Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting

Wilmington Riverwalk, Downtown Wilmington

Nov

5:30 PM

$ Free

🍁 Seasonal

❣️ Local Favorite

👀 Scenic Views

☀️ Outdoor

🚶 Walking

✈️ Tourist Favorite

🛍️ Shopping

🎨 Local Artisans

🥨 Food

🍹 Drinks

🍃 Nature

🐶 Dog friendly

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly

Overview

Join Wilmington’s Annual Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting on Nov. 29, 2024, at Market & Water St. by the Cape Fear River! 🎄✨

Kick off the festivities at 5:30 p.m. with live holiday music and a stroll through the holiday village for gifts and treats. Enjoy a free cup of hot chocolate at the Downtown Business Alliance tent.

Spin the wheel for prizes at the Excite Credit Union van, explore books on the Gus McGee Book Co. mobile bus, and join the countdown to the tree lighting at 6:25 p.m.

After the tree lights up, Santa Claus will be there for photos and visits with the kids. 🎅📸

This fun, family-friendly event is free and open to all. Rain or shine!

Sponsored by Excite Credit Union, Cool Wilmington, Slice of Life Pizza, WAAV, 102.7GNI, The HAWK, Coast 97.3, WWQQ, WDI, Star News, Bring It Downtown, and the Downtown Business Alliance.