Events Calendar

View light displays sponsored by Outer Banks area organizations, businesses and residents in the parking lot of Jockey’s Ridge State Park on Fridays and Saturdays beginning on Saturday, November 24th in coordination with Kites with Lights and the lighting of the tree; running through December 29th. Sunset is approximately 5PM and the park will stay open until 7PM for viewing the lights. A hot cocoa booth will be staffed by Friends of Jockey’s Ridge volunteers at the Visitor Center.

Stroll along enchanted garden paths and discover the joy of the season with holiday lights, sights and sounds transforming The Elizabethan Gardens into an illuminated winter wonderland. The radiant glow of the gardens, traditional holiday décor and fantastical displays are a true spectacle to behold. Festive trees grace the Gatehouse and Reception Hall and a crackling open-air fire warms the Great Lawn. Seasonal gift shop and plant sales coincide.
Adults: $11 | Youth (ages 6-17): $9 | Child (5 and under): $6 | Extended passes available
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Open from 6pm-9pm. Last tickets sold at 8:15pm.
Tuesdays to Saturdays in December
Friday and Saturdays in January
(Closed on Dec 24, 25, 31 and Jan 1)
Please Note: This event is out of doors and subject to cancellation due to weather. If weather appears threatening, please call ahead or check the website for details.
For info or details, call 252-473-3234 or visit www.elizabethangardens.org.

Help our furry friends at the Outer Banks SPCA this holiday season! This year’s collection begins on Monday, November 26, and ends on Friday, January 4. Donate a bag of pet food weighing 7 pounds or more and receive one free same-day admission to the NC Aquarium! Other donations will be accepted, including blankets, peroxide, cotton balls, dog and cat toys and kitty litter.

Holiday festivities begin Saturday, December 1st and continue until Sunday, December 9th, 2018
Celebrate Southport’s historic Southern and maritime charm with events for children of all ages.
Kick off the holiday season with a week of celebration and events throughout the downtown area.  Guests of all ages may enjoy live theater, a Christmas Tea Party, cookie contest, supper with Santa’s elves, view the “Polar Express,” step back in history with a costumed history tour, Christmas fire engine parade, Winter Craft Festival, book sale, Santa’s workshop, historic jail tour, Holiday Tour of Homes, and wrap up the week with the Christmas Flotilla.
For more information please visit the website.
Saturday, Dec. 1st

Christmas in Song – Christmas at the Amuzu, 111 N Howe St. at 7:30 p.m., $20

Sunday, Dec. 2nd

WinterFest Tea Party – Southport Community Building, 223 E Bay St. at 1:00 p.m., $40
Christmas in Song – Christmas at the Amuzu, 111 N Howe St. at 3:00 p.m., $20

Wednesday, Dec. 5th

Holiday Cookie Contest – Southport Community Building, 223 E Bay St. from 3:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Supper with Santa’s Elves – 209 N Atlantic Ave. from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., $5 per child

Thursday, Dec. 6th

Christmas Movie “Polar Express” – Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn, 203 E Bay St. from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Christmas in Song – Christmas at the Amuzu, 111 N Howe St. at 3:00 p.m., $20

Friday, Dec. 7th

Costumed Holiday History Tour – NC Maritime Museum at Southport, 204 E Moore St. from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Light Up the Night Christmas Fire Engine Parade – Waterfront Park and down Howe Street to the Southport Fire Station, starting at 6:30 p.m.
Christmas in Song – Christmas at the Amuzu, 111 N Howe St. at 7:30 p.m., $20

Saturday, Dec. 8th

Winter Craft Festival – Franklin Square Park, 105 E Moore St. from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Book Sale – 727 N Howe St. from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Santa’s Workshop – 209 N Atlantic Ave from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
WinterFest Performing Arts– Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay St.  10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Performing arts, singing, dancing, etc.
Old Brunswick County Jail Tours – corner of Nash and Rhett streets from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Christmas Tour of Homes – historic downtown Southport from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m., $15 in advance, $20 day of tour
Christmas in Song – Christmas at the Amuzu, 111 N Howe St. at 7:30 p.m., $20
Southport Christmas Flotilla – waterfront viewing from the Yacht Basin to Kingsley Park beginning around 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 9th

Christmas in Song – Christmas at the Amuzu, 111 N Howe St. at 3:00 p.m., $20

The East coast’s premier wildlife festival features over 90 amazing wildlife trips and programs on Birding, Paddling, History, Photography, Art and more! Experienced leaders hold programs in six national wildlife refuges! The annual festival takes place over 6 days in October and another 3 day Winter encore session in December.
The December Wings Over Water Encore session is Friday, December 7th through Sunday the 9th. This portion of Wings Over Water is held later, in what is often colder weather. It was instituted especially for birders and photographers, hoping for a better possibility of seeing large flocks of migratory birds and waterfowl.
See Full Schedule & Register Online