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
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5th Annual MAKRS Holiday Fest: local artisans, live music, wrestling, more…
The MAKRS Society is presenting its 5th Annual MAKRS Holiday Fest on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Shop from 200+ local vendors for the perfect holiday presents. It's free to attend. There's plenty going on addition to the shopping: The schedule so far: … [Read more...] about 5th Annual MAKRS Holiday Fest: local artisans, live music, wrestling, more…
Santa’s Trolley at Mordecai Historic Park Dec 12-14
Tickets are on sale now for the very popular Santa's Trolley in Raleigh. (But they're selling very quickly!) Santa is lost in Raleigh, and Holly the Elf needs your help to find him in time for Christmas. Do you know where he might be? Jump aboard the Raleigh Trolley at Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, and help Holly track down Santa in time for Christmas. Arrive up to … [Read more...] about Santa’s Trolley at Mordecai Historic Park Dec 12-14
Summer Solstice Party at Eno River Farm June 20
Eno River Farm, at 2127 St Marys Road, Hillsborough, is a berry farm (pick your own blackberries and blueberries) and ice cream shop. They are hosting a Summer Solstice Party on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. until they close at 8 p.m. There will be multiple bands playing during the day. La Republica Taco Truck will be on site. Enjoy ice cream, pick fruit and more! No entry cost is … [Read more...] about Summer Solstice Party at Eno River Farm June 20
Awful Movie Club with Newt Work Comedy: “Valentine’s Day”
Newt Work Comedy Collective is presenting Awful Movie Club, featuring the movie, Valentine's Day (2010), on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 7 p.m., at Hartwell, 620 W South Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Doors are at 6:30 p.m. Awful Movie Club is an event where a really bad movie is presented, along with comedic commentary. Audience participation is welcome! Admission is pay what you want. … [Read more...] about Awful Movie Club with Newt Work Comedy: “Valentine’s Day”
First Day Hikes in North Carolina State Parks
Every year, North Carolina State Parks host First Day Hikes led by park staff. When we hear of them we will list them below, but please check with ncparks.gov/events for more events. You should feel free to take your own hike too! Check out our photo guide to hiking in N.C. State Parks. … [Read more...] about First Day Hikes in North Carolina State Parks
New Year’s Eve Candle Party at White Street Market in Garner
White Street Market, 1320 5th Avenue, Garner, North Carolina, is hosting a New Year's Eve Candle Party on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission to this family-friendly event is free, and includes: If you'd like to pour a candle at the event, a mini candle pour is $10 and a standard candle pour is $20. Whether you'd like to pour a candle or not, please RSVP here. Follow … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Candle Party at White Street Market in Garner
New Year’s Eve Celebration at O’Malley’s
O'Malley's Pub, at 5228 Hollyridge Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a New Year's Eve party. It takes place Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. There's cover, and it will feature: … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Celebration at O’Malley’s
Live Stream of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve — Here’s How to Watch the 2025 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in Times Square
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There is plenty going on in in the Triangle for New Year's Eve, including First Night Raleigh, which features live music, fireworks, and the famous Acorn Drop. In addition, there are a ton of low-priced New Year's Eve celebrations in the Triangle. But if you'd rather greet 2025 from the comfort of your couch, wearing your pajamas and fuzzy slippers, there's nothing wrong with that either! … [Read more...] about Live Stream of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve — Here’s How to Watch the 2025 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in Times Square
Where’s Santa? 6 ways for your kids to track Santa Claus on Christmas Eve
Are the kids eager for Santa? There are several ways to track Santa Claus on his flight through the sky on Christmas Eve 2024! If you’re looking for something to do at home, why not make a little magic for the kids and follow Santa Claus on his flight around the world? Here are a few fun ways to “track” Santa and his crew of reindeer. Thanks to Atlanta on the Cheap for the research on … [Read more...] about Where’s Santa? 6 ways for your kids to track Santa Claus on Christmas Eve
