The holidays in Wilmington offer a myriad of unique opportunities to celebrate by the sea. Check out a few of our favorites listed below.
Come out to the Carolina Beach Boardwalk through December 14 for a day full of lights, storytelling, Christmas treats, cookies, and more. This fabulous family-friendly event will feature an arts and crafts area for ornament-making, along with marshmallow-roasting, hot chocolate, delightful holiday stories, and much more.
Through December 29, Mayfaire Town Center will feature visits and photos with the jolly old elf himself at Santa’s Workshop. Also, you can select a tree and holiday décor from a tree farm complete with wreaths and elves You’ll also find a variety of free shows and many more holiday events.
Head over to the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher through January 2, 2020, for one of the area’s most popular events. This annual festival finds the Aquarium transformed into an enchanted forest, where you’ll find a dazzling array of trees decorated by area artists, businesses, and organizations.