Things To Do in Fayetteville This Weekend: December 12-December 14

Fayetteville is brimming with festive fun this December, offering sparkling light displays, magical performances, and cheerful family traditions.

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Fayetteville is brimming with festive fun this December, offering sparkling light displays, magical performances, and cheerful family traditions. From Drive-Thru Christmas in the Park to the Bunker Santa Bobblehead Giveaway and Disney On Ice Presents JUMP IN!, the weekend is packed with seasonal excitement. A variety of additional community events adds even more ways to celebrate the holidays across the city.

Drive-Thru Christmas in the Park

  • What: A sparkling, drive-thru holiday light adventure
  • When: Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Where: Arnette Park, 2165 Wilmington Highway, Fayetteville
  • Cost: Free admission

Drive‑Thru Christmas in the Park offers a cozy, magical holiday experience, all from the comfort of your car. Winding through 100 scenic acres of woodland at Arnette Park along the Cape Fear River, the drive-thru holiday light show transforms the night with sparkling decorations and seasonal charm. Enjoy the festive, fun-filled experience with your family, or plan it as the perfect end to a fun-filled day with your friends.

Fayetteville Holiday Lights: Bunker Santa Bobblehead

  • What: A cheerful keepsake giveaway amid a sparkling holiday light celebration
  • When: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  • Where: Segra Stadium, 460 Hay St., Fayetteville,
  • Cost: $13.27

At Fayetteville Holiday Lights, the Bunker Santa Bobblehead Giveaway adds extra cheer. The first 500 guests on the night receive a collectible Santa bobblehead — a fun keepsake from a festive evening. The holiday-light extravaganza runs through New Year's Eve, turning Segra Stadium into a glittering winter wonderland for all ages to enjoy.

Disney on Ice Presents JUMP IN!

  • What: A magical, story-filled adventure on ice
  • When: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Where: Crown Complex, Crown Coliseum, 1960 Coliseum Drive, Fayetteville,
  • Cost: Tickets start at $29

Disney On Ice brings a sparkling, story-filled adventure to the Crown Coliseum, transforming the arena into a world of enchantment. The event features stunning technical capabilities and incredible visual projections on-screen. Watch as your beloved Disney characters skate through the rink, allowing families to participate in the stories and moments they treasure from Disney. Families come together, sing songs, celebrate, and enjoy the sights of the characters skating. This is an event that all ages can enjoy.

Other Events

Fayetteville's holiday celebrations bring together festive tradition, community spirit, and family-focused fun. From cheerful gatherings to lively outdoor activities, the city offers several joyful ways for residents to embrace the season and make lasting memories together: