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<p id="E217">Let the holiday season begin! The holiday season on the coast of North Carolina provides a calendar full of seasonal events from light displays to Santa sightings, holiday parades and historic events – there’s fun for all ages. Plan your holiday getaway with the Blockade Runner Beach Resort, an oceanfront resort on Wrightsville Beach just minutes from all of the holiday events in the Wilmington area. Here are our Top 10 Things to Do this holiday season.</p>
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<p id="E224"><strong>Christmas Kick-Off and Day in the Park | Nov. 25 &amp; 26, 2022<br></strong>Wrightsville Beach Park, 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 | 10am – 4pm</p>
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<p id="E230">Kick off the Christmas season with the Town of Wrightsville Beach Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony with holiday music, lights and decorations, a cup of hot chocolate and cookies and a visit with Santa. The following day head to the Day in the Park for some family fun! Games, food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, Classic Car Show and more!</p>
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<p id="E234"><strong>NC Holiday Flotilla | Nov. 26, </strong><strong>2022</strong><br>Wrightsville Beach | Parade Begins at 6pm</p>
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<p id="E244">The NC Holiday Flotilla is a maritime tradition featuring creatively decorated and lighted boats of all sizes – there’s even a chance for a canoe or paddleboard too – that ends with a stunning Zambelli Firework display over the waterway. This is a holiday favorite that attracts thousands of spectators, so grab the family and map out your spot on the <a is="qowt-hyperlink" href="https://www.ncholidayflotilla.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Parade Route.</a></p>
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<p id="E253"><strong>*Insider Tip:</strong> The Blockade Runner Beach Resort is the<strong> ONLY </strong>hotel on the NC Holiday Flotilla parade route and the resort’s harbor front rooms offer a front row seat for viewing. Book a Flotilla Package and watch the parade from your harborfront guestroom or our private Soundside and enjoy a charcuterie tray with wine while you watch, Sunday Jazz Brunch and a 1pm late check-out! </p>
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<p id="E267"><strong>Enchanted Airlie | Nov. 25 &amp; 26; Dec. 2 -22, 2022</strong><br>Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC 28403 | 5:30 – 9:30pm</p>
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<p id="E272">Enchanted Airlie, a holiday tradition since 2005, lights up historic Airlie Gardens with millions of twinkling lights throughout its 35 acres of gardens, trails and forest along with seasonal music, holiday displays and visits from Santa. Make <a is="qowt-hyperlink" href="https://airliegardens.org/events/enchanted-airlie/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reservations</a> now!</p>
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<p id="E282">*<strong>Insider Tip:</strong> This event typically sells out quickly, but the Blockade Runner Beach Resort’s Enchanted Airlie package provides tickets to this popular holiday lights events. Learn more!</p>
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<p id="E284"><strong>Christmas Train and Light Spectacular |Nov. 25 &amp; 26; Dec.9 &amp; 10; Dec. 16 &amp; 17; Dec. 23</strong><strong><br></strong>Wilmington Railroad Museum, 505 Nutt Street, Wilmington, NC | 6:30 – 8:00 pm</p>
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<p id="E292">The Holidays have returned and so has the spectacular exhibit of trains, festive lights, and the holiday spirit! The Wilmington Railroad Museum will dazzle you with their 25,000 light spectacle and model train displays. Enjoy festive drinks and even a visit from Santa.&nbsp;<a is="qowt-hyperlink" href="https://www.wrrm.org/events.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn More.</a></p>
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<p id="E297"><strong>Cape Fear Festival of Trees | Nov. 18 – Jan. 2, 2023</strong><br>North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, 900 Loggerhead Rd., Kure Beach, NC<br><br>Wander through a winter wonderland of holiday elegance surrounded by the beauty of the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Glittering trees decorated by local businesses, various organizations and individual artists transform the aquarium space into an enchanted forest for all to enjoy. <a is="qowt-hyperlink" href="https://reservations.ncaquariums.com/fortfisher/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Aquarium Admission</a> includes the price of the event.</p>
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<p id="E313"><strong>50<sup>th</sup> Annual Old Wilmington by Candlelight | Dec. 10 &amp; 11, 2022<br></strong>Downtown Wilmington | Dec. 10: 4 – 8pm; Dec. 11: 1 – 5pm</p>
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<p id="E313">Featuring more than a dozen homes located in Historic Downtown Wilmington, as well as several houses of worship and historic sites. <a is="qowt-hyperlink" href="https://www.lcfhs.org/2022-old-wilmington-by-candlelight-tour.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Each ticket</a> features self-guided tours and a docent sharing the history of the structure, which will be decorated for the holidays.</p>
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<p id="E331"><strong>Wilmington Holiday Parade | December 11, 2022</strong><br>Downtown Wilmington | Parade Begins at 6pm</p>
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<p id="E337">Nothing says the holidays like a parade! The annual Wilmington Holiday Parade includes bands, floats, balloons and more. This event is FREE!</p>
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<p id="E340"><strong>North Carolina Symphony Holiday POPS | Dec. 11, 2022</strong><strong><br></strong>Wilson Center, 703 North Third St., Wilmington, NC 28401</p>
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<p id="E345">Join the North Carolina Symphony for this festive concert full of holiday favorites and traditional carols you know and love. This is one of the holiday’s most popular events. <a is="qowt-hyperlink" href="https://wilsoncentertickets.com/show/?id=52001" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reserve your seat!</a></p>
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<p id="E350"><strong>Hark! The Herald Angels Swing: A Christmas Cabaret | Dec. 16 – 18, 2022</strong><strong><br></strong>Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd., Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480</p>
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<p id="E359">A holiday favorite, Hark the Herald Angels Swing: A Christmas Cabaret<strong> </strong>has been getting guests into the spirit with exceptional talent from the Opera House Theatre Company performing a selection of seasonal favorites. A three-course dinner is included in the evening. <a is="qowt-hyperlink" href="https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/blockade-runner/items/270510/?full-items=yes&amp;flow=no" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Book your tickets.</a></p>
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<p id="E367"><strong>Caroling by ‘Reindeer’ Drawn Carriage | Dec. 16 &amp; 17; Dec. 23 &amp; 24, 2022</strong><br>Downtown Wilmington | 6 – 10pm</p>
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<p id="E372">Come and sing Christmas carols with Santa! See the beautiful Historic Downtown holiday lights of old Wilmington snuggled under warm lap blankets in an enclosed Christmas carriage or trolley, pulled by special &#8220;reindeer.&#8221; <a is="qowt-hyperlink" href="http://www.horsedrawntours.com/id2.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Book now.</a></p>
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<p id="E372"><strong>A Top Hotel Near Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington Holiday Events</strong></p>
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<p id="E382">The Blockade Runner Beach Resort is a perfect place to spend the holidays with a convenient location to downtown Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach. With comfortable oceanfront rooms, an on-site restaurant and numerous amenities, it’s the perfect place to call ‘home’ for the holidays. Book your stay today.</p>
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Holiday Events in Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, NC

150 guest rooms with spectacular views of either the ocean or harbor, each unique with its own décor, no two rooms are alike.

Historic, oceanfront cottage with room for 26 guests. Rental includes access to all Blockade Runner amenities.

Three bedroom, two bathroom apartment located on the oceanfront ground floor of the resort.

Oceanfront pool offering poolside bar and private cabanas.

Explore the only oceanfront garden in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy seasonal blooms, lounge areas, lawn games, firepit and more.



From sailing to surfing, Blockade Runner Beach Resort offers some of the top things to do in Wrightsville Beach.

Multiple on-site dining options including EAST Oceanfront Dining, in-room dining and Sea Escape Pool Bar.

Maintain your physical health with state-of-the-art fitness center, sauna, in-room massage and wellness programs.

From summer day camps to surfing lessons, movie nights and more, there's fun for kids of all ages!


Enjoy award-winning creative fare at EAST Oceanfront Dining with views of our lush gardens. Open daily for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Jazz Brunch.

The in-room dining menu for hotel guests features popular EAST Oceanfront Dining options and is delivered directly to your hotel room. 

Enjoy views of our lush oceanfront gardens with a drink in-hand at this relaxing on-site Wrightsville Beach dining option.

Explore nightly dinner specials like Friday Lobster Nights or our famous Sunday Jazz Brunch.

Open seasonally (April - Oct.) the Sea Escape Pool Bar serves fresh, casual poolside drinks and beach bites.

Enjoy a variety of activities on our beachside including: cabana rentals, surfing lessons, yoga, lawn games, two fire pits, pool and kid's camps.

The calm waters of our sound make it the perfect place to take a boat tour, learn to sail, fish from the dock, stand up paddleboard or kayak.

Offering more than 6,300 sq. ft of indoor meeting space perfect for groups up to 250. Our expansive oceanfront event lawns also offer several private areas for outdoor functions and special events.

Choose curated adventures on the land or water! All activities are designed to promote camaraderie, decision making skills and leadership qualities.

Let our experienced sales and catering team help you plan your perfect meeting or event, no matter the size or complexity.

From rehearsal dinners to outdoor receptions, there are plenty of unforgettable places to say "I DO".

Let our team help you plan the perfect day. Contact us to get started!