Experience the festive wonders of Raleigh with our comprehensive holiday guide. From hometown residents to holiday guests, this guide showcases the best of Raleigh's festive season.
A highlight of this season is the Raleigh Christmas Parade, featuring cheerful floats and local marching bands that bring holiday spirit to the streets. The Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting Celebration captures the magic of the season with its stunning display of lights and community camaraderie. And don't forget the Holiday Express at Pullen Park, a delightful train ride through a winter wonderland that delights visitors of all ages. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Raleigh
- North Carolina Master Chorale Presents Joy of the Season
- The Dessertery
- The Raleigh Ringers Holiday Concerts
- Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting Celebration
- Illuminate Raleigh
- The Rink at Red Hat Amphitheater
- Boylan Heights ArtWalk
- Raleigh Christmas Parade
- Annual Historic Oakwood Candlelight Tour
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Raleigh Events Events
North Carolina Master Chorale Presents Joy of the Season (Raleigh) • 0.1 miles
Raleigh's beloved holiday tradition featuring festive seasonal music.
The Dessertery (Raleigh) • 0.1 miles
Elaborate holiday decor and all-you-can-eat sweets.
The Raleigh Ringers Holiday Concerts (Raleigh) • 0.1 miles
Internationally acclaimed handbell choir performing holiday music.
Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting Celebration (Raleigh) • 0.3 miles
Annual tree lighting celebration
Illuminate Raleigh (Raleigh) • 0.3 miles
Transforming downtown into a wonderland of illuminated art
The Rink at Red Hat Amphitheater (Raleigh) • 0.3 miles
Winter Wonderland ice skating with cozy fire pits and festive decor.
Boylan Heights ArtWalk (Raleigh) • 0.8 miles
Neighborhood transformed into an outdoor art market
Raleigh Christmas Parade (Raleigh) • 0.9 miles
Largest Christmas Parade between Washington, DC and Atlanta
Annual Historic Oakwood Candlelight Tour (Raleigh) • 0.9 miles
Tour ten meticulously preserved 19th-century homes.
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