With the holiday season upon us, now is a wonderful time to take in all of the holly jolly offerings of our local community. Many of us braved the mall and other shopping destinations on Black Friday. Perhaps you and your family experienced a Dickens Holiday in downtown Fayetteville. There are always several things to do in Cumberland County with your children and family, but December brings a special cheer and celebration to our family memories.
The Crown Complex will welcome the NC State Ballet for The Nutcracker as well as Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream this month. Our local hockey team, the Fayetteville Marksmen, will also have several games throughout December. The Cape Fear Regional Theatre is presenting The Best Christmas Pageant Ever through December 17. For light displays, you can experience “Holiday Lights in the Garden” at the Cape Fear Botanical Gardens, the “Christmas Lights at Denton Ridge”, or “Christmas in the Park” at Arnette Park. There are many holiday events happening at local churches in our area, and the “Singing Christmas Tree” at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church is a local favorite. There are also opportunities to have breakfast with Santa at various times and locations throughout our county. Everything you want to know about these events and more is available on the visitfayettevillenc.com calendar. You can also find events through shared interests on social media.
The beauty of this busy season comes in the memories and traditions we make as families. Whatever your focus of the season, may you experience joy, laughter, and love with your children!
April V. Coleman
Pastor of Families and Children
Lafayette Baptist Church
Child Advocacy Center 