Asheville Little Smiles Day with Santa
A cheerful holiday gathering brings children and families together for Santa photos, hot chocolate and cookies, and hands-on ornament decorating, with a playful introduction to the world of dentistry.
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Share holiday wishes with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and cheerful elves, then capture a complimentary professional digital photo. Browse seasonal shopping and enjoy festive entertainment during a family afternoon.
Share holiday wishes with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and cheerful elves, then capture a complimentary professional digital photo. Browse seasonal shopping and enjoy festive entertainment during a family afternoon.
Share holiday wishes with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and cheerful elves, then capture a complimentary professional digital photo. Browse seasonal shopping and enjoy festive entertainment during a family afternoon.
Make holiday memories by hand while crafting personal seasonal ornaments in a community gathering centered on creativity, festive tradition, and handmade decorations for the winter season.
Make holiday memories by hand while crafting personal seasonal ornaments in a community gathering centered on creativity, festive tradition, and handmade decorations for the winter season.
Make holiday memories by hand while crafting personal seasonal ornaments in a community gathering centered on creativity, festive tradition, and handmade decorations for the winter season.
Capture a keepsake portrait with Santa in a cheerful, all-ages holiday photo session welcoming children, pets, and grandparents; professional pictures are free for the whole family.
Capture a keepsake portrait with Santa in a cheerful, all-ages holiday photo session welcoming children, pets, and grandparents; professional pictures are free for the whole family.
Capture a keepsake portrait with Santa in a cheerful, all-ages holiday photo session welcoming children, pets, and grandparents; professional pictures are free for the whole family.
A calm, low-stimulation Santa visit gives families with autistic children and other special needs a comfortable way to enjoy a holiday tradition, with keepsake photos available for visitors of all ages and abilities.
A calm, low-stimulation Santa visit gives families with autistic children and other special needs a comfortable way to enjoy a holiday tradition, with keepsake photos available for visitors of all ages and abilities.
A calm, low-stimulation Santa visit gives families with autistic children and other special needs a comfortable way to enjoy a holiday tradition, with keepsake photos available for visitors of all ages and abilities.
Holiday ice rink and winter wonderland at Asheville Yards, featuring a real outdoor ice rink with twinkling lights and festive music, holiday-inspired cocktails and hot chocolate, festive photo ops, a winter market and weekly theme nights. Family-friendly and ideal for dates and group outings.
Holiday ice rink and winter wonderland at Asheville Yards, featuring a real outdoor ice rink with twinkling lights and festive music, holiday-inspired cocktails and hot chocolate, festive photo ops, a winter market and weekly theme nights. Family-friendly and ideal for dates and group outings.
Holiday ice rink and winter wonderland at Asheville Yards, featuring a real outdoor ice rink with twinkling lights and festive music, holiday-inspired cocktails and hot chocolate, festive photo ops, a winter market and weekly theme nights. Family-friendly and ideal for dates and group outings.
Holiday arts and crafts create a festive family outing, with timed or walk-in visits to meet Black Santa and the Clauses at Asheville’s YMI Cultural Center.
Holiday arts and crafts create a festive family outing, with timed or walk-in visits to meet Black Santa and the Clauses at Asheville’s YMI Cultural Center.
Holiday arts and crafts create a festive family outing, with timed or walk-in visits to meet Black Santa and the Clauses at Asheville’s YMI Cultural Center.
Cozy holiday storytime on a Leicester farm with Appalachian Santa sharing seasonal tales and warm, kid-friendly cheer. A family-focused community gathering centered on winter traditions and meet-and-greet moments.
Cozy holiday storytime on a Leicester farm with Appalachian Santa sharing seasonal tales and warm, kid-friendly cheer. A family-focused community gathering centered on winter traditions and meet-and-greet moments.
Cozy holiday storytime on a Leicester farm with Appalachian Santa sharing seasonal tales and warm, kid-friendly cheer. A family-focused community gathering centered on winter traditions and meet-and-greet moments.
A cozy holiday breakfast brings families together for a cheerful meal and a visit with Santa, creating a festive seasonal outing for children and adults.
A cozy holiday breakfast brings families together for a cheerful meal and a visit with Santa, creating a festive seasonal outing for children and adults.
A cozy holiday breakfast brings families together for a cheerful meal and a visit with Santa, creating a festive seasonal outing for children and adults.
A small town holiday street celebration with a festive parade, twinkling lights, and classic seasonal cheer. Expect family friendly activities like Santa sightings, community gathering spots, and browsing local craft and gift vendors.
A small town holiday street celebration with a festive parade, twinkling lights, and classic seasonal cheer. Expect family friendly activities like Santa sightings, community gathering spots, and browsing local craft and gift vendors.
A small town holiday street celebration with a festive parade, twinkling lights, and classic seasonal cheer. Expect family friendly activities like Santa sightings, community gathering spots, and browsing local craft and gift vendors.
Holiday Parade
MoreBright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.
Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.
Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.
Browse more than 40 Western North Carolina artisan booths for handcrafted gifts and seasonal specialties, then warm up with cocoa and cider before the festive community tree lighting.
Browse more than 40 Western North Carolina artisan booths for handcrafted gifts and seasonal specialties, then warm up with cocoa and cider before the festive community tree lighting.
Browse more than 40 Western North Carolina artisan booths for handcrafted gifts and seasonal specialties, then warm up with cocoa and cider before the festive community tree lighting.
A festive seasonal gathering pairs a holiday party with a toy collection benefiting children in need, bringing Asheville neighbors together for a community-minded evening at a local pub.
A festive seasonal gathering pairs a holiday party with a toy collection benefiting children in need, bringing Asheville neighbors together for a community-minded evening at a local pub.
A festive seasonal gathering pairs a holiday party with a toy collection benefiting children in need, bringing Asheville neighbors together for a community-minded evening at a local pub.
Children create a cute Rudolph tree ornament with a glowing red nose, using hands-on craft materials for a festive holiday project to take home.
Children create a cute Rudolph tree ornament with a glowing red nose, using hands-on craft materials for a festive holiday project to take home.
Children create a cute Rudolph tree ornament with a glowing red nose, using hands-on craft materials for a festive holiday project to take home.
A festive downtown celebration centers on Asheville’s annual holiday tree lighting, with a Southern Highland Craft Guild market, evening entertainment, festive drinks, and traditions for the whole family.
A festive downtown celebration centers on Asheville’s annual holiday tree lighting, with a Southern Highland Craft Guild market, evening entertainment, festive drinks, and traditions for the whole family.
A festive downtown celebration centers on Asheville’s annual holiday tree lighting, with a Southern Highland Craft Guild market, evening entertainment, festive drinks, and traditions for the whole family.
Santa's Workshop
MoreA $5 seasonal program for children ages 2–9 at a neighborhood community center, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opening 30 days before the event.
A $5 seasonal program for children ages 2–9 at a neighborhood community center, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opening 30 days before the event.
A $5 seasonal program for children ages 2–9 at a neighborhood community center, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opening 30 days before the event.
Festive Christmas-season kickoff with free photos alongside Santa; bring a phone or camera to capture family holiday memories amid seasonal cheer in historic Biltmore Village.
Festive Christmas-season kickoff with free photos alongside Santa; bring a phone or camera to capture family holiday memories amid seasonal cheer in historic Biltmore Village.
Festive Christmas-season kickoff with free photos alongside Santa; bring a phone or camera to capture family holiday memories amid seasonal cheer in historic Biltmore Village.
A wintery evening stroll through an adventure park dressed in seasonal lights and holiday atmosphere. A family friendly outing built for casual walking, photo moments, and community celebration after dark.
A wintery evening stroll through an adventure park dressed in seasonal lights and holiday atmosphere. A family friendly outing built for casual walking, photo moments, and community celebration after dark.
A wintery evening stroll through an adventure park dressed in seasonal lights and holiday atmosphere. A family friendly outing built for casual walking, photo moments, and community celebration after dark.
A cozy celebration of new beginnings brings expectant and growing families together for baby shower goodies, helpful parenting information, and friendly community connection.
A cozy celebration of new beginnings brings expectant and growing families together for baby shower goodies, helpful parenting information, and friendly community connection.
A cozy celebration of new beginnings brings expectant and growing families together for baby shower goodies, helpful parenting information, and friendly community connection.
Young builders ages 6–16 create and compete with gingerbread houses in a free seasonal community program. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the event.
Young builders ages 6–16 create and compete with gingerbread houses in a free seasonal community program. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the event.
Young builders ages 6–16 create and compete with gingerbread houses in a free seasonal community program. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the event.
A wintertime Santa meet-up set against the cliffs and panoramic overlooks of Chimney Rock State Park. Holiday cheer blends with crisp mountain air, family photo moments, and a festive community outing in the park.
A wintertime Santa meet-up set against the cliffs and panoramic overlooks of Chimney Rock State Park. Holiday cheer blends with crisp mountain air, family photo moments, and a festive community outing in the park.
A wintertime Santa meet-up set against the cliffs and panoramic overlooks of Chimney Rock State Park. Holiday cheer blends with crisp mountain air, family photo moments, and a festive community outing in the park.