How do residents of NC’s Coast get in the holiday spirit with no snow, no ice, no freezing weather? The Christmas by the Sea Festival is how. The numerous events held throughout Boiling Spring Lakes, Oak Island and Southport during the Christmas by the Sea Festival would warm any heart including one E. Scrooge, Esq.
The festival begins Friday, December 3rd and runs through Friday, December 18th.
Christmas is perhaps the best time of year to visit the North Carolina coast. The average air temperature is 59.4 degrees. In a celebration of this wonderful weather, the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors a festival – Christmas By The Sea.
We invite you to consider decking the halls with local mistletoe and seashell ornaments while eating oyster stuffing and listening to the laughing gulls outside your beach cottage. The festival is a collection of events sponsored by many community organizations stretching three weekends.
The first weekend is a hometown parade and a tour of homes on Oak Island.
The second weekend is the Southport historic home tour, lighted boat parade (flotilla), choral concert and the downtown merchants extend their hours.
The third weekend usually includes a band concert and children’s activities.
For more information on the Christmas By The Sea festival, please choose a link to the left or contact the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce.
Christmas By The Sea Festival – December 3 – 18, 2010
Home tours, entertainment, parades, concerts, flotilla, and more. Visit festival website for complete details including dates for each event and sponsoring organizations. www.christmasbysea.com Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce 4841 Long Beach Road, SE Southport, NC 28461 910/457-6964 or 800/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Admission Fees Vary. Some events are free.
Christmas By The Sea Festival Parade –December 4, 2010 – 2:00 PM
Oak Island – On Oak Island Drive from Oak Island Town Hall on 46th Street to McGlamery Street.
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
910/457-6964
Southport Parks & Recreation Department will hold its annual Secret Santa Workshop on Saturday, December 12th with the Southport Department of Tourism providing an opportunity for the entire family to enjoy the movie “Polar Express” on Southport’s Waterfront on the Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn on Friday, December 11th . The Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department will utilize the Teen Center holding Secret Santa Workshops on Friday, December 4th and Saturday, December 5th , and Christmas Family Fun Hunt, Friday, December 18th , while the Nature Center will host an event for our four legged companions called Santa Claws with Paws on Saturday, December 12th.
For a complete calendar of festival events including fees and ticket locations, area merchant discount coupons totaling over $1,000 or applications for the festival parade go to www.christmasbysea.com or call the Southport Oak Island Area Chamber Of Commerce at 910.457-6964 or 800-457-6964.
2010 Christmas by the Sea Festival Calendar
Organized by the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
(As of 10/29/10)
November 4th, 5th, and 6th
Shop. Dine. Stroll
Friday 10am-7pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 10am-5pm
Celebrate the holiday season with a weekend of shopping and dining in downtown Southport. Participating businesses will have Open House Specials just for you. Be sure to register to win a Southport Gift Basket at any of the participating businesses. Downtown Southport, Inc will host a family event with music and more in Franklin Square Park on Saturday evening from 4pm-7pm. We look forward to celebrating the Holiday season with you! Contact: Pamela at 454-4533 or Penny at 363-4275
Friday, December 3rd
Secret Santa Workshop
4pm-8pm
Oak Island Teen Center, Middleton Park
Come let your kids shop for mom and dad secretly. Gifts are wrapped before they leave.
Fee: Gifts range from $1.00 to $5.00.
Event of: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
Contact: 910.278-6552
Oak Island Tree Lighting Ceremony
6:00pm
Middleton Park, Oak Island
Entertainment at 5:15pm provided by Dance 4 Life
Fee: Free
Event of: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
Contact: 910.278.5518
Saturday, December 4th
Festival Parade on Oak Island
2pm
Route: 4600 E. Oak Island Drive to McGlamery Street, Oak Island
Fee: Spectators Free
Event of: Southport Oak Island Area Chamber Of Commerce
Contact: 910.457-6964
Secret Santa Workshop
4pm-8pm
Oak Island Teen Center, Middleton Park
Come let your kids shop for mom and dad secretly. Gifts are wrapped before they leave.
Fee: Gifts range from $1.00 to $5.00.
Event of: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
Contact: 910.278.6552
Sunday, December 5th
23rd Annual Oak Island Tour of Homes
1pm-5pm
Fee: $8 in advance, $10 day of tour
Advance Ticket Locations: Southport Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce, Blue Crab Blue, Oak Island Recreation Center, Oak Island Senior Center, Seaside with Coffee and The Grape & Ale
Event of: Oak Island Beautification Club
Contact: Jane Henderson, 910.278-7752
Tuesday, December 7th
Dosher Memorial Hospital Tree Lighting with Southport Fire Department
6pm-8pm
Fee: Free
Hey Kids . . . . Santa Claus is coming to Southport! Meet at the new Southport Fire Station on N. Howe Street (across from Dosher Memorial Hospital. Ride on a real fire truck, help Santa light Dosher’s Tree, Enjoy Holiday treats and goodies and meet Santa and receive a special gift.
Event of: Dosher Memorial Hospital
Contact: Kirk Singer, 910.457-3900
Friday, December 10th
Secret Santa Workshop
4pm-8pm
Oak Island Teen Center, Middleton Park
Come let your kids shop for mom and dad secretly. Gifts are wrapped before they leave.
Fee: Gifts range from $1.00 to $5.00.
Event of: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
Contact: 910.278.6552
Kids Tree Lighting
5:30pm
Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn, Southport
Event of: City of Southport Department of Tourism
Contact: 910. 457-7927
Southport Waterfront Movies – “Polar Express”
6pm
Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn, Southport
Fee: Free
Event of: City of Southport Department of Tourism & Downtown Southport Inc.
Contact: 910. 457-7927
Ocean View United Methodist Concert Choir
7pm
Ocean View United Methodist Church, 8400 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island
“The Christmas Song”
Fee: Free, love offering will be taken to support the church’s music ministry.
Event of: Ocean View United Methodist Church
Contact: Greg Walker, 910.278-5973
Christmas Holiday Pops Concert
7:30pm
Odell Williamson Auditorium, Brunswick Community College
A concert combining the Sea Notes, Brunswick Concert Band and the Brunswick Big Band
Fee: Free. Suggested love gift as well as some canned food for the goods bank will be appreciated.
Contact: 910.755-7416
Saturday, December 11th
Pancake Breakfast
7:30am-10am
Fee: $5.00 suggested donation
Event of: Boiling Spring Lakes Parks & Recreation Center
Contact: 910.845-3693
Santa Workshop
10am – 11:30am
Southport City Gym Atlantic Ave., Southport
Arts and crafts for children 12 years of age and under
Fee: Free
Event of: City of Southport Parks & Recreation Department
Contact: 910.457-7923
Used Book Sale
11am – 2:30pm
Old Jail Annex, Rhett Street, Southport
Fee: Free Event of: Southport-Oak Island Friends of the Library
Santa Claws with Paws
11am
Nature Center, 5202 E. Yacht Drive, Oak Island
Come let your dog secretly shop for your Christmas Present. It will be a surprise for you.
Fee: prices of gifts range from $1.00 to $5.00 and are wrapped.
Event of: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
Contact: 910.278.6552
Southport Holiday Concert
1pm
Fort Johnston Garrison House Porch, E. Bay Street, Southport
Featuring: South Brunswick, West Brunswick & North Brunswick High Schools.
Fee: Free
Sponsored by: City of Southport Department of Tourism
Contact: 910.457-7927
Old Jail Tours
2pm-7pm
Fee: Free
Old Jail Annex, Rhett Street, Southport
Event of : Event of: Southport Historical Society
Contact: 910. 457-7927
Southport Christmas Tour of Homes
2pm – 7pm
Tickets go on sale 11/23. Limited to 1200 tickets. Rain or shine, no refunds. Advance Ticket Locations: Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center, Southport Visitors Center & Franklin Square Gallery.
Fee: $10 in advance, $15 day of tour
Event of: Southport Historical Society
Contact: 910. 457-7927
Ocean View United Methodist Concert Choir
7pm
Ocean View United Methodist Church, 8400 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island
“The Christmas Song”
Fee: Free, love offering will be taken to support the church’s music ministry.
Event of: Ocean View United Methodist Church
Contact: Greg Walker, 910.278-5973
Southport Lighted Holiday Boat Flotilla
Approximately 7pm
Southport Waterfront, Bay Street
Fee: Free
Event of: Downtown Southport Inc.
Contact: 910.457-7927 or 910.279-4616
Sunday, December 12th
Christmas Holiday Pops Concert
3:00pm
Odell Williamson Auditorium, Brunswick Community College
A concert combining the Sea Notes, Brunswick Concert Band and the Brunswick Big Band
Fee: Free. Suggested love gift as well as some canned food for the goods bank will be appreciated.
Contact: 910.755-7416
Ocean View United Methodist Concert Choir
4:30pm
Ocean View United Methodist Church, 8400 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island
“The Christmas Song”
Fee: Free, love offering will be taken to support the church’s music ministry.
Event of: Ocean View United Methodist Church
Contact: Greg Walker, 910.278-5973
Saturday, December 18th
Breakfast with Santa
8am-10am
Boiling Spring Lakes Community Center, #1 Leeds Road, BSL
Come on in and have a pancake breakfast and enjoy a visit with Santa. Breakfast followed by holiday craft time from 10am-11am
Fee: $1.00
Pre-registration required
Event of: Boiling Spring Lakes Parks & Recreation Department
Contact: 910.845-3693
$4.00 a plate in advance. $5 at the door.
Drop N Shop
1pm-5pm
Parents drop off your children while you shop in the Southport-Oak Island area for those last minute gifts and they will have lots of Christmas fun. Ages 5-12
Fee: $10 flat rate
To Be Announced
BSL Holiday Lighted Parade
6pm
Begins at Boiling Spring Lakes Community Center, #1 Leeds Rd.,BSL
Winding around the community. Fun Around town. Register your car, truck, trailer, boat or golf cart(must be street legal). Entry Form available December 1st. Official viewing area at Spring Lake Park.
Event of: Boiling Spring Lakes Parks & Recreation Center
Contact: 910.845-3693
For more information please contact the
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce – 910-457-6964
4841 Long Beach Rd., Southport, NC 28461