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Celebrate the Holidays with Raleigh Parks

News Published 9/16/2025 Updated 10/29/2025

Join us for fun holiday programs to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year!

Browse our upcoming events below or check out additional programs online via RecLink.

Stay tuned for more Raleigh Parks Holiday events as they get added!

Limited Edition Holiday Express Ornament

The 2025 ornament features one of the park’s beloved carousel animals, the majestic lion. This year’s design showcases a golden tan lion with a dark brown mane adorned with a royal brown saddle with red and gold detailing.

Pullen Park's entrance during holiday express

Holiday Express at Pullen Park

Dec. 2 - 18
Pullen Park

Ages: All
Cost: $17 plus tax and fees

Merry and Bright Grown Up Night

Saturday, Nov. 29
Pullen Park
Time: 7 - 10 p.m.
Ages: 21+ (No children or infants admitted)
Cost: $35

Green Road's Holiday Vendor Fair

Saturday, Nov. 22
Green Road Park
Registration for Vendors: Oct. 1 - Nov. 16
Costs: $30

Santa's Workshop

Tuesday, Dec. 2
Brier Creek Community Center
Time: 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Ages: 5-9
Cost: $5

Make it and Take it: Wreath

Tuesday, Dec. 2
Forest Ridge Park
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 3 p.m.
Ages: 14 and older
Cost: $20/$35

a foggy day with a trolley and blooming bush

Historic Holidays

Dec. 5 - 20
Varies

Ages: All
Cost: Varies

Mom and daughter decorating gingerbread house

Annual Gingerbread Party and Jolly Trolley

Dec. 6
Fred Fletcher Park
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Ages: All
Cost: $15

an illustration of a snow globe for Moore Square Winterfare and Raleigh for the Holidays

Moore Square Winterfaire

Dec. 11 - Dec. 14
Moore Square
Ages: All
Cost: Free

a couple holding a child and holiday gift

Winter Celebrations Around the World

Friday, Dec. 12
Barwell Road Park
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.
Ages: 0 - 12
Cost: Free

Santa's Trolley

Dec. 12, Dec. 13, Dec. 14
Mordecai Historic Park
Time: 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $15

Holiday Open House

Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 14, 1 - 4 p.m.
Mordecai Historic Park
Ages: All
Cost: Free

gift card envelope sitting on a table in front of gift box

Looking for the Perfect Gift?

A Raleigh Parks gift card will make everyone on your list happy! Gift cards can be used toward any Raleigh Parks purchase and are available in any denomination. Learn more about Raleigh Parks Gift Cards

Raleigh for the Holidays

Nov. 1 - Jan. 4
Various Locations
Explore all the City has to offer during the most wonderful time of the year.

Contact

Raleigh Parks

Lead Department:: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

Service Categories:: Parks Programs

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Join us for fun holiday programs to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year!

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