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from Cary Living magazine November/December

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TEXT AND PHOTOS BY BRITTANY MURDOCK

If you’re in the Holly Springs area, stop by the newly opened Bestow Baked Goods, located at 4209 Lassiter Road. Cupcakes, cookies and the most incredible oatmeal cream pies await.

Spice up your lunch routine with Kõ•än’s Xpress menu. The Korean-style chicken wings and cauliflower are among some of our favorite items off its diverse and affordable menu. Place your order online and call the restaurant when you arrive for easy curbside pickup. Kõ•än is located at 2800 Renaissance Park Place in Cary.

LightsHoliday Sensational Take a weekend trip to Charlotte or Wilmington BY CINDY HUNTLEY to enjoy these must-see light displays.

Charlotte Area

Christmas Town USA If you’re visiting the Charlotte area for the holidays, don’t miss McAdenville’s transformation into Christmas Town USA, where residents and business owners in the downtown area put on charming Christmas-themed displays. Now in its 65th year, the town was voted as the No. 2 Best Public Holiday Lights Display in the Nation by USA Today. While this year’s event will be scaled down due to COVID-19, the sights are still sure to impress. The displays run December 1–26. Visit mcadenville-christmastown.com for more information.

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NCPix.com

CARS LINE UP ANNUALLY IN MCADENVILLE/CHRISTMAS TOWN USA TO SEE THE LIGHTS.

Wilmington Area

Enchanted Airlie Beautiful by day, Wilmington’s Airlie Gardens transforms into a stunning evening wonderland of lights and music to celebrate the holiday season. Due to COVID-19, some changes have been made to this year’s celebration. Tickets must be purchased in advance (this event often sells out). Visit airliegardens.org/events/enchanted-airlie to purchase yours, or to obtain more information.

ENCHANTED AIRLIE

Island of Lights Christmas Flotilla

It’s hard to beat the sparkly lights of Christmastime, but Carolina Beach’s Island of Lights Christmas Flotilla makes them all the more magical as the lights dance on the surface of the water. Enjoy this spectacular celebration along the Intracoastal Waterway, as local fishing and pleasure boats compete for prizes with their electronic light displays. The event, which is free, will not take place this year due to the pandemic, but you can learn more about it for a future visit there

pleasureislandoflights.com/christmas-flotilla.html.

Charlotte Area

Speedway Christmas On your mark, get set, Christmas time! Each holiday season the Charlotte Motor Speedway puts on a breathtaking drive-through light show. Tune into 101.3 FM to enjoy holiday music as you navigate the 3.75-mile route, which includes most of the racing oval and features more than 4 million lights. Christmas-themed drive-in movies are also offered on select nights. Find more information at

charlottemotorspeedway.com/

events/speedway-christmas.

Brett Cottrell

November 18 - 22 The Carolina Hotel 80 Carolina Vista, Pinehurst

A Benefit for Sandhills Children’s Center

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Festival of Trees will be a reserved admission event. Patrons MUST reserve the day and time of their visit. For complete details and to reserve your spot, visit www.FestivalofTrees.org