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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17
CREATE UGLY SWEATERS
LAKE RIM PARK
Bring your own sweatshirt or t-shirt to de-
corate with the provided natural materials
and dyes. Learn about the unique ways
that some animals decorate themselves as you create your own master-
piece. Event costs $2 for materials. The event is open for all ages. Call or
register online at register.fcpr.us. Space is limited.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18
UGLY SWEATER BEER MILE
DIRTBAG ALES BREWERY
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Rogue Alpha Athletics has partnered with
Dirtbag Ales in Hope Mills to create a
one-mile course where you can run, jog,
walk or crawl your way to enjoy some delicious, local drinks. This is a great
way to support local business, drink beer and exercise all at the same time.
Don't like to run, no worries, come hang out and drink some beer. Must be
21 to drink beer. If you don't drink beer or are under age you can drink wa-
ter. This venue is equipped with an athletic field, dog playground, swing sets
for the kids and an outdoor stage.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18
PIES & PAIRINGS WITH FAY PIE CO.
BRIGHT LIGHT BREWING CO.
6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Join the Fayetteville Pie Company and
Bright Light Brewing Company for the
perfect mash up — pie and beer. Two pies
and two beers will be included with your
ticket and sweet pies will be available for purchase. Each pairing will have
two beer offerings for each pie. Menu will be available a week ahead of the
event. Bring your appetite for some delicious pies. Event will be held at 444
W Russell St. Tickets are $24 plus $2.20 in fees and tickets can be purcha-
sed at brightlightbrewingco.ticketleap.com/piespairing.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18
WRAP IT UP
DOWNTOWN FAYETTEVILLE
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Downtown Fayetteville is the place to be
to wrap up your last minute shopping. A
beautiful, fun and easy shopping experien-
ce is all right there. Many of the shops have great gifts that are ready to go, or
they can gift wrap for easy gift giving. Many shops are also open on Christmas
Eve. Eat, shop and play in downtown Fayetteville before the big day. Experience
all the Merry Christmases and Happy Holidays from the business owners of the
Downtown Alliance.
FLORIDA CITRUS SALE
THE MASH HOUSE & BREWERY
9 p.m. - 10 a.m.
Fresh from Florida groves to Fayetteville.
There will be red and pink grapefruit avail-
able for $40; seedless navel oranges for
$40; Sol-Zest Tangerine for $46. In addition to citrus one pound of shelled Geor-
gia pecans will be offered for $16, orange blossom honey will be sold for $10 and
marmalade will be available for $7. Prices are subject to change and citrus will
be sold in approximately 20 pound boxes. No pre-ordering needed, simply go to
the truck to pick up. Cash and credit cards will be accepted.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19
METEOR SHOWER
LAKE RIM PARK
8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
While things may be a little different again
this year, join Cape Fear Botanical Gardens
for a favorite holiday tradition featuring
lights, decorations, Santa Claus, s'mores (for purchase) and more. All displays
are outdoors with safety measures in place. Safety measures are also in place
for Santa's interaction with guests. Cape Fear Botanical Garden asks vistors to
choose ticket dates carefully as tickets are non-refundable. To purchase tickets
visit https://www.eventbrite.com/d/nc–fayetteville/holiday-lights/
MONDAY, DECEMBER 20
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.