Visit The Carolina Inn during its 23rd annual Twelve Days of Christmas and stroll among the enchanting decorations inspired by the classic holiday song. Dec. 1-Jan. 3, carolinainn.com
HollyJolly Holidays Get in the spirit of the season with these live and virtual events
Pick out a fresh wreath made on-site at Smith’s Family Fun Farm. The farm also sells homegrown white pine and cedar trees, as well as fresh Fraser firs from the mountains. Through Dec. 23, smithfamilyfunfarm.com/winter-holidays Peruse the poinsettias and Christmas trees for sale at Eno River Farm. Twinkling Christmas lights decorate the farm, which will serve hot chocolate and ice cream throughout winter. Through Dec. 24, enoriverfarm.com Grab some hot chocolate, curl up under a blanket and tune in to PlayMakers Repertory Company’s
audio version of the family-favorite story “A Christmas Carol” featuring actor Ray Dooley. Stream anytime until Dec. 27, playmakersrep.org Linda Ostrand shares techniques
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The event will be livestreamed by the Orange County Historical Museum.
Dec. 3, orangehistorync.org Shop Southern Village’s online Arts on Market for handcrafted gifts and art made by regional artists, bakers, makers and artisans. Dec. 6-9, southernvillage.com Enjoy a festive brunch with Santa at The Carolina Inn this holiday season. The brunch menu features sweets like cinnamon rolls and doughnut holes to savory items like hot chicken and waffles, and there will be cookie decorating with the inn’s pastry chef. Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 23, 24, carolinainn.com