theatre presents the classic story of Cinderella in a not-so-classic way, including ugly male stepsisters and a zany fairy
godmother. This year, in celebration of 25 years, a child will be picked from the audience at random to participate on stage. Go here for more information. Show times are 7:30 p.m., Dec. 12, Dec. 18 and Dec. 19; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Dec. 13, 14, 20 and 21.
A holiday favorite in the Triangle now in its 25th year. The Raleigh Little Theatre presents the classic story of Cinderella in a not-so-classic way, including ugly male stepsisters and a zany fairy
godmother. This year, in celebration of 25 years, a child will be picked from the audience at random to participate on stage. Go here for more information. Show times are 7:30 p.m., Dec. 12, Dec. 18 and Dec. 19; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Dec. 13, 14, 20 and 21.
A holiday favorite in the Triangle now in its 25th year. The Raleigh Little Theatre presents the classic story of Cinderella in a not-so-classic way, including ugly male stepsisters and a zany fairy
godmother. This year, in celebration of 25 years, a child will be picked from the audience at random to participate on stage. Go here for more information. Show times are 7:30 p.m., Dec. 12, Dec. 18 and Dec. 19; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Dec. 13, 14, 20 and 21.
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.
Enjoy some holiday fun with crafts, face painting, balloon sculpting, cookie decorating and an interactive magic show.
Activities are from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. A magic show is from 11 a.m to 11:30 a.m.
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.
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.
Visit with Santa- Montgomery County Partnership for Children will be hosting visits with Santa from 4-7 pm on Dec. 19th. Professional photos available for a $5 donation. For more information call 910-576-2363.
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.
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.
The Christmas classic presented by the Carolina Ballet. Click here for more information and the full schedule.
A holiday favorite in the Triangle now in its 25th year. The Raleigh Little Theatre presents the classic story of Cinderella in a not-so-classic way, including ugly male stepsisters and a zany fairy
godmother. This year, in celebration of 25 years, a child will be picked from the audience at random to participate on stage. Go here for more information. Show times are 7:30 p.m., Dec. 12, Dec. 18 and Dec. 19; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Dec. 13, 14, 20 and 21.
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.
Need something fun to do with the kids during Winter Break? Come to Jump!Zone! Cost only $6.00 per child! Our winter break hours are as follows:
Sat 12/20 10am-4pm
Sun 12/21 11am-5pm (Santa visits 2pm-4pm)
Mon 12/22 10am-3pm
Tues 12/23 10am-3pm
Wed 12/24 10am-3pm
Thurs 12/25 closed
Fri 12/26 10am-4pm
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.
Santa Cow is coming to Town!!! Come get your picture taken with Santa Cow at Chick-fil-A of Apex. We will print one for you to take home for FREE!!!
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.
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.
Stacy Clearman - the guy whose been leading mini mosh pits full of excited preschoolers for years now - has his holiday show. A live band will play Christmas classics and modern favorites with plenty of opportunties for participation.
The Carolina Ballet presents the classic Christmas story. Click here for more information and how to buy tickets.
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.
Santa and Mrs. Claus make their yearly visit to Quail Ridge for singing, story, and a great visit with Santa himself. Remember your camera! Plan to arrive early — Santa draws a crowd.
A holiday favorite in the Triangle now in its 25th year. The Raleigh Little Theatre presents the classic story of Cinderella in a not-so-classic way, including ugly male stepsisters and a zany fairy
godmother. This year, in celebration of 25 years, a child will be picked from the audience at random to participate on stage. Go here for more information. Show times are 7:30 p.m., Dec. 12, Dec. 18 and Dec. 19; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Dec. 13, 14, 20 and 21.
The Carolina Ballet presents the classic Christmas story. Click here for more information and how to buy tickets.
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.
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.
The Christmas classic presented by the Carolina Ballet. Click here for more information and the full schedule.
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.
Need something fun to do with the kids during Winter Break? Bring them to Jump!Zone! Only $6.00 per child! Our Winter Break hours are as follows:
Sun 12/21 11am-5pm (Santa visits 2pm-4pm)
Mon 12/22 10am-3pm
Tues 12/23 10am-3pm
Wed 12/24 10am-3pm
Thurs 12/25 closed
Fri 12/26 10am-4pm
Sat 12/27 10am-4pm
Sun 12/28 11am-5pm
An Hispanic holiday celebration with booths offering health professional services, traditional Hispanic cuisine and Christmas-related items.
The Carolina Ballet presents the classic Christmas story. Click here for more information and how to buy tickets.
Thanks to a grant from Durham Regional Hospital, Kidzu Children's Museum is free on Sundays through September 2009.
Read more here.
A holiday favorite in the Triangle now in its 25th year. The Raleigh Little Theatre presents the classic story of Cinderella in a not-so-classic way, including ugly male stepsisters and a zany fairy
godmother. This year, in celebration of 25 years, a child will be picked from the audience at random to participate on stage. Go here for more information. Show times are 7:30 p.m., Dec. 12, Dec. 18 and Dec. 19; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Dec. 13, 14, 20 and 21.
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.
Santa will be stopping by Jump!Zone on Sunday December 21st from 2:00pm until 4:00pm!
Quail Ridge's annual family-friendly Hanukkah concert with MISHPACHA, this time with guest vocalist Gail Touger.
The Jewish Community Center on Norwood Road, the Raleigh-Cary JCC will attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the “Largest Human Chanukah Menorah”!
The Carolina Ballet presents the classic Christmas story. Click here for more information and how to buy tickets.
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.
