Edgecombe County 4-H & Livestock is offering fresh wreaths this year. Wreaths are $25 each. The order deadline is Friday, Nov. 11th at 3pm. Place your order by calling their office at 252-641-7821.

The Pilot Club of Tarboro is selling lights and sponsorships for the Memorial Lights Tree on the Town Common. The deadline for purchasing a light or sponsorship is Dec. 2. To purchase/sponsor contact Frances Wright at (252) 813-8166. The ad sheet may be found in the Nov. issue of the Welcome to Tarboro Magazine.

Tarboro Brewing Company has released Home for the Holidays spiced ale. Limited quantities are available until sold out.

The Tarboro Parks and Recreation Dept. along with the Fighters for Freedom Hill are hosting a Winter Sock Drive. Donations may be made through Nov. 15th at the M.A> Ray Center located at 1405 Martin Luther King Dr. in Tarboro.

Raymond Parrisher is available to assist you with your Santa appearances. If you are interested message him via Facebook messenger. He is also accepting gifts for children in need. Donations may be made to Earth Angels of ENC, P.O. Box 1511, Tarboro, NC 27886.

Nov. 3rd-30th, Tarboro-Edgecombe Public Arts Commission - TEPAC's Great Tarboro Arts Bazaar, Opening Reception 5:30-7:30pm, Blount Bridgers House, 130 Bridgers St. For additional information contact Eric Greene, 252-823-4159.

Nov. 4th -5th, Christmas Open House, Off The Main, Time to be announced.

Nov. 9th - Release of Tarboro Brewing Company's Home for the Holidays craft beer. Purchase yours online at www.tarborobrewingcompany.com.

Nov. 19th, Small Town Christmas Market at The Farmer’s Daughter at Walston Pond, LLC, 9am.

Nov. 21st, The Gathering: Luncheon and Pantry & Vendor Sale at Calvary Episcopal Church, 411 E. Church St., Tarboro. 9am-3pm. Tickets may be purchased at calvarytarboro.org.

Nov. 22nd - Dec. 19th, Town of Tarboro Toy Drive sponsored by the Tarboro Parks and Recreation Dept. Drop off unwrapped new toys to the Braswell Center, 1501 Western Blvd., Tarboro, 8am-9pm drop off.

Nov. 25th, Santa Just Like Me sessions with Christina Valentine Photography, 9am-1pm. Visit their page for additional information.

Nov. 26th, Small Business Saturday, SHOP SMALL & SUPPORT LOCAL all season long!

Nov. 26th, Sing-A-Long with Country Feedback & Cookie Decorations at Tarboro Brewing Company, 11am.

Nov. 26th, Tarboro Market, Holiday Market at the WS Clark Building -Royster Clark, 409 N. Main St., 10am-4pm. For vendor information contact Jennifer Bridgers at 252-904-6335, tarboromarket@gmail.com.

Dec. 1st, Town of Tarboro Tree Lighting & Caroling with the Fantastic Shades of Harmony on Courthouse Square, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides at the corner of Main St. & Church St., Pictures with Santa Off The Main, Craft Making with the Tarboro Parks and Recreation Dept. at Tarboro Coffee House, 6-8pm, and extended shopping hours with participating downtown businesses, 6-8pm.

Dec. 3, 46th Annual Pinetops Christmas Parade, 10am. For more information visit the Town of Pinetops website https://townofpinetopsnc.com/christmas-in-pinetops or call Pinetops Town Hall at 252.827.4435.

Dec. 3, Town of Princeville Christmas Parade, 1pm. Applications are available at Town Hall. Deadline is Nov. 21st by noon.

Dec. 3rd, Wine Tasting at On the Square, 115 E. St. James St., Tarboro 2pm.

Dec. 3rd, Candlelight Homes Tour in Historic Downtown Tarboro sponsored by the Tarboro Development Corporation, 5-8pm. Tickets are $25 each and will be available Nov. 1st at Ginger's Boutique, 409 Main St., and online at www.tarborodevelopmentcorporation.com.

Dec. 6th, NC Symphony Holiday Pops Concert at Edgecombe Community College. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students. For more information, please contact Event Manager Doneva Chavis at (252) 618-6618.. Additional information may be found at: edgecombe.edu/performances.

Dec. 8th, Gingerbread Making with the Tarboro Parks and Recreation Dept. Braswell Center, 5:30-6:00pm. Registration opens Nov. 1st. To register visit https://tarboro.recdesk.com/Community/Home.

Dec. 8th, Caroling with Edgecombe County Public Schools & North East Carolina Prep School students on Courthouse Square, 311 N. Main St., Tarboro, Free Horse Drawn Carriage Rides on the corner of Main St. & Church St., Pictures with Santa at Off The Main, Craft making with the Tarboro Parks and Recreation Dept. at Tarboro Coffee House, extended shopping hours with participating businesses.

Dec. 9th - 11th, A Christmas Carol, presented by the Tar River Players at Edgecombe Community College, 8pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. For more information, please contact Event Manager Doneva Chavis at (252) 618-6618. Purchase tickets at: edgecombe.edu/performances.

Dec. 10th - New Hope Hunting Club will host breakfast with Santa on Dec. 10th, 8am-10am at 1663 E. Northern Blvd from 8am until 10am.

Dec. 10th, Tarboro Market, Holiday Market at the WS Clark Building -Royster Clark, 409 N Main. St., 10am-4pm. For vendor information contact Jennifer Bridgers at 252-904-6335, tarboromarket@gmail.com.

Dec. 10th, Wine Tasting at On the Square, 115 E. St. James St., Tarboro 2pm.

Dec. 11th, Pictures with the Grinch Tarboro Coffee House, 2-4pm.

Dec. 11th, Tarboro Edgecombe Chamber of Commerce's 2022 Tarboro Christmas Parade Night Time Celebration, 6pm. For information contact 252-823-7241 or office@tarborochamber.com.

Dec. 13th, Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt at the Tarboro Parks and Recreation Dept. Braswell Center, 5:30-6:00pm. Register at https://tarboro.recdesk.com/Community/Home.

Dec. 15th, Twas' the Night Before Christmas presented by Shepherd Shakespeare Co. at Edgecombe County Memorial Library, 6pm.

Dec. 16th - 18th, Tar River Players presents A Christmas Carol at Edgecombe Community College in the McIntyre Auditorium, 8pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. For more information, please contact Event Manager Doneva Chavis at (252) 618-6618, edgecombe.edu/performances.

Carlisle Funeral Home will hold our 2nd annual Celebration of Christmas for young and old alike on Friday, December 16th, 2022 from 5:30-7:30 PM outside at the funeral home. Come join us for an evening of fun with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, Buddy the Elf, and many more of Santa’s friends. Plus hot chocolate, cookies,

Christmas inflatables and activities.

Dec. 17th, Holiday Explosion at The Rocky Mount Event Center, 285 NE Main St., Rocky Mount, 12-5pm. This is a free event with pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus, The Grinch, Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Henna Tattoos, Volleyball, Basketball, Cornhole, Hot Chocolate Bar, Cookie Decorating Station, Pancake Station, Ornament Making Station, and more!

Dec. 17th, Wine Tasting at On the Square, 115 E. St. James St., Tarboro 2pm.

Dec. 17th, The Dance & Tumble Company presents the Nutcracker Ballet at Edgecombe Community College.