Holiday Things to Do

Holidays on Water in Carolina Beach

Celebrate Christmas coastal-style with festive lights, holiday markets, a boat parade and more. Watch boats in their holiday best glide across the water during the Christmas Flotilla, and while visiting, discover coastal finds on your gift list at Carolina Beach Holiday Market at Carolina Beach Lake Park. And come back to ring in the New Year with a giant beach ball drop. It’s the most colorful time of the year in Carolina Beach.

Check out the full rundown on all Holiday on Water activities for Wilmington, NC.

Seaside Shenanigans Boutique Christmas Display

COASTAL CHRISTMAS FINDS

Shop local artists and vendors at the Carolina Beach Holiday Market Dec. 6 at Carolina Beach Lake Park. Find unique coastal treasures at Seaside Shenanigans Boutique for friends and family and then reward yourself with a delicious scoop (or two) of Irish-style ice cream at Celtic Creamery, located in the same building! Nearby on the island, find more handmade treasures at the seaside Kure Beach Holiday Market Nov. 22-29 at Ocean Front Park & Pavilion.

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