Help us give back to our local communities this Holiday season during our Annual Canned Food Drive! Bring in five non-perishable canned food items during the week of December 8th-15th and receive a coupon to use in January 2025 at Franklin's! https://www.facebook.com/events/368884966295814/
Oriental celebrates The Spirit of Christmas the second weekend in December, Thursday, Dec 12 – Saturday, Dec 14. Luminaria line the streets of Oriental. Businesses host open houses to say thank you to the community. There’s a live Nativity, several choirs performing Christmas favorites, a lighted (engineless) flotilla in the harbor, the lighting of the Star at town dock #1, a parade along the main streets, the lighting of the Tree of Names and Lights in Lou Mac Park, and the Light Up Oriental decorating contest for residents and businesses. The parade is Sat Dec 14 at 1p. Register to enter the parade online here. The 2024 Spirit of Christmas schedule will be published about a week before the event.
Come on out and jam with Big Jim and Ms Kathy
Show starts at dusk (5:00pm ish). Admission is FREE! Popcorn, candy, sodas, and lots of other goodies available onsite. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and join us for a fun evening!
Join downtown businesses and restaurants for opening receptions, demonstrations, special events, and much more!
Assist with marking all veterans' graves and pre-stage wreaths in preparation for wreath laying. No sign-up needed. Kids are welcome to assist as well! https://www.facebook.com/events/2606729599716863/
SAVE THE DATE Downtown Shops participate in this annual event to have their self-made LIVE Window Displays for visitors & residents to stroll through the historic district & view! Windows will be judged & a trophy awarded to the winner Trust us when we say that you don’t want to miss this festive evening downtown full of fun with shopping, dining opportunities with restaurants & food trucks, Santa, SNW & A LOT of magic
More details coming soon!
Get cozy in the library with hot cocoa and a holiday movie on December 13th at 4 pm. This event is great for the whole family. https://www.facebook.com/events/536293462432668/
The Spirit of Christmas Flotilla will be held on Friday night December 13th unless the weather is bad. We invite kayaks, paddleboards, dinghies and canoes to the event. Please do not use motors or sails. Many, meet at the Oriental Wildlife ramp (100 Midyette Street Oriental NC 28571) at a time to facilitate being in the water at 4:45. For safety, please wear life vests and carry whistles (a white light is also required but I think Christmas lights will qualify). It’s a short paddle, but much of it (especially returning) is in the dark. Battery operated Christmas lights work well for decoration. https://www.facebook.com/events/898923955677278/