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Events

Saturday, Dec. 21

A Candlelight Christmas with the NC Symphony Holiday Brass | Through Sunday, Dec. 22 | Meymandi Concert Hall | $35+ | The holidays are aglow with the NC Symphony and a youth choir.

Parents’ Day Out | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | City of Raleigh Museum | $20+ | Drop the kids off for theater games + crafts while you explore DTR.

Sunday, Dec. 22

Dream Moore Market | Sunday, Dec. 22 | 1-5 p.m. | Moore Square | Price of purchase | Shop from a variety of local Black-owned businesses every Sunday — and grab some last-second holiday gifts.

Dreamy December Sound Bath | 7-8:15 p.m. | Current Wellness | $24+ | Exhale stress, inhale relaxation at this evening meditative sound bath.

Superbloom Comedy Show | 7 p.m. | The Pour House Music Hall | $10 | See these local + national comedians live.
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🛝 Not kidding around

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Choose educational fun to fill the kiddos time during the holiday break. | Photo by RALtoday
From major attractions like Marbles Kids Museum to hidden gems like Sandling Beach, there’s something in Raleigh for children of all ages. You’ll have no trouble entertaining the youngsters with this list of kid-friendly activities around the 919.

NC Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones St. | 🎟️ Family memberships available
Head to the Discovery Room to give kids a hands-on experience with natural science. Kids will remember inspecting the fossils of dinosaurs.

Purr Cup Cafe, 210 Prospect Ave. | $10
Make a reservation to cuddle with some furry, adoptable felines after you enjoy a cup of hot tea in the cafe. Pro tip: Parties with children ages 8 and younger must book a private session. Kids will remember making feline friends.

The Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Ave., Durham | 🎟️ Family memberships available
Enjoy 84 acres of science and nature experiences with animal exhibits such as a butterfly house, Carolina wildlife, black bears, lemurs and tortoises, and a wander-away pollinator prairie. Kids will remember the funny little lemurs.



City Guides are presented by Coastal Credit Union.
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The Wrap

From our Editors

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What a year it’s been. We’re taking a look back with our 2024 Raleigh Wrapped — can you believe how much happened in Raleigh this year? We’re hoping 2025 holds even bigger + better things for Oak City.

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Which new biz hasn’t opened in Smoky Hollow yet?

The Crunkleton will open a full service bar and restaurant in March 2025.
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