Winterfest

In the Spirit of the Holiday Season, Mayor Hatem will light the City of Southport’s Downtown Christmas Tree at Whittler’s Bench for the Mayor’s Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony. ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas will be read and the Trinity United Methodist Church Children’s Choir will serenade us with time-honored Christmas Carols. Hot chocolate and cookiesContinue reading "Mayor’s Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony 🎄❄️"

Southport businesses are decking the town with the Third Annual Storefront Showcase holiday decorating contest. From Saturday, December 2 to Saturday, December 9, visitors, guests, or residents of Southport can follow the Storefront Showcase map that will be available online to visit each store and cast votes on each participating business. There will be five categories: MostContinue reading "Third Annual Storefront Showcase❄️"

Southport businesses are decking the town with the Third Annual Storefront Showcase holiday decorating contest. From Saturday, December 2 to Saturday, December 9, visitors, guests, or residents of Southport can follow the Storefront Showcase map that will be available online to visit each store and cast votes on each participating business. There will be five categories: MostContinue reading "Third Annual Storefront Showcase❄️"

Join us for Southport’s Winterfest Tea, an enchanting tea with special holiday entertainment sponsored by the Sisters of Southport and the City of Southport. Saturday, December 2, at 1:00 p.m. at the Southport Community Building, located at 223 East Bay Street. Tickets will be $45 and are available at Ricky Evans Gallery or the Ft. Johnston VisitorsContinue reading "Winterfest Tea ❄️"

Pet Pictures with Santa, sponsored by the City of Southport Animal Protective Services will take place on Sunday, December 3, 2-4 p.m. at the Indian Trail Meeting Hall/Keziah Park, 113 W. Moore Street. Bring your pets for a jolly picture with Santa. Enjoy some pet-friendly activities and treats while you wait. Donations will be acceptedContinue reading "Pet Pictures with Santa ❄️"

Walk through a winter wonderland at the Candy Cane Garden Party, sponsored by Southport Garden Club on Tuesday, December 5, 6–8 p.m. at Keziah Park, 113 West Moore Street. The four-foot candy canes have been decorated by local community members for your holiday enjoyment. For information and to purchase a candy cane to decorate visit www.southportgardenclub.org,Continue reading "Candy Cane Garden Party❄️"

WINTERFEST continues with this year’s The State Port Pilot Annual Cookie Contest (Sponsored by The State Port Pilot) on Wednesday, December 6, from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the Southport Community Building. Free… Come vote for your favorite! For information on entering email cookies@stateportpilot.com. Watch for more details in your copy of the State Port Pilot, the Holiday editionContinue reading "The State Port Pilot Annual Cookie Contest ❄️"

Bring your children to enjoy Supper with Santa’s Elves on Wednesday, December 6, from 5-6:30 p.m. Parents will be able to drop their children off, shop at local stores, or have a romantic dinner. The children will enjoy a pizza dinner and watch a movie. This fun event is sponsored by the Southport Parks &Continue reading "Supper with Santa’s Elves ❄️"

The Christmas Movie “Polar Express,” an annual favorite WINTERFEST event, will be shown on the Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn at dusk on Thursday, December 7. This event is sponsored by Southport Parks and Recreation. Chairs/blankets are encouraged, and hot chocolate and snacks will be provided by Intracoastal Realty, Southport. 

Step into the warmth of the season at Once More Bookstore’s Holiday Open House on Friday, December 8th, from 10:00-4:00. At 727 N Howe St behind Southport Realty. Browse through a treasure trove of holiday delights, from adult and children’s books to puzzles, DVDs, and CDs, all offered at irresistibly low prices. As you explore,Continue reading "Once More Bookstore’s Holiday Open House ❄️"

Enjoy a tour, Historic Holidays, at the NC Maritime Museum at Southport, 204 E. Moore Street. This annual tradition, presented by the museum crew, will be from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Friday, December 8. Staff and volunteers will be dressed out in period attire and historic activities and take-home crafts will be availableContinue reading "Historic Holidays ❄️"

Children, grownups, residents, and visitors, look forward to the annual Light Up the Night Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Southport Fire Department. On Friday, December 8, at 5:30 p.m. the children will begin to board the fire engines at the Southport Fire Station. The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. Parade route: Waterfront Park, down HoweContinue reading "Light Up the Night Christmas Parade ❄️"

Homemade Arts and crafts, homegrown winter vegetables, cut flowers, homemade baked goods, honey, jellies, and pickles are only a few items that you will find at the Winter Craft Festival on Saturday, December 9, from 9-4 p.m. in Franklin Square Park. Visit downtownsouthport.org for vendor information. 

Get your children into the holiday spirit at Southport’s Santa’s Workshop on Saturday, December 9. Children will be making ornaments, decorating cookies, and creating other fun crafts. The workshop is from 10-11 a.m. at 209 Atlantic Ave., beside the Southport Gym.

Not to be missed, is the popular Winterfest Performing Arts program, sponsored by the Brunswick Arts Council. Enjoy the performing arts, including instrumentals, singing, and dancing on Saturday, December 9, 11-3 p.m. in Franklin Square Park.

The Old Brunswick County Jail Tours sponsored by the Southport Historical Society will take place on Saturday, December 9, from 12-5 p.m. at the Old Jail, decorated for the season. The jail was built in 1904 when Southport was the county seat, located on the corner of Nash & Rhett Streets. This is a perfectContinue reading "Old Brunswick County Jail Museum Tours ❄️"

Southport Historical Society’s Annual Holiday Tour of Homes is scheduled for 12-5 p.m. on Saturday, December 9. Tickets are needed to join this tour and can be purchased for $25 through the Southport Historical Society’s website starting on November 28th (southporthistoricalsociety.org) as well as in person at Ft. Johnston Visitors Center and Museum beginning atContinue reading "Annual Holiday Tour of Homes ❄️"

We are delighted to announce that the Southport Train and Toy Show will take place at the Indian Trail Meeting Hall on December 9th, running from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. We extend our sincere gratitude to the Wilmington Railroad Museum for their participation, as they will be showcasing a modular train setup and WoodenContinue reading "Southport Train and Toy Show ❄️"

Get ready to enjoy family fun at the Charlie Brown Christmas Concert & Party on Saturday, December 9, from 3-5 pm at the Southport Community Building. Join us for a party with a concert by the Charlene Brown Trio & the Treble Makers, Santa, and more come together full of music & fun! For kidsContinue reading "Charlie Brown Christmas Concert & Party ❄️"

For the 29th year, the Southport Winterfest Flotilla, sponsored by Cape Fear Yacht Club, Downtown Southport, Inc., and the City of Southport will illuminate the waterfront. Bring chairs and blankets to enjoy the beauty of Christmas lights bouncing off the water on Saturday, December 9, 6 p.m. at the Southport Waterfront. The flotilla route willContinue reading "Southport Winterfest Flotilla ❄️"