10 Best Paint Your Own Pottery Studios in North Carolina!

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Paint Your Pot, Cary, NC

Paint Your Pot is the place to express your creativity! With a wide selection of ceramic pieces, this walk-in ceramic painting studio has something for everyone. Open to all ages, it's the perfect… Read More

The 8 Best Spots for Paint & Wine in North Carolina!

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Wine & Design Apex, Apex, NC

Featured on “Shark Tank,” Wine & Design provides a great evening to spend quality time with friends and family through painting with an instructor. Want to host an event? Birthday… Read More

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in North Carolina!

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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh, NC

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is one of the biggest science museums in the country – you’ll need at least three hours to make it through the entire four-story building! The… Read More

10 Best Art Galleries in North Carolina!

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Artspace, Raleigh, NC

Artspace is an exciting nonprofit visual arts center offers something for everyone - whether you're looking to explore inspiring gallery displays and exhibits, join interesting classes, or attend one… Read More

10 Best Laser Tag Centers in North Carolina!

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Adventure Landing, Raleigh, NC

Adventure Landing is the place to be for an out of this world experience! Join forces in a friendly laser tag battle arena or take on the challenge of intense scored matches. Get lost in the mind… Read More

10 Best Movie Theaters in North Carolina!

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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Raleigh, NC

This upscale theater offers a special movie-going experience with craft cocktails and tasty bites served directly to your seat. With showings of both the latest releases and classic favorites, Alamo… Read More

The 8 Best Karaoke Bars in North Carolina!

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Rudy’s Pub and Grill, Apex, NC

Beginning at 9 p.m. on Saturdays, take the stage and grab the microphone at Rudy’s Pub and Grill of Apex. Wonderful people in a terrific atmosphere and plenty to do makes Rudy’s a… Read More

10 Best Arcades in North Carolina!

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The Baxter Arcade, Carrboro, NC

The Baxter Arcade is an exciting combination of fun and nostalgia! Grab a beer or wine, and get ready to play some classic arcades. Revel in the nerdy, tongue-in-cheek decor as you rack up the… Read More

North Carolina's 10 Best Live Theater Venues!

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Burning Coal Theatre Company, Raleigh, NC

Nonprofit Burning Coal Theatre, located in Raleigh, has a variety of inexpensive shows to make an evening of fun, entertainment, and memories. The cozy space is professional, yet intimate, and is… Read More

7 Best Escape Rooms in North Carolina

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Amaze Room Escapes, Raleigh, NC

Choose from The Mysterious Room, Prison Break and Escape from the Black and White at Amaze Room Escapes. All games are suited to a minimum of two players and as many as eight, dependent upon the… Read More

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Name: Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker
Start: 2025-12-22T14:00:00
Location: Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

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Super Fun Saturday

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 from 10:30am to 12:30pm

Halle Cultural Arts Center

The Halle Cultural Arts Center

Apex, NC

Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 at 2:00pm

Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Raleigh, NC

North Carolina Symphony - A Candlelight Christmas

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 at 3:00pm

Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Raleigh, NC

North Carolina Symphony - A Candlelight Christmas

Arnez J

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 at 6:30pm

Raleigh Improv

Cary, NC

Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 at 7:00pm

Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Raleigh, NC

Dylan Earl, Blue Cactus and more

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 at 8:00pm

The Pour House Music Hall

Raleigh, NC

Dillon Fence and The Mayflies USA

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 at 8:00pm

Lincoln Theatre

Raleigh, NC

Peter Lamb and the Wolves

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 at 8:00pm

Rialto Theater

Raleigh, NC

Arnez J

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 at 9:00pm

Raleigh Improv

Cary, NC

Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

Sunday, Dec 21, 2025 at 1:00pm

Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Raleigh, NC

North Carolina Symphony - A Candlelight Christmas

Sunday, Dec 21, 2025 at 3:00pm

Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Raleigh, NC

Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

Sunday, Dec 21, 2025 at 5:00pm

Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Raleigh, NC

Arnez J

Sunday, Dec 21, 2025 at 6:00pm

Raleigh Improv

Cary, NC

Bring Out Yer Dead

Sunday, Dec 21, 2025 at 7:00pm

Lincoln Theatre

Raleigh, NC

Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

Monday, Dec 22, 2025 at 2:00pm

Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Raleigh, NC

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