This holiday season, Historic Corolla Village invites you to take a stroll through the sparkling wonderland that is Corolla Christmas Village, where fantastic lights, winter delights, and holiday sights are on full display. Friday & Saturday Evenings November 25th through December 30th 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Historic Corolla Village Check out our comprehensive map of Corolla Christmas Village here! Perfect for the entire family, this self-guided and free-admission event is sure to evoke the magic and joy of Christmas. Join us each weekend when the village features food trucks, delectable beverages, and unique shopping opportunities at various Corolla Village merchants, including The Kind Cup coffee shop, Juice Jar, Corolla Wild Horse Fund, Island Bookstore, Currituck Beach Lighthouse Museum Shop, and Spry Creek. Restrooms will be available at the Corolla Chapel. Special events, such as live music and storytime with Santa, are planned for various evenings throughout the event. See below for each weekend’s festivities! *In the case of inclement weather, updates to scheduled events and vendors will be posted on this page as well as the Corolla Christmas Village Facebook event for the appropriate weekend. November 25th & 26th December 2nd & 3rd December 9th & 10th December 16th & 17th December 23rd & 24th December 30th Accommodations More OBX Festivities Plan Your 2023 Holiday Getaway Friday, November 25th Start your holiday season with a festive day in Historic Corolla Village. Join us for the inaugural Corolla Christmas Village Market where artisans will line the illuminated walkways. The featured vendors will include SeaGypsy Handcrafted, Denise Turner Jewelry, DeHaven Pottery, YellowSolStudio, This Will Be Colorful, MagJag Pottery, Rose Rast, Amy’s Candles OBX, Funktional Art, Pieces of Grace). A holiday yule log will be provided behind The Kind Cup for village goers to warm up next to. Next door, the 7th Annual Christmas Craft Village will be taking place on the grounds of Whalehead in Historic Corolla Park, with handmade treasures from local artists and vendors. Featured Food: Mr. Joe’s Fun Food and Steamers Saturday, November 26th Featured Food: Mr. Joe’s Fun Food and Steamers Friday, December 2nd Featured Food: Fork’et Me Not and OBX Kettle Corn Saturday, December 3rd Enjoy music from the Currituck High School Jazz Ensemble from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Featured Food: Mr. Joe’s Fun Food Friday, December 9th Join us as we welcome back the Corolla Christmas Village Market where artisans will line the illuminated walkways. The featured vendors will include SeaGypsy Handcrafted, Denise Turner Jewelry, DeHaven Pottery, Sea Catchers, This Will Be Colorful, Blue Moth Studio, Rose Rast, Jackie Koenig Painting, Amy’s Candles OBX, Pieces of Grace, Between Elm & Oak, Karen Brown Jewelry, and Mancuso Ceramics). A holiday yule log will be provided behind The Kind Cup for village goers to warm up next to. Water’s Edge Village School will be singing Christmas Carols in front of the Corolla Christmas Village Christmas tree from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Featured Food: Cousins Oysters, Fork’et Me Not, OBX Kettle Corn, and On the Spot Creamery Saturday, December 10th Enjoy Dare County Youth Orchestra as they perform from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Santa Claus and Sprinkles the elf will be available for visits from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Island Bookstore. Featured Food: Mr. Joe’s Fun Food Friday, December 16th Enjoy holiday music in the Chapel from local pianist, Miles C. Daniels. Featured Food: On the Spot Creamery, Outer Banks Kettle Corn, and Cousins Oysters Saturday, December 17th Featured Food: STAG’s Soulshine Kitchen Food Truck Friday, December 23rd Postponed due to inclement weather across the Outer Banks. Saturday, December 24th The Corolla Christmas Village will be shining bright on Christmas Eve until midnight. Stay tuned for information on Christmas Eve Services at the Corolla Chapel. Friday, December 30th Join us for the final night of this year’s Corolla Christmas Village where we will host a special guest, Civil Rights icon Ruby Bridges who will sign her latest book at Island Bookstore from 6-8 pm. Featured Food: Outer Banks Kettle Corn, Stag’s Soulshine Kitchen Food, and Steamers Brought to you by: Still Planning Your Trip to the Outer Banks this Holiday Season? Nestled between the live oaks and adorned with Christmas decorations, the Corolla Village Inn will be open for guests this season. Ideal for small groups and weekend getaways, this perfect holiday backdrop will have you wondering when Bing Crosby will step out to sing, “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas…” For a more extended stay in the Northern Outer Banks, check out these available week-long rentals in Corolla and Duck. 11/19 & 11/20 Check-In 11/26 & 11/27 Check-In 12/3 & 12/4 Check-In 12/10 &12/11 Check-In 12/17 & 12/18 Check-In 12/24 & 12/25 Check-In 12/31 & 1/1 Check-In Looking for More to Do During Your December OBX Vacation? Whalehead’s Candlelight Christmas is also happening on select Friday and Saturday nights in November and December. Step back in time with a candlelight Christmas tour of the Whalehead mansion. The home will feature 1920’s holiday decor and customs, including a live piano performance. Tours are limited and reservations are required. For additional details or to book your tour reservation, call (252) 453-9040. The Outer Banks is a beautiful place to find yourself in December. Enjoy your favorite OBX restaurants without the summertime wait, stroll the empty beaches and look for special shells and other beach treasures, and take the opportunity to get everyone on your list a truly unique gift this year from the Outer Banks while supporting local artisans! It may be chilly, but there are plenty of things to do on the Outer Banks in December. Start Planning Your 2023 Getaway Perhaps the most cherished part of the holidays is reuniting with family and friends. Nothing compares to the joy of creating new memories while celebrating many more to come. As you gather around the table this holiday season, what better way to usher in the new year than by planning more moments like these with your loved ones? Your next great getaway is just around the corner! Check Out These Available Vacation Homes For 2023 Courtney Wisecarver Nov 07, 2022 Share this Article Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Copy Link