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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM 14 UCW DECEMBER 7 - 13, 2022 Arnette Park is set to light up the night this holiday season. Gather the whole family for Arnette Park's 13th Annual Christmas in the Park event. If you haven't attended before, this year is your chance to enjoy the beautiful lights, the camarade- rie and the brisk fall breeze that all make for a memorable experience. e Parks and Recreation staff wants all Fayetteville citizens and the residents of surrounding areas to come out for a night and revel in the light show along with lots of other special Christmas events. e event is a festival of lights — a combination of holiday-themed dis- plays and natural woodland span- ning 100 acres adjacent to the Cape Fear River. It will be a magical way to spend the evening during this wonderful time of year. Arnette Park will be hosting Christmas in the Park from Dec. 4 to 8, 11 to 15, and 18 to 21 (excludes Fridays and Saturdays). e festivi- ties start at 6 p.m. and last until 9 p.m. each night at Arnette Park. Admission is free and guests must remain in their vehicle and drive through the park while taking in the sights and sounds of the Christmas season. e main attraction of the night is the 30-foot decorated tree, sur- rounded by smaller trees and lights that will dance to music. Whether you are two or 82, this year's Christ- mas in the Park will be fun for everyone in the family and offers plenty of opportunities to get into the Christmas spirit. ere will be food vendors, arts and crafts, a fire pit, and a train ride. Just for $1, hop on the train ride to get a view of the sights that lay be- yond the walking trail. e ride will be filled with even more Christmas scenery and good cheer. "Christmas in the Park brought back some of my favorite childhood memories and helped me make a few new ones with my own chil- dren," says visitor Tiffany Haywood. "I can promise you, my family and I have found our newest Christmas tradition and I think perhaps you can find yours too!" Animals, other than service animals, are not permitted in the park. For additional information, call 910-433-1574. During inclement weather, call 910-306-7325 to check if the park will be open. EVENTS Arnette Park offers drive- thru light display by CHAYENNE BURNS All ages invited to dine with Santa at Huske Hardware by CHAYENNE BURNS Santa is stepping away from the North Pole to enjoy breakfast and photo opportunities with his friends at Huske Hardware House restau- rant in Fayetteville. Santa will be making appearances during two breakfast sessions on Saturday, Dec. 10. e first session will begin at 9 a.m. and last until 10:15 a.m. Guests wanting to attend the first session must arrive between 8:45 and 9 a.m. Breakfast will not be served after 9:45 a.m. Session two will start at 10:15 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. with patrons arriving no later than 10:15 a.m. Breakfast will not be served after 10:45 a.m. Huske Hardware House Res- taurant won't disappoint with the menu for this festive event. Kids under the age of 10 will be served the Happy Eggs Breakfast which consists of one scrambled egg, two strips of bacon, and a Belgian Pearl Sugar Waffle. ose who are 10 and older will be served the Simply Southern Breakfast, which comes with two scrambled eggs, two slices of bacon, one banger sausage, a buttered bis- cuit, and crispy hash browns. Tickets must be purchased in advance and seating is limited. For kids, the cost is $12 and for adults it is $15. Tickets are required for all guests two years old and older. All reservations will be made through ticket purchases on Eventbrite.com and are non-refundable. Located in historic downtown Fayetteville, the Huske Hardware House Restaurant & Brewery has a rich 115-year-old history. On the National Register of Historic Places, the original building was built in 1903 by Benjamin R. Huske. Over the years, the original Victorian- era masonry frame was added to accommodate the booming hard- ware store. It expanded upward an additional story and to the west to add three more storefronts. Between 1970 and 1996, the building took on a variety of tenants, from furni- ture merchants to jewelry stores. However, in 1996 Dr. Joseph Baggett renovated the east side to create the restaurant and brewery of today. CHAYENNE BURNS, Staff Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomin- gweekly.com. 910-484-6200. CHAYENNE BURNS, Staff Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomin- gweekly.com. 910-484-6200. Call us at 781-821-2204 or donate online at MatchingDonorsDonations.com Donate Vehicles, Boats, Real Estate, Planes ... anything! YOU DON'T HAVE TO DONATE A KIDNEY TO SAVE A LIFE 100% of the proceeds help save the lives of people needing organ transplants on MatchingDonors.com, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Every donation is tax deductible. We take donations in any condition, with fast, free pickup. Matching Donors