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NOVEMBER Thanksgiving Parade
Town of Oak Ridge will sponsor a Thanksgiving parade for the first time this year. The 1-mile route will begin at the entrance to the town park on Lisa Drive, head right on Linville Road and end at Scoggins Road.
Upcoming community events in northwest Guilford County
Saturday, Nov. 23, 3:30 p.m. (Rain date Dec. 7) Oak Ridge Town Park 8231 Lisa Drive, Oak Ridge
OCTOBER Touch-A-Truck
More info: www.oakridgenc.com
Kids can explore big trucks, tractors, buses, heavy equipment – and maybe even a helicopter at this annual event in Summerfield. Plus, Vulcan Materials will be offering free hot dogs, chips and drinks!
Christmas Tree Lightings
Enjoy caroling, refreshments, marshmallow roasting and a visit from Santa
Saturday, Nov. 23, 5:30 p.m. Summerfield Athletic Park 5200 U.S. 220 North, Summerfield
Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
More info: www.summerfieldnc.gov
Summerfield Athletic Park 5200 U.S. 220 North, Summerfield
Enjoy luminaries all along the sidewalks in Oak Ridge Park, the Christmas tree lighting in the center of the park, a visit from Santa and refreshments during this popular holiday event
More info: www.summerfieldnc.gov
Great Pumpkin Event Merchants of Oak Ridge invites kids of all
Saturday, Nov. 23, 6 p.m.
ages to this annual event, when humans and their pets are invited to don their Halloween costumes and trick or treat with local merchants and non-profits. People costume contest, pet costume contest and more!
Oak Ridge Town Park 8231 Lisa Drive, Oak Ridge
More info: www.oakridgenc.com
Saturday, Oct. 26, 3 to 5 p.m.
Enjoy caroling, a visit from Santa and the lighting of the Christmas tree in front of Town Hall
Oak Ridge Commons Shopping Center N.C. 68 & 150, Oak Ridge
Saturday, Nov. 23, 6:30 p.m. (date/time may change)
More info: www.merchantsofoakridge.com
Stokesdale Town Hall 8325 Angel-Pardue Road, Stokesdale
Halloween Haunted Trail
This new event, co-sponsored by the Town of Oak Ridge and Oak Ridge Youth Association, is still in the planning stages, but it’s sure to be both spooky and fun for middle-schoolers to adults.
Fri.-Sat., Oct. 25-26, 7 to 10 p.m. Oak Ridge Town Park 6231 Lisa Drive, Oak Ridge
More info: www.oakridgenc.com
Look for more details closer to event dates in upcoming issues of the Northwest Observer.
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More info: www.stokesdale.org
DECEMBER Christmas Parade
A long tradition in Stokesdale, the annual Christmas parade will have floats, tractors, trucks, a marching band and much more – and kids, remember to bring something to hold the candy that parade participants will throw out as they pass by!
Saturday, Dec. 14, 2 p.m. Downtown Stokesdale
More info: www.stokesdale.org
