Kick off the holiday season at Riverlights with a wonderfully holiday-curated pop-up market featuring 30+ local vendors by The Groove. (It's very groovy!) While you shop and await the tree lighting at dusk, enjoy street performances from The Nutcracker with the Wilmington Ballet Company, holiday music performed by the Eugene Ashley High School band, visits with characters from the family-favorite “Frozen” and, of course, an opportunity to chat and have photos with Santa! (Santa will be onsite from 3 to 5 PM.) A & M's Red Food Truck will be serving sliders and tacos and Coastal Craft Creamery will have holiday flavored ice cream available for purchase.  

At dusk, Santa will light the trees in Live Oak Commons -- a magnificent 20’ Christmas tree and six additional trees showcasing local nonprofits.