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2024 Family-Friendly Holiday Events in Greenville, NC

2024 holiday events for families in Greenville, NC

The holiday season is the perfect time to make lasting memories with your family, and Greenville, NC, is full of events designed to bring joy to kids and adults alike. From parades and Christmas concerts to markets and family workshops, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. As a 5-star preschool in Greenville, NC, Children’s Campus of Greenville is proud to share this list of family-friendly holiday activities to help you plan a magical holiday season.

Here’s a roundup of kid-friendly holiday events happening in and around Greenville. Click the links to get more details and mark your calendars. 

Turkey Trot for Tots

Date: November 28, 2024

Time: 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Location: Fleet Feet Greenville | Greenville Square Shopping Center

Beau’s Buddies Cancer Fund is back again with our annual Turkey Trot for Tots. All money raised stays in eastern NC to assist families that are battling cancer. Learn more here.

Classic Cookie Decorating Class

Date: November 30, 2024

Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Location: Open House Baking | 620 Red Banks Rd, Greenville, NC 27858

In this sweet workshop, Open House Baking will share tips and techniques with you as you have a great time decorating sugar cookies. Learn more here.

Farmville Christmas Tree Lighting

Date: December 1, 2024

Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Location: Farmville Public Library | 4276 W Church St, Farmville, NC 27828

Join us for our annual Christmas tree lighting in Farmville at the Gazebo on the Town Common. Enjoy Christmas music, food, activities for children, and a special visit from Santa Claus. Learn more here.

Holiday Market at Town Common

Date: December 2, 2024

Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Location: Greenville Town Common | Greenville Toyota Amphitheater

Come out to support our local vendors and get your holiday shopping done. Learn more here.

PCC Music Department Holiday Concert

Date: December 3, 2024

Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Location: First Christian Church | 2810 E. 14th St., Greenville, NC 27858

The PCC Music Department Presents its Annual Holiday Concert. Learn more here.

Ayden Christmas Town

Date: December 5, 2024

Time: 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Location: Ayden Chamber of Commerce | 528 E 3rd St, Ayden, NC 28513

Experience the charm of Ayden’s Christmas Town festivities with activities for the whole family. Learn more here.

Ayden Parade of Lights

Date: December 5, 2024

Time: 6:30 PM to 11:59 PM

Location: Ayden Chamber of Commerce | 528 E 3rd St, Ayden, NC 28513

Watch Ayden’s Christmas Parade of Lights, a magical part of Christmas Town in Ayden this year. Learn more here.

Christmas Concert

Date: December 6, 2024

Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Location: Greenville Mall | 714 SE Greenville Blvd, Greenville, NC 27858

The Tar River Community Band will perform a free concert of Christmas music at 7 pm on Friday. Learn more here.

Greenville Gives

Date: December 6, 2024

Time: 4:30 PM to 11:59 PM

Location: Five Points Plaza | 5th and Evans Street, Greenville, NC 27858

Greenville Recreation and Parks, in collaboration with Downtown Greenville Partnership invites you to join us in kicking off the Holiday Season by giving back to local nonprofits. Learn more here.

Jaycee Christmas Parade

Date: December 7, 2024

Time: 5:00 PM to 11:59 PM

Location: Five Points Plaza | 5th and Evans Street, Greenville, NC 27858

Every year the Greenville Jaycees look forward to putting on the Greenville Jaycees Christmas Parade, sprinkling some magic for the children of our community. Learn more here.

The Nutcracker Ballet

Date: December 7, 2024 and December 8, 2024

Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Location: ECU Wright Auditorium | 212 Wright Circle, Greenville, NC 27858

Celebrate Dance Art’s Theatre’s 32nd season of The Nutcracker accompanied by the New Carolina Sinfonia. Learn more here.

A Grinchmas Movie Night

Date: December 13, 2024

Time: 6:30 PM to 11:59 PM

Location: Ayden Community Theatre | 4254 Lee Street, Ayden, NC 28513

The Grinch will be joining us and available to take pictures, so grab a warm blanket and join us for the BEST movie night ever. Learn more here.

Christmas Village Market

Date: December 14, 2024

Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Location: Eastern Carolina Village and Farm Museum | 4570 County Home Road

Visit our Christmas Market to buy your holiday gifts and decorations. Vendors, music, food and raffles. Learn more here.

Farmville Christmas Parade

Date: December 14, 2024

Time: 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Location: Farmville Community Arts Council | 3723 N. Main Street

Primary parade route includes Main Street downtown and then portions of West Cotton and Walnut Streets Parade includes floats, marching bands, Shriners, etc. Learn more here.

Jingle & Joy

Date: December 14, 2024

Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Location: ECU Health Sciences Campus Student Center | 400 West Campus Loop

Enjoy a festive evening of fun presented by Horizons of Pitt County. Learn more here.

Santa’s Workshop at River Park North

Date: December 14, 2024

Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Location: River Park North | 1000 Mumford Road

Enjoy hot chocolate, marshmallows over the campfire, and fun festive activities at Santa’s Workshop, including a meet and greet with Santa himself. Learn more here.

Winter Wonder in Winterville

Date: December 14, 2024

Time: 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Location: Winterville Recreation Park Amphitheater | 332 Sylvania Street

This year’s Town Christmas festivities include craft vendors, food trucks, bounce house, and entertainment. Learn more here.

Holiday Artisan Vendor Market

Date: December 21, 2024 and December 22, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Location: Greenville Mall | 714 Greenville Boulevard Southeast

Discover a delightful array of local small businesses offering unique holiday gifts and crafting opportunities. Learn more here.

Nativity Cookie Decorating Class

Date: December 21, 2024 

Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Location: Open House Baking | 620 Red Banks Rd

In this sweet workshop, Open House Baking will share tips and techniques with you as you have a great time decorating sugar cookies. Learn more here.

Enjoy Family Friendly Holiday Events in Greenville, NC

The holiday season is a time to connect, celebrate, and make cherished memories, and Greenville is full of opportunities to do just that. Whether it’s watching the twinkling lights at a parade, enjoying the sounds of a holiday concert, or shopping for handmade gifts at a local market, these events highlight the best of our community.

Supporting and participating in local events not only adds joy to your holidays but also strengthens the bonds within our vibrant community. For more family resources and to learn about our 5-star preschool, contact Children’s Campus of Greenville by calling [phone] or filling out our contact form to get started. 

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