November / December Events
BOILING SPRING LAKES
December 5
Pancake Breakfast and
Santa's Workshop
8a.m.-10:30a.m.
The Lakes Room | 1 Leeds Rd
Our annual Pancake Breakfast will raise money for our Senior Sunshine Fund which will assist senior adults with programs and trips. Your ticket to the breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, bacon, OJ, coffee and sweet tea. Kids will get to have their picture taken with Santa. Buy your ticket in November to receive an early bird discount. For more information contact Amy at 910-363-0166 or asteich@cityofbsl.org.
CALABASH
November 26
Calabash Turkey Trot
7:00am | 9887 Oak Street SW
The largest turkey trot in the Grand Strand Area is in Calabash North Carolina with Coastal Race Productions on Thanksgiving morning. Over 2,000 walkers and runners will start & finish down by the waterfront in Calabash. The morning starts out with a 10K followed by a 5K and 1 Mile. 100's of participants will run all 3 races for a total of 10.3 miles in the 3-race challenge earning some HUGE medals. You must pre-register online as the races typically sell-out prior to Thanksgiving.Register at https://coastalraceproductions.com.
HOLDEN BEACH
November 6
Veterans Appreciation Luncheon
11:30am | 110 Rothschild Street
The event will be held at in the Town Hall Board Room. Please RSVP by emailing Christy at christy.ferguson@hbtownhall.com prior to Friday, October 29th with your name and the name of your guest.
LELAND
November 21-January 3
Leland in Lights
6-8 pm | Leland Town Hall
Don’t miss the Grand Illumination at where Santa will help count down to the big moment. New themes, whimsical displays, and picture-perfect spots around every corner will make the season shine. This year brings back the Holiday Art Market and the toe-tapping sounds of the Wilmington Big Band, plus a “The Nutcracker” Holiday Meet and Greet, a world of sugarplum dreams.
November 30-December 17
Gallery of Trees
Leland Cultural Arts Center
1212 Magnolia Village Way
The gallery at the Leland Cultural Arts Center will transform into a winter wonderland of festive trees!
December 8
Cookies with Santa
6:30-8 pm | Cultural Arts Center
1212 Magnolia Village Way
A magical evening with Santa. Children will enjoy milk and cookies, festive holiday crafts, and a special reading of The Night Before Christmas by Santa himself. $5 per child. Registration required. Please limit adults/guardians to two (2) per family group.
OAK ISLAND
December 4
Christmas Tree Lighting
5-7pm | Middleton Park
Join us for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Event. Activities include train rides, live entertainment, craft stations, letters to Santa, markey shopping and even a visit from Santa himself!
December 5
Breakfast with Santa
8-10am | OKI Community Center
102 SE 47th Street
Santa looks forward to seeing you! $10 for pre-registered residents, $12 for non-residents.
December 5
Christmas by the Sea Parade
2pm | E. Dolphin Drive
& Middleton Avenue
Take in the sights and sounds of one of the area's most exciting Christmas parades.
OCEAN ISLE BEACH
November 27
Letters to Santa
6-8pm | Town Center Park
11 E 2nd Street
Join us for a jolly holiday celebration filled with Santa, lighting of the tree and cheerful surprises!
December 31
Noon Year's Eve
11am-12:30pm | Town Center Park
11 E 2nd Street
Let's bring in the New Year with crafts, snacks, dancing and countdown to the "Noon Year!"
SHALLOTTE
November 14
Harvest to Holiday Market
9am-2pm| Riverwalk
158 Wall Street
Artisans, Crafters, Farmers, Live Music, a fun fall event.
November 19
Holiday Kringle Market
9am-2pm| Riverwalk
158 Wall Street
Artisans, Crafters, Farmers, Live Music. A nice way to get into the holiday spirit.
November 21 & 22
Street Brendan Catholic Church Holiday Craft Show
Sat 9am-5pm | Sun 8:30am-3pm 5105 Ocean Hwy W
Seventy vendors with crafts, soup, baked goods, coffee, tea and the Knights of Columbus' awesome homemade bread.
December 3
Christmas Tree
Lighting
6:00pm| Mulberry Park
123 Mulberry Street
A great way to kick off the holiday season in Mulberry Park.
December 5
Christmas Parade
10am | Main Street
The decades long tradition getting families ready into the Christmas spirit.
SOUTHPORT
November 7
Holly Days Arts & Crafts Sale
9am-4pm | Southport Baptist Church
More than 70 crafters selling handmade goods, Christmas crafts, baked goods, and more. You can also purchase food like hot dogs, chili, and biscuits.
November 7
Southport Wooden
Boat Show
10am-4pm
Downtown Southport along the
Yacht Basin, West Moore Street,
and Caswell Avenue
The Southport Wooden Boat Show is an annual, 100% volunteer-run nonprofit festival held in historic Southport, North Carolina. It celebrates traditional wooden boat building craftsmanship and honors the region’s deep-rooted maritime history.
December 4
Christmas Tree Lighting
6-7pm | Whittler’s Bench
Waterfront Park
146–176 E Bay St
Hot cocoa & cookies by the Beautification Committee. Trinity's Children's Choir will provide seasonal music.
December 8
Winterfest-ival of Trees
5:30-7:30pm | Franklin Square Park
Dozens of decorated and illuminated trees will transform the park into a holiday display.
December 5
Winterfest-ival Tea
1pm | Community Building
223 E Bay St
Holiday tea with entertainment. Tickets sold online. Proceeds benefit local nonprofits.
Bolivia
December 12
Christmas Parade and
Vendor Show
11am | Bolivia Fire Dept.
3848 Old Ocean Hwy.
Join us for a chance to see a great parade, an opportunity to see Santa and a chance to peruse the local vendors wares.