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Sculpture in the Garden

North Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill

Through December 8. Sculpture in the Garden unites the work of local artists with the native plant landscapes of the North Carolina Botanical Garden. This year’s show features over 80.

Art Cart

Downtown Cary Park 327 S. Academy Street, Cary

Most Tuesdays and Thursdays in November and December; visit the website for dates and times. Kids of all ages let their creativity bloom with a craft in Park Art or.

Winter Wonderland Pop-Up

AVA Rooftop Bar 301 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary

November 14–December 28. Immerse yourself in tinsel and twinkling lights, holiday-inspired cocktails and small bites, several unique holiday photo opportunities and private igloos for reservation at AVA Rooftop Bar atop.

“Journey to Space”

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences 11 W. Jones St., Raleigh

Explore the forbidding environment of space, including the dangers that astronauts face and how they work, eat and sleep. Experience the sights, sounds, smells and sensation of floating as you.

Ice Skating in Downtown Cary Park

Downtown Cary Park 327 S. Academy Street, Cary

Select days in December and January. Experience the magic of the holidays at Downtown Cary Park’s winter skating rink. Head to Park Street Courts to find the arena transformed into.

Snowman Stroll on Salem

Downtown Apex Apex

Get into the holiday spirit in Apex! Pick up a Snowman Stroll Passport at the Apex Depot (220 N. Salem Street or at any of the downtown businesses marked as.

Ongoing

North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival

Koka Booth Amphitheatre 8003 Regency Pkwy., Cary

See over 50 handcrafted LED lantern displays at Koka Booth Amphitheatre. Cultural performances are featured nightly between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m.

The Dessertery

Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts 2 E. South Street, Raleigh

Indulge yourself in a holiday-themed dessert cafe featuring live entertainment and Santa on select nights at Kennedy Theater. Tickets are $29 for ages 7 and up, $15 for ages 2–6.

Cary Downtown Historic Guided Walking Tour

114 Academy Street 114 Academy Street, Cary

Sundays in December. Explore the fascinating history of Cary, a small southern railroad hamlet that has transformed into one of America's fastest growing and most innovative cities. Travel from site.

Azura Skin Care Center Holiday Open House

Azure Skin Care Center 1149 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary

Enjoy a holiday open house at Azura Skin Care featuring light bites and beverages, special pricing on your favorite services, swag bags, raffles, and vendors. RSVP by emailing .

Holiday Sip n Shop

City of Raleigh Museum 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh

Enjoy a festive beverage while finding gifts for the whole family from local artists, craftspeople, creators, makers and more. RSVP online.