Things To Do
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The Cardinal & Pine Holiday Bucket List
Here are some of the events and activities we’re most looking forward to this holiday season.
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The Cardinal & Pine Holiday Shopping Guide
To take the stress out of last-minute holiday shopping, we put together a guide to our favorite NC gifts for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.
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Hop aboard 8 holiday train rides in North Carolina
These eight holiday train rides throughout North Carolina will put you on track for the Christmas spirit.
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Embrace the cold at the 2025 Visit Haywood Ice Fest Weekend
Discover what’s in store for the 2025 Visit Haywood Ice Fest Weekend, from the schedule of events to nearby local gems.
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Where to go sledding, tubing, & skiing in North Carolina
From snowboarding and skiing to tubing and snowshoeing, there’s plenty to do in North Carolina this winter.
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Shop local this season: 14 NC holiday farmers’ markets to visit this December
Get a head start on your holiday shopping (or find those perfect last-minute gifts) while enjoying seasonal festivities at these NC farmers’ markets.
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Tis the season: Deck the streets with these 15 NC holiday parades
This holiday season, grab your coats and make sure to catch one (or more) of these Christmas parades happening across the Tar Heel state.
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Morganton Holiday Parade: Olympic star, news anchor, & Santa join the celebration
Morganton’s 48th annual holiday parade at J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is set for Dec. 5 with a”Holidays on the Big Screen” theme.
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The 10 best North Carolina state parks to enjoy in the winter
Here are the 10 best NC state parks to visit this winter for hiking, horseback riding, history hunting, and more.
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Here are 16 North Carolina Christmas tree lightings, from the mountains to the coast
Whenever you like to ring in the holidays, North Carolina communities from the Outer Banks to the mountains are getting together in the coming days and weeks to officially light their Christmas tree. Here’s what to know.
