Town of Wrightsville Beach Tree Lighting 11/28, 5:30 pm Welcome Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Elf Patrol and kick off the North Carolina Holiday Flotilla’s post Thanksgiving Day festival at the Town Hall Lawn. North Carolina Holiday Flotilla 11/29,10 am to 4 pm Day in the Park at Wrightsville Beach Park. 6 pm Banks Channel Lighted Boat Parade. 7:30 pm Fireworks over Banks Channel. 910-256-2120 www.ncholidayflotilla.org Christmas Train and Light Spectacular Beginning 11/28-29, 6:30-8:30 pm continuing Fridays and Saturdays through December Enjoy a night of lights, music and warm apple cider at the specially decorated Wilmington Railroad Museum’s Christmas Train and Light Spectacular. Visit with Santa and enjoy the holiday cheer npe december calendar s i among the 20,000 lights. Tickets are $5 per person and children under 3 are admitted free. Wilmington Railroad Museum www.wrrm.org Cape Fear Festival of Trees Now-12/07, 10 am to 7 pm Join the Cameron Art Museum for an unforgettable Christmas spectacular. The museum will be filled with 25 decorated Christmas trees, music, food and ginger-bread activities. This joyful series of events benefits Lower Cape Fear Hospice. Prices vary. Cameron Art Museum 910-395-5999 www.cameronartmuseum.com www.capefearfestivaloftrees.org Landfall Foundation Holiday Marketplace 12/02, 4-8 pm Christmas shop early and in style at the Country Club of Landfall. Find gifts, $10 and up, for everyone with a wide selection including jewelry, home décor, toys, men’s gifts, gift baskets and more. Tickets are $20 per person and include complimentary hors d’oeurves for shoppers. Proceeds benefit the Landfall Foundation. landfallfoundation.org/market-place. html Christmas Tree Lighting 12/04, 6 pm Kick off the holiday season at Greenfield Lake Park with a festive tree lighting celebration, beverages, snacks and a visit from Santa. Free admission. Call 910-341-4602. Enchanted Airlie 12/5-6, 12/11-14; 12/18-22, 5-7 pm, 7-9 pm The self-guided winter wonder-land tour features a spectacular array of lights, holiday displays, hot beverages, sweet treats and a seat on Santa’s lap. Single admission $10, couples $17, carloads $27. Reservations required. Visit www.airliegardens.org/ events/1472/enchanted-airlie/ s Old Wilmington by Candlelight Tour 12/06, 4-8 pm; 12/07, 2-6 pm The Historical Society of the Lower Cape Fear’s festive tour features the finest private homes, churches and historical sites in downtown Wilmington. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased at Harris Teeters, Latimer House, The Ivy Cottage, Two Sisters Bookery and Candles, Etc. A Celtic Christmas Concert 12/06, 7 pm Chamber Music Wilmington, in collaboration with the Scottish Society of Wilmington, presents A Celtic Christmas Concert at Wrightsville United Methodist Church, 4 Live Oak Drive, Wrightsville Beach. North Carolina’s own Jennifer Licko stars in this sure-to-please holiday celebration. Free admission. Poplar Grove Plantation’s Christmas Open House and Gift Show 12/07, 11 am to 4 pm Bring your Christmas wishes to the decorated manor house where Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to find out who’s been naughty or nice. The barn out back is the staging area for the arts and crafts show. Poplar Grove Plantation www.poplargrove.com Candyland Christmas Event 12/07, 1-5 pm Ever wonder what reindeer eat? This is your chance to make it while you visit with Santa and Elsa from “Frozen.” Learn to make candy cottages and ornaments; enjoy snacks and storytelling. $20 per child. Children’s Museum of Wilmington www.playwilmington.org Christmas Spectacular 12/07, 3 pm, 7 pm; 12/08, 7 pm Doors open 6 pm The Wrightsboro United Methodist Church’s Christmas 18 WBM december 2014
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