With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season upon us, it can be hard to navigate the many holiday events in our local area. Whether you are in Jones, Lenoir, or Greene county, we have Christmas activities that will put you in the holiday spirit. All non-profits are encouraged to use WeReport Neuse News Facebook Group (www.wereportneusenews.com) to promote their event.

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Jones County

Maysville

Join Maysville First Baptist and the Town of Maysville for the 4th Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting on Main Street!! There will be FREE live music, hot chocolate, apple cider, and Christmas treats. Park at First Baptist for a fun hayride to the event. Hayrides begin at 3:00 pm.

Pollocksville

Pollocksville Rotary Club is sponsoring Christmas on Main in partnership with the Filling Station. They will use the Filling Station campus to kick off the Christmas season on December 7 from 5 pm-8 pm. The Rotary Club will serve food and there will also be S’mores and a visit from Santa.

Trenton

Downtown Christmas in Trenton will be held on December 1st. Sidewalk shopping downtown - 3 pm-6 pm. Christmas parade - 4 pm. Live Nativity Scene - 5:30 pm-7:00 pm at Brock Mill Pond.

Free trolley rides are available to and from town hall to the Millpond. Once you arrive at the Millpond you can enjoy some caroling, view the live nativity scene, and tour the mill house. You may visit the “Christmas in Trenton” Facebook page for more detailed information.

Lenoir County

Kinston

Historical Christmas Tour

Experience Christmas in Lenoir County in 1861, 1862, 1864, and 1865 through a guided tour inside the museum. See what the holiday season was like in the field with the soldiers, onboard ship with sailors, and on the home front. This is an Evening Theater ticketed program. Families will be able to make decorations in the lobby for a tabletop tree while they are waiting to be taken on tour. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 3-12 years. Tickets are timed and tours of approx. 20 people will begin every 15 minutes from 6 pm to 8 pm. Guided Christmas Tour lasts approximately ½ hour. Tickets can be purchased in advance or day of if tickets and times remain. Contact Rachel at 252-526-9600 ext. 222. Date And Time Fri, December 6, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST. CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center, 100 North Queen Street, Kinston, NC 28501

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Christmas Open House

Harmony Hall (Lenoir County Historical Association)

Free admission Historical Harmony Hall Museum, located at 109 E. King St. Kinston, will host Christmas Open House on 12/8/19, 2-4 pm.

Historical Harmony Hall Museum, located at 109 E. King St. Kinston, will host Christmas Open House on Sunday, December 8, 2019, from 2-4 PM. The Master Gardeners of Lenoir County, Dirt Daubers Garden Club, and Lenoir County Cooperative Extension Service will have the oldest house in Kinston, decorated in a typical modest fashion of its historical period for Christmas. Light refreshments will be severed. A bake sale and raffle will be conducted. In addition, there will be living history demonstrations set up around the house and families can make a Christmas ornament to take home.

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Winterfest at Pearson Park

Hosted by Neuseway Nature Park and Kinston/Lenoir County Parks and Recreation Dept.

Saturday, December 14, 2019, at 5 PM – 7 PM

Let’s celebrate the season’s greetings with our annual city event...

Many merry winter games, sledding, Christmas karaoke, photo opportunities with a whole cast of winter characters including Santa and storytime with Mrs. Clause, face painting, & more befitting of the most wonderful time of the year! Family-friendly, bring all your relatives! It is just the right time of year to bring everyone together. The entrance costs a canned food item, a slightly used coat, or a small donation. Those who pay the admission cost will be entered in a raffle for a basket of winter goodies.

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Home-school Day: The History of Holiday Traditions, Hosted by CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center and North Carolina Historic Sites. Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at 10 AM – 12 PM

CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center. 100 N Queen St, Kinston, North Carolina 28501

Join us for our final home-school day program of 2019! The cost is $1.00 per person. Topics Include Christmas, Santa Claus, food traditions, entertainment, and decorations. To register, please contact Rachel at 252-526-9600 ext. 222, or complete the following form. https://goo.gl/mt4htW

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A Kinston Christmas Downtown, hosted by Pride of Kinston.

Participating merchants will create special events in their businesses for your downtown enjoyment at our many locally-owned businesses. Also, part of exploring downtown includes public social media voting for the top holiday windows displays. Don't miss out on the Cookie Crawl – bags decorated by The Boys and Girls Club.

A Kinston Christmas Parade, hosted by Pride of Kinston.

Saturday, December 7, 2019, at 3:30 PM – 7 PM

This year we are happy to announce that after years of a morning parade, our Christmas parade in downtown Kinston, NC returns to the more magical hours of late afternoon/early evening so as to create a more spectacular and memorable parade. This year’s theme is Light the Night. Therefore, we are encouraging participants to be creative with lights on floats and costumes.

Light the Night - Christmas Tree Lighting, hosted by Pride of Kinston

Saturday, December 7, 2019, at 6 PM – 7 PM

It takes place right after the parade. Most likely at around 6 pm. Occurring at Pearson Park (Gordon and Mitchell Street) this includes the lighting of our giant Christmas tree and other surprises. This is going to be a very special day in downtown Kinston.

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Neuse Regional Library ‘Night of Joy’

Thu Dec 05, 2019 at 07:00 pm, Neuse Regional Library, 510 N Queen St, Kinston, NC 28501, Kinston.

Ring in the holiday season with a community-wide celebration on Thursday, December 5, at 7:00 p.m. at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library. In its 11th year, the Night of Joy features music, dancing, singing, and other artful expressions. Join us for an evening of fun, uplifting performances and get in the holiday spirit. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For more information, please call 252-527-7066, ext. 133.

Grifton

Holiday Tea with our Ladies. Mon Dec 02, 2019 at 08:30 am. Grifton School, 513 McCrae St. Grifton, North Carolina 28530

Calling all ladies!

Please join us for a Holiday Tea and shopping event at the Book Fair. I can't wait to see all the moms, grandmothers, aunts, and special female role models. December 2nd, 8:30 am-9:30 am. This event is to celebrate the love of reading with the special ladies in our lives.

La Grange

La Grange Christmas Parade

December 1, 2019. 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM, La Grange, NC 28551

Join us for the La Grange Christmas Parade. If you would like to participate, please contact Jeanne Kennedy at 252-521-2350 or Lavaron Howell 252-286-7688. The deadline to register is November 25th.

Pink Hill

2019 Pink Hill Christmas Parade

Sunday, December 1, 2019, at 2 PM

The Annual Pink Hill Christmas Parade sponsored by Pink Hill Volunteer Fire Department and Town Hall will be on December 1, 2019. This is one Parade you don’t want to miss because it’s the best parade around our area! Anyone wanting to join our parade this year, please contact Crystal Heath at Town Hall 252-568-3181. Monday through Friday 8 am-12 pm and 1 pm - 5 pm. Entry sign up begins November 1st through November 22nd.

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Deck the Halls. Hosted by Pink Hill Public Library.

Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at 6 PM – 8 PM

Pink Hill Public Library, 114 W Broadway St, Pink Hill, North Carolina 28572

Come and join us to as "deck the halls" of the public library just in time for the Pink Hill Christmas Parade. Ugly Christmas sweaters are encouraged. Cookies, cocoa, and cider will be available.

Greene County

Hookerton

24th Annual Tree Lighting Festival and Parade. Monday, December 2, 2019, at 6 PM – 8:30 PM

Town of Hookerton

The Town of Hookerton will host the 24th Annual Tree Lighting Festival and Parade. Enjoy music, performances, carriage rides, and a visit with Santa. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys4Tots or a non-perishable food item for Greene County Interfaith, and receive a door prize ticket. Drawings will be held at 8:00 p.m. One lucky girl and one lucky boy will take home a Brand New Bicycle!!! Don't miss this evening of wholesome family fun. Vendors will be on-site for those who wish to do some Christmas shopping. See you there!!!

Snow Hill

Snow Hill Downtown Extravaganza. Friday, Dec 6, 2019 5:00 pm - 08:00 pm

Town of Snow Hill Christmas Parade. Saturday, Dec 7, 2019, at 2:00 pm

Walstonburg

Cookies With Santa. Saturday, December 21, 2019. 1 pm-3 pm Walstonburg Town Hall

Storytime with Greene County Public Library Starts at 1:00 pm. Each child will receive a free bag of Reindeer food to help guide Santa to your home on Christmas Eve. Great opportunity for a picture with Santa.