Lights Over Onslow set for Dec. 7 at Onslow Pines Park; drone show, Santa visits and holiday camp planned
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Onslow County Parks & Recreation announced Lights Over Onslow (Dec. 7, 2'6 p.m.) at Onslow Pines Park with entertainment, hot chocolate, food trucks, a Christmas market and an expanded drone show; Santa visits will tour three parks and a holiday camp will be offered with registration through the parks' portal.
Taylor Kirkland of Onslow County Parks & Recreation described the department's holiday lineup centered on Lights Over Onslow at Onslow Pines Park and family programs across county parks.
Kirkland said Lights Over Onslow will take place Dec. 7 at Onslow Pines Park from 2 to 6 p.m., featuring live entertainment, free hot chocolate, photos with Santa, food trucks and a Christmas market to promote small businesses. The event will culminate in a tree-lighting countdown paired with a music-synchronized drone show; Kirkland said the drone display will be larger this year.
Kirkland detailed additional programming: 'Santa in the Park' will visit three parks (Richland Steed, Hines Farm Park and Stump Sound Park) on consecutive dates for low-key Santa visits with hot chocolate and crafts, and the department is offering a holiday camp (registration at onslow.recdesk.com; phone (910) 347-5332) at Hines Farm Park social hall on selected dates between the holiday break.
Logistics: Onslow Pines Park is located off Onslow Pines Road at 1250 Onslow Pines Road; parking will use paved spots for handicap access and fields for overflow with park attendants directing traffic.
Why it matters: The event aims to provide free or low-cost family activities, support local vendors and provide supervised care opportunities for working families during the holidays.
Kirkland closed by wishing participants a safe holiday and encouraging residents to attend.