Marbles Kids Museum Evening with Elves & Winter WonderDays
Fri, Dec 46:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Evening with Elves gala on Friday, December 4, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM; Winter WonderDays hands-on workshops run daily throughout December during regular museum hours (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
Marbles Kids Museum201 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601 · 0.1 mi approx. from RaleighDirections
Ages 0–12 and families (hands-on children's museum exhibits, pajama party, toddler play areas, and Santa visits)
From $25$25.00 general admission; $20.00 museum members; infants under 1 admitted free. Advance registration required.
About this adventure
Marbles Kids Museum's signature holiday extravaganza, Evening with Elves, invites children and parents to don their favorite holiday pajamas for an unforgettable night of after-hours museum discovery. The museum's two floors of interactive exhibits turn into a magical winter carnival featuring indoor snowball battles in the courtyard, s'mores roasting by outdoor campfire pits, whimsical science experiments with dry ice snowflakes, and visits with cheerful elves and Santa Claus himself. The festivities kick off a month of Winter WonderDays activities where kids can build cardboard gingerbread structures, design LED light-up greeting cards, and participate in winter kinetic physics challenges. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Marbles is completely ADA accessible with wide elevators connecting both floors, flat exhibits, and designated indoor stroller parking corrals near the entrance. • Nursing & Rest Spots: A private, dedicated Nursing Nook equipped with comfortable rocking gliders, electrical outlets, and changing supplies is available on the ground floor; multiple family restrooms offer changing tables. • Age Suitability: Tailor-made for infants through age 10. Toddlers enjoy Underbelly infant-crawler zones, while older kids love tinkering in the Idea Works maker space and roasting marshmallows. • Sensory Tips: Evening with Elves is a lively, high-energy event with children laughing and holiday music playing. The museum's sensory calming room provides noise-canceling headphones, weighted lap pads, and dim lighting for kids needing a break.
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