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Through Dec. 31 Meadow Lights Sip hot chocolate as you ride the miniature train around the largest display of Christmas lights in the area. Be sure to visit the old-fashioned candy store, the carousel and Santa himself. Information: 919.669.5969 www.meadowlights.net
Dec. 11 The Fayetteville Symphony The Fayetteville Symphony presents its Holiday Spectacular Concert at Methodist University’s Reeves Auditorium, featuring music from “Nutcracker,” “Greensleeves,” “Skater’s Waltz,” “Blue Danube” and more. Information: 910.433.4690 www.fayettevillesymphony.org
Dec. 11 Fayetteville Christmas Parade The annual parade will start at 11 a.m. in downtown Fayetteville and will feature marching bands and other performers, holiday floats and Fayetteville’s hometown charm. Information: 910.309.1759 www.rotarychristmasparade.com
Dec. 11 – Dec. 12 Nutcracker Ballet The North Carolina State Ballet production of the “Nutcracker” has a cast of 60 dancers and actors and will feature international guest artists Barbara Toth and Wei Ni performing the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier. Information: 910.438.4123 www.atthecrown.com
Dec. 12 Candlelight Loft Tours The Fayetteville Downtown Alliance sponsors tours of downtown lofts from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the Downtown Alliance office and other downtown locations. Information: 910.222.3382 www.fayettevillealliance.com
Dec. 17 Vince Gill & Amy Grant This country and Christian music superstar couple take the stage at the Crown Theater for a Community Concerts show called “The 12 Days of Christmas.” Information: 910.438.4100 www.atthecrown.com
Dec. 18 Breakfast with Santa A full breakfast with Santa, crafts, pictures with Santa and play time in the museum. 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at Fascinate-U Children’s Museum. Information: 910.433.1573 www.fascinate-u.com
Dec. 31 Party in the Park A family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration in Festival Park downtown that will include live music, a live television feed from Times Square, craft activities, inflatables, a fireworks show and an early New Year’s countdown including fireworks at 8:45 for those who don’t want to stay up late, though the event will last until 12:30 a.m. Information: 910.323.1934 www.faydogwoodfestival.com
Jan. 21 through Feb. 13 “Hairspray” The Cape Fear Regional Theatre’s production of the campy Broadway hit musical “Hairspray.” Information: 910.323.4234 or www.cfrt.org
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