Carolina Beach The Carolina Beach Boardwalk area will be decorated and brightly lit every night during the holiday season. On these special days, enjoy Christmas by the Sea with awesome holiday activities. Visit with Santa in his workshop for cookies and hot chocolate, listen to storytelling by a fire, roast some marshmallows by the fire... Read more »
Oak Island As Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department transitions to our fall and holiday season event line-up; we wanted to invite you to you to join us in making this holiday season magical by participating in the 2019 Holiday Craft Market. This year’s program will be held at the Oak Island Recreation Center, located... Read more »
Leland Don't miss this popular one-day holiday event at the Leland Cultural Arts Center!  Our Holiday Art Market features unique handmade gifts that are sure to please everyone on your list, and a fun shopping experience sure to please everyone who attends! Interested in being an artist at this years Holiday Art Market? Click here to apply. ... Read more »
Oak Island Christmas is perhaps the best time of year to visit the North Carolina coast. The average air temperature is 59.4 degrees and the sun is warm. In a celebration of this wonderful weather and the holidays, the Chamber organizes the Christmas by the Sea Parade, the first Saturday in December (12/7/2019) on Oak... Read more »
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 the UNC-SOG Winter 2019 Ethics for Elected Officials LIVE Webinar will be presented at the Cape Fear Council of Governments 10:00AM to 12:00PM for a cost of only $10 per person. Lunch is included. Seating is limited to 25 for the LIVE viewing; however, we will be offering limited On-Demand viewings... Read more »
Wear your most festive gear and be ready for a good time! This event is intended to serve as a welcoming and inclusive environment where caregivers can bring their loved ones with memory impairment (up to 4 people per family) with them to socialize. We will have plenty of helpers! You must RSVP to attend:... Read more »
Kure Beach Enjoy this beloved Kure Beach Holiday tradition with Frosty and his penguin friend, Harriet Hippo, The Grinch, Cookie Monster, dancing bears and more. Santa Claus and his crazy elves will also be there to entertain you with glistening lights, song, dance and their zany antics. Dress warm because it always snows at the... Read more »
First, join us to learn "What Happens Next?" Understanding the progression of dementia can help us to learn what to expect and how to better interact with those we care about. Follow the story of one family as they move through the stages of dementia. Learn along with them what works, what doesn't work and... Read more »
Southport Join us in Franklin Square Park for the annual Winter Craft Festival. This event is sponsored by Downtown Southport, Inc. (DSI) and will take place on Saturday, December 14th from 9am – 4pm. The crafts will all be handmade and/or homegrown. Homemade Arts & Crafts, homegrown winter vegetables, cut flowers, homemade baked goods, honey, jellies, and pickles are only a few... Read more »
The Cape Fear Council of Governments, in partnership with Brunswick County, is hosting a Code Enforcement Training event to be held at the Leland Campus of Brunswick Community College. The training event runs from 9 AM to 4 PM with a catered lunch provided. A preliminary agenda is attached. The training will address: Public Nuisances... Read more »
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 the Cape Fear Council of Governments will host Planning and Zoning Modules from the UNC-SOG from 9:00AM to 4:30PM for a cost of $10 per person. Lunch is included. Seating is limited to 25. The program consists of 9 modules from the UNC-SOG Planning and Development Regulation E-Learning Library. 0.75 AICP... Read more »