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 with a variety of supplies to make their own creation in Art Your Way. Admission is free.
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 Sports & Social Cary at Fenton. This experience will be open Tuesday through Sunday, beginning Thursday, November 14 through December 28. Visit the website for…
See two exhibitions, “Venice and the Ottoman Empire” and “Samurai: The Making of a Warrior,” with one exhibition ticket. View works of art and culture spanning six centuries across three global empires—Venetian, Ottoman and Japanese. Purchase tickets online.
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 climb aboard a full-scale, rotating mock-up of the Destiny Lab on the International Space Station. See authentic artifacts from past missions, including Neil Armstrong’s helmet…
Discover unique and affordable artwork under 8x8” created by artist members for holiday gifting and stocking stuffing.
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 a frosty weather destination. Skating and skate rentals are free. Check-in is in person at Park Street Courts and operates on a first-come, first-served basis until…
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 in hopes of winning a donation (courtesy of The Mayton) for a nonprofit of their choice. Visitors are invited to cast a vote for their…
This holiday ballet marries the charm of the original with fresh choreography, vibrant sets and stunning costumes at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. Purchase tickets online.
Through the month of December, Skin Sense is proud to partner with The Women's Center to make a difference in our community. Take a donation to Skin Sense, place it in the donation box and add your name to the spa's Donation Wall as a symbol of your support. Visit the website for a list…
See over 50 handcrafted LED lantern displays at Koka Booth Amphitheatre. Cultural performances are featured nightly between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m.
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.
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 to site in its historic downtown and uncover the stories of brilliant agricultural innovators. Discover Cary’s pioneering commitment to public education and the foundation of…
