Waiting for Christmas Sea Notes Choral Society will present their 2022 Christmas Concert entitled Waiting for Christmas at Odell Williamson Auditorium on the campus of Brunswick Community College, on Saturday, December 3 at 3 PM and Sunday, December 4 at 3 PM. Marie-Pierre Fletcher will direct the concert and Sandy Rushing will be the principal accompanist. […]

Shop-with-a-Cop Concert featuring the BACK PORCH ROCKERS is sponsored by Southport Police Department. It will take place on Monday, December 5, 6-8 p.m., in Franklin Square Park. The Shop-with-a-Cop program is a long-standing tradition in Southport. Applications and more information about the program can be found here!

Walk through a winter wonderland at the Candy Cane Garden Party, sponsored by Southport Garden Club on Tuesday, December 6, 6–8 p.m. at Keziah Park, 113 West Moore Street. The four-foot candy canes have been decorated by local community members for your holiday enjoyment. For more information go to southportgardenclub.org.

The State Port Pilot Annual Cookie Contest WINTERFEST continues with this year’s The State Port Pilot Annual Cookie Contest (Sponsored by The State Port Pilot) on Wednesday, December 7, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Southport Community Building. Free... Come vote for your favorite! For information on entering email [email protected] Watch for more details in your copy […]

Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. Location: Indian Trail Meeting Hall, 113 W. Moore Street Learn more about the commission, here. 

Supper with Santa’s Elves Bring your children to enjoy Supper with Santa’s Elves on Wednesday, December 7, from 5-6:30 p.m. Parents will be able to drop their children off, shop at local stores, or have a romantic dinner. The children will enjoy a pizza dinner and watch a movie. This fun event is sponsored by […]

Christmas Movie “Polar Express” The Christmas Movie “Polar Express,” an annual favorite WINTERFEST event, will be shown on the Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn at dusk on Thursday, December 8. This event is sponsored by Southport Parks and Recreation. Chairs/blankets are encouraged, and hot chocolate will be provided.

The City of Southport Board of Aldermen meet once a month on the second Thursday of every month.  The meeting is held in the Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay Street at 6 p.m. City meetings are open to the public. Social distancing and facial coverings are required. Meeting capacity is limited. The City of […]

Historic Holidays Enjoy a tour, Historic Holidays, at the NC Maritime Museum at Southport, 204 E. Moore Street. This annual tradition, presented by the museum crew, starts at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 9. Space is limited.

Light Up the Night Christmas Parade Children, grownups, residents, and visitors, look forward to the annual Light Up the Night Christmas Parade, sponsored by Southport Fire Department. On Friday, December 9, at 5:30 p.m. the children will begin to board the fire engines at the Southport Fire Station. The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. Parade […]

Winter Craft Festival Homemade Arts & Crafts, homegrown winter vegetables, cut flowers, homemade baked goods, honey, jellies, and pickles are only a few items that you will find at the Winter Craft Festival on Saturday, December 10, 9-4 p.m. in Franklin Square Park. Visit www.downtownsouthport.com for vendor information.

Santa’s Workshop Get your children into the holiday spirit at Southport’s Santa’s Workshop on Saturday, December 10. Children will be making ornaments, decorating cookies, and creating other fun crafts. The workshop is from 10-11 a.m. at 209 Atlantic Ave., beside the Southport Gym.

Winterfest Performing Arts Not to be missed, is the popular Winterfest Performing Arts program, sponsored by the Brunswick Arts Council. Enjoy the performing arts, including instrumentals, singing, and dancing on Saturday, December 10, 11-3 p.m. in Franklin Square Park.

Holiday Quilt Show Visit the Holiday Quilt Show, sponsored by the Southport Historical Society, located at the Southport Community Building on December 10, 12–5 p.m., and is free and open to everyone. More than 50 volunteers have contributed to making two community-made quilts, which will be raffled off during this event. The quilt blocks are […]

Annual Christmas Tour of Homes Returning after a two-year hiatus, Southport Historical Society’s Annual Christmas Tour of Homes is scheduled for 1-6 p.m. on Saturday, December 10. Tickets are needed to join this tour and can be purchased for $20 through the Southport Historical Society’s website starting on November 21st as well as in person […]

Old Brunswick County Jail Museum Tours The Old Brunswick County Jail Museum Tours sponsored by the Southport Historical Society will take place on Saturday, December 10, from 1-6 p.m. at the Old Jail, decorated for the season. The jail was built in 1904 when Southport was the county seat, located on the corner of Nash […]

Southport Winterfest Flotilla Click here to see the 2022 flotilla route! For the 28th year, the Southport Winterfest Flotilla, sponsored by Cape Fear Yacht Club, Downtown Southport, Inc., and the City of Southport will illuminate the waterfront. Bring chairs and blankets to enjoy the beauty of Christmas lights bouncing off the water on Saturday, December […]