Get in the Holiday spirit!

Check out these holiday events happening in and near Midtown!

December 14

Snowball Extravaganza

Come out for an afternoon of snowy fun!

There will be a snowman egg hunt, snowball games, crafts and more. Please pre-register all who plan to attend.

Location: Pullen Park Community Center

Ages: All

Cost: Free

December 14 – December 24

Carolina Ballet presents The Nutcracker

Experience Carolina Ballet’s reimagined production.

First performed in December 2022, this new production is the Ballet’s most-attended Nutcracker ever—it stays true to the original story as it moves this holiday classic into modern times.

LocationMartin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Date: Now through December 24

Cost: $27+

December 16

Christmas Karaoke Night @ Pourworks

Let your inner Rockstar out for 3-5 minutes at a time! Saturday Night, DECEMBER 16th from 9pm-12am! $6 POINTSETTIA MIMOSA SPECIAL!

Location: Pourworks @ 900 E. Six Forks Rd

Date: December 16

Time: 9:30pm-midnight

Ages: 21+

Cost: Free

Cause For Paws Annual Ugly Sweater Party!

Join us on December 16th for our annual Ugly Sweater/ Onesie Party! There will be cash prizes for the best dressed human and also for best dressed fur baby! 

There will be both adoptable dogs and cats there hoping to find their furever home for the holidays.

Location: Clouds Brewing Taproom @ 1233 Front St

Date: December 16

Time: 3:00 – 6:00 PM

Cost: Free

December 18

Candy Cane Jingle Mingle

Get ready for a festive adventure that will have you jingling all the way!

It’s the Candy Cane Hunt Jingle Mingle. There will be crafts, games, smores, music and fun as we get in the spirit of the festive season!

Location: Optimist Park

Date: Monday, Dec. 18

Time: 1 – 5 p.m.

Ages: 1.5-10 years

Cost: $5

Through January 5

Illuminate Art Walk

Enjoy a self-guided art walk featuring light-based art installations. Raleigh Arts is pleased to be a community partner for Downtown Raleigh Alliance’s Illuminate Art Walk, a self-guided art walk that brings over 15 light-based art installations to Downtown Raleigh from December 1, 2023, through January 5, 2024.

Places to ring in the New Year in Midtown Raleigh

North Carolina’s Official NYE Extravaganza 2024 @ Hilton Raleigh North Hills

Pourworks NYE Party

Level7 @ North Hills New Years Eve Celebration

Kings at North Hills Studio 24 Disco Party

Cucciolo Terrazza Raleigh New Year’s Eve Champagne Brunch

Emerging Midtown Gains Insight on Marketing Themselves Like a Boss

MRA’s Emerging Midtown participants learned ways to market themselves “like a boss” on September 13th. Raleighwood Media Group & Raleighwood Event Group founder Lisa Jeffries Nobling gave valuable insight to the group through an interactive workshop where everyone learned to polish their personal vision statement and brand themselves as professionals in their fields. If you don’t know Lisa, she’s impressive, and the tips she gave were outstanding. You should really get to know her.

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Those folks lucky enough to be there were also treated to professional headshots by Jennifer Robertson of Jennifer Robertson Photography.

Everyone got their own personal photo shoot on the 10th-floor balcony of the Advance Auto Parts tower in North Hills. Jennifer also gave her thoughts on the value of a professional headshot and how it can improve your personal brand. Good advice from a fantastic talent!