Listed below is the schedule of daily activities for Monday, December 2 – Saturday, December 7, 2024. Activities are subject to change and are weather permitting. A list of upcoming events follows the calendar.
Monday, December 2
8:00 – 8:45 am – Aqua Aerobics: Meet at the Sports Center for aqua aerobics, a cardiovascular workout that increases pulse and breathing rates while strengthening and toning muscles. Drop in is $25 per class. Open to the public; Corolla Light owners receive a 50% class discount. Call 252-207-8477 to register.
Wednesday, December 4
8:00 – 8:45 am – Aqua Aerobics: Meet at the Sports Center for aqua aerobics, a cardiovascular workout that increases pulse and breathing rates while strengthening and toning muscles. Drop in is $25 per class, 3 classes $70, 5 classes $110, and 10 classes for $190. Open to the public; Corolla Light owners receive a 50% class discount. Call 252-207-8477 to register.
6:00 - 8:00 pm – Ocean Art Resin: Learn the art of resin and create your own art! Projects starting from $29. Open to the public, meet at the Corolla Light Sports Center. Pre registration is required by 12 noon! Click here to register
Friday, December 6
8:00 – 8:45 am – Aqua Aerobics: Meet at the Sports Center for aqua aerobics, a cardiovascular workout that increases pulse and breathing rates while strengthening and toning muscles. Drop in is $25 per class, 3 classes $70, 5 classes $110, and 10 classes for $190. Open to the public; Corolla Light owners receive a 50% class discount. Call 252-207-8477 to register.
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Corolla Christmas Village: Historic Corolla Village is transformed into a wonderland that delivers the holiday season spirit. Take a stroll through the sparkling village, where Christmas joy fills the crisp evening air. Perfect for the entire family, there is no admission fee for this self-guided event. Food Vendors: Outer Banks Boil Company, Lori’s Lunch Box and Queenie’s Weenies at Kind Cup Coffee, Big Buck’s OBX Entertainment: Santa at Island Bookstore from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Christmas Skit at Corolla Chapel at 6:00 pm. The evening includes two skits, “For the Love of Christmas” and “The Christmas Movie,” plus a few Christmas carols. Approximate run time: 35 minutes. Live Christmas Trees and Wreaths at the Christmas Tree Lot adjacent to the Kind Cup Coffee from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday, December 7
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Corolla Christmas Village: Historic Corolla Village is transformed into a wonderland that delivers the holiday season spirit. Take a stroll through the sparkling village, where Christmas joy fills the crisp evening air. Perfect for the entire family, there is no admission fee for this self-guided event. Food Vendors: Outer Banks Boil Company, Lori’s Lunch Box and Queenie’s Weenies at Kind Cup Coffee. Entertainment: Outer Banks Choir; Christmas Skit at Corolla Chapel at 7:15 pm, featuring “For the Love of Christmas” and “The Christmas Movie” with caroling. Live Christmas Trees and Wreaths at the Christmas Tree Lot adjacent to the Kind Cup Coffee from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Upcoming Events:
November 29 - December 28, Friday and Saturday Evenings, 5:00pm – 8:00pm, Corolla Christmas Village: The 3rd Annual Corolla Christmas Village brings lights, floral delights, and holiday sights. Historic Corolla Village is transformed into a wonderland that delivers the holiday season spirit. Take a stroll through the sparkling village, where Christmas joy fills the crisp evening air. Each weekend features food trucks, delectable beverages at The Kind Cup coffee shop, and unique shopping opportunities at various Corolla Village merchants. Perfect for the entire family, there is no admission fee for this self-guided event.
Beginning Friday, November 29, Whalehead’s Candlelight Christmas Tours: Step back in time to the 1920’s decor and customs taking place during Mr. and Mrs. Edward Collings Knight, Jr.’s time in Corolla. The Whalehead mansion is beautifully decorated in the tradition of the times with greenery, Christmas trees, music, luscious food, fruit, candy and nuts. This special tour will feature a live performance on the original one-of-a-kind Steinway piano – custom designed for Mrs. Knight – along with a few traditional Christmas carols. Tour participants will explore this magnificent mansion including the newly designed Starkey room exhibit. Guests will also enjoy a holiday treat at the conclusion of the tour. Fridays and Saturdays, starting Friday, November 29 and ending Saturday, December 21. Admission is $20.00 per person and reservations are required. Tours are limited, sell out quickly and are non-refundable. For details or to reserve your tour in advance, please call 252-453-9040.
December 13th and 14th – The Polar Express: Please join us at the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education Auditorium for a Polar Express experience… The Academy Award-winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Cast Away) reunite for The Polar Express, an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. 2 showings – 3:00pm and 6:30pm, tickets required due to limited seating. Click here to reserve your ticket to the Polar Express event.