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Bundle up and head outside.
There’s a holiday event every day this weekend in Davie County – from a tree lighting Friday and parade Saturday in Mocksville to a celebration in Bermuda Run on Sunday.
It starts at 6 p.m. Friday when the oak trees on the quad in Downtown Mocksville will be lit in a brief ceremony. There will be a sled for photo opportunities, and hot chocolate will be available.
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On Saturday, the Hometown Christmas Parade with the theme “Santa’s Workshop” will travel through Downtown Mocksville at 2 p.m. It will start at Park Avenue, travel on North Main Street to Downtown, turn onto East Depot Street and end at Railroad Street.
Traffic will be blocked on North Main starting at 1 p.m.
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BERMUDA RUN – It’s downright chilly, and the pleasant smell of wood-burning fires reminds us that Christmas is approaching.
That means it is time for the 4th Annual Christmas in the Town of Bermuda Run on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 2-5 p.m., rain or shine, at the Town Hall Gazebo in the Kinderton Business Park on Kinderton Blvd.
What started as a simple hometown event quickly became a treasured tradition in the community.
The fun-filled, family-friendly afternoon will begin with the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus riding in a new “Santa Mobile,” escorted by the Smith Grove Fire Department, the Davie High School Marching Band, and the Davie High School Dancing Boots.
Children may visit Santa and Mrs. Claus in their appointed cottage – a perfect spot for holiday photos. Santa’s Cottage is dedicated to the loving memory of volunteer, Kay Brady.
Activities for children run throughout the day and include “Reindeer Games” on the Snowball Field.
At “Letters to Santa,” children may write a letter to Santa and mail it to the North Pole. In turn, each child will receive a response in the mail from Santa’s elves, postmarked from the North Pole.
The “Elves Craft Shop” is an ornament-making center where parents and children can create edible bird-friendly ornaments to hang on the town tree. This year, children will also make an ornament that is theirs to keep.
Stop at the “Stables” for a holiday carriage ride pulled by horses decked out in melodic sleigh bells and carriage drivers dressed from the Dickens era.
At the “Bermuda Run Express Train Depot,” the conductor will call “all aboard” as the Express is ready to chug around the Town Square. The train is suitable for children and adults.
Children will also enjoy the new face-painting station.
New this year is a photo booth with props for family photos.
Performances will include the Davie High School Marching Band, the Davie High School Dancing Boots, strolling carolers, and the combined children’s choruses from Shady Grove and William R. Davie elementary schools.
Free festive tasty treats are provided by Steelman’s Ace Hardware, which makes s’mores, homemade cookies baked by the chefs at Bermuda Run Country Club, and holiday snacks provided by Lowe’s Foods. The Mocksville Woman’s Club provides hot chocolate, Maddie Cakes has a cupcake decorating area, Stroll Bermuda Run provides hot cider, and LeBleu provides bottled water.
“The best part is that all of this is free to the public,” said volunteer, Christy Schaeffer.
The Musical Jukebox, Barry Rentz sets the stage with holiday music.
At Candy Cane Alley., vendorsw will provide donuts, hot sandwiches, funnel cakes, and coffee, along with merchandise vendors.
Bermuda Run will have commemorative items available for sale: holiday-scented candles (The “Town Square,” a winter Christmas fir fragrance, and “At Home in Bermuda Run,” a warm spice fragrance reminiscent of just baked gingerbread) and commemorative dated Town of Bermuda Run Christmas ornaments packaged for gift-giving. This year’s ornament is a 25th-anniversary limited edition ceramic ornament.
The event will culminate with the town’s Christmas tree lighting and a good old-fashioned Christmas carol sing-along.
“We hope you will join us. Expect tidings of comfort and joy,” Schaeffer said.
For more information, to donate or volunteer, email christyschafer24@gmail.com or reidsg@yahoo.com.