Can’t-Miss Local Events In December

Can't-Miss Local Events In December

Every month, we curate a list of local markets and events going on in and around Raleigh. Our goal is to uplift local businesses and connect you with fun, community-driven experiences.
We prioritize events from our Shop Local Raleigh members, offering you the best local experiences. Want to add your event to our list? Consider becoming a Shop Local Raleigh member or contact us for collaboration opportunities.
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Norwood Gardens Christmas Market
Dec. 6 | 9am-12pm, 6pm-9pm⁠ | Norwood Gardens | More info.

Holiday Sip ‘n Shop COR Museum
Dec. 6 | 6pm-9pm⁠ | City of Raleigh Museum | More info.

Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market at Iron Works
Dec. 7 | 11am-5pm⁠ | Raleigh Iron Works | More info.

Holiday Open House Lafayette Village
Dec. 7 | 12pm-5pm⁠ | Lafayette Village | More info.

Cary Tree Lighting Market
Dec. 7 | 2pm-9pm⁠ | Downtown Cary Park | The Night Market Company | More info.

The Cary Vintage Market Holiday Edition
Dec. 7 | 12pm-5pm⁠ | Cary Vintage Market | Hummingbird Collective | More info.

Jingle & Mingle Holiday Festival
Dec. 7 | 2pm-6pm⁠ | Seaboard Station | More info.

The Underground Market
Dec. 8 | 11am-3pm | North Hills | The MAKRS Society | More info.

Santa’s Junction Party
Dec. 8 | 3pm-7pm | Union Station | More info.

Boylan Heights ArtWalk
Dec. 8 | 12pm-5pm | Boylan Heights | More info.

Frosty’s Festive Finds at Trunkshow
Dec. 8 | 11am-4pm | 1526 Wake Forest Rd. | Trunkshow Raleigh | More info.

hARTwell Market
Dec. 8 | 12pm-4pm | Hartwell | More info.

Winter Day Market & Santa Visit
Dec. 8 | 1pm-5pm | City Market | The Night Market Company | More info.

Gluten-Free Holiday Block Party
Dec. 8 & 15 | 1pm-5pm | Riparian Provision Co. + Slice Pie Company | Gluten-Free, Awesome Fun! | More info. 

Happy Howlidays Shopping Pawty
Dec. 14 | 10am-3pm | Saving Grace Supply Co. | More info.

The Holiday Market at Seaboard Station
Dec. 14 | 10am-3pm | Seaboard Station | Triangle Pop-up | More info.

MAKRS Holiday Fest
Dec. 14 | 11am-6pm | Fayetteville St. | The MAKRS Society | More info.

Maker’s Market at Logan’s
Dec. 14 | 11am-3pm | Logan’s Garden Shop | More info.

Happy Holidaze Art Market
Dec. 14 | 2pm-6pm | The Burnt Pot Cafe | Hummingbird Market | More info.

Winter Wonderland Market
Dec. 14 | 1pm-5pm | Tap Yard | More info.

Fall Back Vintage Market
Dec. 15 | 11am-4pm | R&D Brewing | Fall Back Vintage Market | More info. 

The Cary Night Market
Dec. 20 | 5pm-9pm | Downtown Cary Park | The Night Market Company | More info.

Chance’s Flea
Dec. 21-22 | 10am-1pm⁠ | Rebus Works | More info.

Pop-Up Raleigh
Dec. 21 | 12pm-5pm⁠ | Trophy Maywood | Pop-Up Raleigh | More info.

Saint Nick of Time Market
Dec. 22 | 12pm-4pm⁠ | Hartwell | More info. https://www.hartwellraleigh.com/

The Dessertery
Ends 12/23 | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts | More info.

Sippin’ Santa
Ends 12/31 |Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing | More info.

The Rink
Ends 1/10 | Red Hat Amphitheater | More info.

NC Chinese Lantern Festival
Ends 1/12 | Koka Booth | More info.

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