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High Point Museum December Events
When: December
High Point Museum Events
Saturdays, Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Blacksmith Demonstration in the Historical Park
Watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome to this free, drop-in event.
Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (10 a.m. – Noon: Sensory Friendly)
Let’s Craft! Painted Candle Holder in Little Red Schoolhouse
The museum’s annual Holiday Open House is tomorrow, so let’s get ready for candle dipping and make something to put your candle in! Paint a candle holder today and bring it with you tomorrow. Our Sensory-Friendly environment (dim lights, a calm room, limited people) will be from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Free. Drop in. All ages welcome.
Sunday, Dec. 7, 1 – 4 p.m.
53rd Annual Holiday Open House
This annual event has become a tradition with local families. Come for a day of extraordinary reenactments, music, demonstrations, refreshments, a visit from Santa, and hands-on activities like candle dipping! Fun for all ages. FREE.
Saturday, Dec. 13, Noon - 4 p.m.
Candle Dipping in the Historical Park
Bring some light to the dark days of winter by making your own candles in our historical park. Our costumed interpreters will enlighten you about the history and show you how it’s done. FREE. All ages welcome. Drop-in.
Saturday, Dec. 20, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Scottish Faire in Historical Park
Join our early North Carolina Scots families as they prepare to celebrate and enjoy festive Scottish traditions for New Year’s Eve (Hogmanay) and the Yule season. Enjoy traditional Hogmanay dishes made over an open fire, along with music, poetry, and more. Get ready for the end-of-year festivities by coming in costume! Free to the public.
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, Dec. 24 - 26
Museum Closed
Museum closed for the Holidays
Saturday, Dec. 27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (10 a.m. – Noon: Sensory Friendly)
Let’s Craft! Popsicle Stick Snowflakes in Little Red Schoolhouse
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…in your house with this fun decoration! We’re making popsicle stick snowflakes for this winter season in Little Red Schoolhouse. Join us! Our Sensory-Friendly environment (dim lights, a calm room, limited people) will be from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Free. Drop in. All ages welcome.
African American Heritage
When: Friday Dec. 12th
African American Heritage: Relaunch & Reveal
Time: Noon
Celebrate and view the reveal of the bus that will showcase High Point’s Black American stories across the city — the triumphs, the legacy, the names, the places, the truth.
Stitching Stories Reimagined
When: Jan. and Feb. 2026
WSCA Holiday Social
When: Dec. 9th
Washington Street Community Association: Holiday Social
Partner: WSCA
Location: Jackie's Place, 607 Washington Street
Details: You are invited to the WSCA Holiday Social on Tuesday, 12/9, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Jackie's Place, 607 Washington Street. Join us for a brief update on exciting developments on Washington Street, followed by refreshments, live music, and fellowship with neighbors. This event will replace our December meeting. Hope to see you there!
Holiday Food Giveaway
When: Dec. 13
Holiday Food Giveaway
Partners: Lydia's House
Location: 830 West Green Drive, Suite 101
Time: 9-11am
Swim Lessons
When: Monday, Wednesday, Tuesday, and Thursday (Feb.-Dec.)
Classroom Helpers Needed
When: Monday - Thursday '25
Classroom Helpers NeededMust be 14 years of age or older. GCS background check required.
Community Writing Center Volunteers Needed
When: TBD