Dec1
Chapel Hill · Arts
Sculpture in the Garden
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admission
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December 2026
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Garden setting · not the current exhibitionDec1
Raleigh · Family
Plant Pals at Dix Park
6:00 PM–7:30 PM
Make a living ornament or a small terrarium in a relaxed, hands-on plant workshop.
Free admission · registration required
Organizer archival photograph · upcoming session not picturedDec2
Chapel Hill · Arts
Sculpture in the Garden
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibitionDec3
Chapel Hill · Arts
Sculpture in the Garden
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibitionDec3
Raleigh · Arts
NCMA People’s Collection Public Tour
1:00 PM–2:00 PM
Let a docent lead you beyond the labels and into a few stories from the museum’s collection.
Free admission
Organizer archival photograph · upcoming session not picturedDec4
Chapel Hill · Arts
Sculpture in the Garden
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibitionDec5
Chapel Hill · Arts
Sculpture in the Garden
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibitionDec5
Raleigh · Arts
NCMA People’s Collection Public Tour
1:00 PM–2:00 PM
Let a docent lead you beyond the labels and into a few stories from the museum’s collection.
Free admissionOrganizer archival photograph · upcoming session not picturedDec6
Chapel Hill · Arts
Sculpture in the Garden
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibitionDec6
Raleigh · Arts
NCMA People’s Collection Public Tour
1:00 PM–2:00 PM
Let a docent lead you beyond the labels and into a few stories from the museum’s collection.
Free admissionOrganizer archival photograph · upcoming session not picturedDec10
Raleigh · Arts
NCMA People’s Collection Public Tour
1:00 PM–2:00 PM
Let a docent lead you beyond the labels and into a few stories from the museum’s collection.
Free admissionOrganizer archival photograph · upcoming session not picturedDec11
Raleigh · Family
Reindeer Ride at Dix Park
4:30 PM–6:00 PM
Decorate your bike, try the obstacle course and join a 2.8-mile holiday ride with a hot-chocolate stop.
Free admission · registration required
Organizer archival photograph · upcoming session not picturedDec12
Raleigh · Arts
NCMA People’s Collection Public Tour
1:00 PM–2:00 PM
Let a docent lead you beyond the labels and into a few stories from the museum’s collection.
Free admissionOrganizer archival photograph · upcoming session not picturedDec13
Raleigh · Arts
NCMA People’s Collection Public Tour
1:00 PM–2:00 PM
Let a docent lead you beyond the labels and into a few stories from the museum’s collection.
Free admissionOrganizer archival photograph · upcoming session not picturedDec16
Raleigh · Outdoors
Mindfulness Meditation at Dix Park
10:00 AM–11:00 AM
Take an hour for guided sitting and walking meditation in the park’s Chapel.
Free admission · registration required
Organizer archival photograph · upcoming session not picturedDec17
Raleigh · Arts
Poetry in the Park
6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Listen to local voices or share your own words at a welcoming, family-friendly open mic.
Free admission · performers register
Organizer archival photograph · upcoming session not picturedDec18
Raleigh · Family
Skate Night at Dix Park
5:00 PM–6:15 PM
Swap your usual evening for a roll around the Chapel with music and separate family and adult sessions.
Free admission · optional skate rental $10
Organizer archival photograph · upcoming session not picturedDec18
Raleigh · Family
Skate Night at Dix Park
6:45 PM–8:00 PM
Swap your usual evening for a roll around the Chapel with music and separate family and adult sessions.
Free admission · optional skate rental $10Organizer archival photograph · upcoming session not picturedDec18
Raleigh · Family
Skate Night at Dix Park
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Swap your usual evening for a roll around the Chapel with music and separate family and adult sessions.
Free admission · optional skate rental $10Organizer archival photograph · upcoming session not picturedDec19
Raleigh · Outdoors
Disc Golf Clinic with Evan Smith
9:00 AM–10:30 AM
Try throwing and putting techniques with professional disc golfer Evan Smith.
Free admission · registration required
Organizer archival photograph · upcoming session not picturedDec27
Raleigh · Arts
Sound Bath at Dix Park
2:00 PM–3:30 PM
Settle in for a guided listening session with resonant bowls and gentle, layered sound.
Free admission · registration required
Organizer archival photograph · upcoming session not picturedCalendar downloads add a reminder in Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, or Outlook. They do not book tickets or send invitations to other people.