The Joy of the Season Awaits You in Elizabeth City

Join us for a down-home Christmas in Elizabeth City, North Carolina! Take a Jingle Bell Carriage Ride to see the lights of Downtown Elizabeth City. Enjoy the classic tale, "Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus" presented by College of the Albemarle. Delight in the talents of Broadway actors during the Benjamin House Christmas Show. Spend an evening with Ebenezer Scrooge during "A Christmas Carol" at Arts of the Albemarle. Get ready to rock into the new year with two great New Year's Eve celebrations under one roof! We’re ready to share our holiday cheer, y’all come over for Christmas this year!

Explore Our Enchanting Events

A Simple Christmas

December 10, 2019
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
An inspirational evening of Christmas stories and music. Join us for cookies and cocoa!

School Winter Concerts

December 10, 2019-December 16, 2019
7:00 PM
Our area schools proudly welcome you to the annual holiday concerts! Please join us in celebrating.

Roaring '20s Trunk Show

December 12, 2019
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Trunk Show of Roaring '20s clothes by renowned costumer Jeffery Phipps. Shop for fun '20s styles!

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.