- Christmas at Biltmore Estate
- American Music Jubilee Christmas Show
November 3 - December 22, 2007 in Selma, North Carolina
Sing along to Christmas favorites, enjoy comedy routines, a spiritual Christmas tribute and more at this annual Christmas Show, which is located less than five miles from great holiday shopping at Carolina Premium Outlets. - Tanglewood Festival of Lights
November 10, 2007 - January 1, 2008 in Clemmons, North Carolina
This holiday light show features storybook scenes and holiday themes in more than 100 displays, illuminated with over one million lights at Tanglewood Park, located about 10 minutes from Winston-Salem on I-40. - National Gingerbread House Competition at the Grove Park Inn
On Display November 14, 2007 - January 6, 2008
More than 300 intricately designed Gingerbread houses will delight visitors to the historic Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa during the holiday season. This enchanting display is free and open to the public. Community Viewing is Monday - Thursday only. Resort Guests may view Gingerbread Houses at anytime. See Photos . - Carolinas’ Carrousel Thanksgiving Parade
November 22, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina
This annual Thanksgiving tradition begins at 1 p.m. and draws participants from both of the Carolinas. - Charlotte Holiday Events Guide
November and December, 2007 in and around Charlotte, North Carolina
Find out about more holiday events in Charlotte, including tree lightings, seasonal performing arts events and other fun things to do during the holidays in North Carolina's Queen City, from About.com's City Guide to Charlotte. - Carolina Designer Crafts Fair
November 23 - 25, 2007 in Raleigh, North Carolina
This annual fine craft and design show, held at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds Exposition Center, showcases the work of Carolina Designer Craftsmen Guild members, featuring some of the finest contemporary crafts in the Southeast. - Enchanted Airlie
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays November 23 - December 22, 2007 in Wilmington, North Carolina
Enjoy live entertainment, holiday lights, refreshments and holiday gift vendors under the stars. Advance tickets are required for two time slots, 5 - 7 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. - North Carolina Holiday Flotilla
November 24, 2007 at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
This festive Wrightsville Beach tradition begins at 6 p.m. followed by fireworks. During the day visitors may enjoy the Festival in the Park from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. - Christmas Town U.S.A.
December 1 - 26, 2007 in McAdenville, North Carolina
Lights twinkle nightly during most of December, when this small mill town, located about 15 miles west of Charlotte, transforms into Christmas Town U.S.A. - The North Carolina Shakespeare Festival: A Christmas Carol
- Appalachian Ski Mountain New Year's Eve Celebration
- Annual Durham Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade
- Fishing and Boat Shows
- Big Band - Swing Dance Weekend
- Blowing Rock Winterfest Celebration
- All That Jazz Weekend
- Annual North Carolina Jazz Festival
- Carolina Chocolate Festival in Morehead City, North Carolina
- Seagrove Winterfest
November 3, 2007 - January 1, 2008 in Asheville, North Carolina
The magnificent Biltmore Estate is even more magical than usual during the holidays. Continuing the traditions that began when George W. Vanderbilt first welcomed his friends and family to Biltmore on Christmas Eve 1895, this annual celebration features almost 100 decorated Christmas trees, more than 1,000 wreaths and bows, 1,450 poinsettias, miles of evergreen garland and thousands of ornaments. More about Christmas at Biltmore.
December 2 - 23, 2007 (schedule varies) in High Point, North Carolina
Enjoy this favorite Dickens family holiday tradition performed in High Point and Winston-Salem.
Monday, December 31, 2007 — Tuesday, January 1, 2008 in Blowing Rock, North Carolina
New Year's Eve fireworks, torchlight skiing, night skiing, moonlight ice-skating are all great ways to ring in the New Year in the North Carolina mountains.
Saturday, January 19, 2008 on Fayetteville Street at 12 noon - Durham, North Carolina
The 6th Annual Durham Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade will feature marching bands, choirs, drum lines, drill-dance-step teams and more.
January and February 2008 (various dates and locations)
These marine showcases include Bass and Saltwater Fishing Expos and Boat Shows held in Greensboro, Raleigh and Charlotte.
January 18 - 20, 2008 at the Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa in Asheville, North Carolina
The Annual Big Band Weekend features performances by the Glenn Miller Orchestra and the Artie Shaw Orchestra throughout the weekend of swinging big band music.
January 24 - 27, 2008 in Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Offering something for everyone, this annual winter festival includes a wine auction, the Frosty 5K Run and live Bluegrass, plus a Chili Cook-Off, lot of kid's activities and, for the very hearty, a polar plunge in Chetola Lake.
January 25 - 27, 2008 at the Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa in Asheville, North Carolina
The 16th Annual All That Jazz Weekend features The Manhattan Transfer, Joe Sample and The Crusaders, The John Pizzarelli Quartet and Bucky Pizzarelli as headliners.
January 31 - February 2, 2008 in Wilmington, North Carolina
Now in its 28th year, this popular annual jazz festival features all-star musicians and the best of traditional jazz, presented in one venue with cabaret style seating. Check the festival web site for information about the 2008 performers, schedule, reservations and special hotel rates for Jazz Festival attendees.
February 1 - 3, 2008
Just in time for Valentine's Day, enjoy a weekend of chocolate delights at this annual celebration of chocolate.
February 15 - 26, 2008
Visit the birthplace of Traditional North Carolina pottery, where participating potters will display newly stocked shelves for browsing or buying.
