Gather at the Duck Town Park from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. for holiday music by Just Playing Dixieland, tasty treats from local Duck Businesses, the lighting of the Crab Pot tree donated by Station Bay Marina and assembled by Bluewater Seafood Market , and carols by First Flight High School students in preparation for Santa’s arrival on the Duck Fire Engine.  Participants will enjoy coffee, hot chocolate provided by Ships Watch Realty, coffee and tasty treats from Treehouse Coffee and Rope Ladder Kitchen & Biscuits, and warm up with some delicious conch chowder from Fishbones Raw Bar & Grill. Participants are encouraged to bring donations for community partners Outer Banks SPCA and Food For Thought.  Once Santa arrives, he will greet attendees in Town Hall until 5:00 p.m.

The Town of Duck businesses have something for everyone on your shopping list! Pick-up a “Great Yuletide Elf Hunt Passport” at select locations, then shop and stroll through Duck Village from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Enjoy strolling carolers from First Flight High School during the afternoon.  Bring your completed passport to the Yuletide Celebration at Duck Town Park to receive a gift for children and be entered into a drawing for gift baskets.  The gift baskets are full of Duck Merchant goodies and gift cards sure to make your holidays bright!