GOLD HILL — Looking for a less hectic Christmas experience? Make Historic Gold Hill’s “Christmas in the Village,” Dec. 1, 2, 3, 9, and 16 your go-to-holiday event destination.

As you step back in time, enjoy the quaint village setting, including nine unique specialty shops and Flynn’s Village Grill. Santa and the Grinch will visit and there will be many family activities, Christmas movies, hayrides, s’mores and cocoa, live music, Christmas music video selfie stations, complimentary light refreshments and more.

Shops will be open extended hours. See www.shopgoldhill.com for a complete schedule of events and hours.

Historic Gold Hill is located at 840 St. Stephen’s Church Road, Gold Hill, NC, 28071. “Christmas in the Village” is sponsored by the Gold Hill Merchants’ Association.