Bring your dog to Paws with Claus for a FREE picture with Santa at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. The event takes place on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park's Bark Bar. Enjoy a festive setting while your dogs meet Santa. In addition to complimentary photos with Santa, you can choose to have a holiday photo session with … [Read more...] about Paws with Claus: Photos of your dog with Santa at Downtown Cary Park Dec. 14
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Free immersive performance: A Peter Rabbit Christmas at Downtown Cary Park
Applause! Cary Youth Theatre and Seed Art Share are presenting A Peter Rabbit Christmas at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. This production is an immersive experience for the whole family. it starts on Frantz Square Lawn at the park. Join Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and all of the animals in Mr. McGregor’s garden patch as they search for Peter Rabbit in this … [Read more...] about Free immersive performance: A Peter Rabbit Christmas at Downtown Cary Park
Visions of Sugarplums 51st Annual Holiday Art & Gift Show Nov 6-8
The 51st Annual Visions of Sugarplums Holiday Art & Gift Show will take place November 6 to 8, 2025, at Quail Hollow Swim Club, 800 Orleans Place, Raleigh. Admission and parking are free. Visions of Sugarplums is one of Raleigh's longest running and most popular holiday markets. It started in 1974 by a group of moms who were talented craftswomen. This holiday art and gift show is … [Read more...] about Visions of Sugarplums 51st Annual Holiday Art & Gift Show Nov 6-8
Winter Wonderland at Park West Village: train rides, entertainment, Santa, more… Nov. 21-23
Experience holiday magic at Park West Village's Winter Wonderland from Friday, November 21, to Sunday, November 23, 2025. Park West Village is at 3400 Village Market Place, Morrisville, NC. The event takes place: This is a free event. The event features: … [Read more...] about Winter Wonderland at Park West Village: train rides, entertainment, Santa, more… Nov. 21-23
7th Annual Christmas Craft Fair at Pace Family Farms Dec. 6 (and more holiday markets)
Pace Family Farms, 12701 Buffalo Road, Clayton, is holding its 7th Annual Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is an outdoor event and features more than 70 vendors. Shop for hand crafted products for your gift list! It's free to attend. There will be food available for purchase. … [Read more...] about 7th Annual Christmas Craft Fair at Pace Family Farms Dec. 6 (and more holiday markets)
Handmade Hanukkah Market at Temple Beth Or in Raleigh Dec 7
Temple Beth Or, 5315 Creedmoor Rd., Raleigh, is hosting Handmade Hanukkah Market on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It's free to attend. Jewish artisans will be displaying and selling their work, ranging in style from textiles and photography to jewelry, pottery and much more. Work will be available in a wide range of prices. Shop local, support your community and find … [Read more...] about Handmade Hanukkah Market at Temple Beth Or in Raleigh Dec 7
Mistletoe Market at Wakefield High School Nov 8
Shop from 200+ vendors at Mistletoe Market at Wakefield High School, 2200 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC. The holiday market takes place Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Shop for handmade jewelry, original arts and crafts, clothings, candles, holiday décor, basket raffles, baked goods and more. Proceeds for the sale of tables go directly into the school's … [Read more...] about Mistletoe Market at Wakefield High School Nov 8
Free Holiday Tastings with Umbrella Dry Bar
The Umbrella Dry Bar offers the experience of a craft cocktail bar and retail bottle shop -- without the alcohol. They have a bottle shop within the Self Care Marketplace, 12 W. Martin Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Umbrella Dry Bar is hosting free tastings this holiday season. Please follow each link for more information and to RSVP. Artet TastingSaturday, November 8, 202512 to 3 … [Read more...] about Free Holiday Tastings with Umbrella Dry Bar
Light the Square at Fenton Nov 22
Fenton, at 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina, is presenting Light the Square on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 3 to 7 p.m. This is a free event, but some of the activities have a fee. Horse drawn carriage rides will be available for the cost of $11.20 for adults and $5.29 for children. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Light the Square at Fenton Nov 22
Nordstrom cardmembers get free photos with Santa
If you are a Nordstrom cardmember you can get FREE pictures with Santa at participating Nordstrom stores. Photo sessions are $40 for those who don't have a Nordstrom card. The sessions include two digital downloads, which you'll receive by email by the end of the day of your photo session. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ups will be available as time permits. Make your advance booking … [Read more...] about Nordstrom cardmembers get free photos with Santa
