Believe it or not, the fun at the beach never stops. This year, Carolina Beach has a ton of fun activities for you and your family to do that are sure to put you in the holiday spirit.
The more-than 6,000 year-round residents of Carolina Beach have really come together this year to create a charming experience you're not soon to forget. That's why your family needs to check out the Island this Christmas season!
Christmas Flotilla
Saturday, December 2nd, 2017
6:00 P.M.
Carolina Beach Boat Basin
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
The yearly Christmas Flotilla offers charming and uniquely lit boats for your family's viewing pleasure. These designs, created by hard working Carolina Beach locals, are truly one of a kind. Check out the Flotilla at the Carolina Beach Boat Basin on December 2nd - you won't regret it!
Christmas Parade
Friday, December 1st, 2017
7:30 P.M.
Lake Park Blvd.
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
The Carolina Beach Christmas Parade will have a variety of entertainment including festive floats, live bands, & of course - Santa Clause! The parade, a CB yearly tradition, is the unofficial kick-off for the Christmas season. Get your holiday started with a bang this December 1st on Lake Park Blvd!
Christmas By The Sea
December 9, 2017 - December 16, 2017
Nightly
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Atlanta Avenue
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
When you visit Christmas By The Sea you & your family will get to visit Santa's Workshop, listen to local storytellers, watch a live Nativity Scene, participate in Christmas Caroling, and many more holiday activities.
This is truly a one-stop-shop for Christmas in Carolina Beach. I mean, where else could you fit in all these Holiday activities in a single day? That's why you need to head on down to the Carolina Beach Boardwalk anytime from December 9th until December 16th.
Santa By The Sea
December 16, 2017 - December 17, 2017
9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead Road
Kure Beach, NC 28449
When you visit Santa By The Sea, you and your family can chat with Santa & his favorite helper Penguin. You'll even get to see Santa dive with Sharks, Eels, and Sheldon the Sea Turtle!
At the Aquarium, Humans aren't the only animals who like getting into the Christmas spirit. Really, where else would you see Santa swimming with the Sharks? That's why you need to check out Santa By The Sea at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher anytime from December 16th until December 17th.
Cape Fear Festival Of Trees
November 20, 2017 - December 31, 2017
9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead Road
Kure Beach, NC 28449
When you visit the Cape Fear Festival Of Trees, you and your family will get to walk through a traditionally charming & elegant Winter Wonderland.
The Christmas trees, decorated by local Carolina Beach businesses & residents, offer a perfect way to get everyone in your family in the Christmas spirit. That's why you need to check out the Cape Fear Festival Of Trees at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher anytime from November 20th until December 31st.
Island Of Lights Festival
November 24, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Daily
Carolina Beach Blvd.
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
At the Island Of Lights Festival, you'll get to see a large variety of nightly lighted displays around Carolina Beach Lake, as well as local businesses and homes.
This is the number one way that Carolina Beach residents & businesses show their spirit, making it perfect for you and your family to drive around & catch the Christmas bug. That's why you need to check out the Island Of Lights Festival all over Carolina Beach from November 24th until December 31st.
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