City Ballet
Nutcracker
The Nutcracker - City Ballet
Fall Fun – Holiday Happenings
Great Pumpkin Hunt - Fit For Fun Center
- November 4, 2pm – 5pm
Join the center for a fun-filled afternoon of Fall games, crafts, snacks, a pumpkin egg hunt and more. Optional 5:30 pm short movie at the MLK Center to follow. $5/child.
Mary's Art Explorers: Taylor the Thankful Turkey - Cameron Art Museum
- November 17, 10am – 11am
Celebrate Thanksgiving by reading Taylor the Thankful Turkey and talking about all the things we are grateful for. We will make Thanksgiving inspired crafts and explore our galleries together. Art Explorers is geared towards infants, toddler and preschoolers, but big brothers and sisters are welcome to join and create art with us. Space is limited so preregister to guarantee your spot!
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. - 2nd Street Stage Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Ctr.
- November 18 -27, Friday - Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 3pm
Thalian Association production of the holiday classic soars off the screen in this Broadway Junior, 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Filled with holiday hits like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ JR. features all of your favorite characters including Santa and Mrs. Claus, and Rudolph.
Cape Fear Festival of Trees - NC Aquarium Fort Fisher
- Starts November 19, 8am – 5pm
The festival offers guests a forest of more than 50 uniquely decorated trees. Proceeds go to work immediately in our community providing the highest-quality care and support to individuals and families living with a life-limiting illness.
Enchanted Airlie - Airlie Gardens
- 11/25 thru 12/22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm, 6:30pm - 7:30pm, 7:30pm - 8:30pm and 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Take in the sparkling sights and festive sounds of the holiday season. Enjoy a self-guided walk through holiday lights & music. Tickets must be purchased in advance. (Ed Note: media outlets are reporting tickets for the event are sold out).
NC Holiday Flotilla - Wrightsville Beach
- November 26
Food, arts & crafts vendors 10am – 4pm, at WB Park, with boat parade at 6pm, followed by fireworks.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis - Wilson Center
- November 28, 3:30pm and 7:30pm
Grammy Award winner Chip Davis’ show features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound.
City Ballet presents The Nutcracker - Wilson Center
- December 3 – 4, 12/3, 7pm, 12/4, 3pm
Based on the original tale by ETA Hoffmann, "The Nutcracker" features all your favorite ballet traditions like Drosselmeyer, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Marie and her Nutcracker Prince, woven together with beautiful storytelling, gorgeous costumes, and a live professional orchestra.
Kids@CAM - Clyde's Holiday by the Sea - Cameron Art Museum
- December 3, 10am – 1pm
Be a part of the13th Annual Clyde’s Holiday by the Sea. Help decorate sea critters to add to our Holiday by the Sea installation, which will remain on display around Minnie Evans gate house through the holiday season. Take part in other fun art stations and explore our current exhibitions, including the opening weekend of our Illumination lantern display. Clyde Jones is recognized for his wooden creations better known as “critters,” and his work has been on display at the Smithsonian Institute and the American Visionary Art Museum.
