December > Elizabeth City
Arts of the Albemarle Exhibits & Gallery
Visit the Gallery where you will find exhibitions, original artwork, unique handcrafted items and photography.
The resident Encore Theatre Company produces three shows per year with about
twenty performance nights.
Arts of the Albemarle
December > Camden County
Hiking, biking, birding, boating, fishing the Great Dismal Swamp
The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is located in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. Trails are open everyday from sunrise to sunset. The refuge headquarters is located at 3100 Desert Road in Suffolk, Virginia. The headquarters is closed on federal holidays; the hiking and biking trails remain open. Fishing and boating are permitted year-round on Lake Drummond. A Virginia fishing license is required. Access is via the Feeder Ditch, which connects Lake Drummond with the Dismal Swamp Canal. A public boat ramp is located north of the Feeder Ditch on the Dismal Swamp Canal. Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
December > Currituck County
Peak Waterfowl Observation Month at Mackay Island NWR
Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge
December > Windsor
Peak Waterfowl Observation Month on Roanoke River NWR
http://northcarolina.fws.gov/ncevents.html Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge
December > Windsor
Small Game Hunting on Roanoke River NWR
Hunt administered by NC Wildlife Resources Commission. http://northcarolina.fws.gov/ncevents.html Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge
December > Windsor
Waterfowl Hunting on Roanoke River NWR
Hunt administered by NC Wildlife Resources Commission. http://northcarolina.fws.gov/ncevents.html Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge
December > Columbia
Peak Waterfowl Observation Month on Pocosin Lakes NWR
Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
December > Hyde County
Peak Waterfowl Observation Month on Swanquarter NWR
Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge
December > Hyde County
Peak Waterfowl Observation Month on Mattamuskeet NWR
Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge
December > Columbia
Small Game Hunting on Pocosin Lakes NWR
Refuge permit required. http://northcarolina.fws.gov/ncevents.html Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
December > Hyde County
Waterfowl Hunting on Mattamuskeet NWR
Refuge permit required. http://northcarolina.fws.gov/ncevents.html Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge
December > Manteo
Peak Waterfowl Observation Month on Alligator River NWR
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
December > Manteo
Small Game Hunting on Alligator River NWR
Refuge permit required. - Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge http://northcarolina.fws.gov/ncevents.html Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
December > Manteo
Waterfowl Hunting on Alligator River NWR
Refuge permit required. - Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge http://northcarolina.fws.gov/ncevents.html Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
December > Manteo
Red Wolf Howling Safaris
Learn more about red wolves and to experience a howling! Meet at the designated time at Creef Cut Wildlife Trailhead. Pre-registration is required. We recommend you bring flashlights and insect repellent. PLEASE-- do NOT bring pets and dress for the weather. Creef Cut Wildlife Trail is about a 15 minute drive from Manteo. Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge http://www.fws.gov/alligatorriver/ To pre-register for a howling, visit www.redwolves.com
More about the Red Wolf at ARNWR
December > Gates County
Merchants Millpond State Park
Rangers hold regularly scheduled educational and interpretive programs about Merchants Millpond State Park, one of North Carolina's rarest ecological communities. Massive cypress & gum trees covered with Spanish moss form a canopy for the dark waters of the 750-acre cypress millpond ~ a wilderness sanctuary for wetland wildlife. Contact the park office or check online: Merchants Millpond
December > Currituck County
Open Roads Day on Mackay Island NWR
Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge
September - December > Windsor
Deer Hunting on Roanoke River NWR
Hunt administered by NC Wildlife Resources Commission. http://northcarolina.fws.gov/ncevents.html Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge
December > Columbia
Deer Hunting on Pocosin Lakes NWR
Refuge permit required. http://northcarolina.fws.gov/ncevents.html Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
December > Manteo
Deer Hunting on Alligator River NWR
Refuge permit required. Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. http://northcarolina.fws.gov/ncevents.html Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
December 05 > Plymouth
Christmas on the Roanoke & Old-Fashioned Christmas Marketplace
A quaint waterfront village all decked out for the Holidays. Old-fashioned bazaar with arts & crafts, wonderful food & treats, sights, sounds & smells of the season. Carolers, musicians, candlelight carol sing-along at the lighthouse. Washington County Tourism
December 06 > Hertford
Historic Hertford Christmas Parade
Experience an old-fashioned Christmas Parade through the quaint town of Hertford. Parade starts at 2 pm. Perquimans County Tourism
December 06 > Swanquarter, Hyde County
Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge Open House
Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge personnel offer van tours of refuge areas normally closed to the public. This is peak waterfowl viewing season with thousands of Canada and snow geese, tundra swans, and over 200 species of duck. Other wildlife may also be seen. Hyde County Tourism
December 06 > Halifax County
Christmas in Halifax
Town wide event. Activities will be held at the historic site. Window decorating, parade etc. Halifax County Tourism
December 06 > Roper, near Plymouth
Roper Christmas Parade
Music will fill the air as bands march and play Christmas music for the season. A Christmas Festival will follow the parade with food and craft vendors present to help with appetites and Christmas shopping. Washington County Tourism
December 06 > Elizabeth City
Christmas Parade
Long time tradition celebrating Christmas. Over 100 entries in parade. Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County Tourism
December 06 > Knotts Island, Currituck County
Holiday Open House
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December 06-07 > Williamston, Martin County
The Story of Christmas Outdoor Drama
Macedonia Christian Church presents the annual outdoor drama depicting the birth of Jesus. Nightly at 7:30 p.m. Martin County Tourism
December 07 > Scotland Neck, Halifax County
Annual Christmas on the Commons in Scotland Neck
A community event held on the Town Commons with carols, crafts, coffee, cocoa and cookies. Live musical performances will begin in the afternoon. There will be a special lighting of the tree a visit from Santa. www.townofscotlandneck.com
December 12 - 13 > Edenton
Annual Groaning Board
The Iredell House is decorated for the season with period decorations and foods that make the table heavily laden with treats to enjoy. Edenton Tourism
December 12-13 > Edenton
Christmas Wassail Bowl
The Cupola House is decorated with period decorations for the season. Wassail is served along with some tasty treats and entertainment throughout the weekend. Edenton Tourism
December 12-13 > Edenton
Christmas Candlelight Tour Weekend
Private homes and public buildings are decorated for the holidays with many associated activities that make for a unique Christmas experience Edenton Tourism
December 13 > Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County
Annual Christmas on the Roanoke Canal
The Canal Museum will host several local musical choirs and groups throughout the day. Christmas crafts, homemade holiday beverages and goodies will be available. www.roanokecanal.com
December 13 > Edenton
Edenton-Chowan Christmas Parade
Floats, Boats, horses, Shrine Units Edenton Tourism
December 14 > Williamston, Martin County
Christmas Tour of Homes
Annual tour of homes decorated for the holiday season. Annual fundraiser for the Woman's Club. Tickets are available in advance or at the door, good both days. Martin County Tourism
December 19 > Hertford
Colonial Christmas Open House
Gather around the Yule Log and enjoy musical performances during this holiday celebration at the 1730 Newbold-White House. The family event is free. Perquimans County Tourism
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