December 1
Christmas Tree Lighting
Friday, December 1, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Katherine Davis Park
601 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC
Hosted by the Town of Morehead City, the annual Morehead City Tree Lighting ceremony is a fun tradition for folks of all ages! Bring the family for music, games, hot chocolate, and some holiday magic. In fact - Mr. & Mrs. Claus may even make an appearance! The festivities will start at 5:30pm, and Mayor Jerry Jones will gather the crowd to light the tree at 6:00pm.
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December 2
Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla
Saturday, December 2, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Morehead City Waterfront, 714-798 Shepard St, Morehead City, NC
Join us on the downtown waterfront for a Crystal Coast holiday tradition. You won't want to miss the creative light displays, inflatable characters, and holiday magic of each participating boat in the annual Holiday Flotilla!
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December 2
Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair
Saturday, December 2, 2-8 pm
7500 Emerald Isle Drive, Emerald Isle, NC
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December 2
Beaufort’s Annual Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 2, 11 am- 12 pm
Beaufort Pirates Revenge, Beaufort, NC
Small town parade brings big time fun for families with the annual Beaufort Christmas Parade along Front Street. Beaufort’s own Sweet Potato Queens are one reason why Travel + Leisure named Beaufort one of the “Quirkiest Towns in America.”
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December 2
Santa’s Workshop Open House
Saturday, December 2, 4 - 8pm
Sunday, December 3, 6 - 8 pm
500 Front Street, Beaufort, NC
After Beaufort’s Annual Christmas Parade, Santa will be in his workshop to greet the children.
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December 3
Wizards of Winter Concert
Sunday, December 3, 4 - 6pm
Crystal Coast Civic Center
203 College Circle, Morehead City, NC
A Holiday Rock Event for the Whole Family---
Featuring former members of Classic Rock Bands-The Trans- Siberian Orchestra, Def Leppard, Trixter, Rainbow, Blue Oyster Cult, and Broadway veterans . The Wizards of Winter perform a family friendly, holiday rock show titled " The Christmas Dream"
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December 7
Chowder & Cheer
Saturday, December 7, 10am - 5pm
Downtown Morehead City
Morehead City, NC
Chowder & Cheer is a part of Downtown MHC, Inc.’s annual Christmas celebration, Christmas in Downtown. Local restaurants, bars, and shops provide tastes of soups and chowder, desserts, and libations at various downtown establishments. Get your ticket, have a taste, head to the next downtown location, then vote on your favorite chowder and favorite cheer. See friends and explore the downtown shops and restaurants while sampling delicious chowder and cheer.
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December 8
Gingerbread Festival
Friday, December 8, 7 - 10 pm
Crystal Coast Civic Center
203 College Circle, Morehead City, NC
Come explore a winter wonderland of holiday sights, sounds and smells at this festive event. The annual Gingerbread Festival & Competition is a fun and all- encompassing celebration that has incredible gingerbread displays, fun crafts and activities for the kids, and lots of ways to celebrate the holidays in style while admiring some of the most unique and creative gingerbread creations that the Crystal Coast has to offer.
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December 9
Morehead City Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 9, 11 am - 2 pm
Downtown Morehead, Morehead City, NC
parade will run along Arendell Street, eastbound, from 17th to 6th streets
The Christmas Parade is a longstanding tradition in downtown Morehead City. Featuring creative floats from local businesses and community groups, as well as performances from nearby school marching bands and dance teams, the parade is a fun and festive event for the whole family! Even Santa makes an appearance - so you won’t want to miss it!
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December 9
Beaufort Holiday Art Walk
Saturday, December 9th, 9 am - 5 pm
Beaufort Historic Site130 Turner St, Beaufort, NC
Enjoy a festive day in Historic Downtown Beaufort, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 9. Come celebrate the season and enjoy viewing a wide variety of art from regional artists throughout many of the downtown shops, galleries and restaurants.
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December 9
Christmas Candlelight Tour
Saturday, December 10th, 5 - 8 pm
Beaufort, NC
Tour private homes and ride on the decked out double-decker bus. Homeowners, churches, and inns will open their doors so that the public can delight in their festive décor and decorations.
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December 9
Santa By the Sea
Saturday, December 9th, 9 am - 5 pm
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
1 Roosevelt Blvd, Pine Knoll Shores, NC
Whispered wishes among the fishes bring holiday magic to the Aquarium’s Santa by the Sea. Make holiday cards and an ornament, enjoy special treats and games at the Aquarium all decorated for the season. Event holiday bag includes a take-home photo of each child with Santa, plus crafts, holiday treat, activities, and other seasonal fun.
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December 10
North Carolina Symphony - Holiday Pops
Sunday, December 10, 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
December 16
Annual Olde Fashioned Holiday Farmers Market
Saturday, December 16 - 17
300 Courthouse Square, Beaufort, NC
Every holiday season, the community comes abuzz with excitement in anticipation of this beautiful evening event. The 9th Annual Olde Fashioned Holiday Farmers’ Market is no exception.The market’s local artists and craftspeople will be prepared with creative, unique, and quality handcrafted treasures from their studios to fill your holiday gift shopping list.
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December 16
Beaufort Claus Crawl
December 16, 2:00 - 6:00 pm
4 Middle Lane, Beaufort, NC
The Claus Crawl is a local pub crawl in downtown Beaufort featuring your best holiday costumes and plenty of cheer! Event participants get access to exclusive food and drink specials at each of our participating establishments, free admission to the after party at The Backstreet Pub, an event gift bag, and entry for raffle prizes. In addition you get the opportunity to vote for the best Claus Crawl restaurant/bar of the year!
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December 17
29th Annual John Costlow Christmas Train Show
December 17, 11 am - 4 pm
North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
315 Front St, Beaufort, NC
The museum is excited to welcome the return of the John Costlow Christmas Train Show this year! The annual show, which will be held in the museum auditorium, offers a glimpse into the past with antique working model trains and model trains of all sizes.
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December 19
Movie morning: It's A Wonderful Life
Tuesday, December 19th, 10:30 am- 12 pm
Carteret County Public Library
230 Taylor Notion Rd, Cape Carteret, NC
Join us at the library for a wonderful, classic Christmas movie that may help angels get their wings by the ringing of a bell! Popcorn and drinks will be provided.
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December 29
Smoke on the Bonfire
Friday, December 29, 6 pm-8 pm
The Circle, 201 West Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, NC
Enjoy a roaring fire and live music by Robert McDuffy. The Town will also sell s’mores supplies and roasting sticks to be used at small firepits adjacent to the bonfire. Admission is free.
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December 31
Downtown Countdown
Sunday, December 31, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Big Rock Landing
Morehead City, NC
Join the Town of Morehead City and Downtown Morehead City, Inc. for our "Downtown Countdown," and NYE festivities. Activities will begin at 5:00pm at Big Rock Landing, in front of the Big Rock Fountain, with games, music, face painting, coloring, and a 6:00pm crab pot drop! This event is family-friendly, and all are welcome!
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January 1
Penguin Plunge
Monday, January 1, 10 am-12:30 pm
Atlantic Beach Boardwalk
201 West Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach, NC, 28512
Start your New Year with a SPLASH!!
Ring in the New Year, on January 1, 2022, by taking a dip in the ocean and helping to raise money for a local charity. The 19th Annual Penguin Plunge proceeds support the Carteret County Teacher Fellowship Program implemented by the Carteret County Public School Foundation.
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