Every parent wants to give their child a wonderful holiday, including exciting presents to open. If you’re finding it a challenge to provide toys or other gifts for your kids this Christmas, please read on for a list of toy giveaways in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas in the Triangle.
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Toys From Teens
Raleigh Youth Council’s Toys From Teens
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Place: Roberts Park Community Center, 1300 E Martin Street, Raleigh, NC
Features: Meet and greet with Santa Claus, toy giveaway, arts and crafts. Children must be present to receive a gift.
Crimey Dealers Toy Giveaway in Durham
Crimey Dealers Toy Giveaway in Durham
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 12 to 2 p.m.
Place: 2506 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC
Features: Toy giveaway, free food for the family, music and a dance competition
Crimey Dealers Toy Giveaway in Raleigh
Crimey Dealers Toy Giveaway in Raleigh
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 3 to 5 p.m..
Place: 814 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC
Features: Toy giveaway, free food for the family, music and a dance competition
Kingdom Life Church
Toy and Bike Giveaway
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 12 p.m.
Place: Kingdom Life Church, 2425 East Garner Road, Raleigh, NC
Features: First come, first served, while supplies last.
This Christmas: HBCU Edition
This CHRISTmas: HBCU Edition
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Place: C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium, Shaw University, 118 E. South Street, Raleigh, North Carolina
Features: First come, first served, while supplies last. Giving away many toys and haircuts.
Toy Giveaway in Hillsborough
Toy Giveaway in Hillsborough
Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Place: Dorothy N. Johnson Community Center, 501 Rainey Avenue, Hillsborough, North Carolina
Features: This is a drive-through event. Santa will wave to children in cars when they arrive. The community center will be transformed into a winter wonderland through January 1. Follow above link to learn how to make a donation.
Toy Giveaway at Peach Road Cultural Center
Toy Giveaway at Peach Road Cultural Center
Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Place: Peach Road Cultural Center, 911 Ileagnes Road, Raleigh, North Carolina
Features: This giveaway is for children 0-13 years old. A parent or guardian must accompany their child or children during the event. You’ll receive one toy per child, while supplies last. Registration is not required.
Toy Giveaway at Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson Community Center
Toy Giveaway at Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson Community Center
Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
Time: 12 to 3 p.m.
Place: Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson Community Center, 1801 Proctor Road, Raleigh, NC
Features: This giveaway is for children 0-13 years old. A parent or guardian must accompany their child or children during the event. You’ll receive one toy per child, while supplies last. Registration is not required.
Breakfast with Santa and Toy Giveaway
Breakfast with Santa and Toy Giveaway
Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Place: Tarboro Road Community Center, 121 N Tarboro Street, Raleigh, NC
Features: This event will have free food, activities, gift raffles, and, of course, Santa. There will be toys for ages 5- 11 (while supplies last), but all ages are welcome.
Toy Giveaway with Bull City Chargers
Toy Giveaway with Bull City Chargers
Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
Time: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Place: 401 N Driver Street, Durham, NC
Features: Hosted by youth football organization, Bull City Chargers. First come, first served. There will also be cookies and hot chocolate.
Durham Rescue Mission’s Toy Giveaway and Community Dinner
Durham Rescue Mission Toy Giveaway and Community Dinner
Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Time: Line forms at 11 a.m.; Event starts at 12 p.m.
Place: 1201 E Main Street, Durham, NC
Features: Toys and bikes for kids. Free hot turkey and ham dinner with all the trimmings, plus hot dogs. Bags of groceries to take home. Carnival games with prizes for kids. Free clothing items. Special ticket drawing for special prizes.
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Christine Kearney says
Can you please give me some places that gives children toys for Christmas
Jody Mace says
Hi, that’s what this post is about. There are several listed.
Dj Marshall says
where, when and date thank you