Historic Downtown: The Season of Celebration Continues

Santa Clause at the Cotton Exchange
Santa will be at the Cotton Exchange every Saturday from November 26 through December 17 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm, and Sundays (November 27 - December 18) from 1:00pm - 4:00pm, at his South Pole Station. Feel free to bring your camera to capture family moments!

Historical Society of the Lower
Cape Fear's Candlelight Tour
Saturday, December 3 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday, December 4 from 2:00pm - 6:00pm
This prestigious historic two-day event ushers in the holiday season with a festive tour of the finest private homes, churches and historical sites in the downtown Wilmington area.

Polar Express Holiday Show
Saturday, December 3, 10, & 17 at 4:30pm & 6:30pm
Sunday, December 4, 11 & 18 at 4:30pm & 6:30pm
Wilmington Railroad Museum
Special reading of the story, visit with Santa, special "first gift," hot chocolate and decorations.

City of Wilmington's Annual Holiday Parade

Sunday, December 4 at 6:15pm
Begins at the intersection of Front & Walnut Streets
Join schools, bands, businesses and community groups as they celebrate the holiday season. Parade reaches reviewing stand at Riverfront Park around 6:30. Click here for a parade route map.

Candyland Christmas Event
Sunday, December 4 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Museum of Wilmington
Come celebrate the holiday season with the museum. Visit Santa and enjoy holiday themed arts, crafts and activities!

Gingerbread Cottages and Local Authors
Thursday, December 8 at 2:00pm or 2:45pm
New Hanover County Library
Local authors will join families for the annual Gingerbread cottage making program! Due to popular demand there will be two groups of gingerbread cottage makers.

Santa Claus Cruise
Sunday, December 10 at 9:30am
Board on the Riverwalk at Water & Dock Streets
Presented by Cape Fear Riverboats, this event will benefit the Wilmington Salvation Army's Food Pantry. Admission Price: Six (6) non-perishable food items per person.


Information provided by:

John Hinnant
President & CEO
Wilmington Downtown, Inc.

P.O. Box 2235

Wilmington, NC 28402
Phone: 910.763.7349
Fax: 910.343.6950
Email: john@wilmingtondowntown.com

Website: www.wilmingtondowntown.com