Christmas in the Park & Parade
Family holiday event in downtown Blowing Rock, with music, hot chocolate, and Santa on Friday.
Our Events
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Winter Wonderland at Hertford Supply
Winter Wonderland at Hertford Supply is a free, family-friendly Christmas celebration taking place Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in historic Hertford, North Carolina.
Emerald Isle Christmas Parade
Kick off the holiday season at the Emerald Isle Christmas Parade, held annually on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Carriage Rides at Chetola Resort
Start your holiday season with a carriage ride around Chetola Lake surrounded by the glow of Chetola’s annual Festival of Lights in Blowing Rock, NC.
Storytime with Santa at Haven
Begin your holiday weekend with us at Haven on November 27 and 28, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Roseboro’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Join us for Roseboro’s Christmas Tree Lighting!
Sing We Now of Christmas
Join us for an unforgettable evening of holiday magic!
Christmas By Candlelight
Celebrating the holiday season at Christmas By Candlelight in the historic Glencoe Mill Village.
Christmas with Sandi Patty
Spend an evening with Sandi Clark, the timeless voice of so many gospel and contemporary gospel songs, past and present.
Core Sound Chow Down
Come and enjoy the kick-off Waterfowl Weekend.
Light up the night Christmas Parade
Join the Town of Atlantic Beach for the annual ‘Light Up the Night’ Christmas Parade.
The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Sentimental for the Season
Ring in the holiday season with the world-famous Tommy Dorsey Orchestra.
The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Sentimental for the Season
Ring in the holiday season with the world-famous Tommy Dorsey Orchestra!
Carolina Beach Christmas Parade 2026
The free Carolina Beach Christmas Parade travels north from the lake toward Publix on Lake Park Blvd, with Santa closing the parade.
Friends of the Maritime Holiday Flotilla
Get ready to light up the waterfront!
Terri Clark Christmas
Award winning country music singer/song writer Terri Clark will entertain the audience with her original music mixed with holiday classic.
Christmas Open House
Join us for our 21st Annual Christmas Open House from 10 am until 5 pm.
Holiday Sip & Shop
Skip the big-box bustle and shop small at Grovewood Gallery’s Holiday Sip & Shop, December 4–5 from 11am–5pm.
Festival of Lights
Experience the magic of the season at the Festival of Lights at Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre!
65th Annual Graham Christmas Parade
Join us in celebrating the holidays at the 65th Annual Graham Christmas Parade.
Visit with Santa at Haven
Join us at Haven in Blowing Rock, NC on December 5th, 12th, and 19th, 2026, between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm for warm hot chocolate, gingerbread cookie decorating, and an opportunity to visit with Santa.
Chowder & Cheer
Get ready to eat, sip and celebrate the holidays at Morehead City’s Chowder & Cheer!
Light Up the Night & Christmas Parade
On the first Saturday of every December, downtown Brevard trades its Land of Waterfalls scenery for twinkling lights, decorated storefronts and ice skating on Main Street.