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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.

Downtown Cary Gifting Tree Project

Downtown Cary Cary

Wander along South Academy Street and through the Downtown Cary Park as its transformed into a sparkling display of Christmas trees. Local families, schools, and organizations have decorated their trees.

Carolina Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker”

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

This holiday ballet marries the charm of the original with fresh choreography, vibrant sets and stunning costumes at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. Purchase tickets online.

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.