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Kids Block - NC Pecan Music Festival
2025-11-01
Kids Block is BACK at the 2025 NC Pecan Music Festival!

Get ready for bigger fun and even more smiles.

Saturday, November 1st from 10 AM – 4 PM for a full day of family-friendly fun!

Interactive games, inflatables, and face painting, PLUS an expanded petting zoo, new surprises, and activities for kids of all ages.

Mark your calendars and get ready for a day your little ones will be sure to remember!

5th Annual Open Car & Truck Show
2025-11-01
5th Annual Open Car & Truck Show e
the streets of Downtown Whiteville filled with classic cruisers, shiny rides, and auto lovers of all kinds. 🏆🎶
Trophies, music, and family fun await in Downtown Whiteville on Saturday, November 1st, 2025!

Swamp Fest -- Loris SC
2025-11-01
Come on out for a Swampin’ good time at Swamp Fest 2025.
10729 W Hwy 19, Loris, SC
This free family public event
natural history, arts and crafts, outdoor recreation, live music, kayaking, hiking, outdoor skills, etc.
Come on out! Stay “Forever Wild!”

Fall Festival - Bladenboro NC
2025-11-01
Chili cook-off, hayride, cotton candy, popcorn, games, and more!
All are welcome 🙂
6pm — 8pm
Northside Baptist Church
898 Sunset Park Rd., Bladenboro NC

Fall Meet on Railroad Street -- Clarkton
2025-11-08
It’s going to be a great day on November 8, 2025 for some delicious food! Come hungry!
Fall Meet on Railroad Street — Clarkton

Veterans Celebration Parade - Whiteville
2025-11-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Rain or Shine!
Veterans Celebration Parade
Come out and show your support for our nation’s heroes at the annual Veterans Day Parade!

This heartfelt event honors the brave men and women who have served in all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Date: Saturday, November 8Time: 11:00 am Route: Downtown Whiteville
RAIN OR SHINE!

For more information, please contact Mike Creen at (843) 214-0315 or Kendra Graham at (910) 640-6638.

annual Nakina Veteran's Day Parade
2025-11-09
🇺🇸The annual Nakina Veteran’s Day Parade
Sunday, November 9, at 2:00pm.
Lineup will begin at 1:00pm.
Join us as we celebrate all Veterans! We can’t wait to see you there. 🇺🇸

Columbus County Chili Cook-Off
2025-11-15
🌶 Columbus County Chili Cook-Off at Robinson Produce Farms!
📅 November 15th • Starts at 11AM
📍 Robinson Produce Farms — 607 N JK Powell Blvd, Whiteville, NC
🎟 Free Entry for Everyone!
Do YOU have the best chili in the Carolinas? 🌶🔥
Come prove it at our 2025 Columbus County Chili Cook-Off and compete for Bragging Rights, and the People’s Choice Award for Best Chili in Columbus County!
🏆 How It Works
Free to enter — open to ALL chili chefs, not just from Columbus County!
Bring your best batch of chili for tasting and selling!
Judging starts at 11:00 AM with Winners announced around 3:00PM.
The crowd will help choose the Winner — so bring your fans!
Judging based on flavor, texture, aroma, and appearance.
⚙️ Chef Setup Info
Arrive and set up between 9:00–10:30 AM.
Bring all supplies for a selling event!
Please provide your own decorations, signage, or fun booth setups!
Handwashing and sanitizer stations will be available.
Power will not be provided.
🎉 What’s Happening
Chili tasting begins at 11AM
Live music & fun throughout the day
Sunset Slush, Hand Dipped Ice Cream, Fresh bakery and other vendors on site here at Robinson Produce Farms!
Kids’ activities and farm shopping!
📨 How to Enter
Email Amber Leonard at info@robinsonproducefarms.com
or text/call (910) 625-7917 to sign up.
(You’ll receive setup details and judging guidelines once registered.)
🌶 Think your chili has what it takes?
Come stir up the competition and show the community who really has the best pot in town!
Hosted and organized by Robinson Produce Farms, Whiteville NC.
Power not provided for participants.

Speedway Christmas
2025-11-21 - 2026-01-04
https://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/

Hometown Christmas Party - Chadbourn
2025-11-22 08:00 - 17:00
www.thecarolinaarts.com/hometown-christmas-party.html

99th Edition of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2025-11-27
The 99th Edition of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will air on NBC and Peacock
Nov. 27, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.
Hosted by TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker
This year’s parade will feature a lineup of music’s biggest talents, iconic balloons, and so much more!

Turkey Shoot - Veterans Memorial Park of America
2025-11-28 - 2025-12-27
The Veterans Memorial Park of America Annual Turkey Shoot
Every Friday and Saturday
November 28 – December 27 and December 31 Shooting starts at 6:30 p.m. nightly.
Raffle Drawing for Weber Smoker will be on December 31.

Lu Mil Vineyard’s Annual Festival of Lights
2025-11-29 - 2025-12-23
Lu Mil Vineyard’s Annual Festival of Lights
ALL TICKETS PURCHASED THE NIGHT OF AT OUR TICKET BOOTHS!
📅 Dates: Nov. 29–Dec. 1, Dec. 5–8, and nightly Dec. 12–23
🕕 Hours: Drive-Thru Light Show 6–10 PM | Country Buffet 5–9 PM | Candy Shop 5-10 PM
📍 Location: 438 Suggs-Taylor Rd, Elizabethtown, NC
North Carolina’s most magical holiday traditions — Lu Mil Vineyard’s Annual Festival of Lights! 🌟
🎄 Drive-Thru Light Show – $10/person (max $120/vehicle, kids 5 & under free)
www.lumilvineyard.com

Christmas Parade -- Elizabethtown
2025-11-30 18:00

33rd Annual Tabor City Christmas Parade Through the Lights
2025-12-04
33rd Annual Tabor City Christmas Parade Through the Lights
December 4th at 6:15 PM.

Want to be in the parade or bring your group/float? Call the Tabor City Visitor Center: 910-653-9712 or 910-653-4141
Prefer to watch? Mark your calendars and join us downtown for a magical night!!

8th Annual Rivertown Regatta Christmas Boat Parade
2025-12-06
8th Annual Rivertown Regatta Christmas Boat Parade! 🎄
Conway SC
This festive event benefits Oak Tree Farm, a residential community supporting adults with autism and intellectual disabilities through SOS Care.
Click to learn more and apply today. ⬇️

Hallsboro UMC Christmas Event 🎅
2025-12-06
Hallsboro United Methodist Church
Our community Christmas celebration is Saturday, December 6 and we’d love for you to be part of it!
☃️ Vendors
🎅 Photos with Santa
🍪 Light snacks and treats
🎄 Christmas tree decorating
🎁 And much more
If you’re interested in joining us, please visit www.hallsboroumc.org
for more information.
Let’s make this Christmas season merry, bright, and full of community spirit! ❤️

Chadbourn Christmas Parade
2025-12-06
The Chadbourn Christmas Parade
Saturday December 6, 2025
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Riegelwood Christmas Parade & Festival
2025-12-13

Southport Annual Winterfest Flotilla (brunswick county)
2025-12-13
The 31st year, the Southport Winterfest Flotilla
sponsored by Cape Fear Yacht Club, Downtown Southport, Inc., and the City of Southport will illuminate the waterfront.
Bring chairs and blankets to enjoy the beauty of Christmas lights bouncing off the water
Saturday, December 13, 6:00 p.m. along Southport’s Waterfront.
The Flotilla route will showcase vessels from Old American Fish to Marker 19 near The Landings, then return to continue down the ICW.
This year, Cape Fear Radio will broadcast live and students from the Southport Elementary School Art Program will be judging the sail and power boats of the Flotilla.
The Judges’ Artwork will be on display at the NC Maritime Museum at Southport during the month of December. Come on down to the waterfront and support all the flotilla participants and enjoy the celebration!

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐲 SC 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞
2025-12-13 10:00
Mark your calendars for the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m.

Town of Bolton - Annual Christmas Parade and Festival
2025-12-14 15:00 - 17:00
