Free Activities for Christmas Break in Raleigh, NC for 2009

Looking for some great Christmas break activities in the Raleigh, Durham, NC area that are inexpensive or free. Then this is the perfect guide for you. You are sure to find something interesting or close to you in this listing.

Christmas at the City Market
November 21, 2009 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM

This is a wonderful free activity for children with Horse drawn wagon rides, visits with Santa Claus, and music by Martin Middle School Jazz Band at 3:00 PM. In addition to these highlights, there will be cookies and apple cider.

This event is held at 220 Wolfe Street, Raleigh, NC. For more information call 919-821-8023.

Holly Raleigh Kidsmas CD Release Party
November 21, 2009 from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM

Located in Venture Hall of the Marbles Kids Museum, your children will be able to jam to the sounds of local kids' bands, Mommie and Sandbox, as they celebrate the release of the annual Holly Raleigh Christmas CD. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, call 919-834-4040. The Kids Marble Museum is located at 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC.

History Corner: Christmas Trees
December 3, 2009 10:00 - 11:00 AM
For ages 5 -9

The North Carolina Museum of History will give a presentation of how trees became holiday symbols and will allow your child to make a decoration for their tree. The program is presented with Cameron Village Regional Library. You must register for this event by calling 919-807-7992.

The event will be held at 5 E. Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC. For additional information, please visit their website. This is a free event.

The Lighting of Wake Forest
December 4, 2009 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Mayor will light the Christmas Tree while music groups from local schools will provide entertainment. Santa will arrive in a horse drawn carriage and take your children's Christmas letters and wish lists. This is a free Christmas activity.

The event will be held in downtown Wake Forest at 300 S. Main Street. For additional information, please visit their website or call 919-554-6100 or 919-834-5900.

Santa's Magical Workshop
At the Knightdale Tree Lighting
December 5, 2009 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM

In downtown Knightdale, there will be a wonderful Santa's Magical Workshop at the Caboose on First Avenue in Knightdale, NC. Be sure to bring your letter to Santa! There will be cookies and hot cider and SNOW along with lots of music and entertainment.

Knightdale Parks and Recreation is hosting this free event. For more information, call 919-217-2235.

A Winter Night at Oak View
December 5, 2009 5:00 PM

Admission to this holiday activity is free. There will be sleigh rides, cider and a livestock barn. This event is located at 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh, NC. For additional information, visit their website or call 919-250-1013.

Cary's Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 5, 2009 6:00 PM

The Town of Cary will have it's tree lighting ceremony with actors, singers, dancers and musicians. They will light a 30 foot cedar tree and unveil the community tree that will be inside Town Hall. This free holiday event will be held in downtown Cary, NC. For additional information call 919-469-4061.

Sleigh Ride
Christmas on Salem Street, Apex, NC
December 4, 5, 6, 2009 from 5:30 - 9:00 PM

During this Apex, NC free Christmas activity, you can take your child for a sleigh ride for $5.00. Not bad for a cheap Christmas activity. In addition to the sleigh rides, there will be many free Christmas activities such as a Christmas Tree Lighting, a Scrooge's scavenger hunt and Christmas caroling.

Apex will hold their annual parade on December 5, 2009 at 5:00 PM.

Family Fun Night at Marbles Museum
December 15, 2009 5:30 - 8:30 PM

Marbles Kids Museum will hold a family fun night. This free holiday activity is an adventure for kids under 10 with special needs. Experience the museum in a calmer atmosphere with a less crowded environment. Exhibits will encourage kids to enhance their language development and social skills through purposeful play.

For more information, call 919-834-4040.

Free Public Skating Lessons
AT&T Raleigh Winterfest Ice Rink
December 21 - 31, 2009
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The rink at City Plaza will also host several figure skating performers throughout the season.

For more information call 919-821-6977 or visit their website.

A Happy Holiday to you and your family!

Sources:

http://www.visitraleigh.com