Santa will be greeting children at the Pope House Museum, 511 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, on December 2, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on December 3, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy the house decorated for the holidays, crafts, pop-up gift shop, a visits with Santa. The visit to the Pope House is free, but pictures with Santa cost $45. This includes 5 professionally produced … [Read more...] about Holidays with the Popes — visit with Santa at the Pope House Museum
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Coats and Cocoa — coat donation drive, free cocoa and Santa visit
Note in the Pocket is a nonprofit organization that provides impoverished students with clothing across Durham and Wake County. Coats and Cocoa is a coat drive hosted by Note in the Pocket. It takes place Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 1 to 6 p.m., at Shepherd's Way Farms, 1010 St. Albans Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. For every coat donated, a ticket will be put into a raffle for a chance … [Read more...] about Coats and Cocoa — coat donation drive, free cocoa and Santa visit
Update: A Gift to Cary Celebration at Downtown Cary Park Affected by the Weather…
UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, most of the events and activities below have been canceled. The only events still happening are photos with Santa in Academy Pavilion from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and the tree lighting at 6 p.m., which you can livestream. Celebrate the holiday season in the brand new Downtown Cary Park! A Gift to Cary Celebration takes place at Downtown Cary Park, 327 South … [Read more...] about Update: A Gift to Cary Celebration at Downtown Cary Park Affected by the Weather…
Free Santa pictures at Clayton General Store on Small Business Saturday
Clayton General Store, at 10522 Hwy 70 Business, Clayton, holds frequent events for the community. You can find them listed on their Facebook page. Santa & Mrs. Claus Meet and GreetSaturday, November 25, 202312:30 to 3 p.m.Free Bring your camera and take all the pictures you want. Dogs are welcome too! … [Read more...] about Free Santa pictures at Clayton General Store on Small Business Saturday
Life on Wheels Pre-Holiday Bike Event in Carrboro Nov 18
On Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., stop by South Green, 501 S Greensboro Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, for Life on Wheels. This is a free event. Join BikeCarrboro, Bicycle Alliance of Chapel Hill, and the Town of Carrboro for a day of fun, and learn how to make your bike do more. They will have a Bike "zoo" set up with various bikes that people have set up to carry … [Read more...] about Life on Wheels Pre-Holiday Bike Event in Carrboro Nov 18
Winter Festival at City Market Nov 19, including free Santa pictures
The Night Market Company is presenting Winter Festival at City Market, on Sunday, November 19, 2023, from 1 to 5 p.m. City Market is at 208 Wolfe Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. The event features: Food trucks: Vendors: … [Read more...] about Winter Festival at City Market Nov 19, including free Santa pictures
Pop Swap Fest — Free Community Arts Festival at Durham Central Park
The 6th Pop Swap Fest will take place at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Sunday, November 19, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. At this free event, there will be more than 50 local vendors, interactive and engaging art experiences, live music and performances, and more. This is a great chance to get some of your holiday shopping done. … [Read more...] about Pop Swap Fest — Free Community Arts Festival at Durham Central Park
Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm in Cary
Cary's historic organic teaching farm, Good Hope Farm, 1580 Morrisville Carpenter Road, Cary, is hosting Harvest Fest on three dates this fall, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., on each: These are free events, for all ages. The whole family can enjoy kids' activities, shopping booths from sustainable sellers and chatting with local environmental experts. Harvest Fest activities There is no parking … [Read more...] about Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm in Cary
Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kickoff Nov 18
Ring in the holiday season with the Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kick-Off on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on South White Street, in Downtown Wake Forest. This is a free event. Learn about Wake Forest Cares' Holiday Donation Drive and other programs. Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kick-Off will feature a number of fun, family-friendly activities: Carolina Hurricanes The … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kickoff Nov 18
Snow Much Fun: Winter Carnival at Dix Park (free registration starts Nov 15)
Snow Much Fun is a FREE winter carnival at Dorothea Dix Park's Chapel, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 3 to 8 p.m. Although it's free, tickets are required and space is limited. Registration opens November 15, 2023, at 12 p.m. This family-friendly event features indoor and outdoor winter-themed activities: At 3 p.m., Disney's Frozen … [Read more...] about Snow Much Fun: Winter Carnival at Dix Park (free registration starts Nov 15)
