Christmas with the Fishes
Santa by the Sea
Saturday, Dec. 19, 5 p.m., $15-$18
N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher
The aquarium presents a holiday treat for families by closing at 4:30 p.m. then reopening at 5 p.m. decorated for the season, including holiday crafts, music, games and a meet-and-greet with Santa. Santa might even take a dip with Sheldon the sea turtle. Each child receives a complimentary photo with Santa. For more information or to buy tickets visit www.ncaquariums.com
The Season for Giving
Toys for Tots Fundraiser
Saturday, Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m., $10
The Brooklyn Arts Center
Local band L Shape Lot will collect toys during its fourth annual Toys for Tots Fundraiser. This year the group will play alongside special guests Rebekah Todd and The Odyssey. All new and unwrapped toy donations will be accepted. Tickets are available at the door and doors open at 6:30 p.m. For more information please visit www.brooklynartsnc.com/index.php?c=concerts
All Aboard
“Polar Express” Day
Saturday, Dec. 19, 9 a.m, $9.75 admission
Children’s Museum of Wilmington
This early-morning event encourages children to show up in their pajamas and enjoy activities such as painting train ornaments, writing letters to Santa, drinking hot chocolate, and receiving a Christmas spirit bell — just like the story. A reading of “The Polar Express” begins at 10 a.m. For more information email [email protected]
Twinkling Trains
Light and Train Spectacular
Friday, Dec. 18 to Saturday, Dec. 19, 6:30–8 p.m., $5
Wilmington Railroad Museum
Filled with holiday cheer, this event showcases more than 20,000 Christmas lights and holiday cookies with Santa Claus. Model train layouts and musical animations are also entertainment for the evening. For more information, contact
[email protected]
