LELAND, NC — The Town of Leland is launching a full lineup of seasonal celebrations this year, featuring returning community favorites alongside new attractions for residents and regional visitors. Highlights for the upcoming holiday season include an expanded train ride, a themed gallery exhibit, live musical performances, and community donation drives.
Featured Events & Schedules:
Leland in Lights & Live Programming (Nov. 21 – Jan. 3) Founders Park will illuminate nightly throughout the season. The expanded Leland Express train—sponsored by the Leland Tourism Development Authority—will run select evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with holiday programming beginning at 6 p.m.:
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Dec. 4: Live entertainment
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Dec. 5: “Home Alone” movie screening and Santa visits
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Dec. 11: Visits with Santa
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Dec. 12: “A Christmas Story” movie screening
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Dec. 18: Live entertainment and Santa visits
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Dec. 19: Dueling Pianos featuring Blazin’ Keys Entertainment
Gallery of Trees (Nov. 30 – Dec. 17) Hosted at the Leland Cultural Arts Center (LCAC), 1212 Magnolia Village Way. Display hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The exhibit showcases trees decorated by local businesses, organizations, and artists, including Cub Scouts Pack 118, Leland Area Garden Club, The Artificial Flower Shop, Brittany the Illustrator, Summit Roofing, Cintas, and Pelican Landing.
Pack the Patrol Car (Dec. 4) Leland Police and Fire departments will collect nonperishable food items and new, unwrapped toys for Brunswick Family Assistance from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Walmart, 1112 New Pointe Boulevard.
Holiday Art Market (Dec. 5) Over 30 local vendors will display handmade goods, pottery, paintings, and jewelry from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the LCAC, alongside local food trucks and sweet shops.
Cookies with Santa & Sensory-Friendly Visits (Dec. 8 & Dec. 12)
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Dec. 8: Cookies with Santa offers crafts, story time, and treats from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. ($5 per ticket; advance registration required).
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Dec. 12: Sensory-Friendly Santa provides a calm environment from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. for registered family groups (up to five families per 30-minute block; registration required).
Wilmington Big Band Concert (Dec. 11) The Wilmington Big Band presents a live concert of holiday standards from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the LCAC. Tickets are $15 online or at the door, with local food and drink vendors on-site.
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