Christmas by the Tracks
It starts with a nighttime Christmas parade at 6:00p
Our Events
From the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks, find something to do or discover a new vacation destination
Annual Core Sound Waterfowl Weekend
Core Sound Waterfowl Weekend is a lively celebration of Down East traditions, community and good old-fashioned island hospitality.
38th Annual Core Sound Decoy Festival
Harkers Island comes to life the first full weekend in December each year as the Core Sound Decoy Guild holds its annual Core Sound Decoy Festival.
Christmas Holiday Laser Show
This laser light extravaganza returns for the Christmas and holiday season!
51st Annual Newport Christmas Parade
Join the Town of Newport for the 51st Annual Newport Christmas Parade.
Poinsettia display
Mitchell’s Nursery & Greenhouse will be showcasing 78 varieties of poinsettias that they grow.
Christmas Open House
Christmas Open House will be held at Historic Hope in Windsor, NC from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 6th.
Dec 6
Jewish for Good
Hanukkah Festival
Celebrate Hanukkah with Jewish for Good at our annual Hanukkah Festival!
A Small Town Christmas Weekend
“A Small Town Christmas” is a three-day celebration of traditional holiday experiences wrapped in small-town charm.
A Taste of France on the Crystal Coast
Get ready for an unforgettable culinary adventure while supporting the next generation of talented chefs and hospitality professionals at Carteret Community College!
Holiday Stroll
Celebrate the season in downtown Blowing Rock with shopping specials, caroling, special guests, & more!
Highland Holidays: A Scottish Christmas Music & Dance Show
Highland Holidays is a live Scottish Christmas music-and-dance production from Highland Echoes, bringing the Carolinas’ historical connection with Scotland fully to life onstage.
Roseboro’s Annual Christmas Parade
Our small town does it big with lights, music, and holiday cheer!
A Smoky Mountain Christmas Celebration
A Smoky Mountain Christmas transforms Downtown Waynesville into a glowing holiday scene each December, filling Main Street with luminaries, music, and old-fashioned Christmas charm.
Holiday Open House at Sunshine Lavender Farm
Come to breathe in the lavender and relax.
Morehead City Christmas Parade
Join the Town of Morehead City for the annual Morehead City Christmas Parade.
Historic Beaufort Christmas Candleight Homes Tour
Step into the magic of the season during Beaufort’s Christmas Candlelight Tour & Holiday Market Auction!
Deck the Halls Vendor Fair
Join us for a festive day of shopping at our annual Deck the Halls Holiday & Craft Fair, featuring over 75 vendors!
14th Annual Gingerbread Festival Magic of Christmas
This beloved event brings the people together in a warm, festive atmosphere that’s filled with creativity, holiday spirit and heart.
Little Women by Firebox Theatre Co.
A heartfelt coming-of-age story, Little Women follows the lives, dreams, and challenges of the four March sisters—spirited Jo March, gentle Beth March, romantic Meg March, and artistic Amy March as they grow up together, navigating love, loss, ambition, and sisterhood.
32nd Annual John Costlow Christmas Train Show
All aboard for three days of holiday fun at the Annual John Costlow Train Show!
Christmas at Lake Junaluska
Dec. 12-14 enjoy Christmas at Lake Junaluska which includes the Holly Jolly Trolley, Holiday Craft Market and family activities, and Festival of Lessons and Carols.
Colonial Christmas at 1730 Newbold-White House
Colonial Christmas, music in historic house, food, yule log
Shaun Johnson & the Big Band Experience
Ring in the holidays in classic style!