SAVE THE DATES FOR UPCOMING KURE BEACH HOLIDAY EVENTS
With the holiday season officially upon us, here's a recap of the upcoming Kure Beach holiday events.
TOYS FOR TOTS TOY DRIVE
Now through Friday, December 13th
If you wish to make a donation of a new, unwrapped toy - please swing by Town Hall during business hours and leave the donation in the collection bin located in the lobby. Current lobby hours are Monday through Friday, 9am-1pm and 2:30-5pm. Donation collection will take place through Friday, December 13th. The Toys for Tots organization does not accept toy guns of any kind.
CHEERMEISTER HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST
Nomination open through Thursday, December 5th at 3pm
As you start to unravel those holiday decorations, keep in mind you could enter your home into the 2024 Kure Beach Cheermeister house decorating contest. The Cheermeister winner is announced at the start of the annual Holiday Whoobie Whatty event, scheduled this year on Friday, December 13th.
The Kure Beach Cheermeister represents the most festively decorated home in Kure Beach, as voted by the public. If you would like to nominate your home, please submit the online form along with 2 photos of your decorated home by the deadline of 3pm on December 5th. The Town will only accept self-nominations, as permission needs to be granted to publish the photos and street address for voting purposes.
2024 Cheermeister Nomination Form
KURE BEACH HOLIDAY MARKET
Saturday, November 23rd from 9am-3pm
Saturday, November 30th from 9am-3pm
Support local artists, crafters, and food vendors while checking off that holiday shopping list. Bring a new, unwrapped toy or cash donation for TOYS FOR TOTS to enter the raffle for an incredible basket of goods donated by participating vendors.
FOOD DRIVE BENEFITTING THE HELP CENTER
Monday, December 2nd - Friday, December 13th
Collection bins will be set up in the Town Hall lobby starting Monday, December 2nd. Current lobby hours are Monday through Friday, 9am-1pm and 2:30-5pm. Donation collection will take place through Friday, December 13th.
HOLIDAY WHOOBIE WHATTY
Friday, December 13th from 6-8pm
The Kure Beach Holiday Whoobie Whatty returns on Friday, December 13th from 6-8pm at the Ocean Front Park. Don your best Whoville attire and join us for a Grinch-themed celebration. The evening kicks off with the announcing of the 2024 Kure Beach Cheermeister, followed by a viewing of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. While the film is playing, you can visit different stations setup throughout the park for face painting, Grinch crafts, cookie decorating, and photos with the Grinch. Popcorn and hot chocolate will be provided by Kure Beach First Baptist Church. This event is free to attend, but the Town will be collecting donations for the Help Center of Federal Point. The Town would like to thank Kure Beach First Baptist Church and Publix for their continued generosity in sponsoring this annual event. [A few sponsorship opportunities remain available - If your business or organization would like to get involved you can see more information here.]
HOLIDAY STORY TIME BY THE SEA
Saturday, December 14th from 11am-12pm
Another visit from the Princesses of Fairytales and Dreams by the Sea for a magical morning of Christmas themed stories and crafts. Don't forget your camera