A holiday tradition not to be missed! Stroll along illuminated garden walks and discover the joy of the season with holiday lights that transform the ten-acre gardens into an enchanted wonderland. The radiant glow, holiday décor, and a crackling open-air fire, add to the festive atmosphere. Seasonal plants and holiday gifts available in the Gift Shop and Nursery. Check the website for a live entertainment schedule. Cost varies depending on age ($6-$18).

Come explore the 1-mile loop along the Soundside Nature Trail at Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Learn more about the park’s natural features as you hike along with a park ranger. Hikers will meet at the Soundside Access parking area, located at 330 W. Soundside Road, off U.S. Route 158.

December through January, The Dare County Arts Council Vault Gallery will showcase photography by Gregory S. Bucher. The Mute Stones Speak features color and black & white photographs drawn from Gregory's corpus of images from the great East Coast American cemeteries. The exhibit explores Gregory's analytic interest in how a monument was put together and how it’s coming apart. His eye is drawn by monuments that are astonishing, ironic, or unintentionally amusing, and the selection here is marked by a strong sensitivity to the juxtaposition of beauty with decay.

This creative, nontraditional scavenger hunt begins at a scenic spot that's a local favorite. You'll get a digital quest from your live and interactive remote host. Then you’ll take off on your own to experience a wide variety of carefully curated locations in town. You'll walk or drive to the various checkpoints as you interpret creative tasks, accept wacky challenges, and get outside your comfort zone! Tickets can be purchased online at the event site. Daily scavenger hunts begin daily at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.

Park your car and stroll the path around the little turtle pond at Aviation Park. You'll enjoy an assortment of light displays and walk under lights hanging from the trees. This is free to visit and will be lit through the end of December 31. 

Come to the 3rd Annual Corolla Christmas Village and enjoy the lights, floral delights, and holiday sights. Historic Corolla Village is transformed into a wonderland full of holiday spirit. Stroll through the sparkling village, where Christmas joy fill the crisp evening air. Each weekend features food trucks and unique shopping opportunities at various Corolla Village merchants. This event is perfect for the entire family. There is no admission fee for this self-guided event.

A holiday tradition not to be missed! Stroll along illuminated garden walks and discover the joy of the season with holiday lights that transform the ten-acre gardens into an enchanted wonderland. The radiant glow, holiday décor, and a crackling open-air fire, add to the festive atmosphere. Seasonal plants and holiday gifts available in the Gift Shop and Nursery. Check the website for a live entertainment schedule. Cost varies depending on age ($6-$18).

This creative, nontraditional scavenger hunt begins at a scenic spot that's a local favorite. You'll get a digital quest from your live and interactive remote host. Then you’ll take off on your own to experience a wide variety of carefully curated locations in town. You'll walk or drive to the various checkpoints as you interpret creative tasks, accept wacky challenges, and get outside your comfort zone! Tickets can be purchased online at the event site. Daily scavenger hunts begin daily at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.

Ascend Jockey’s Ridge with a Park Ranger! As you hike, learn about the ever changing dune and its uniqueness. Enjoy the breathtaking ocean and sound views. It will be a lasting memory to treasure for years, and a great photo opportunity. Hikers meet at the Jockey’s Ridge park pavilion located beside the visitor center.

Park your car and stroll the path around the little turtle pond at Aviation Park. You'll enjoy an assortment of light displays and walk under lights hanging from the trees. This is free to visit and will be lit through the end of December 31.