Historic Holidays

The Historic Resources and Museum (HRM) Program has many holiday offerings during the month of December. Hope to see you there!

Sip n' Shop

First Friday Holiday Sip n' Shop at the. Enjoy a festive beverage while finding gifts for the whole family from local artists, craftspeople, creators, makers, and more! bargains galore PLUS the museum's exhibits!

Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Friday, Dec. 5
Time: 5 - 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Gingerbread and a Jolly Trolley Ride

Welcome the holidays with a fun-filled day exploring two of Raleigh's historic sites! Visit Latta University Historic Park, then ride the trolley to Fletcher Park, where you'll decorate a gingerbread house inspired by the Latta House.

Location: Latta University Historic Park and Fred Fletcher Park
Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
Time: 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Moore Square Winterfaire

Raleigh Parks and MAKRS Present: Moore Square Winterfaire, a European-inspired Christmas Market and Festival. Join us for the first Winterfaire at Moore Square, a four-day annual festival that features 60+ vendors, a food truck rodeo, Live Bands, Santa, S'mores, a Beer Garden, and more!

Location: Moore Square
Dates and Times:

• Thursday, Dec. 11, 5 - 9 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 12, 5 - 9 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
• Sunday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Santa's Trolley

Santa is lost in Raleigh, and Holly the Elf needs your help to find him in time for Christmas! Do you know where he might be? Jump aboard the Raleigh Trolley and help Holly the Elf track down Santa in time for Christmas.

Location: Historic Raleigh Trolley
Dates and Times:

• Friday, Dec. 12, 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 13, 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m.
• Sunday, Dec. 14, 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m.

Merry and Bright Market

Join Santa's elves for a merry celebration of the most wonderful time of the year! Visit our vendors to find unique gifts, create festive crafts, enjoy seasonal entertainment, and visit the beautifully decorated Mordecai House during the park's annual Open House weekend.

Location: Mordecai Historic Park
Date: Saturday, Dec. 13
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ages: All

Merry and Bright Market

Join Santa's elves for a merry celebration of the most wonderful time of the year! Visit our vendors to find unique gifts, create festive crafts, enjoy seasonal entertainment, and visit the beautifully decorated Mordecai House during the park's annual Open House weekend.

Location: Mordecai Historic Park
Date: Saturday, Dec. 13
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ages: All

Holiday Open House

Join us for the annual Holiday Open House at Mordecai Historic Park! See how the Mordecai House would have been decorated over the past 240 years and learn about different holiday traditions. Walk through the beautifully decorated house and enjoy music, games, crafts, and more.

Location: Mordecai Historic Park
Dates and Times:
Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 14, 1 - 4 p.m.

Holidays with the Popes

Visit the Pope House to enjoy period-accurate decorations, music, and games. Relax with the Popes as you learn about 20th-century holiday traditions. This guided tour will also feature delicious treats! This is a free event.

Location: Pope House Museum
Date: Saturday, Dec. 20
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Free