Town of Leland announces lineup of holiday events
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — The Town of Leland is preparing for a series of holiday events throughout November and December.
The schedule includes opportunities to shop from local vendors, enjoy live entertainment, visit Santa and participate in family-friendly activities.
Gallery of Trees
The Leland Cultural Arts Center will host a Gallery of Trees exhibit from Nov. 30 through Dec. 17. Local organizations, businesses and artists will decorate trees for the exhibit.
Participating groups include Cub Scouts Pack 118, Leland Area Garden Club, The Artificial Flower Shop, Brittany the Illustrator, Summit Roofing, Cintas and Pelican Landing.
The Leland Cultural Arts Center is located at 1212 Magnolia Village Way. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Live at Leland in Lights
Live at Leland in Lights will bring entertainment to Founders Park on select weekends. Activities will include visits with Santa, live music, holiday movies, Leland Express train rides, food trucks and a beer garden.
The Leland Express will feature an additional train this year, sponsored by the Leland Tourism Development Authority.
On scheduled evenings, train rides will run from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., with holiday programming beginning at 6 p.m.
The entertainment schedule includes:
- Dec. 4: Live entertainment
- Dec. 5: “Home Alone” movie and visits with Santa
- Dec. 11: Visits with Santa
- Dec. 12: “A Christmas Story” movie
- Dec. 18: Live entertainment and visits with Santa
- Dec. 19: Dueling Pianos with Blazin’ Keys Entertainment
Leland in Lights will illuminate Founders Park nightly from Nov. 21 through Jan. 3. Admission is free.
For the full schedule and additional information, visit Leland in Lights.
Pack the Patrol Car
The Leland Police and Fire departments will host Pack the Patrol Car on Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Walmart, located at 1112 New Pointe Boulevard.
The departments will collect nonperishable food items and new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages. Donations will benefit Brunswick Family Assistance.
Holiday Art Market
The Holiday Art Market will take place Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Leland Cultural Arts Center.
More than 30 local vendors will offer handmade items and other goods, including jewelry, paintings and pottery.
Food and treats will also be available from local food trucks, bakers and Mimi and Papa’s Popcorn and Sweet Shop.
Wilmington Big Band Performance
The Wilmington Big Band will perform holiday classics and other big band favorites Dec. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Leland Cultural Arts Center.
Food and beverages will be available from Mimi and Papa’s Popcorn and Sweet Shop, The Pit Backyard BBQ and Brunswick Beer and Cider.
Tickets cost $15 and can be purchased online or at the cultural arts center.
Santa Visits
The Leland Cultural Arts Center will host two additional opportunities for families to visit Santa.
Cookies with Santa is scheduled for Dec. 8 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The event will include crafts, story time and holiday treats. Tickets cost $5, and advance registration is required.
A sensory-friendly visit with Santa is scheduled for Dec. 12 from noon to 3 p.m. The free event will provide a more relaxed environment for children with sensory sensitivities.
Each registration is for one family group, with up to five families per 30-minute session. Registration is required.
For more information about the Town of Leland’s holiday events, visit the town’s website.
