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What to do in Little River

Between Monday, November 17, 2025 and Friday, January 16, 2026

5th Annual Storefront Showcase
Dec 5Local businesses showcase decorated storefronts for the holidays.
Sea Notes “We Wish You…”
Dec 9A holiday-themed musical performance.
The State Port Pilot Annual Cookie Contest
Dec 10Free admission – come taste & vote for the best cookies.
Winter Craft Festival
Dec 10A festival showcasing local crafts.
Santa's Workshop
Dec 10An event for kids, likely involving meeting Santa or craft activities.
Winterfest Performing Arts
Dec 10Performances by local artists as part of the Winterfest celebrations.
Gaming Discussion
Dec 10A discussion about current games and exciting upcoming releases.
Southport Old Jail Tours
Dec 13Tours of the historic Old Brunswick County Jail.
Pop-Up Ice Skating Experience
Dec 13Enjoy ice skating as part of the Southport Winterfest.
Ripley's Festival of Trees
Dec 27See 55 festively decorated trees representing each U.S. state and territory.
Rock N' Roll Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
Dec 27An interactive dinner theatre experience with a rock and roll theme.
The Great Christmas Light Show
Nov 24A drive-through Christmas light display with new lights and holiday magic, also featuring the Santa Express Train Ride and opportunities to meet Santa. The show is closed on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025.
Winter Wonderland at the Beach
Nov 28Experience an oceanfront lights display featuring over 100,000 lights. The event is closed on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025.
The Carolina Opry Christmas Special
Dec 29An award-winning holiday production featuring music, comedy, and dance.
The Carolina Opry Christmas Special
Dec 28An award-winning holiday production featuring music, comedy, and dance.
The Carolina Opry Christmas Special
Dec 27An award-winning holiday production featuring music, comedy, and dance.
Winter Wonderland at the Beach
Dec 27An oceanfront light display featuring over 100,000 lights.
Radient Dimensions Album Release Party
Dec 28An album release party for Radient Dimensions.
Victorian Candlelight Dinner
Dec 28A themed candlelight dinner experience hosted by Wilmington Walking Tours.
Laurie Kilmartin
Dec 28Stand-up comedy performance by Laurie Kilmartin.
Wilmington Christmas Parade
Dec 28A festive parade celebrating the Christmas season.
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Holidays on Water Drone Show
Dec 13A magical display of drones illuminating the night sky over the water.
Winterfest Performing Arts
Dec 13A performing arts event as part of Southport's Winterfest celebrations.
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The Holiday Train Expo
Dec 23Witness an intricate display of 12 train layouts and over 30 trains in a festive holiday setting.
Beach Ball Classic Ticket Sales
Dec 27Tickets for the annual Beach Ball Classic, a high school basketball tournament, can be purchased.
The Great Christmas Light Show
Dec 27A drive-through light show featuring over 2 million lights displayed along a 2-mile route.