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2024 Holiday Guide

Holiday Guide
These are the best fireworks shows that North Carolina has to offer and breaking them down by region.

Check out the best New Year’s fireworks shows in NC, broken down by region

Check out these great fireworks shows, ranging from free to bougie, in each of North Carolina’s three geographical regions to end 2025 with a bang.
Haywood County, an hour west of Asheville, welcomes scores of visitors to the festival each year.

Haywood County’s 2026 Ice Fest Weekend celebrates community & recovery

Discover what’s in store for the 2026 Visit Haywood Ice Fest Weekend, from local gems to an ice-themed schedule of events.
Scammers are kicking their operations into high gear for the holidays and consumers in North Carolina and across the country should be on high alert.

Tips to avoid scams during the holiday season

Scammers are kicking their operations into high gear for the holidays and consumers in North Carolina and across the country should be on high alert.
The traveler's guide to Durham, NC

Durham, NC: The traveler’s guide to Bull City

Durham’s art, dining, outdoor, and sports scenes make it an all-weather city; it’s worthy of a visit any time of year.
Holiday events in Gaston County area

From parades to tree lightings, 24 can’t-miss holiday events in the Gaston County area

From carriage rides to parades, Gaston County will host it all this holiday season. Here is a run-down of family events happening in November and December.
Budget-conscious North Carolinians know there’s no need to leave the Tar Heel State to embark on a holiday excursion full of natural wonders and unique cultural offerings.

5 affordable holiday trips in North Carolina

From skiing excursions to action-packed days at the shore, affordable holiday getaways are possible across North Carolina.
This holiday season, North Carolinians are focusing on more than presents and good times.

7 ways to give back in North Carolina this holiday season

This holiday season, North Carolinians are focusing on more than presents and good times. Learn about these ways you can give back in NC this year.
Western N.C. is home to several of the state’s top Christmas tree farms in towns that can turn into a scenic day-trip.

North Carolina’s top choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms

Head to the best Christmas tree farms in North Carolina for a memorable holiday adventure.
The Chinese Lantern Festival at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, N.C.

North Carolina’s 9 most magical winter festivals

Nights are brighter and filled with cheer at these family-friendly winter festivals held across North Carolina.