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Klaystation, Raleigh, NC

Klaystation in Raleigh is the place to express your blooming creativity! With hundreds of pottery pieces, you can create your masterworks on-site. Stop by Klaystation for an outstanding painting of… 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 Spots for Paint & Wine in North Carolina!

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Pinot’s Palette, Raleigh, NC

Pinot’s Palette of Raleigh offers step by step painting through artist instruction on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. If you are in need for a private session, you can celebrate birthdays,… 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

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

The 8 Best Karaoke Bars in North Carolina!

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Desy’s Grill and Bar, Morrisville, NC

Join in Super Karaoke at Desy’s Grill and Bar Thursday through Saturday. Open 10:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday and on Sunday from 12 p.m. until 2 a.m., Desy’s Grill and Bar of… 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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Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 at 1:00pm

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Raleigh Ringers

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Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025 at 7:00pm

Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

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Castrator and Desolus

Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025 at 8:00pm

The Pour House Music Hall

Raleigh, NC

Silverstein: 25 Years Of Noise

Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 at 6:00pm

The Ritz

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The Embers

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Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

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Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

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Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

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Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

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North Carolina Symphony - A Candlelight Christmas

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