# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hometown Holiday Festivities
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: CARRIAGE RIDES
December 5 & 6 on sale on Monday, December 1 at 12PM
December 12 & 13: on sale on Monday, December 8 at 12PM
December 19 & 20: on sale on Monday, December 15 at 12PM 

Reserve your own private horse-drawn carriage for a ride under the lights along historic Main Street. Carriage rides will be available on December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, and 20 from 6-8:45PM. Carriage rides will be sold online in advance through a reservation system. Visit www.exploreforestcity.com to reserve your carriage. Carriages can seat 4 adults or fewer adults plus additional children. The carriages will depart from Huntley Alley behind the concession stand at POPS (153 Park Square, Forest City, NC 28043).

Carriages must be reserved in advance.  Reservations will go live on the dates and times listed above. Visit www.exploreforestcity.com and click on  "Christmas" at the top menu.  Select a quantity of “1” to book an entire carriage. Each carriage ride you purchase has a designated line that you will wait in. For example: if you purchase “Friday, 12/5 Carriage Rides - 6:00PM - Line 1”, you will go to Line 1 and depart from there. Reservations are only available online and will not be sold the day of. Please arrive at least ten minutes early for your reservation. If you do not arrive at your scheduled time, we will consider your reservation forfeited and no refund will be available. Please dress warmly in case of cold weather.

Carriage rides may be cancelled due to inclement weather. In case of a cancellation due to weather, the purchase amount will be refunded to the original payment method. Refunds can take up to 7 days to be processed. Stay tuned to our Facebook page or call 828.447.1730 for cancellation information.

HAY RIDES
Bring the family and enjoy a hayride along historic Main Street. Hayrides will be available on December 5, 6 12, 13, 19, and 20 from 6PM-9:00PM. Hayrides will load at Main Street Meetings (108 E. Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043). Hayride ticket sales begin at 6PM and are sold first come, first served. Tickets are sold on-site.

SANTA
Visit with Santa on the stage inside POPS December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, and 20 from 6PM-9PM.

ICE SKATING
The "ice" skating rink will be open December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, and 20. Located across Park Square from POPS, the rink is a hit with both young and old alike.  

The "ice" is made of synthetic material.  However, real ice skates are used!

ADDITIONAL ATTRACTIONS
Stroll through POPS and view the largest lighted ornament in the region! The ornament makes a great photo op for your holiday photos. And don't miss the decorated tree located on the small splash pad!

Explore Forest City Main Street Association will be selling hot chocolate, cider and coffee at the POPS concession stand on Fridays and Saturdays during Hometown Holiday Festivities.

Local food trucks will be located on Mill Street near Main Street.

While in Forest City, make sure to visit our local restaurants and shops on historic Main Street. Grab a bite to eat, shop for unique Christmas gifts, and view the decorated storefront windows!  

Lights are on each night from 5PM-11:30PM from Friday, November 28 through Thursday, January 1.

Come visit with us this holiday season and experience our Hometown Holiday Festivities!

In the event of inclement weather, some activities may be cancelled. Follow us on Facebook at Forest City Events for up-to-date information.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/forest-city/hometown-holiday-festivities/200029046573559
- **Event Categories**: holiday, food-drinks, christmas, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1208

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029046573559?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=forest+city-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Forest City
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 108 E Main St, Forest City, NC 28043-3101, United States
- **lat**: 35.33338
- **long**: -81.86501
- **full address**: 108 E Main St, Forest City, NC 28043-3101, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Forest City Events (https://allevents.in/org/forest-city-events/26908358)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 108 E Main St, Forest City, NC 28043-3101, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Forest City Events
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** holiday, food-drinks, christmas, meetups
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Hometown Holiday Festivities ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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