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Our agency will be closed Monday, November 23, 2026, through Friday, November 27, 2026, for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen on Monday, November 30, 2026.

Events

Movie in the Park (Burgaw, NC)

Nov 20, 2026 | 6:00 pm

Toy Story 5
Presented by the Town of Burgaw

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Burgaw Christmas on the Square/Tree Lighting

Nov 28, 2026 | 2:00 - 7:00 pm

Tree lighting festivities including s’mores roasting, live entertainment, meeting Santa, and more begin at 5:00 pm, and the tree will be lit at 6:00 pm.

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Christmas on the Square/Tree Lighting

Nov 28, 2026 | 2:00 - 7:00 pm

Join us in downtown Burgaw for the 117th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, combined with our annual Christmas on the Square event!!

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Movie in the Park (Hampstead, NC)

Dec 03, 2026 | 7:00 pm

The Polar Express
Presented by Pender County Parks & Recreation

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Christmas Tree Lighting featuring a visit with Santa

Dec 04, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Pender County Parks and Recreation invites you to our annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Hampstead Kiwanis Park

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Weekly Sessions – Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Play Learn Grow Together

Dec 18, 2026 | 10:00-11:30 AM

NOVEMBER SESSIONS: Wednesdays on November 4, 11 & 18
DECEMBER SESSIONS: Fridays on December 4, 11 & 18

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Past Events

Week of the Young Child

Apr 15, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

In support of the Week of the Young Child, Smart Start of Pender County will be hosting a local event.

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Example Board Meeting

Nov 06, 2026 | 6:00 pm

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Smart Start of Pender County
P.O. Box 429
600 N. Timberly Lane
Burgaw, NC 28425

Phone: 910-259-9978 | Toll Free: 1-866-606-0909

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