The Wilmington NC area is in full Holiday swing this week with a variety of  activities for all ages. From Black Tie "Fur Balls" to Flotillas on the beach, there is sure to be something fun to fill you with the spirit of the season.

Carolina Beach

ISLAND OF LIGHTS HOLIDAY FLOTILLA,  Last Saturday we were treated to the Wrightsville Beach Flotilla this weekend it's Carolina Beach's time to shine.  Decorated in Glittering lights, boats of all sizes and shapes will cruise down Intracoastal Waterway from Snows Cut to Carolina Beach Boat basin and back. 

Wilmington

2ND ANNUAL WILMINGTON FUR BALL,  On the heels of last years huge success this year Fur Ball is completely sold out! 360 Degrees will provide dancing music, hors d'oeuvres, auctions and more at this black tie, red carpet, fund raising gala for Pender County Humane Society and Adopt an Angel  This years event will be held at Thalian Hall in Historic Downtown Wilmington.

HOLIDAY CONCERT, TCHAIKOVSKY'S NUTCRACKER, This is the first performance of the Nutcracker accompanied by a live orchestra! Saturday & Sunday at 8pm.  Wilmington Symphony Orchestra with Wilmington School of Ballet and Wilmington Ballet Company. UNCW's Keenan Auditorium.

25TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES,  runs through December 2nd at the Coast Line Convention Center. 

OLD WILMINGTON BY CANDLELIGHT, Saturday & Sunday in Historic Downtown Wilmington.  Featuring tours of the historic downtown Wilmington district.  Paths marked with luminaries and lamplighters will stroll the streets with light and information. 

POPLAR GROVE PlANTATION  hosts Christmas Open House Dec. 2 -On the north side of Wilmington just before Porters Neck. Visit this lovely historic Plantation Home decked out for the holidays.  Shop for crafts, ornaments, specialty gifts can be found at the festival. This years theme is Victorian Christmas" Manor House. Step back in time blacksmith and weaving demonstrations, farm animals. Yuletide Punch and cookies will be served.

 

by Ginger Sala Wilmington NC Realtor  Relocation Specialists

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16 Comments on Wilmington NC Holiday Happenings

DEC
01
2007
131,525 Points Outside Blog
I hope everyone can be jolly for tis the season and you have a very merry time with the festivals going on.
2:57pm • #1
334,989 Points 28 Featured Posts Outside Blog
I want to go to the fur ball!  That sounds like fun no matter how you shake it.  Does it get picketed? ;) 
5:35pm • #2
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Ginger,
So many wonderful events happening in Wilmington.  How do you choose? 
7:11pm • #3
DEC
02
2007
Attended Rain Camp
What great local info!
7:32am • #4
193,796 Points 29 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Hi Sis! What a bunch of great choices you guys have for ways to celebrate the Christmas season. I KNOW I need to get down there soon. Luv ya!!
12:28pm • #5
258,293 Points 6 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Susan, There sure is a lot going on to get in the spirit!

Leigh, The fur is not worn it's a fund raiser for the humane Society
11:42pm • #6
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Cynthia, It's the time of year one would want to be at least 3 people to take everything in and still take care of business, home, decrating, parties, and shopping!
11:44pm • #7
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Krista, Thanks, It fun posting all these great events for the consumer!

 
11:45pm • #8
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Elizabeth, It such a great time of the year. And the celebration in Wilmington are awesome! We have otr tickets for Enchanted Airlie for Thursday night! GBY Sis!

 
11:46pm • #9
DEC
03
2007
1,913,515 Points 386 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master
On a trip through North Carolina, I remember thinking that Wilmington was a totally charming town.  Your post makes it sound like that cute town in Doc Holywood!
11:39am • #10
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Patricia, it is a charming town and so close to the beach, best of both worlds. Doc Hollywood...is that a movie??
1:27pm • #11
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Sounds like a lot of fun to be had in Wilmington. Wish I were there instead of the freezing NEPA. Then again, it's really begining to look a lot like Christmas...
4:16pm • #12
DEC
04
2007
357,464 Points 15 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog
What's  a fur ball?  The Nutcracker looks fun.  It looks like you have some wonderful events planned this season! Enjoy!
6:12pm • #13
DEC
05
2007
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Andrew, We were having a cold spell today...in the 50's... LOL! we moved here to escape the cold and snow. I feel for you friend....LOL!

Ginger
12:33am • #14
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Tracy, FUR ball... As in furry friends... its a benefit for the Humane Society...Theu raised over 20,000 last year!
12:35am • #15
DEC
08
2007
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Cute post and like the new "holiday" picture. Christmas cheer to you and Roger!
9:52pm • #16

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