WILMINGTON — The season is getting merrier at downtown’s Riverfront Park.
On Saturday, Dec. 3, the Christmas tree will be lit at Live Oak Bank Pavilion. Also onsite is a synthetic ice-skating rink, open through Dec. 9.
Saturday’s tree lighting will include music from the Cape Fear Chorale from 5:45 p.m. to 6 p.m., with the tannenbaum illuminated by Mayor Bill Saffo. Santa will be on hand until 7:15 p.m. for visits and on the lawn.
At 7:30 p.m., a screening of Dr. Seuss’ “The Grinch” (2018) will take place; lawn chairs and blankets welcome.
Food and beverages for sale, along with free hot chocolate while supplies last. Toys For Tots will be collecting new unwrapped toys.
Riverfront Park will also have ice-skating this holiday season. The rink is made of synthetic ice and skaters should bring their own skates. Slots are an hour long, open 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday.
The schedule otherwise is: Dec. 4, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and Dec. 5-9, 5 p.m. to 4 p.m. Register here; cost is $5.
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