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12/16/2024 5:29 pm

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Celebrate the Holidays with Raleigh Parks

News Published 10/30/2024 Updated 12/16/2024

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. 
Holiday Express tickets are sold out. We encourage you to check out these other holiday opportunities with Raleigh Parks!

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

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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

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Elf Squad Toy Event

If you need toys for your children this holiday season attend one of four toy giveaway events. Toy Giveaways will start on Monday, Dec. 16. 

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Celebrate the Season with Purpose

This holiday season, make a meaningful impact by volunteering for projects that give back to both the community and the planet!

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Write a Letter to Santa

Monday, Nov. 25 - Tuesday, Dec. 17
At Select Community Centers
Ages: All
Cost: Free

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Volunteer at Holiday Express

Monday, Dec. 2 - Wednesday, Dec. 18
Pullen Park Amusements
With the holiday season fast approaching, Raleigh Parks is seeking over 500 volunteers to help spread holiday cheer!

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Ornaments at Greystone Recreation Center

Tuesdays, Dec. 17
Greystone Recreation Center
Time: 5:30 - 6 p.m., 6:15 - 6:45 p.m., 7 - 7:30 p.m.
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: $12

collage of four different holiday arts programs: dancers, motwon singers, a large chorus and traditional star decorations in an old church.

Clockwise from top left: NCMH Old Salem Pedestrian Bridge, Carolina Ballet: "The Nutcracker," Pure Life Theatre "Motown Christmas,"  NC Master Chorale "Joy of the Season."

Holiday Happenings to Make the Season Magical

Dec. 4 through New Year’s Eve
Celebrate the holiday season with the arts! Experience holiday programs from Raleigh Arts Partners every week. Come out for some merriment and joy, as our community celebrates the holidays together!

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Gifts at Laurel Hills Community Center

Thursday, Dec. 19
Laurel Hills Community Center
Time: 6 - 6:30 p.m.,  6:45 - 7:15 p.m., 7:30 - 8 p.m.
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: $12

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Food Crafts at Lake Lynn Community Center

Friday, Dec. 20
Lake Lynn Community Center
Time: 6 - 6:30 p.m.,  6:45 - 7:15 p.m., 7:30 - 8 p.m.
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: $12

Holiday kids crafts

Cards at Optimist Community Center

Saturday, Dec. 21
Optimist Community Center
Time: 10 - 10:30 a.m., 10:45 - 11:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: $12

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Deck the Gingerbread Halls

Dec. 16-17 and Dec. 19
Kiwanis Park
Times: Varies
Ages: 3-5 and 5 - 10
Cost: $12

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Cuts & Christmas

Saturday, Dec. 21
Sanderford Road Park
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Ages: 1 - 18
Cost: Free

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Season of Giving

Saturday, Dec. 21
Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson Center
Time: 12 - 2 p.m.
Ages: 5 - 14
Cost: Free

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Holiday Pajama Party

Sunday, Dec. 22
Worthdale Community Center
Time: 3- 6 p.m.
Ages: 5 - 12
Cost: Free

dressed up people celebrating and dancing

Holly Jolly Raleigh Winter Prom

Saturday, Jan. 11
Dix Park Chapel
Time: 8 - 11 p.m.
Ages: 21+
Cost: $35

Contact

 

Raleigh Parks

Lead Department:
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Service Categories:
Parks Programs

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