Holiday & Seasonal
Seasonal and holiday family fun
Member Holiday Celebration
Holiday celebration for members at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
Festive Family Photos
Quick festive family photo session to capture holiday memories together.
Pumpkin Drop-Off
Drop off your jack-o'-lantern for eco-friendly composting after Halloween.
Letters to Santa
Children mail letters to Santa at the library during the holiday season.
Family Program: Happy Plantsgiving!
Assemble a free plant gift and enjoy seasonal crafts at a family celebration.
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
A magical Christmas ballet celebrating the timeless Nutcracker story.
North Carolina Symphony - Cirque Holiday Pops
North Carolina Symphony's Cirque Holiday Pops brings acrobatic spectacle and holiday cheer to Martin Marietta Center.
A Motown Christmas
Family-friendly Motown holiday concert featuring classic R&B Christmas hits at the Martin Marietta Center.
Christmas Together with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans
Holiday concert with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith & CeCe Winans at Lenovo Center.
Wrap & Yap: Holiday Prep
Cozy holiday prep gathering—wrap gifts, make cards, and chat with neighbors.
Holiday Greenery: Build Your Own Wreath
Build a fresh holiday wreath at Duke Gardens.
North Carolina Symphony - Handel's Messiah
NC Symphony performs Handel's Messiah, a holiday classic at Martin Marietta Center.
Cookie Exchange
Bring cookies, swap with others, and celebrate the joy of holiday baking.
Winter Reading Challenge & Crafts
Launch the library's winter reading challenge with crafts and celebration.
Durham Geek and Grub Market (Holiday Nightmare Edition)
Geek and Grub holiday market—collectibles, crafts & food at Durham Armory.
Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour
A cappella group Pentatonix brings their Christmas in the City holiday tour to Raleigh.
North Carolina Master Chorale Joy of the Season
North Carolina Master Chorale performs festive holiday classics at Martin Marietta Center.
North Carolina Symphony - Holiday Pops
North Carolina Symphony performs Holiday Pops at Memorial Hall in Chapel Hill.
Artful Story Time: Happy Hanukkah!
Celebrate Hanukkah with stories and art activities at NC Museum of Art.
Puzzlepalooza
Work on winter puzzles together and take one home as a thrifty gift.
Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker
Carolina Ballet's beloved holiday classic—magical storytelling through dance.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve
Rock orchestra spectacular with a holiday twist at Lenovo Center.
North Carolina Symphony - Holiday Pops
North Carolina Symphony celebrates the holidays with festive music.
Winter Lantern Walk
Illuminated lantern walk through museum park—magical winter evening for families.
A Charlie Brown Christmas
A Charlie Brown Christmas musical special performed live at Martin Marietta Center.
A Christmas Carol - Presented by Theatre in the Park
Classic holiday theater at DPAC—a family-friendly seasonal production.
The Longest Night: A Winter’s Tale
Winter-themed planetarium show at Morehead Planetarium in Chapel Hill.
North Carolina Symphony - A Candlelight Christmas
North Carolina Symphony performs a candlelit Christmas concert at Martin Marietta Center.
World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker with a Live Orchestra
World Ballet Company's Nutcracker with live orchestra at Carolina Theatre—magical holiday dance.
Track Santa on His Magical Journey Around the World 🎅🏻
Track Santa's journey around the world on Christmas Eve with NORAD's magical online experience.