Fun things to do, places to eat and drink

November 24, 2021

* = Places with family-friendly activities | ($) = Lollipop Lotto Participants

*252 HQ | 222 Tarboro Street

Bring the whole family out to 252 HQ, make custom snowflakes, and help them decorate their space
with awesome creations.

ARTISAN LEAF | 113/115 Tarboro Street

Shop unique and innovative tobacco leaf resurfaced products – nominated as one of the "coolest things
made in NC."

*BANKERS PLAZA | 124 Nash SW

Enjoy a winter wonderland and take a selfie with the #selfiesleigh #candysleigh

*BARNES CORNER GALLERY | 200 Tarboro Street W

On exhibit, artists Pegi Barnes-Sharp and Oona Lewis will have personal works in abstraction on display.
On every half-hour, visitors are welcome to do some intuitive painting mini classes alongside Pegi
Barnes-Sharp. All ages are welcome and the activity is free to participate in.

BILL’S GRILL | 119 Nash Street W

Comfort food made with fresh homemade ingredients! Our portions are large, so come hungry!

*CASITA BREWING CO. | 217 South Street

Want to enjoy a craft beverage and help Casita break a world record?? Leave your mark on Historic
Downtown Wilson and help Casita break a world record by having the most people participating in a
paint by numbers mural on their wall facing the beer garden.

*DANCE STUDIO B | 200 Nash Street SE

Free classes all day! 11:00 a.m. – Yoga/Pilates; 12:00 p.m. – Tumbling; 1:00 p.m. – Tap (or clogging); 2:00
p.m. Hop-hop. No experience required, just a willingness to try something new!

*DOWNTOWN PUBLIC HOUSE | 113 Goldsboro Street S

Enjoy a craft beverage, while the kids have fun creating their own candy-filled ornaments!

*EDNA BOYKIN CULTURAL CENTER | 108 Nash Street NE
The Wilson Active Artists Association will be hosting a silk painting activity – these will make GREAT
Christmas gifts! All are welcome to drop in and paint a silk scarf ($25) or a silk handkerchief ($5), while
supplies last. All supplies included; cash or credit accepted.

Wilson Arts’ ACT! For Youth program is also preparing for their live theatrical production of "Oliver!" –
you can get a behind-the-scenes tour of this 100-year-old theater and watch or help paint some set
pieces for the play!

*EYES ON MAIN STREET GALLERIES | 126-128 Goldsboro Street

Come and visit the Eyes on China exhibition; free and open to the public. Take a stroll through Historic
Downtown Wilson and view the Eyes on Main Street Photo Festival, featuring the work of 100
photographers from around the world. These large-scale photos are hung on the facades of buildings
throughout the downtown area, and will be on display through March 30, 2022.

*GIG EAST EXCHANGE | 127 Goldsboro Street S

Create a fun, techy, Christmas craft and make Rudolph’s nose shine bright with the ladies at Gig East!
Enjoy a holiday-themed beverage from Larema Coffee House and meet Crystal Barber of Education

Exchange to learn about her tutoring services held at the Upper Coastal Plains Business Center.
FIREPLACE CENTER | 119 Tarboro St W

Choose small and local for all of your fireplace needs at this family-oriented shop!

HOUSE OF VAN BAARS GALLERY| 104 Douglas Street E

Prints are on sale for 1?3 off. Additionally, 1?3 of the proceeds of all original paintings and prints benefit St.
Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

*ICONOSTAR ART | 224 Goldsboro Street S

Watch artist Elizabeth Healey at work creating contemporary paintings. Original paintings will be 10% off
in the shop!

*IMAGINATION STATION SCIENCE & HISTORY MUSEUM | 224 Nash Street SE

Why not turn your single-use grocery bags into something more? Plarn (Plastic Yarn) is a versatile and
waterproof material made from thin, plastic shopping bags. Discover how to make plarn, then knit,
knot, and crochet this up-cycled fiber into shopping bags and sleeping mats. Watch experienced plarn
artists create a variety of masterpieces and then make your own. And don’t miss the snake feeding at
2:00pm!

You may also join Sallie B. Howard School visual arts majors in creating whimsical gingerbread house
sculptures out of cardboard, candy, and other mixed media. Free to participate.

KARMA CLOTHING STORE | 304 Nash Street SE

This unique clothing shop has it all – from outfits for all shapes and sizes, purses, sunglasses, and more!

NOEL’S SWEETS | 207 Tarboro Street W

Travel to the sweet world of Candyland Who-ville in Historic Downtown Wilson’s newest candy shop!
Enjoy classic candy favorites along with handmade treats.

PARK PLACE CONSIGNMENT | 111 Park Avenue W

Park Place is an upscale consignment showroom, including new, gently used furniture and antiques,

china, crystal, vintage silver, jewelry, artwork, lamps, rugs, and home accessories. They also provide

estate sales services.

PHIL’s MUSIC EXCHANGE | 220 Barnes Street S, Suite B

Shop vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, DVDs, memorabilia & more!

*PROMUSIC CONSERVATORY | 105 Nash Street NW

Children will make/decorate an instrument. Individuals of any age may take a mini lesson on the

instrument of their choice.

RUCKUS & REDEMPTION | 220-C Barnes Street S

Enjoy expertly crafted burgers & cocktails at this family-friendly restaurant.

TASTE OF TEXAS FMX STREET FOOD | Corner of Goldsboro & South Street

Enjoy authentic and delicious Mexican food with a view of the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park!

SAYUM JAMAICAN RESTAURANT | 408 Nash Street S

Real Jamaican food and ice cream shop!

SAMORA NATURALS | 108 Tarboro Street W

Shop natural hair and skincare products!

TIG’S COURTYARD | 109 Barnes Street W

Espresso bar, real fruit smoothies, handmade salads, specialty deli sandwiches – open for your dining

pleasure!

THE GALLERY NC | 317 Barnes Street S

Fashion is an art. Shop unique clothing and peruse the work of local artists.

THE HEMP SOURCE | 115 Goldsboro Street

Wilson’s favorite place to buy CBD products to make it through the holidays!

*THE SELKIE | 214 Goldsboro Street S.

Enjoy a wonderfully curated, unique, and diverse shopping experience! Come and fill your soul with art
from across the culturally diverse state of North Carolina. Jim Howard of Her Turtles Pottery will be

doing live potter’s wheel demos. There’s also a beautiful NC mural painted by the owner, Amanda
Duncan…perfect photo op!

THE RUMMAGE WAREHOUSE | CULBRETH & COMPANY | 315 Barnes Street S

The Rummage Warehouse cleans out estates bringing you anything and everything! Shop holiday
collectibles and unique gifts with Culbreth & Company.

*TREAT YO’ SELF BAKERY | 419 Goldsboro Street S

Help the bakery celebrate their 2-year anniversary at their Cupcake Candyland Celebration! $1 cupcakes
ALL DAY, Sweet Treat Sweepstakes, Candyland Polaroid Selfies, hot cocoa bombs, + more!

VENDOR JUNCTION | 417 Nash Street N

Here you’ll find a medley of gifts and treasures from local artists and boutiques!

*VOLLIS SIMPSON WHIRLIGIG MUSEUM | Whirligig Station Apartments | 230 Goldsboro St. S, Ste 201

Come meet the famous Poetry Fox! The Poetry Fox writes custom poems on the spot on a vintage
typewriter – give him a word, get a poem just for you! Come by the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Museum
and meet the Poetry Fox and get an original poem made!

WESLEY SHELTER’S – THE CLOTHES LINE | 407 Nash St N

Support a nonprofit and pick up some treasures from this wonderful resale store.

*WILSON ARTS CENTER | 204 Nash Street S

Shop local and unique this holiday season! The Truist Event Gallery is 5,000 sq. feet full of handmade
gifts and goodies made by local and regional artists from over 70 artists.

Get in the holiday mood with this 2-hour iced cookie decorating class with Nicole Thomas of Cole Cole’s
Cupcakes and Confections from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fun for all ages (but children under 15 must be
accompanied by a participating adult. Cost: $30| all materials provided and pre-registration required
through WilsonArts.com

Pop in for the peppermint photo op with family and friends!

Handcrafted ornaments are fun to make and are a meaningful keepsake for years to come. All ages are
welcome to pop in and make and take a candyland-themed ornament.

WILSON PAINT & WALLPAPER | 125 Tarboro Street W

Shop paints, stains, and brushes for your next DIY project!

*WILSON COUNTY LIBRARY | 249 Nash Street W

Candyland Christmas Craft-to-Go Kits – All ages. Pick up a fun holiday craft kit at the library during
Wilson’s Candyland Christmas celebration! Create your own Holiday bottle-cap necklace or make one
for a friend.

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