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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 - especially with our fourth annual Hot Cocoa Crawl. Our downtown shopping and dining options will keep you busy and feeling the holiday spirit.   Make your holiday season magical! 

On Friday December 6, a special holiday edition of First Friday ArtWalk kicks off at 4 pm with downtown shops decked for the season, local artists, and live music followed by our award- winning Lighted Boat Parade, an annual tradition featuring brightly lit skiffs, sailboats and pontoon boats circling the harbor to the sound of carols.

Particpate in SantaCon on December 7 from 1 pm - 5 pm - Roam the streets in your favorite red suit and matching hat.  Don your Santa outfits (or Mrs. Claus, reindeer, elf outfits) and gather as a group in Downtown Elizabeth City (or anywhere across the City where Santas want to gather). Do a little Bar Ho-Ho-Hopping and a little retail S-Ho-Ho-Hopping or just hang out working on your Naughty & Nice Lists.  On December 7, from 9 am - 5 pm visit the Blue Ruby at Grice-Fearing House for all your holiday shopping at their Christmas Craft Market and Bake Sale - perfect, unique gifts and festive treats! and finish your day off at our Annual Christmas Parade which begins at 5:30 pm.  This years theme is "A Harbor Hometown Holiday"!

Love Christmas lights?  Don't miss the Dances Bay Christmas Light Show which runs from 5 pm through 10 pm nightly through January 1 weather permitting. Bring your family and friends to experience the magic and joy of this spectacular holiday tradition!

The weather outside may be frightful, but the Library is delightful! Visit the Pasquotank County Library during the hot cocoa season for some warm and cozy indoor activities. While you are here, add pieces to our hot cocoa themed community jigsaw puzzle or grab a hot cocoa recipe to make at home. Kids can make or take home a hot cocoa themed craft kit and get some delicious hot cocoa topping ideas. As always, library staff will be on hand to help everyone find their next cozy read! No marshmallows needed.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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Frolic in Festive Fun

Santa Sightings

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.
Hot Cocoa Crawl

Hot Cocoa Crawl

From sweet sips for the kids to cocoa cocktails, the delectable offerings in this community-wide Hot Cocoa Crawl will be fun for all!
Hometown Happenings

Hometown Happenings

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

Merry Music

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

Seasonal Shopping

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

Delightful Dining

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

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