Raleigh family events
25 upcoming. Family-friendly events across Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, NC: museums, libraries, parks, theater, festivals, and kid-friendly activities. September 25 through October 9, 2026.
SaturdayNovember 21
4 to 7pmFree
North Hills CommonsMidtown Raleigh's decades-old tree lighting celebration with live entertainment, kids' crafts, a vendor village, and Santa arriving to light the 41-foot tree. Free and easy to combine with the morning parade.
TuesdayDecember 1
5 to 9:30pm, through Dec 17$21
Pullen ParkRaleigh's beloved holiday tradition turns Pullen Park into a winter wonderland with a lighted train ride, the historic Dentzel carousel, Santa's toy shop, and a scavenger hunt. Activities start at 5pm nightly; tickets are $21, ages 1+, and sell out fast.
SaturdayDecember 5
10 to 11:30amFree
Franklin Street to Carrboro Town CommonsThe annual non-vehicular holiday parade rolls from 140 West Franklin Plaza in Chapel Hill to Carrboro Town Commons with community groups, local businesses and Santa.
TuesdayDecember 8
9am to 5pm$12.50
Marbles Kids MuseumA full museum day for homeschool families with museum play, story times, and a Celebrate! MasterMind program, plus the IMAX movie The Polar Express 3D. Advance tickets $12.50 ($15.50 day of); museum open 9am to 5pm.
SaturdayDecember 19
2pm, through Dec 20
DPAC, Durham Performing Arts CenterTheatre in the Park's annual musical-comedy take on the Dickens classic returns to DPAC for its 2026 run, a Triangle holiday tradition since 1974. Tickets through DPAC; daytime matinees only listed here.
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