Upcoming Holiday Events on Pleasure Island

We can not take the credit, however, for the past few days the unseasonably mild temps and gorgeous blue skies are certainly what could be called, “Chamber of Commerce Weather”. The warm temps are predicted to last for a few more days and will make it easy to take in the holiday sights and sounds along beautiful Pleasure Island. Along with all of the holiday goings-on, there are fun and funky shops, outstanding restaurants and cafes, high-rise hotels, charming inns and cottages. It’s an idyllic place any time of year, but especially during the holidays!

Sometimes taking advantage of what an area has to offer requires a little extra planning, so here are a few ideas to consider for your holiday fun:

The Kure Beach Christmas Show

• Saturday, December 12th, 6:30-8 pm

This FREE event is a local favorite, especially among the younger crowd! From 6:30 until 8 pm, on K Avenue, right next to the Kure Beach Fishing Pier, costumed holiday characters will be performing seasonal tunes sung by an all-local cast. There will also be appearances by Frosty, Harriet the Hippo, the Grinch, Olaf, Anna, Elsa and Rudolph! Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be on hand with a group of their most talented elves. For utmost in enjoyment, please bring a chair and wear appropriate clothing, because it always seems to snow during this very special event. Call 910-458-8216 for more information.

Fort Fisher Holiday Open House

Fort Fisher State Historic Site will celebrate the upcoming holiday season by hosting its annual Holiday Open House.

When and Where

Tuesday, December 9, 2014, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the visitor's center. 

Fort Fisher State Historic Site is located at 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd S, Kure Beach, N.C. 28449. 

Entertainment
Open House visitors will enjoy seasonal refreshments, decorations, and entertainment throughout the day, including an array of holiday musical selections by the Murray Middle School Jazz Band, under the direction of David Tyson. The event will also feature storyteller and musician John Golden, as well as Masonboro Parlor, a group of local musicians who offer a unique combination of dance and period music. Current members of the group include John Bennett, Carole Green, Susan Wilzer, and Mary Ruth Marshall.

For this one day only, a special 25% discount will be offered on all museum shop merchandise, so visitors can stock up on gifts for the history enthusiast on their list.

Raffle
Before the conclusion of the program, the Friends of Fort Fisher will announce the winner of the 2014 rifle raffle, at which a lucky ticket holder will win a reproduction Civil War Springfield Musket. Raffle tickets are available right up until announcement time, but you need not be present to win.

Sponsored by the Friends of Fort Fisher and Fort Fisher Chapter 2325 of the UDC, the Holiday Open House is FREE and open to the public.

For more information, contact Paul Laird at 910-612-7067 or plaird@friendsoffortfisher.com

Annual Kure Beach Fantasy Christmas Show

Its that time of year again, Frosty, Harriet Hippo, Grinch, Cookie Monster,

Rudolph, the Gingerbread Man, polar bears, penguins, and a whole lot more will be at the 2014 Kure Beach Fantasy Christmas Show.

Get there early to enjoy a bluegrass performance by "South of K" at 6:30 p.m.

WHEN: December 7th - 9th from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: K Ave. at Fort Fisher Blvd., Kure Beach, NC (near the Kure Beach Fishing Pier)

Enjoy entertainment by Santa and his sugar-crazed elves while the beautiful Winter Princess serenades you with Christmas classics.

Bring a chair and bundle up for a holiday fantasy like no other!

2nd Annual Holiday Craft Show

The American Legion Post 129 Auxiliary Presents:
The 2nd Annual Holiday Craft Show

When:
November 1, 2014 - 10am to 4pm
November 2, 2014 - 1pm to 5pm

Where:
Post 129 Events Pavilion
1500 Bridge Barrier Road
Carolina Beach

Contact:
910-458-4253

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