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.
Bring the Cheer This Season - Volunteer With Raleigh Parks!
Whether it’s passing out candy at a fall festival or running games and activities with cheer at a winter celebration, your time and energy can make a real difference. Join us as a volunteer for our upcoming fall and winter events — it's a chance to give back, connect with others, and be part of something meaningful.
Elf Squad Holiday Toy Donation Drop Off
We’re collecting new and unwrapped toys, games, balls, electronics, and other gifts for children newborn to age 13. Please drop off donations by Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 9 a.m. to various locations.
Letters to Santa
Thursday, Nov. 20 - Wednesday, Dec. 17
Raleigh Parks is assisting the North Pole this holiday season by hosting Letters to Santa at select community centers!
Green Road's Holiday Vendor Fair
Saturday, Nov. 22
Green Road Park
Registration for Vendors: Oct. 1 - Nov. 16
Costs: $30
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
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 Night With Santa
Tuesday, Dec. 2
Greystone Recreation Center
Time: 5:30–8 p.m.
Ages: 12 and under
Cost: Free
Toys From Teens Holiday Event
Dec. 6
Roberts Park Community Center
Time: 10 a.m. - Noon
Ages: 0 - 12
Cost: Free
Annual Gingerbread Party and Jolly Trolley
Dec. 6
Fred Fletcher Park
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $15
A Night With Santa
Thursday, Dec. 11
Lions Park Community Center
Time: 6–8:30 p.m.
Ages: 12 and under
Cost: Free
Winter Celebrations Around the World
Friday, Dec. 12
Barwell Road Park
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.
Ages: 0 - 12
Cost: Free
Soulful Holiday Open House
Friday, Dec. 12
John Chavis Memorial Park
Time: 5:30 - 9 p.m.
Ages: All
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
It's a Very Merry Meetup
Thursday, Dec. 18
John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Center
Time: 6 - 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Swim with Santa
Saturday, Dec. 20
Pullen Aquatic Center
Time: noon - 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Pool Admission Fees Vary
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.