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Historic Poplar Grove rings in the 2025 holiday season with 4 weeks of “Merry and Bright,” a dazzling festival of lights and holiday magic. The decorating divas of Poplar Grove are adding even MORE holiday scenes, vignettes and decorated trees for the ultimate photo ops and MORE of our ancient Oaks will be showcased in warm, flickering light. Fire-pits and marshmallow roasting areas will be out, different food trucks each night, snow machines and the indoor barns will have a select number of culinary delights, adult specialty libations, wine and beer and arts and craft vendors. This year the outdoor tent will be back for covered dining and live music on select nights. A real, professional Santa will be here all nights except for Thursday, December 4th and Mr. Twister (the ingenious balloon man) will be here on his new stage all nights from 5pm-9pm. Of course the Historic 1850’s Manor House will be decked out in its Victorian finest for you to take in the cozy sights and sounds of the Holiday Season.
Santa, Mr. Twister, marshmallow roasting, letters to Santa, letters to the troops at the vintage USO, a walk-through of the Victorian manor and all the photo ops you can handle are FREE with paid admission of $10 per person (adult and child, children under 2 are free). Tickets are available at www.poplargrove.org or at the gate the night of although capacity restrictions may apply. You can come anytime you like during the evening of the date selected and stay as long as you like for the ultimate interactive experience!
Show runs from Friday, November 28th to Sunday, December 21st from 5pm-9pm. Poplar Grove is a non-profit organization and funds raised help us continue our mission of “Education, Conservation and Preservation.”
See website for details or follow us on Facebook at “farmersmarketpoplargrove” and poplar_grove on Instagram.

Based on the original tale by ETA Hoffmann, City Ballet's "The Nutcracker" features all your favorite ballet traditions like Drosselmeyer, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Marie and her Nutcracker Prince, woven together with beautiful storytelling, gorgeous costumes, all accompanied by the City Ballet Orchestra with the Cape Fear Chorale. See why so many start their holiday season with "The Nutcracker" by the region's own ballet company. City Ballet staged the first full-length ballet production in the Wilson Center when it opened in 2015, and has continued to bring professional classical and contemporary ballet to the stage every season.

Date and Time: On Sat, 06 Dec 2025 19:00 - 21:00

Venue details: Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, 703 North 3rd Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401, United States

Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Dance

Price: General Admission: USD 22.00

Historic Poplar Grove rings in the 2025 holiday season with 4 weeks of “Merry and Bright,” a dazzling festival of lights and holiday magic. The decorating divas of Poplar Grove are adding even MORE holiday scenes, vignettes and decorated trees for the ultimate photo ops and MORE of our ancient Oaks will be showcased in warm, flickering light. Fire-pits and marshmallow roasting areas will be out, different food trucks each night, snow machines and the indoor barns will have a select number of culinary delights, adult specialty libations, wine and beer and arts and craft vendors. This year the outdoor tent will be back for covered dining and live music on select nights. A real, professional Santa will be here all nights except for Thursday, December 4th and Mr. Twister (the ingenious balloon man) will be here on his new stage all nights from 5pm-9pm. Of course the Historic 1850’s Manor House will be decked out in its Victorian finest for you to take in the cozy sights and sounds of the Holiday Season.
Santa, Mr. Twister, marshmallow roasting, letters to Santa, letters to the troops at the vintage USO, a walk-through of the Victorian manor and all the photo ops you can handle are FREE with paid admission of $10 per person (adult and child, children under 2 are free). Tickets are available at www.poplargrove.org or at the gate the night of although capacity restrictions may apply. You can come anytime you like during the evening of the date selected and stay as long as you like for the ultimate interactive experience!
Show runs from Friday, November 28th to Sunday, December 21st from 5pm-9pm. Poplar Grove is a non-profit organization and funds raised help us continue our mission of “Education, Conservation and Preservation.”
See website for details or follow us on Facebook at “farmersmarketpoplargrove” and poplar_grove on Instagram.

Historic Poplar Grove rings in the 2025 holiday season with 4 weeks of “Merry and Bright,” a dazzling festival of lights and holiday magic. The decorating divas of Poplar Grove are adding even MORE holiday scenes, vignettes and decorated trees for the ultimate photo ops and MORE of our ancient Oaks will be showcased in warm, flickering light. Fire-pits and marshmallow roasting areas will be out, different food trucks each night, snow machines and the indoor barns will have a select number of culinary delights, adult specialty libations, wine and beer and arts and craft vendors. This year the outdoor tent will be back for covered dining and live music on select nights. A real, professional Santa will be here all nights except for Thursday, December 4th and Mr. Twister (the ingenious balloon man) will be here on his new stage all nights from 5pm-9pm. Of course the Historic 1850’s Manor House will be decked out in its Victorian finest for you to take in the cozy sights and sounds of the Holiday Season.
Santa, Mr. Twister, marshmallow roasting, letters to Santa, letters to the troops at the vintage USO, a walk-through of the Victorian manor and all the photo ops you can handle are FREE with paid admission of $10 per person (adult and child, children under 2 are free). Tickets are available at www.poplargrove.org or at the gate the night of although capacity restrictions may apply. You can come anytime you like during the evening of the date selected and stay as long as you like for the ultimate interactive experience!
Show runs from Friday, November 28th to Sunday, December 21st from 5pm-9pm. Poplar Grove is a non-profit organization and funds raised help us continue our mission of “Education, Conservation and Preservation.”
See website for details or follow us on Facebook at “farmersmarketpoplargrove” and poplar_grove on Instagram.

Historic Poplar Grove rings in the 2025 holiday season with 4 weeks of “Merry and Bright,” a dazzling festival of lights and holiday magic. The decorating divas of Poplar Grove are adding even MORE holiday scenes, vignettes and decorated trees for the ultimate photo ops and MORE of our ancient Oaks will be showcased in warm, flickering light. Fire-pits and marshmallow roasting areas will be out, different food trucks each night, snow machines and the indoor barns will have a select number of culinary delights, adult specialty libations, wine and beer and arts and craft vendors. This year the outdoor tent will be back for covered dining and live music on select nights. A real, professional Santa will be here all nights except for Thursday, December 4th and Mr. Twister (the ingenious balloon man) will be here on his new stage all nights from 5pm-9pm. Of course the Historic 1850’s Manor House will be decked out in its Victorian finest for you to take in the cozy sights and sounds of the Holiday Season.
Santa, Mr. Twister, marshmallow roasting, letters to Santa, letters to the troops at the vintage USO, a walk-through of the Victorian manor and all the photo ops you can handle are FREE with paid admission of $10 per person (adult and child, children under 2 are free). Tickets are available at www.poplargrove.org or at the gate the night of although capacity restrictions may apply. You can come anytime you like during the evening of the date selected and stay as long as you like for the ultimate interactive experience!
Show runs from Friday, November 28th to Sunday, December 21st from 5pm-9pm. Poplar Grove is a non-profit organization and funds raised help us continue our mission of “Education, Conservation and Preservation.”
See website for details or follow us on Facebook at “farmersmarketpoplargrove” and poplar_grove on Instagram.

Bring your friends, bring your family, or bring yourself to Fermental's weekly game night: ROLL AGAIN.

Board games, card games, dice games, strategy, adventure, trivia, vintage, modern, classic, group, solo, etc.

This all-ages evening is a self-guided, casual dive into the world of game playing. From a few familiars to contemporary games, Roll Again is a weekly opportunity to meet other game enthusiasts from beginners to advanced players and everyone in-between.

This is a free event. Several games are provided to use. Bring your own for specific game play.

"When playing a game, the goal is to win, but it is the goal that is important, not the winning." -Reiner Knizia

Every Tuesday 5pm-10pm.
Beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages are available.

Family friendly. Pet friendly. Free parking.

600 S. 17th St. Wilmington. NC 28401
910.821.0362

Historic Poplar Grove rings in the 2025 holiday season with 4 weeks of “Merry and Bright,” a dazzling festival of lights and holiday magic. The decorating divas of Poplar Grove are adding even MORE holiday scenes, vignettes and decorated trees for the ultimate photo ops and MORE of our ancient Oaks will be showcased in warm, flickering light. Fire-pits and marshmallow roasting areas will be out, different food trucks each night, snow machines and the indoor barns will have a select number of culinary delights, adult specialty libations, wine and beer and arts and craft vendors. This year the outdoor tent will be back for covered dining and live music on select nights. A real, professional Santa will be here all nights except for Thursday, December 4th and Mr. Twister (the ingenious balloon man) will be here on his new stage all nights from 5pm-9pm. Of course the Historic 1850’s Manor House will be decked out in its Victorian finest for you to take in the cozy sights and sounds of the Holiday Season.
Santa, Mr. Twister, marshmallow roasting, letters to Santa, letters to the troops at the vintage USO, a walk-through of the Victorian manor and all the photo ops you can handle are FREE with paid admission of $10 per person (adult and child, children under 2 are free). Tickets are available at www.poplargrove.org or at the gate the night of although capacity restrictions may apply. You can come anytime you like during the evening of the date selected and stay as long as you like for the ultimate interactive experience!
Show runs from Friday, November 28th to Sunday, December 21st from 5pm-9pm. Poplar Grove is a non-profit organization and funds raised help us continue our mission of “Education, Conservation and Preservation.”
See website for details or follow us on Facebook at “farmersmarketpoplargrove” and poplar_grove on Instagram.

Historic Poplar Grove rings in the 2025 holiday season with 4 weeks of “Merry and Bright,” a dazzling festival of lights and holiday magic. The decorating divas of Poplar Grove are adding even MORE holiday scenes, vignettes and decorated trees for the ultimate photo ops and MORE of our ancient Oaks will be showcased in warm, flickering light. Fire-pits and marshmallow roasting areas will be out, different food trucks each night, snow machines and the indoor barns will have a select number of culinary delights, adult specialty libations, wine and beer and arts and craft vendors. This year the outdoor tent will be back for covered dining and live music on select nights. A real, professional Santa will be here all nights except for Thursday, December 4th and Mr. Twister (the ingenious balloon man) will be here on his new stage all nights from 5pm-9pm. Of course the Historic 1850’s Manor House will be decked out in its Victorian finest for you to take in the cozy sights and sounds of the Holiday Season.
Santa, Mr. Twister, marshmallow roasting, letters to Santa, letters to the troops at the vintage USO, a walk-through of the Victorian manor and all the photo ops you can handle are FREE with paid admission of $10 per person (adult and child, children under 2 are free). Tickets are available at www.poplargrove.org or at the gate the night of although capacity restrictions may apply. You can come anytime you like during the evening of the date selected and stay as long as you like for the ultimate interactive experience!
Show runs from Friday, November 28th to Sunday, December 21st from 5pm-9pm. Poplar Grove is a non-profit organization and funds raised help us continue our mission of “Education, Conservation and Preservation.”
See website for details or follow us on Facebook at “farmersmarketpoplargrove” and poplar_grove on Instagram.

Historic Poplar Grove rings in the 2025 holiday season with 4 weeks of “Merry and Bright,” a dazzling festival of lights and holiday magic. The decorating divas of Poplar Grove are adding even MORE holiday scenes, vignettes and decorated trees for the ultimate photo ops and MORE of our ancient Oaks will be showcased in warm, flickering light. Fire-pits and marshmallow roasting areas will be out, different food trucks each night, snow machines and the indoor barns will have a select number of culinary delights, adult specialty libations, wine and beer and arts and craft vendors. This year the outdoor tent will be back for covered dining and live music on select nights. A real, professional Santa will be here all nights except for Thursday, December 4th and Mr. Twister (the ingenious balloon man) will be here on his new stage all nights from 5pm-9pm. Of course the Historic 1850’s Manor House will be decked out in its Victorian finest for you to take in the cozy sights and sounds of the Holiday Season.
Santa, Mr. Twister, marshmallow roasting, letters to Santa, letters to the troops at the vintage USO, a walk-through of the Victorian manor and all the photo ops you can handle are FREE with paid admission of $10 per person (adult and child, children under 2 are free). Tickets are available at www.poplargrove.org or at the gate the night of although capacity restrictions may apply. You can come anytime you like during the evening of the date selected and stay as long as you like for the ultimate interactive experience!
Show runs from Friday, November 28th to Sunday, December 21st from 5pm-9pm. Poplar Grove is a non-profit organization and funds raised help us continue our mission of “Education, Conservation and Preservation.”
See website for details or follow us on Facebook at “farmersmarketpoplargrove” and poplar_grove on Instagram.

Historic Poplar Grove rings in the 2025 holiday season with 4 weeks of “Merry and Bright,” a dazzling festival of lights and holiday magic. The decorating divas of Poplar Grove are adding even MORE holiday scenes, vignettes and decorated trees for the ultimate photo ops and MORE of our ancient Oaks will be showcased in warm, flickering light. Fire-pits and marshmallow roasting areas will be out, different food trucks each night, snow machines and the indoor barns will have a select number of culinary delights, adult specialty libations, wine and beer and arts and craft vendors. This year the outdoor tent will be back for covered dining and live music on select nights. A real, professional Santa will be here all nights except for Thursday, December 4th and Mr. Twister (the ingenious balloon man) will be here on his new stage all nights from 5pm-9pm. Of course the Historic 1850’s Manor House will be decked out in its Victorian finest for you to take in the cozy sights and sounds of the Holiday Season.
Santa, Mr. Twister, marshmallow roasting, letters to Santa, letters to the troops at the vintage USO, a walk-through of the Victorian manor and all the photo ops you can handle are FREE with paid admission of $10 per person (adult and child, children under 2 are free). Tickets are available at www.poplargrove.org or at the gate the night of although capacity restrictions may apply. You can come anytime you like during the evening of the date selected and stay as long as you like for the ultimate interactive experience!
Show runs from Friday, November 28th to Sunday, December 21st from 5pm-9pm. Poplar Grove is a non-profit organization and funds raised help us continue our mission of “Education, Conservation and Preservation.”
See website for details or follow us on Facebook at “farmersmarketpoplargrove” and poplar_grove on Instagram.