2010 HOLIDAY EVENTS IN CHAPEL HILL
CARRBORO AND HILLSBOROUGH,NC
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www.holidaysinhillsborough.com
www.townofcarrboro.org
November 18
Ladies Night Out. It's time again to hit the town. Downtown historic Hillsborough will light up with specials and
with giveaways to kick off the holiday shopping season. Walk the Red Carpet for a special photo. 6pm-9pm.
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November 26-January 2
“Star of Bethlehem” at the Morehead Planetarium & Science Center on the UNC Chapel Hill campus. For
tickets visit www.moreheadplanetarium.org
November 27
Come to the Leland Little Auction House at 8 pm and hear Home for the Holidays storytelling from five local
authors - Lee Smith, Michael Malone, Randall Kenan, Nancy Demorset, and Daniel Wallace. Wine and cheese
reception. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door. For more information call the Orange County
Historical Museum at (919) 732-2201. www.orangenchistory.org
November 28
Community Tree Lighting Ceremony at University Baptist Church Memorial Garden on the corner of South
Columbia and West Franklin Streets at 6 pm. Music. Bring your camera and take photos with Santa and Mrs.
Claus. For more details, visit the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership at www.downtownchapelhill.com.
November 28-January 2
The Carolina Inn’s 12 Days of Christmas features Breakfast with Santa, Holiday Teas, Tea, Gingerbread House
Competition, luncheons, dinners and more. The four-week opens with a free Community Open House on Sat.
December 4 from Noon to 5 pm with music and holiday treats. The decorations will be on display daily from 8
am to 10 pm. For a complete schedule, visit www.carolinainn.com
November 30-December 2
3rd Annual Festival of Trees to benefit the Arc of Orange County. Includes special dinner, Ladies Night Party
with a Purpose and to end the event a Festival Gala with 50 trees, wreaths, baskets, priceless artwork and
silent auction items and Music by Equinox. Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel. http://arcoforgangefot.com/
December 3
Hillsborough Tree Lighting with Music by the Mt. Bright Baptist Church Choir on the Lawn of the Old Orange
County Courthouse in downtown Hillsborough at 7 pm. www.hillsboroughchamber.com
December 3
Transactors Improv: Holiday Extravaganza. Celebrate with music, merriment and fun. The ArtsCenter - 300-G
East Main St – Carrboro; 8 pm; (919) 929-2787 – www.artscenterlive.org
December 4
The Hillsborough Holiday Parade begins at 10 am in downtown Hillsborough on Churton Street.
Forinformation, call the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce at (919) 732-8516.
www.hillsboroughchamber.com
December 4
Christmas Holiday Shoppe is 9 am – 3 pm. 60+ local crafters and artisans offering a wide variety of unique,
handmade gifts and specialty items perfect for holiday gift-giving. Musical entertainment, raffle, bake sale
and the 'Reindeer Cafe' serving a hot lunch. St. Thomas More School - 920 Carmichael Street - Chapel Hill,
(919) 493-4157. Free.
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau • 501 W. Franklin Street • Chapel Hill, NC 27516 • 1-888-968-2060
December 4 at 2 pm and 8 pm & December 5 at 2 pm
Carolina Ballet Performs 'The Nutcracker. ' A holiday season staple, Robert Weiss' 'Nutcracker' is a fantasy
classic, capturing the irrepressible imagination of a child's world in which all things are possible. UNC Memorial
Hall - East Cameron Ave - Chapel Hill (919) 843-3333 – www.carolinaperformingarts.org
December 5
The 32nd Annual Christmas Craft Show will be held from 9 am – 5 pm. This craft show features handmade
items by regional crafters, including baskets, jewelry, holiday wreaths, candles, original art, stained glass,
paintings and much more at the Big Barn Convention Center in Daniel Boone Village, sponsored by the Daniel
Boone Merchants Association. For more information, visit www.theshopsatdanielboone.com
December 5
The 24th annual Historic Hillsborough Candlelight Home Tour from noon to 6 pm. The tour features
beautifully decorated nine private homes, plus historic sites and churches. Live music and refreshments. Horse-
drawn carriage rides, wine tasting. For tour tickets, call the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of
Commerce at (919) 732-8156 or visit www.candlelighttour.com.
December 10
Carrboro Tree Lighting and music at 6 pm on Town Hall lawn, 301 W. Main Street, www.townofcarrboro.org
December 10
The Arts at the Holidays Trolley. Shop and Ride the Trolley from The Shops at Eastgate to FRANK Gallery in
downtown Chapel Hill on Franklin Street 6pm-9pm. Visit www.visitchapelhill.org for details.
December 10
Holiday Jazz Concert North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra, Singin’ and Swingin’ for the Holidays, 8 pm.,
Memorial Hall, Tickets call (919) 843-3333. www.music.unc.edu
December 10-12 & 16-19
A special performance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at 7:30pm Thur-Sat and 3 pm Sun, presented by
ArtsCenter Stage and the Youth Performing Arts Conservatory. For tickets, The ArtsCenter - 300-G East Main St
– Carrboro, (919) 929-2787 www.artscenterlive.org
December 11
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade begins at 10 am downtown Chapel Hill, www.chapelhilljaycees.org
December 11
ELFair - A Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair 11am –5pm. Handmade soaps, knit goods, jewelry, pillows, silk
screened clothing, ceramic vessels, holiday cards, magnets, art and more. Snacks, old movies, beverages,
Santa and music. Free. ArtsCenter - 300-G East Main St, Carrboro, (919) 929-2787 www.artscenterlive.org
December 11-12
The Chapel Hill Holiday House Tour titled “Birthplace of Chapel Hill,” from 1 to 5 pm. both days. The doors of
eleven of Chapel Hill’s historic homes and landmarks will be open for the public to explore in the Cameron-
McCauley Historic District. House tour tickets are $20 in advance or $25 the day of the event. For information,
call the Preservation Society of Chapel Hill at (919) 942-7818 or visit www.chapelhillpreservation.com
December 18
Nutcracker on Ice at Triangle SportsPlex. A Holiday classic. Shows at Noon and 5 pm. $10 adults, $7 youth
ages 12 and under. 101 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough. (919) 644-0339. www.trianglesportsplex.com
December 19
Jim Watson will present his sixth annual Christmas Concert in Hillsborough at 4pm. Holiday favorites and a
sing- along set. Masonic Lodge 142 W King St. Tickets will be available www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org
December 20-21
A Christmas Carol Presentation by Michael Malone and Allan Gurganus at the St. Matthew's Episcopal Church,
210 St. Mary's Rd. in Hillsborough at 7:30 pm both nights. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased with
payment in advance or at the door. Call (919) 732-7451 or visit www.burwellschool.org
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