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Pittsboro Holly Days 2017
November 19, 2017 - December 16, 2017
Visit downtown Pittsboro for a month of family-friendly holiday celebrations!
Special events happening November 19 – December 16. Check our full event calendar for even more.
Pittsboro Holly Days Events
Tree Lighting Celebration
Sunday, November 19, 4-6 p.m.
An old-fashioned Christmas celebration featuring school choirs, carolers, Santa Claus, shopping, and more. Festivities culminate with the lighting of a 18-foot Christmas tree at the historic Chatham County Courthouse. Businesses are hosting special events all day. Santa visitation starts at 3:30! Don’t forget to bring your camera/camera phones.
Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 25, all day
Come shop small and support locally-owned and grown businesses! Special events happening throughout town.
First Sunday Artisan Fair
Sunday, December 3, 12-5 p.m.
An artisan market featuring crafts, music, and food. Shops, restaurants and the Historical Museum host special events.
Pittsboro Christmas Parade
Sunday, December 10, 3 p.m.
Marching bands, dancers, holiday revelers, and Santa Claus parade through downtown in this annual tradition. Brought to you by the Town of Pittsboro.
Miracle on Hillsboro Street
Saturday, December 16, 2 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
See the trial of the century on Saturday, December 16th at the historic Chatham County Courthouse, where Santa Claus is on trial. Enjoy audience participation, local actors and the real Kris Kringle! Come root for a Miracle on Hillsboro Street!
Performances will be at 2pm & 4:30 pm.
Admission is a $5 donation to benefit Chatham Communities in Schools. Children under 6 are free.
Seating is limited, so advanced ticket purchase is encouraged. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the following locations:
- Chatham Business Services
- Pittsboro Toys
- Reclamation Home Furnishings
- Pittsboro Roadhouse & General Store
Have your children write their very own letter to Santa telling him what they love about Santa Claus. Your child’s letter might even be picked to be read at a showing! Drop them off at our Mailbox to Santa by December 15th at any of the locations below:
- Pittsboro Toys
- Reclamation Home Furnishings
- Chatham County Library
This event is Hosted by the Pittsboro Business Association.
Produced by the Phoenix Theater Group
