The smaller, but still 2020
has been something else, huh? It’s hard to put into words how much we’ve lost this year, and in how many ways COVID-19 has affected us.
packed jam full of Christmas activities is a fraction as long as it usually is. Still, there are chances for you to get out there and grab a little holiday cheer.
Even this holiday guide, which is usually
Happy holidays everyone, and enjoy!
Lights on the Neuse
Boyette Family Farm, 1620 Loop Road, Clayton Celebrate the holiday with an oldfashioned hayride at Lights on the Neuse this season. The hayride whisks you and your loved ones away to a transformed world of Christmas spirit. It’s open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night through Christmas Eve, and other select nights as well. For the complete schedule, visit www.lightsontheneuse.com/schedule.
Dawn Avenue Lights
Dawn Avenue, Four Oaks Featured in previous Christmas guides, this imaginative display features a “mega tree,” singing Santa Claus, hundreds of lights and even broadcasts music over your car stereo in sync with the show.
Christmas Lights Contest
Smithfield The Light Up Smithfield Christmas Lights Contest will feature four categories: Griswold (the more and tackier, the BETTER!), Traditionally Elegant, Best Theme and Best Window Display. Show your creativity and get the whole family involved! This contest is open to all residences and businesses inside the city limits. Houses and businesses should be decorated no later than December 11. Judging will take place on Dec. 18-19 and winners ill be named on Dec. 21.
Ready Set Escape
1304-D Market Street, Smithfield Check out “Santa’s Cabin,” their new 30-minute Christmas escape room experience appropriate for all ages. For reservations, visit www.ready-set-escape. com
Free piano lessons
Elizabeth Ann Temple, MM, is offering free piano lessons for the month of December. It’s open to all ages, because Temple, a public school music teacher, wants everyone to have access to piano music during the holidays. Call or text 919-9017582 for more details.
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Illustrations courtesy of the Cary School of Creative Arts. For more information, visit www.csoca.com.
