Thanksgiving Events

  • Holiday Parade – Join the Jacksonville and Onslow County communities for the annual holiday parade. This long-standing traditional parade takes place every year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving and this year is no exception!
    • Date & Time – Saturday, November 23, 2019 – 9:45am
    • Location – Western Boulevard, Jacksonville, NC 28540
  • Swansboro Christmas Flotilla – This annual flotilla is held every year on the day after Thanksgiving. Gather along Swansboro’s waterfront to watch the spectacular floating parade of Christmas lights gently float down the White Oak River. There will be live music and festival foods. After the parade, Santa can be found making his rounds to visit the children!
    • Date & Time – Friday, November 29, 2019 – 5:00pm
    • Location – Swansboro Historic District – 100 Drudy Lane, Swansboro, NC 28584

Music Events

Family/Kid-Friendly Events

  • Tinkergarten – Join Onslow County Parks and Recreation as they partner with Tinkergarten to provide outdoor learning courses every Monday at Onslow Pines Parks. Families meet outdoors to connect and play, allowing children to explore, problem solve, communicate, collaborate, and create together!
    • Date & Time – Every Monday – 10:00am-11:15am
    • Location – Onslow Pines Park – 1244 Onslow Pines Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540
    • Registration – www.tinkergarten.com
  • Trail Trot – This is a self-regulated fitness challenge at Hammocks Beach State Park! Join your health-conscious community for weekly walks. How many miles can you walk in a year? Bring your family, friends, and pets for this rain-or-shine weekly event to walk towards a heathier lifestyle!
    • Date & Time – Every Sunday for the rest of 2019 – 8:30am-9:30am
    • Location – Hammocks Beach State Park – 1572 Hammocks Beach Road, Swansboro, NC 28584
  • Veterans Day Parade – This 2-mile parade begins at Coastal Community College and travels down Western Boulevard and is a great opportunity to show your support for our local veterans and thank them for their service.
    • Date & Time – Saturday, November 9, 2019 – 9:30am
    • Location – Western Boulevard – Jacksonville, NC 28540
  • Oyster Roast Fundraiser – for the Onslow County Farmer’s Market. There will be oysters, a low country boil, chicken, and other foods as well as a silent auction, door prizes, and a 50/50 raffle!
    • Date & Time – Saturday, November 9, 2019 – 6:00pm
    • Location – Onslow County Farmers Market – 512 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540
  • Restaurant Round-Up – Join the Onslow County community for a night out for a good cause. The 5th Annual Restaurant Round-Up will be benefiting Share The Table NC Food Ministry. Bring your friends and families to enjoy special tasting selections from local restaurants, live music by The Awkward Silents, and a silent auction.
  • Festival of Trees – This year’s Festival of Trees benefits the Caregivers & Hospice. This arts and charity festival will be displaying quilts, decorated trees, and fine arts. Come out for a good cause and enjoy various live entertainment acts, browse the fine arts for sale, and participate in the silent auction.
    • Date & Time – November 22-24, 2019 – 10:00am-7:00pm
    • Location – American Legion Building – 146 Broadhurst Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540
  • All Aboard the USO 2, Christmas Spectacular – Join the Jacksonville USO for a family night of fun with magical, whimsical holiday treats! There will be trips to Whoville, 1940s USO, the North Pole, and a Dickens Christmas with performances by the Riverwalk Youth Ballet Company. This combination of holiday traditions, contemporary flare, and family fun favorites will have you ready for the holiday season!
    • Date – November 22-23, 2019
    • Location – USO of North Carolina – Jacksonville Center – 9 Tallman Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540

Events for Adults 

  • Til Dawn Palooza – hosted by DJ Danny Ocean. Can you party til dawn? Join the wild and extravagant party-goers of Onslow County for this dusk-dawn dance party. There will be a bonfire, food & drinks, dance contests, and more.
    • Date & Time – Friday, November 1, 2019 – 9:00pm
    • Location – 199 Lewis Howard Road – Holly Ridge, NC 28445
  • Dance Your Pounds Off with celebrity trainer Dwight Holt Jr. – Hosted by Size Healthy Fitness Founder and Motivational Health Coach Natasha Ramirez. Dance the day away with fitness-minded individuals for a series of dance classes that will mix exercise and fun. Unlock your fit, happy, healthy side!