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1thru 3 Whiteville, NC. Pecan Harvest Festival. Road race, home tours, pageant,
parade, cooking contest. (910) 914-4185.

1thru Jan. 1 Raleigh, NC. Festival of Trees. Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts. Free. (919) 623-7734.

2 thru 3 Goldsboro, NC. Christmas in the Forest. 29th annual Juried Art and Craft Show. St. Francis Episcopal Church. Free. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday. Info: www.stfrancisgoldsboro.org or (191) 735-9845.

3 Brevard, NC. Art Mart. Transylvania County Community Arts Council. (828) 884-2787.

3 thru 4 Kure Beach, NC. Southern Coastal Bluegrass Festival. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Fort Fisher Military Recreation Center. Tickets: $20; children 12 and under, free when accompanied by adult. (910) 251-1788.

3 thru 4, 10 thru 11 Orange County, NC. 13th Annual Orange County Artists Guild Open Studio Tour. 10–5 p.m. Saturdays, 12–5 p.m. Sundays. Free. Tour maps available at all locations and at www.orangecountyartistsguild.com. (919) 932-3438.

8 thru 11 Myrtle Beach, SC. 26th Annual Dickens Christmas Show and Festival. Holiday traditions and marketplace. Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Tickets: $7.50, adults; children 2-12, $3.50; under 2, free. Info: www.dickenschristmasshow.com or (843) 448-9483.

8 thru 11 Flat Rock, NC. “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Flat Rock Playhouse.
All seating reserved. Tickets: $15 and $6. Info: www.flatrockplayhouse.org or (828) 693-0731.

8 thru 18 Charlotte, NC. Southern Christmas Show. Charlotte Merchandise Mart. Daily, 10a.m.–9 p.m.; Sundays, Monday and Tuesday, 10am–6pm. Admission: Adults: $8 at the door; $7 in advance; Youth (6–12): $3, children under 6 free. (800) 849-0248.

9 thru 10 Williamston, NC. Roanoke Arts And Crafts Guild Fair 26th Annual
Holiday Fair. 5–9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday. Martin County Farmer’s Market. Admission: $2. (252) 792-1539.

9 thru 10 Smithfield, NC. East Coast Gospel Music Association Convention. 7 p.m. Friday, 6 p.m. Saturday. Admission: $1. Paul A. Johnston Auditorium, Johnston Community College.
(919) 209-2099.

10 Princeton, NC. Veterans Day Celebration. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Parade, memorabilia, guest speaker. (919) 936-3042.

10 Wilmington, NC. Fifth Annual Chowdafest. Live music, chowder competition, games for kids. Info: www.chowdafest.com or (910) 343-8744.

10 Anderson, SC. Southeastern Doll & Bear Extravaganza. Anderson County Fairgrounds & Expo. 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Cost: Adults, $4, Children 12 and under, free. Door prizes, free parking. Info: www.knightshows.com or (803) 783-8049.

10 thru 11 Asheville, NC. Studio Stroll, River Arts District. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Info: www.riverdistrictartists.com or (828) 252-9122.

11 thru 12 Kitty Hawk, NC. 2nd annual OBX Marathon, Half-Marathon and Fun Run. Info: www.obxmarathon.org or (252) 261-6296.

12 thru Dec. 7 Brevard, NC. Santa’s Palette: Holiday Show and Sale. Transylvania Community Arts Council. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday–Friday. Info: www.tcarts.org or (828) 884-2787.

15 thru 18 Charlotte, NC. 15th Annual Charlotte International Auto Show, Charlotte Convention Center. Info: www.charlotteautoshow.com or (704) 364-1078.

17 thru 18 Winston-Salem, NC. Piedmont Craftsmen’s 44th Fair. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday, Noon–5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $6, adults; $5 seniors and students. Info: www.piedmontcraftsmen.org or (336) 725-1516.

23 thru Dec. 16 Flat Rock, NC. “A Tuna Christmas.” Flat Rock Playhouse. All seating reserved. Tickets: $28 and $26. Info: www.flatrockplayhouse.org or (828) 693-0731.

23thru Dec. 30 Reidsville, NC. Chinqua Penn Plantation Holiday Tour. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1–4 p.m. Sunday. Admission charge. (336) 477-4453.

23 Salisbury, NC. Holiday Night Out. Downtown Salisbury, 5–9p.m. Free. Shops open late, music, children’s activities. (704) 637-7814.

28 thru Dec. 16. Blowing Rock, NC. The Blowing Rock Stage Co. musical production of “The Christmas Bus.” 8 p.m. Mariam & Robert Hayes Performing Arts Center. (828) 295-9627.
29 Albemarle, NC. Old-Fashioned Christmas. Music, shopping, entertainment. 5:30–9:30 p.m. (704) 984-9415.

November 30 and Dec. 1, Dec. 7 and 8 and Dec. 14 and 15. Pawleys Island, SC. Night of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens. Thousands of lights sparkle from Live Oak trees and illuminate garden paths as musicians perform and carolers sing. Info: www.brookgreen.org or (800) 849-1931.

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1 Marion, NC. Appalchian Potters Market. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. McDowell High School. Admission $4; children under 16 free. (828) 652-8610.

1 Selma, NC. Once Upon A Christmas. 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Day-long event. Free. (919) 202-4900.

2 Windsor, NC. Christmas Open House at Historic Hope Plantation. 1–5 p.m. 132 Hope House Drive (252) 794-3140.

2 Hartsville, SC. Historic Christmas Open House. 2–5 p.m. Kalmia Gardens of Coker College. (843) 383-8145.

6 Greensboro, NC. Handel’s Messiah. Performed by the Greensboro Oratorio Society. War Memorial Auditorium, Coliseum Complex. 7 p.m. Free. (336) 373-4553.

6thru 7 Murfreesboro, NC. Candlelight Christmas Tour. 4–8:30 p.m. Thirteen venues. Tickets: adults, $25; children, $7. Info: www.murfreesboronc.org or (252) 398-5922.

7 thru 8 Edenton, NC. Christmas Candlelight Tour Weekend. Historic private homes festively adorned. Headquarters: The Barker House 505 S. Broad Street (252) 482-7800

8 Brevard, NC. Holiday Tour of Homes. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Arts Council. Tickets: $25. (828) 884-2787.

8thru 9 Lenoir, NC. Fort Defiance Colonial Christmas. 1–5 p.m. Historic home tours, refreshments, music. (828) 758-1671.

8thru 9 Chapel Hill, NC. “A Walk Down Franklin Street.” 1–5 p.m. Tickets: $20 in advance; $25 on tour day. Info: www.chapelhillpreservation.com or (919) 942-7818.

17 thru 22 Columbia, SC. Winterfest at South Carolina State Museum. Info: www.southcarolinastatemuseum.org or (803) 898-4921.

Submissions
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