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Limited Edition Holiday Ornaments
The ornaments will be on sale through Dec. 1 at the Pullen Park Welcome Center (520 Ashe Ave.) for $15 each
Elf Squad Toy Event
If you need toys for your children this holiday season attend one of four toy giveaway events. Toy Donation Drop-Off is now through Monday, Dec. 9.
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!
Come Make Your Own Recycled Wreath
Friday, Nov. 22
Pullen Park Community Center
Time: 4–6 p.m.
Ages: 10 and up
Cost: $8
Write a Letter to Santa
Monday, Nov. 25 - Tuesday, Dec. 17
At Select Community Centers
Ages: All
Cost: Free
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!
Ornaments at Greystone Recreation Center
Tuesdays, Dec. 3, 10, 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
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!
Holiday Crafting Workshop
Wednesday, Dec. 4
Five Points Center for Active Adults
Time: 1 - 4 p.m.
Ages: 18+
Cost: $19 Residents / $34 Non-Residents
Gifts at Laurel Hills Community Center
Saturdays, Dec. 5, 12, 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
Food Crafts at Lake Lynn Community Center
Fridays, Dec. 6, 13, 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
Reindeer Rodeo at Abbotts Creek
Friday, Dec. 6
Abbotts Creek Community Center
Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Ages: 3-6
Cost: $7
Gingerbread and a Jolly Trolley Ride
Saturday, Dec. 7
Fred Fletcher Park
Time: 1–3 p.m.
Ages: 5+
Cost: $15
Cards at Optimist Community Center
Saturdays, Dec. 7, 14, 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
North Pole: Next Top Elf
Wednesday, Dec. 11
Jaycee Community Center
Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Ages: 3-6
Cost: $10
Soulful Holiday Open House 2024
Friday, Dec. 13
John Chavis Memorial Park
Time: 5:30 - 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Santa's Trolley
Friday, Dec. 13, 14, 15
Mordecai Historic Park
Times: 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $15
Holiday Open House
Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15
Mordecai Historic Park
Times: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and 1 - 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Season of Giving
Saturday, Dec. 21
Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson Center
Time: 12 - 2 p.m.
Ages: 5 - 14
Cost: Free
