Gobble, Gobble, SprintĀ
Habitat for Humanity Turkey TrotĀ
Wrightsville Beach Park
Thursday, Nov. 27, 7:30 a.m.
Entrance fee $15-$35
Registration for the 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run begins at 7:30 a.m. followed by the Run/Walk at 8:30. Prizes will be awarded for the best Thanksgiving-themed team, biggest team and fastest team, as well as for the best individual costume. Register online at its-go-time.com Ā For more information, call (910) 762-4744 or visit www.capefearhabitat.org
Choo Choo Cheer
Light & Train Spectacular
Wilmington Railroad Museum
Friday, Nov. 28, 6:30-8 p.m.
Admission $5
Visitors are invited to see the Wilmington Railroad Museum lit up with 20,000 twinkling lights. The event also features musical animations, cookies and cider, and a visit from Santa Claus. Kids under 3 get in free. For more information, call (910) 763-2634 or visit www.wrrm.org
Lights Over the Water
Carolina Beach Lake Park
Friday, Nov. 28, 7 p.m.
Free admission
The Island of Lights Festival kicks off with an opening ceremony with the president of the Island of Lights Committee, Pleasure Island elected officials, an appearance by Santa and musical entertainment. Refreshments will be available. Local Cub Scouts provide the honor guard and display the flag for the national anthem. For more information, visit www.islandoflights.org
Hungry for the Holidays
Jingle Bell Breakfast
Cameron Art Museum
Saturday, Nov. 29, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Tickets $15-$20
Kids 3-8 are invited to enjoy a holiday-themed breakfast as part of the Cape Fear Festival of Trees. The event features a breakfast buffet, story time, holiday activities and a visit from Santa and Mrs.Ā Claus. Space is limited to 200 guests. Purchase advance tickets online at capefearfestivaloftrees.org/tickets For more information, call (910) 395-5999 or visit www.cameronartmuseum.org