The Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (Nov 28–Dec 30) features one million lights, a Winter Wonderland Carnival, Santa, and accessible trails at Ballantyne's Backyard.

Wilmington's port shines! Anchor down for drone shows over Cape Fear, illuminated Riverwalk cruises, festive flotillas, and Candlelight Tours of historic decks.

McDowell County welcomes you with a Peppermint Pub, a Gatsby New Year's Eve, Milk & Cookies, and mountain views for a cozy "Swiss-Mas" visit!

Granville County is your holiday "yin" with Butner, Creedmoor, and Oxford parades, plus a Viking Yule and a Nashville Country Christmas!

Shhh! Eden, N.C. is transfigured into a Christmas wonderland. Skip the mall and find your most unique, heartfelt gifts here. Click to see!

Go nuts! Kings Mountain boasts America's largest nutcracker collection, dazzling lights, plus cozy charm and stunning winter mountain hikes.

Don't miss it! Find real Christmas magic in Stokes County, NC's tiny towns, featuring cozy lights, parades, and old-fashioned charm.

Kings Mountain delivers holiday magic: a festive parade, dazzling lights, train rides, hayrides, and family fun at Patriots Park.

Caswell County delivers festive fun! Enjoy a scenic Farm Tour, plus small-town Christmas celebrations in Milton and Yanceyville.

Escape the mall! Fairhaven, at the Carolina Renaissance Festival, offers unique holiday shopping from 140+ artisans in a magical, immersive experience.