Celebrate A Special Coastal North Carolina Christmas

Join us for a down-home Christmas in Elizabeth City, North Carolina! Lighted boat parade, art displays, holiday music, kiddie fun, and shopping for unique crafts make Elizabeth City a can't-miss destination. Come visit and celebrate with us - safely! Check out our Travel Advisory pages to learn more about what precautions local businesses and event organizers are taking so that we can shop and dine with confidence in our beautiful city.

We’re ready to share our holiday cheer - y’all come over for Christmas this year!

Explore Our Enchanting Events

Holly Days Festival of Gifts

November 6, 2021-November 7, 2021
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This annual holiday shopping extravaganza helps kick-off the holiday season with two days of shopping with over 65 vendors!

Designers' Workshop: Deck Those Halls

November 20, 2021
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Design a wreath or swag and make a special ornament for your tree. Catered boxed lunch and all materials included.

Holiday Celebration and Downtown Illumination

November 26, 2021
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
An old-fashioned, small-town celebration of the season. Join us as we welcome the holiday season!

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.