The holidays are in full swing in Havelock! Discover all the festive events with our guide. Whether you're a Havelock regular or a once-in-a-lifetime guest, this guide makes your holidays magical.
One of the highlights of the season is the enchanting Candlelight Christmas Evenings at Biltmore, where visitors can stroll through beautifully decked halls and gardens illuminated by soft candlelight. The Winter Lights at the North Carolina Arboretum promise a dazzling display of colorful lights that transform the grounds into a winter wonderland. And the Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland at the Tryon Equestrian Center is something you definitely don't want to miss with its impressive drive-through light show. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Havelock
- Candlelight Christmas Evenings at Biltmore (Asheville)
- Winter Lights at the North Carolina Arboretum (Asheville)
- Forest City Christmas (Forest City)
- Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland at the Tryon Equestrian Center (Mill Spring)
- Festival of Lights at Hill Ridge Farms (Youngsville)
- Christmas at The Farm in Dobson (Dobson)
- Enchanted Airlie (Wilmington)
- Speedway Christmas (Concord)
- Breakfast with Santa
See these and even more events listed below!
Havelock Holiday Light Displays
Candlelight Christmas Evenings at Biltmore
What to Expect:
Candlelit tour of America's Largest Home with live music and festive decorations.
Description:
At Candlelight Christmas Evenings at Biltmore, guests are welcomed by a majestic Norway spruce and pathway luminaries. Inside, thousands of ornaments reflect the soft glow of candles, fireplaces, and twinkling lights. The event continues in Antler Hill Village, festooned with glittering lights, ornaments, and displays. The Chihuly Biltmore exhibition is also included, offering a thrilling experience in intimate gallery spaces.
Where: Asheville | More Info: Candlelight Christmas Evenings at Biltmore
Winter Lights at the North Carolina Arboretum
What to Expect:
Over one million lights in an open-air setting.
Description:
Winter Lights at the North Carolina Arboretum is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show featuring over one million lights, including a 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden. The event supports the arboretum's mission-driven programming and welcomes service animals while keeping pets at home.
Where: Asheville | More Info: Winter Lights at the North Carolina Arboretum
Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland at the Tryon Equestrian Center
What to Expect:
Synchronized light and sound show with custom-built displays.
Description:
Drive through a spectacular display of hundreds of thousands of dazzling lights synchronized to holiday classics at Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland at the Tryon Equestrian Center. This immersive experience features custom-built light displays and is open daily from 6-10 PM.
Where: Mill Spring | More Info: Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland at the Tryon Equestrian Center
Forest City Christmas
What to Expect:
One million lights illuminate historic Main Street.
Description:
Forest City Christmas features over one million twinkling lights along historic Main Street, including a lighting ceremony, horse-drawn carriage rides, hayrides, ice skating, and visits with Santa.
Where: Forest City | More Info: Forest City Christmas
Christmas at The Farm in Dobson
What to Expect:
Christmas light hayride and festive farm activities.
Description:
At Christmas at The Farm in Dobson, enjoy a festive holiday experience with a Christmas light hayride, light maze, and various family-friendly activities like Santa letter writing, ornament decorating, and farm animal viewing.
Where: Dobson | More Info: Christmas at The Farm in Dobson
Festival of Lights at Hill Ridge Farms
What to Expect:
Over a million lights in a drive-thru holiday display.
Description:
Drive through a spectacular display of over a million lights and holiday-themed characters at Hill Ridge Farms, featuring a mile-long trail through the farm.
Where: Youngsville | More Info: Festival of Lights at Hill Ridge Farms
Enchanted Airlie
What to Expect:
Holiday light display in a historic garden setting.
Description:
A self-guided walk through Airlie Gardens featuring over one million holiday lights and festive music, with tickets available for purchase in advance.
Where: Wilmington | More Info: Enchanted Airlie
Speedway Christmas
What to Expect:
Synchronized light and sound show on a historic racing track.
Description:
Speedway Christmas presented by Atrium Health is the Southeast's largest drive-through holiday light show, featuring over five million lights on a four-mile course that includes the legendary oval, pit road, and infield road course. The show is open from 6-10 p.m. rain or shine, with synchronized lights and music on 101.3 FM, plus drive-in movies on the gigantic Speedway TV every Thursday through Sunday night until Christmas.
Where: Concord | More Info: Speedway Christmas
Havelock Other Holiday Activities
Breakfast with Santa
What to Expect:
Interactive breakfast event with Santa Claus.
Description:
Join Breakfast with Santa for a delightful morning filled with festive atmosphere and joyful company. Enjoy a hearty breakfast while interacting with Santa Claus and his merry helpers.
Where: Havelock | More Info: Breakfast with Santa
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- New Bern (18 miles)
- Jacksonville (31 miles)