Bring the whole family to Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, for FREE Photos with Santa in December, 2025. The photos will take place at the Downtown Cary Park Gathering House. During the holiday season, the park is transformed into a festive paradise, setting the mood for a special meeting with Santa. Please note, due to Santa’s popularity, there may be a … [Read more...] about Free Photos with Santa at Downtown Cary Park
Kids
Winter Lantern Walk at N.C. Museum of Art Dec 13
The North Carolina Museum of Art is hosting a Winter Lantern Walk on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. It will take place in the Museum Park. The procession will gather at 5:30 p.m. at the Ellipse. Bring your own homemade lantern. See guidelines, below. The walk is on a paved trail, about 3/4 of a mile long. It's wheelchair-accessible. This is a free event. Look … [Read more...] about Winter Lantern Walk at N.C. Museum of Art Dec 13
Cozy Panda’s Glow Crazy Night Market Oct. 17
Cozy Panda Event Co. is presenting free, family-friendly events, featuring vendors, live music and free goodies. Read on to see what they've got coming up! Glow Crazy Night MarketFriday, October 17, 2025 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.Southern Village300-498 Market Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Get ready to GLOW with Cozy Panda Event Co + Southern Village! They're lighting up the night with … [Read more...] about Cozy Panda’s Glow Crazy Night Market Oct. 17
Family Fall Fest and Trunk or Treat at Rawls Baptist Church in Fuquay-Varina
Rawls Baptist Church, 10665 US-401, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, is hosting Family Fall Fest Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. It takes place in the church parking lot. Enjoy a safe environment for trunk or treat, with costumes, candy, decorations and free hot dogs. … [Read more...] about Family Fall Fest and Trunk or Treat at Rawls Baptist Church in Fuquay-Varina
Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade Dec 13
The Annual Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Cary. The parade will feature bands, mascots, local businesses, community groups and churches. The parade starts on E. Chatham Street at Ward Street, proceeds down E. Chatham to S. Academy Street, turns left onto S. Academy Street and ends at Dry Avenue, in front of the … [Read more...] about Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade Dec 13
Fall Festival at Centenary United Methodist Church in Smithfield Oct. 29
Centenary United Methodist Church, ata 140 E Market Street, Smithfield, North Carolina, is hosting a fall festival on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. This free event features inflatables, games, hot dogs, cake walks, crafts, and trunk-or treat. The entire event is totally free. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Families are welcome to float in and out as they like. … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at Centenary United Methodist Church in Smithfield Oct. 29
Harvest Festival at Baptist Grove Church in Raleigh Oct. 31
Baptist Grove Church, at 7109 Leesville Road, Raleigh, is hosting a Harvest Festival on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This free event includes: Please note that the church is not permitting costumes with offensive language, scary masks, or costumes depicting ghosts, goblins or witches. Admission is free, but please consider a donation to the church's food pantry. They're … [Read more...] about Harvest Festival at Baptist Grove Church in Raleigh Oct. 31
Five Points Fall Festival at Emmanuel Church Oct. 29
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2100 Noble Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Five Points Fall Festival on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. This festival includes live music, hot drinks, trunk or treat, and games. Wear your best costume! … [Read more...] about Five Points Fall Festival at Emmanuel Church Oct. 29
Get ready! Pullen Park’s Holiday Express tickets go on sale Oct 14
Holiday Express, the popular holiday train in Pullen Park, is back in December, 2025. Tickets will go on sale the morning of October 14, 2025, at 9 a.m. This year the tickets are being sold on Ticketmaster. For your best chance at getting tickets, go to the Ticketmaster page 10 minutes before 9 a.m., and make sure you're signed in to your Ticketmaster account and that you have a valid form of … [Read more...] about Get ready! Pullen Park’s Holiday Express tickets go on sale Oct 14
Cary Police Department hosting Trunk or Treat at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 30
Cary Police Department is hosting Trunk or Treat at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This is a free event. Bring family and friends to enjoy treats, costumes and community spirit. There will be themed police vehicles, including Jurassic Park, Pirates Plunder, and Sharknado. There will even be treats for … [Read more...] about Cary Police Department hosting Trunk or Treat at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 30
