The larger, and even more cheerful, holiday guide T hankfully, things have returned to something closer to normal, and more events are being planned for the 2021 holiday season. Thus, the holiday guide is back to being more packed with
Lights on the Neuse
Boyette Family Farm, 1620 Loop Road, Clayton Celebrate the holiday with an old-fashioned 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 every night from Dec. 17-24 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 Jubilee
Live@The Rudy Theatre, Selma Back in 2021 is the Rudy Theatre’s annual Christmas Jubilee. The event features an
activities for the family to enjoy than last year. There are chances for you to get out there and grab a little holiday cheer than last year. Happy holidays everyone, and enjoy!
evening of Southern hospitality, great American music and side-splitting comedy that will delight audiences of every age. Add a couple of surprise guests, like Santa and his friends, and this show is guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit. For schedule and ticket information, visit www.rudytheatre.com/schedules
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 Dec. 11. Judging will take place on Dec. 11-12 and winners will be named on Dec. 13.
Benson’s Light Fight
It’s almost that time of year — a season of twinkling lights throughout Benson. Along those lines, if you would like to enter your home or nominate a neighbor’s home for the Benson 2021 Light Fight Contest, follow this link, bit.ly/3nhSL8J. Trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers.
Ready Set Escape
1304-D Market Street, Smithfield Check out “Santa’s Cabin,” their 30-minute Christmas escape room experience.
Christmas Lights on the Farm
11959 Highway 222 W., Middlesex Enjoy a hayride
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