The Joy of the Season Awaits You in Elizabeth City

Join us for a down-home Christmas in Elizabeth City, North Carolina! Get ready to light up Elizabeth City during the Holiday Celebration and Downtown Illumination. Shop locally owned, unique stores during Small Business Saturday. Gather in joyous song during our holiday musical productions. Enjoy seeing our beautiful river aglow during the Lighted Boat Parade. Take in a holiday theater performance or two. Line the streets, cheer, sing and be merry during our hometown Annual Christmas Parade. We’re ready to share our holiday cheer, y’all come over for Christmas this year!

Explore Our Enchanting Events

Coast Guard Spouses' Club Holiday Bazaar

November 23, 2019
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Shop and enjoy the festivities and food!

Saturday STEAM: Cranberry Turkey Trap

November 23, 2019
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Design and build a turkey trap made of cranberries and toothpicks.

Celebrate Christmas with Fancy Nancy

November 23, 2019
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Christmas comes a little early this year for Fancy Nancy fans! Crafts, decorating, snacks, and more!

Frolic in Festive Fun

Merry Music

Sing along to your holiday favorites during Elizabeth City’s musical productions and the Annual Christmas Parade!

Seasonal Shopping

Our locally owned boutiques and galleries are the perfect place to find unique gifts for everyone on your Christmas list.

Delightful Dining

Our artistic chefs are ready to create a masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds, almost too pretty to eat.

Santa Sightings

There are fabulous opportunities to meet the jolly old elf and give him your Christmas wish list. Make sure you get on the good list.

Christmas Crafts

Give a gift from the heart. Elizabeth City has talented crafters offering workshops so you can add your special touch to your gift.

Hometown Happenings

We’ve got parades, theater productions, stories with Mrs. Claus, musicals and friendly folks waiting to share holiday cheer.