Annual Core Sound Waterfowl Weekend
Core Sound Waterfowl Weekend is a lively celebration of Down East traditions, community and good old-fashioned island hospitality.
Our Events
From the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks, find something to do or discover a new vacation destination
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shaun Johnson & the Big Band Experience
Ring in the holidays in classic style!
Tweetsie Christmas
Step into a Wild West Christmas town at Tweetsie Railroad on select evenings November 27–29; December 4–6, 11–13, 18–23 and 26–30, 2026!
Tweetsie Christmas Opens
Tweetsie Railroad transforms into a winter wonderland for Tweetsie Christmas!
Tweetsie Christmas
Step into a Wild West Christmas town at Tweetsie Railroad on select evenings November 27–29; December 4–6, 11–13, 18–23 and 26–30, 2026!
Annual Smoke on the Water Bonfire
Warm up your winter at Atlantic Beach’s Annual Smoke on the Water Bonfire at the Cirlce on December 30.
No Rain, No Flowers: The Art of Taylor Robenalt
No Rain, No Flowers, a solo exhibition by Taylor Robenalt, will be on view October 10–December 31 at Grovewood Gallery.
Top of Their Game: Handcrafted Games by Master Makers
Rediscover the joy of play at Top of Their Game: Handcrafted Games by Master Makers, on view November 14–December 31 at Grovewood Gallery.
New Year’s Eve Extravaganza at App Ski Mountain
Torchlight skiing, moonlight ice skating, restaurant specials, & fireworks!
23rd Annual Penguin Plunge
Mark your calendars and get ready to have a blast!
24th Annual Carolina Chocolate Festival
Are you ready for a weekend of pure chocolate bliss?
Chris Botti
Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades; and collaborated with some of the biggest superstars on the planet.