Tree Lighting Celebration NOV. 19, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
This old-fashioned Christmas celebration, part of Pittsboro Holly Days 2023, features school choirs, carolers, Santa Claus, shopping and more. The festivities culminate with the lighting of an 18-foot Christmas tree at the historic Chatham County Courthouse. Visits with Santa start at 3:30 p.m. – don’t forget to bring a camera to take a picture of your little one on his knee! shoppittsboro.com
Chatham Artists Guild Studio Tour
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DEC. 2 & 9, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. DEC. 3 & 10, noon – 5 p.m.
This popular event returns to Chatham County for its 31st year during the first two weekends in December. Spend a day traversing the countryside to visit studios, meet artists, learn about their artistic processes and browse original works at a range of price points. See 56 artists, including painters, sculptors, ceramicists, photographers, woodworkers, jewelers and glass makers, at more than 40 studios throughout the two weekends. chathamartistsguild.org
SIX EVENTS you won’t want to miss
Compiled by Catherine VanSchaick
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Siler City Christmas Parade DEC. 7, 7 p.m.
Kick off the holiday season in downtown Siler City with this family-friendly tradition. ccucc.net
Holiday in the Park DEC. 8, 5 – 8 p.m.
Head over to Northwest District Park for an evening
of holiday fun with
Chatham County Parks and Recreation. Arrive
on time for the tree lighting followed by activities including a hayride, holiday games, crafts, holiday treats and carolers. Take a picture with Santa and write him a letter before you leave. This event is both indoors and outdoors, and all ages are welcome. chathamcountync.gov
WINTER 2023-2024
Meet Mark Hewitt and learn about his processes in creating wood-fired pots made from local clays during the 31st annual Chatham Artists Guild Studio Tour.
Reindeer Run 5K DEC. 9, 8 a.m.
Chatham County Partnership for Children hosts its 19th
annual 5K race and fun run at Central Carolina Community College. The USA Track &
Field-certified course starts at CCCC and heads toward downtown Pittsboro before looping back to finish. Registration is open until race day, but participants should register by Nov. 13 to guarantee an event shirt. Young runners are invited to participate in the shorter Rudolph’s Fun Run on CCCC’s campus. Proceeds from the event go to organizations around Chatham County that promote physical activity. chathamkids.org
Pittsboro Holiday Parade DEC. 10, 3 p.m.
Head to downtown Pittsboro for this annual Christmas celebration featuring floats decorated by local groups and businesses, marching bands, dancers and a special visit from Santa Claus. pittsboronc.gov CM