By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger 

Welcome back to another week of holiday events in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Burlington, Kernersville, and beyond! Each Monday from now until New Year’s Day, we will publish a list of holiday festivities happening that week. These include everything from Thanksgiving celebrations, winter events, Hanukkah festivities, holiday shows, Christmas events, and New Year’s celebrations! In addition, you can submit an event at any time by filling out the form here.

Don’t forget to visit our Event Calendar page if you would like to look ahead for events, or view in a calendar format. You can also click the name of your city in the upper right hand corner of our site to see the calendar for just that area.

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Nov. 29 – Dec. 5, 2021

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Especially for Kids

6th Annual Santa & Smores – Summerfield Farms, Nov. 29, 30 (and select December dates)
Event page: facebook.com/events

A Visit with Cowboy Santa – Thomasville, Dec. 4 from 11 am to 2 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events/163774499269718

Bass Pro Shop Santa Photos, Concord, beginning Nov. 6
Event page: basspro.com/shop/en/santas-wonderland

Breakfast with Santa – Elks Lodge 449 (Winston-Salem), Dec. 4 from 9 am to 10:30 am
Event page: facebook.com/events/886436142232224

Breakfast with Santa at Thataways – Burlington, Dec. 4 from 8 am to 10 am
Event page: secure.rec1.com/NC/burlington-nc

Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum Holiday Family Programming – Gibsonville, Dec. 1 – 21
Event page: historicsites.nc.gov/upcoming-events/charlotte-hawkins-brown-museum

Christmas with the Kringles – Millstone Creek Orchards, Dec. 4 from 5 pm to 9:30 pm
Event page: millstonecreekorchards.com/events/2021/11/26/christmas-with-the-kringles

Cookies & Cocoa with Santa – Rock Outdoors (Lexington), Dec. 4 from Noon to 4 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Cookies & Milk with Santa: A Letter from North Carolina (Online) – Dec. 2 from 5 to 7 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Cookie Decorating with Belle – Reserving Royalty (High Point) – Friday, December 3rd from 4-5pm & 6-7pm;  Saturday, December 4th from 10am-11am, 12-1pm, 2-3pm, & 4-5pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Christmas Open House with Santa – Walburg, Dec. 5 from 5 pm to 8 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Cookies with Santa – Chick-fil-A Lexington, Dec. 4 from 2 pm to 4 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Drive-Thru Santa at Truist Stadium – Winston-Salem, Dec. 4, 5, 7 and 12
Event page: milb.com/winston-salem/community/promotions-and-events/drive-thru-santa

Four Seasons Town Mall Santa Photos, Greensboro, beginning Nov. 19
Event page: shopfourseasons.com

Friendly Center Santa Photos, Greensboro, beginning Nov. 24
Event page: friendlycenter.com/content/holiday

Hanukkah and Festival of Lights (LIVE Online Afterschool Storytime), Dec. 1 at 4:30 pm
Event link: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register

Holiday Bookmark Craft at McNairy Library, Greensboro, Dec. 2 at 4 pm
Event link: library.greensboro-nc.gov/locations/glenn-mcnairy

Holiday Scavenger Hunt at Hemphill Branch – Greensboro, Dec. 1 – 7
Event link: library.greensboro-nc.gov/locations/hemphill-branch

Holly Hill Mall Santa Photos, Burlington, beginning Nov. 13
Event page: hollyhillmall.com/events

Hubb’s Farm Polar Express and Santa Too –  Clinton, beginning Nov. 27
Event page: hubbsfarm.mazeplay.com

In the Garden with Santa – Greensboro, Dec. 4 from Noon to 4 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Kids Photos with Santa – Brookhaven Mill Farm, Greensboro, Dec. 4 from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

MOPS Breakfast with Santa – Shady Grove Wesleyan Church, Dec. 4 from 9 am to 12:30 pm (two sessions)
Event page: gatecitymops.ticketspice.com/breakfast-with-santa

North Carolina Zoo’s Annual Believe Event with Santa – Dec. 4 and 5
Event page: nczoo.org/experiences/events

Nutcracker Tea with Clara and Friends – Canterbury School Greensboro, Dec. 5 from 11 am to 2:30 pm
Event page: dancestudio-pro.com/tickets/gdt

Open House with Santa – North Davidson Athletic Association, Dec. 4 from 1 pm to 3 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Santa at the Biltmore – The Biltmore Greensboro Hotel, Dec. 5
Event page: downtowngreensboro.org/downtown-in-december/events/santa-at-the-biltmore/

Santa at Hickory Creek Farm – Greensboro, Dec. 4 from 11 am to 2 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Santa Comes To Smokin’ – Winston-Salem, Dec. 4 from 3 pm to 6 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Santa is Coming to Town! – Burlington, Dec. 4 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Santa Mail – Brown Rec Center, Greensboro, through Nov. 30
Event page: fb.me/e/1VjSyG9ae

Snow Day with Santa + Snow Sisters – Winston-Salem, Dec. 2 from 5 to 7 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Toy Drive and Pictures with Santa – Winston-Salem, Dec. 4 from 1 pm to 3 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Unity Christmas Festival, Center City Park in Downtown Greensboro, Dec. 5 from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Event page: unityingreensboro.org/unityfestival

Visit with Santa – Hanes Mall, Winston-Salem, thru Dec. 24th
Event page: shophanesmall.com/content/santa

Visit with Santa – Southpark Community Center (Winston-Salem), Dec. 4 from 11 am to 1 pm
Event page: cricketsnest.com/santa-visits-the-nest.html

Visit with Santa – Kernersville Pumpkins & Trees – Dec. 4 from 1 to 3 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Visit with Santa – Union Cross Fire and Rescue, Dec. 4 from 5 to 7 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

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Music, Movies, Shows & Theater

Elf  – Carolina Theatre, Nov. 30 at 7 pm
Event page: carolinatheatre.com/event

Handel’s Messiah – Carolina Theatre, Dec. 1 at 7 pm
Event page: carolinatheatre.com/

Handel’s Messiah: Online Access – Dec. 5 from 4 to 6 pm
Event page: tix.cathedral.org

It’s A Wonderful Life Movie – Dec. 4 at 7 pm
Event page: carolinatheatre.com/event

Miracle on 34th Street Movie – Carolina Theatre, Nov. 29, 7pm
Event page: carolinatheatre.com/event

Muppet Christmas Carol Movie – Carolina Theatre, Dec. 3 at 7 pm
Event page: carolinatheatre.com/event

Robert Earl Keen’s The Road To Christmas – Carolina Theatre, Dec. 2 at 8 pm
Event page: carolinatheatre.com

The Polar Express Movie – Carolina Theatre, Dec. 5 at 2 pm
Event page: carolinatheatre.com/event

White Christmas Movie – Carolina Theatre, Dec. 5 at 7 pm
Event page: carolinatheatre.com/event

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Outdoor Experiences & Light Displays

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting – Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, High Point, Dec. 3 at 6 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Be The Light Night in the Park – Archdale Farmers Market at Creekside Park, Dec. 4 from 4:30 – 7:30 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Christmas Around Kernersville, Dec. 4 from 10 am to 10 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Christmas at Smith Hollow Farm – Kernersville, beginning Nov. 27
Event page: smithhollowfarm.com/christmas-trees

Christmas Downtown – Asheboro, Dec. 3 from 7 to 9 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Christmas in the Town of Bermuda Run – Dec. 5 from 2 pm to 5:30 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events/429196515525629

Christmas Festival – McLaurin Farms – Select dates through Dec. 26
Event page: mclaurinfarms.com/christmas-festival.html

Christmas On The Farm  – Asheboro, Dec. 8 from 5 to 8 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Christmas Town USA – McAdenville, Dec. 1 – 26 from 5:30 to 10 pm
Event page: mcadenville-christmastown.com/

Christmas with the Kringles – Millstone Creek Orchards, beginning Nov. 26
Event page: millstonecreekorchards.com/events/

Clemmons Annual Tree Lighting – Village of Clemmons, Nov. 30 at 6:30 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Country Christmas Train – Denton Farmpark, Beginning Nov. 26
Event page: facebook.com/events

Downtown Christmas Stroll & Tree Lighting – Downtown Madison, Dec. 4 at 10 am
Event page: facebook.com/events

Family Ugly Sweater Party – Greensboro, Dec. 4 from 5 pm to 8 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Festival of Lights – Center City Park in Downtown Greensboro, Dec. 3 from 5:30 to 9 pm
Event page: downtowngreensboro.org/downtown-in-december/events/festival-of-lights/

High Country Lights at Felts Park – Galax, VA, Beginning Nov. 25
Event page:  highcountrylights.com

Holidays at the Garden – Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Belmont, Beginning Nov. 26
Event page: dsbg.org/events-exhibits/exhibits/holidays/holidays-2021/

Hometown Christmas – Market Square in Reidsville, Dec. 3 from 6 to 9 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Kernersville Tree Lighting – Harmon Park, Dec. 4 from 6 to 7:30 pm
Event page: kvparks.com/event/christmas-tree-lighting-2021/

Kersey Valley Christmas, Archdale, select nights in Nov & Dec
Event page: kerseyvalleychristmas.com

Light Festival 2021 – Lexington, Through Dec. 11; Fridays & Saturdays from 7 – 10 pm
Event page: facebook.com/LLDMAnnualFestivaloflights

Light Up Elkin – Downtown Elkin, Dec. 3 at 4 pm
Event page: lightupelkin.com

Light Up the Night – Oak Ridge Town Park, Dec. 4 from 2 to 8 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Magic of Lights – Coastal Credit Union Music Park Raleigh, beginning Nov. 19
Event page: magicoflights.com/events/raleigh

Millstone Creek Christmas Hayrides, Ramseur, beginning Nov. 26
Event page: millstonecreekorchards.com

NC Transportation Museum Polar Express Train Ride – Salisbury, NC, Nov & Dec weekends
Event page: nctransportationmuseum.org/the-polar-express-train-ride

Peppermint Alley – Alley next to Boxcar Arcade (Greensboro), Dec. 3 – 31
Event page: downtowngreensboro.org/downtown-in-december/events/peppermint-alley

Piedmont Winterfest Ice Skating, Downtown Greensboro – beginning Nov. 19
Event page: piedmontwinterfest.com

Pilot Mountain’s Tree Lighting – Downtown Pilot Mountain, Dec. 4 at 5:30 pm
Event page: pilotmountainnc.org/vist/page/christmas-parade-tree-lighting

Spectacular Holiday Blooms – Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden, Kernersville, beginning Nov. 26
Event page: facebook.com/events

Speedway Christmas – Charlotte Motor Speedway, beginning Nov. 19
Event page: charlottemotorspeedway.com/events/speedway

Tanglewood Festival of Lights – Tanglewood Park, Clemmons, beginning Mov. 12
Event page: forsyth.cc/Parks/Tanglewood/fol/

Tinsel Town – LeBauer Park, Dec. 3 – 31 from 9 am to 9 pm
Event page: downtowngreensboro.org/downtown-in-december/events/tinsel-town

The Polar Express™ Train Ride – Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Bryson City, daily rides through Dec. 31
Event page: gsmr.com/events/polar-express/

Tree Lighting – Winston-Salem Fire Department Station 18, Dec. 3 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Tweetsie Christmas – Tweetsie Railroad, Through Dec. 30 starting at 5 pm
Event page: tweetsie.com/special-events/tweetsie-christmas/

Uptowne High Point Holiday Stroll – Dec. 4 from 10 am to 4 pm
Event page: uptownehighpoint.org

Winterland Express & Celebration of Lights – Kannapolis Village Park, beginning Nov. 20
Event page: kannapolisnc.gov/Government-Departments

Winter Wonderlights 2021 – Greensboro Science Center, beginning Nov. 6
Event page: greensboroscience.org/winterwonderlights

Zootastic Park Christmas Wonderland, Troutman, beginning Nov. 19
Event page: zootasticpark.com/christmas-wonderland.html

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Parades

Burlington Christmas Parade – Nov. 20 at 10 am
Event page: facebook.com/events

Pilot Mountain’s Christmas Parade – Dec. 4 after 5:30 pm tree lighting
Event page: pilotmountainnc.org/vist/page/christmas-parade-tree-lighting

King Christmas Parade – Dec. 4 from 2 to 3 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Winston-Salem Jaycees Downtown Holiday Parade – Dec. 4 at 5 pm
Event page: wsparade.org

Kernersville Christmas Parade – Dec. 5 at 2:30 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Rural Christmas Parade – Dec. 5 at 2:30 pm
Event page: ruralhall.com/events/christmas-parade

Pleasant Garden Christmas Parade – Dec. 5 from 3 to 6 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Archdale Christmas Parade – Dec. 5 at 3 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

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Shopping Events

3rd Annual Christmas Open House – Copper Lane Boutique (Lexington), Dec. 3 and 4 from 10 am to 3:30 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

3rd Annual Village Holiday Market – Kernersville, Dec. 4 from 9 am to Noon
Event page: villagefamilychiropractic.com/events

Alamance County Youth Holiday Business Fair – Haw River, Dec. 4 from Noon to 3 pm
Event page: childrensbusinessfair.org/hawriver-nc

Artfolios Holiday Bazaar – Winston-Salem, Dec. 4 from 1 to 4 pm
Event page: artfolios.shop/post/artfolios-holiday-bazaar

etc consignment Christmas Open House – Winston-Salem, Dec. 4 from 10 am to 5 pm
Event page: facebook.com/etc.ConsignmentShoppe

Firefly Market, Winston-Salem, Dec. 4 from 10 am to 2 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events/291814295665189

Holiday Bazaar – High Point, Dec. 4 and 5 from 9 am to 1 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Handcrafted Holiday Showcase – Winston-Salem, Dec. 4 from 8 am to Noon
Event page: facebook.com/events

Holiday Market at the Depot – Lexington Farmers Market, Dec. 4 from 9 am to 2 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Holiday Market with Santa – Winston-Salem, Dec. 5 from Noon to 5 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Holiday Open House Season – Cricket’s Nest Craft Shop, through Dec. 23
Event page: cricketsnest.com/holiday-open-house.html

Holiday Plant Sale – Reynolda Gardens, through Dec. 17
Event page: reynolda.org/visit/calendar/holiday-plant-sale

M&C Holiday Market – Kernersville, Dec. 4 from 11 am to 4 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

MADE 4 the Holidays Marketplace – Greensboro, Dec. 5 from 11 am to 4 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events/549146023166894

Maker’s Market – Greensboro, Dec. 4 from 11 am to 4:30 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Our House to Yours Winter Fair – South Fork Community Center, Dec. 3 and 4 from 9 am to 6 pm
Event page: cricketsnest.com/our-house-to-yours.html

The Market @ Festival of Lights – Greensboro, Dec. 3 from 6 to 9 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Unity Christmas Festival – Greensboro, Dec. 4 from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Event page: unityingreensboro.org/unityfestival

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Tours

Christmas at Bethabara – Winston-Salem, Dec. 4 from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Grand Holiday Open House & Tours – The Vintage Oak Estate (Mt. Airy), Dec. 4 from 3 pm to 7 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Holiday Decoration Experience – Reynolda House, beginning Nov. 16
Event page: reynolda.org/visit/calendar

Salem Saturdays at Christmas, Old Salem Museum & Gardens, Dec. 4, 11 and 18 from 10am – 2pm
Event page: oldsalem.org/events/event/salem-saturdays-at-christmas-2

Victorian Christmas at Blandwood – Blandwood Mansion, Greensboro, Beginning Nov. 11
Event page: preservationgreensboro.org/event/victorian-christmas-at-blandwood

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Other Holiday Experiences

49th Annual Holiday Open House – High Point Museum, Dec. 5 from 1 to 4 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events/3973072482794552

Angel Tree Toy Drive, Village Chiropractic in Kernersville, Through Dec. 9
Event page: villagefamilychiropractic.com/events

Be the Light 5k – Archdale, Dec. 4 from 4:30 to 7:30
Event page: facebook.com/events

Celebrate Little Known Holidays – Rupert Bell Neighborhood Center, Dec. 1 from 1 to 3 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Chanukah Menorah Lighting – Bailey Park (Winston-Salem)  Dec. 1 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Christmas at Reynolda Vista – Winston-Salem, Dec. 4 from 1 pm to 4:30 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Christmas Cookie Countdown – (Virtual) Dec. 1 through Dec. 25
Event page: facebook.com/events

Community Christmas Party – Hanes Hosiery Community Center, Dec. 1 from 11 am to 2 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Gingerbread Creation Contest (Virtual) – Sponsored by Lewisville Family Library – Dec. 1 – Dec. 20
Event page: forsyth.cc/library/Lewisville

Gingerbread House Fundraiser – Mrs. Pumpkins in Winston-Salem, Through Dec. 10
Event page: facebook.com/events

Holiday Card and Gift Tag Workshop – Reynolda House Museum, Dec. 5 from 2 pm to 4 pm
Event page: reynolda.org/visit/calendar/family-first-holiday-card-and-gift-tag-workshop

Holiday Decoration Experience at Reynolda House – Winston-Salem, Through Jan. 13
Event page: reynolda.org/visit/calendar/experience-holiday-decorations-at-reynolda-house

Holiday Festival Hosted by Kernersville Dance Company, Kernersville, Dec. 11, 10am-1pm
Event Web Site Link: https://fb.me/e/2WKvI2kHz

Holiday Movie Trivia – Brewer’s Kettle (High Point), Nov. 30 from 7 pm to 9 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Holiday Nature Crafts – Minglewood Farm and Nature Preserve, Dec. 4 from 11 am to 3 pm
Event page: eventbrite.com/o/minglewood-farm-and-nature-preserve

Holiday Pet Portraits – Greensboro (12/3, 12/4 and 12/5; check web site for times)
Event page: facebook.com/events

Holiday Pet Portraits at Friendly Center – November 29, December 6, December 13; from 4pm to 7pm
Event page: friendlycenter.com/content/santa#Santa-Top

Holiday Pet Portraits at Hanes Mall – November 22, November 29, December 6, December 13; from 4pm to 7pm
Event page: shophanesmall.com/content/santa

Holiday Wreath Decorating Workshop – Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden, Dec. 4 from 10 am to 11:30 am
Event page: facebook.com/events/351736746711461

Journey to Bethlehem – Faith Community Chapel (Thomasville), Dec. 1 to 5 from 6 to 9 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Moravian Star Workshop, Historic Bethabara Park, Dec. 4 from 10 am to 1 pm
Event page: historicbethabara.org/event/moravian-star-workshops/all

Online Event: A Candlelight Luminary Remembrance – Dec. 4 from 4 pm to 11:30 pm
Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/379212287263745

Online Event: Light Up A Life Interfaith Service – Dec. 5 from 5 pm to 6:30 pm
Event page: facebook.com/events

Operation Christmas Child – Chick-fil-A Clemmons (11/19 at 5 pm)
Event page: facebook.com/events

Salem Academy and College Christmas Candlelight Worship Service – Dec. 2 from 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Event page: salemacademy.com

Salem Saturdays at Christmas – Winston-Salem
Event page:

Snowy Photo Booth at The Lewisville Branch Library – December 1 – Jan. 31
Event page: forsyth.cc/library/Lewisville

The Elves off the Shelf, Toys For Tots Event! – Greensboro, Dec. 4 from 10 am to Noon
Event page: facebook.com/events

Twin City Santa Toy Drive & Semi-Formal – Millenium Center (Winston-Salem), Dec. 3 from 8 pm to Midnight
Event page: facebook.com/events

 

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