New Hanover County, NC Holidays
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Jan 21 - 25 2025Romantic Valentine Horse Drawn Carriage Ride - Wilmington
Treat your sweetheart to a moonlit carriage ride for two. Surprise him/her with a red rose, a box of chocolates, and your private French evening coach ... more » -
Oct 31 - 30 2025Season of Celebration - Wilmington
Series of Christmas events Downtown Wilmington has so much to offer this holiday season! Kick off your Christmas holiday season by attending the Annua ... more » -
Nov 7 - 8 2025Christmas Open House - Wilmington
The manor house never looks more beautiful than at Christmas. Imagine a magnificent tree decorated with all hand-crafted ornaments. Not just any kind, ... more » -
Nov 14 - 23 2025Annual Festival of Trees - Wilmington
Celebrate the diversity of worldwide seasonal traditions with beautifully decorated trees, silent auctions, entertainment, holiday shopping and more. ... more » -
Nov 21 - 26 2025Island of Lights Festival - Wilmington
Every holiday season Pleasure Island turns into an Island of Lights. All events are family friendly and all are free with the exception of the fashion ... more » -
Nov 21 2025Island of Lights Light up the Lake Celebration - Carolina Beach
The light up ceremony officially begins the month long Island of Lights Festival starting at 7pm. Families can walk one mile around the lake to view t ... more » -
Dec 31 2014Island of Lights New Year's Celebration - Kure Beach
Don't miss the giant lighted beach ball being dropped at midnight followed by a spectacular fireworks demonstration. This free family-friendly event w ... more » -
Nov 12 - 15 2025Christmas Open House - Wilmington
The manor house never looks more beautiful than at Christmas. Imagine a magnificent tree decorated with all hand-crafted ornaments. Not just any kind, ... more » -
Nov 13 - 16 2025A Christmas Story - Wilmington
Thalian Community Theatre. One of the most beloved holiday films of recent times bursts onto the stage with all the wit and warmth that marked the mov ... more » -
Nov 13 - 13 2025Holiday Lighting of the Battleship - Wilmington
Part of historic downtown Wilmington?s annual holiday light celebration, the Battleship will be dressed in lights strung from the bow up to the masts ... more » -
Nov 27 - 27 2025Island of Lights Festival - Wilmington
Every holiday season Pleasure Island turns into an Island of Lights. All events are family friendly and all are free with the exception of the fashion ... more » -
Nov 28 - 1 2025Christmas Caroling by Reindeer Drawn Trolley - Wilmington
Come and sing Christmas carols with Santa. See the beautiful lights of Old Wilmington snuggled under warm lap blankets in our enclosed "reindeer" draw ... more » -
Dec 23 2025Island of Lights New Year's Celebration - Carolina Beach
The New Year's Celebration will be held on New Year's Eve, December 31st near the Gazebo at the Boardwalk in Carolina Beach. Don't miss the giant ... more »