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Holiday Events Calendar
Hello friends and neighbors!
As I previously promised, here is a listing of December Holiday Events throughout the Crystal coast. There were several that were before the December 1st date, so my apologies. I will expand my search in subsequent efforts. Also, New Year’s Eve events are not included here. If time allows, we will try to send another special edition that lists New Year’s events only.
Also, a quick note: Due to the number of links below, some email providers will cut off the message. If you encounter this, there should be an option to display the entire text at the bottom of the page.
Have a great Holiday season!
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Wednesday, December 3
Light Up The Night at Harvest Church of God, Newport | 6:30-9:30 pm
Santa in the Greenroom at Carolina Home and Garden, Newport |
11am-3 pm
Thursday, December 4
History of Santa Claus, Patron Saint of Sailors at Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach | 11 am-Noon
Light Up The Night at Harvest Church of God, Newport | 6:30-9:30 pm
Friday, December 5
The Great Christmas Holiday Laser Show at Carteret County Speedway, Swansboro | Two shows: 6:15 and 7:45
Morehead City Christmas Tree Lighting at Katherine Davis Park, Morehead City | 5:20 - 7 pm
Chamber Music by Candlelight at Tryon Palace New Bern | 7-9 pm
2nd Annual Santa Beach Run at Atlantic Beach Circle, Atlantic Beach |
8 amLight Up the Night Christmas Parade at Atlantic Beach | 6 pm
4th Annual Nativity Festival at Morehead City North Carolina Stake Latter-day Saints | 5-9 pm
Family Spread with Santa in Magical Greenhouse at Carolina Home and Garden, Newport | 6:30-8:30 pm
Light Up The Night at Harvest Church of God, Newport | 6:30-9:30 pm
The Nutcracker Ballet at the New Bern Civic Theater, New Bern | 7:30 pm
December
Saturday, December 6
The Nutcracker Ballet at the New Bern Civic Theater, New Bern | 2 pm and 7:30 pm
Beaufort Christmas Parade at Downtown Beaufort Noon-1:30 pm
12th Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair at Emerald Isle Community Center | All day
2nd Annual Santa Beach Run at Atlantic Beach Circle, Atlantic Beach |
8 am33rd Annual Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla at Beaufort Waterfront |
5:30-7 pm4th Annual Nativity Festival at Morehead City North Carolina Stake Latter-day Saints | 3-9 pm
Carolina East Singers at First Presbyterian Church, Morehead City | 4 pm
Christmas Market at The Market at Cedar Point | 9 am-8 pm
Family Spread with Santa in Magical Greenhouse at Carolina Home and Garden, Newport | 6:30-8:30 pm
Grunch with the Grinch at 34° North Restaurant, Beaufort | 11 am-2 pm
Holiday Expo at White Oak Church of God, Newport | 9 am-3 pm
Light Up The Night at Harvest Church of God, Newport | 6:30-9:30 pm
Santa in the Sunroom at Carolina Home and Garden, Newport |
12:30-230 pmThe Great Christmas Holiday Laser Show at Carteret County Speedway, Swansboro | Two shows: 6:15 and 7:45
Sunday, December 7
50th Annual Newport Christmas Parade, Newport | 3 pm
Carolina East Singers at First Presbyterian Church Morehead City | 4 pm
The Nutcracker Ballet at the New Bern Civic Theater, New Bern | 2 pm
4th Annual Nativity Festival at Morehead City North Carolina Stake Latter-day Saints | 2-7 pm
Brunch with Santa at Caribsea Restaurant, Emerald Isle | 10 am-2 pm
Christmas Vendor Market at Beach Bowls, Beaufort | 11 am-2 pm
Family Christmas Brunch with Santa in a Magical Greenhouse at Carolina Home and Garden, Newport | 12:30-2:30 pm
Santa in the Sunroom at Carolina Home and Garden, Newport |
12:30-230 pm
Tuesday, December 9
Kings Brass Christmas Concert at St. James United Methodist Church, Newport | 7 pm
Wednesday, December 10
Santa in the Greenroom at Carolina Home and Garden, Newport |
5:30-8:30 pm
Thursday, December 11
Christmas with the Morehead Brass Consortium at Bogue Banks Branch Library, Pine Knoll Shores | 5:15-6:30
Friday, December 12
13th Annual Gingerbread Festival at Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City | 7 pm
The Nutcracker Ballet at the New Bern Civic Theater, New Bern | 7:30 pm
Family Spread with Santa in Magical Greenhouse at Carolina Home and Garden, Newport | 6:30-8:30 pm
Highland Holidays at Joslyn Hall, Morehead City | 7:30-9:30
Jingle & Mingle at the Gingerbread Festival Preview Party at Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City | 7-10 pm
Star Hill Golf Club's Annual Christmas Party at Birdies at Star Hill, Cape Carteret | 6:30-10:30 pm
Saturday, December 13
Crystal Coast Choral Society resents Rhapsody in Bluegrass - a Christmas Jubilee at the Swansboro United Methodist Church, Swansboro | 7 pm
Morehead City Christmas Parade at Downtown Morehead City |
11 am-1 pm13th Annual Gingerbread Festival at Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City | 5 pm
The Nutcracker Ballet at the New Bern Civic Theater, New Bern | 2 pm and 7:30 pm
Family Spread with Santa in Magical Greenhouse at Carolina Home and Garden, Newport | 6:30-8:30 pm
Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Gaffer's, Emerald Isle 9-11 am
Grunch with the Grinch at 34° North Restaurant, Beaufort | 11 am-2 pm
Highland Holidays Orringer Auditorium, New Bern | 7:30-9:30 pm
A Blue Christmas at Carolina Home and Garden, Newport | 5-6 pm
Beaufort Holiday Art Walk, Beaufort | 1-4 pm
Historic Beaufort Candlelight Tour, Beaufort | 5-8 pm
Holiday Craft Show at History Museum of Carteret County, Morehead City
10 am-3 pmOlde-Fashioned Holiday Market at Olde Beaufort Farmers Market, Beaufort | 3-7 pm
Santa in the Sunroom at Carolina Home and Garden, Newport |
12:30-230 pmThe Spirit of Christmas: Dickens Themed Dinner at The White Rabbit Cafe, Morehead City | 6-8 pm
Sunday, December 14
13th Annual Gingerbread Festival at Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City | 5 pm
Santa in the Sunroom at Carolina Home and Garden, Newport |
12:30-230 pmFamily Christmas Brunch with Santa in a Magical Greenhouse at Carolina Home and Garden, Newport | 12:30-2:30 pm
The Nutcracker Ballet at the New Bern Civic Theater, New Bern | 2 pm
Wednesday, December 17
Santa in the Greenroom at Carolina Home and Garden, Newport |
5:30-8:30 pmThe Christmas Dilemma at Parkview Baptist Church, Morehead City |
6:30-8 pm
Saturday, December 20
Grunch with the Grinch at 34° North Restaurant, Beaufort | 11 am-2 pm
Santa in the Sunroom at Carolina Home and Garden, Newport | 12:30-230 pm
Santa's Workshop Open House at John Newton Park, Beaufort | 11 am-3 pm
The Spirit of Christmas: Dickens Themed Dinner at The White Rabbit Cafe, Morehead City | 6-8 pm
Saturday, December 21
Santa in the Sunroom at Carolina Home and Garden, Newport |
12:30-230 pmSanta's Workshop Open House at John Newton Park, Beaufort |
11 am-3 pm
Recurring Events
Pop-up Park: City Lights at Morehead City Depot Park, Morehead City.
Every night, from late November through December. 6-8 pmHoliday Show at Carolina Artist Gallery, Morehead City | Daily 11 am-5 pm
Gallery of Trees: Telling our story at Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center, Harker’s Island | Daily through January 9, 2026 |
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 2-5pmOutdoor Ice Skating at Beaufort Hotel, Beaufort.
Monday - Thursday December Check the website for times
Thanks for reading. Have a fantastic time on the Crystal Coast this month. And be safe!
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