# North Carolina Symphony: Holiday Pops & Family Matinee > Event for families in the Raleigh–Cary area (NC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Dec 12 – Dec 13 · 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM - Where: Meymandi Concert Hall at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC 27601 - Ages: All ages (75-minute family-friendly orchestral concert with lobby Instrument Petting Zoo and Santa visits) - Price: $29.00–$89.00; special youth tickets $15.00 for ages 17 and under. - Organizer: North Carolina Symphony - Official page: https://ncsymphony.org/2026-holiday-concerts-statewide/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 10, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/north-carolina-symphony-holiday-pops-and-family-matinee--listing-7a98a34c4ead581bd733d72b ## About The North Carolina Symphony presents its annual Holiday Pops celebration in the acoustically renowned Meymandi Concert Hall, welcoming families to revel in the sounds of the season. Led by the symphony conductor with special guest vocalists and choral ensembles, the concert features orchestral arrangements of beloved holiday classics including Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride, selections from The Nutcracker, festive Broadway holiday favorites, and a rousing audience sing-along. The afternoon family matinee includes a pre-concert Instrument Petting Zoo in the lobby where children can try orchestral instruments, meet musicians, and enjoy a special visit from Santa Claus. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Meymandi Concert Hall is fully accessible via elevators, and coat check attendants provide complimentary stroller check-in before entering the hall auditorium. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Restrooms on both the ground and balcony levels include clean changing stations; quiet carpeted lounge corners in the upper atrium provide calm nursing spots. • Age Suitability: Wonderful for all ages, with the 3:00 PM matinee specifically tailored for families with young children, lasting around 75 minutes without an overly long program. • Sensory Tips: Meymandi Hall offers rich, clear acoustic sound without electronic amplification. 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