
Deck the Trees
Dozens of beautifully decorated Christmas trees brighten participating Swannanoa Valley locations, with this annual holiday fundraiser supporting winter fuel assistance and helping neighbors keep their homes warm.
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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.

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.

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.

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.
A seasonal annual gathering for Asheville-Buncombe Community Land Trust members and supporters, centered on organizational updates and community connection around local land stewardship and equitable housing.
A seasonal annual gathering for Asheville-Buncombe Community Land Trust members and supporters, centered on organizational updates and community connection around local land stewardship and equitable housing.
A seasonal annual gathering for Asheville-Buncombe Community Land Trust members and supporters, centered on organizational updates and community connection around local land stewardship and equitable housing.
Steaming oyster roast and casual holiday party vibes in a brewery taproom, with plenty of pints and community mingling. A fundraising night supporting the NC Brook Trout Association and local conservation work.
Steaming oyster roast and casual holiday party vibes in a brewery taproom, with plenty of pints and community mingling. A fundraising night supporting the NC Brook Trout Association and local conservation work.
Steaming oyster roast and casual holiday party vibes in a brewery taproom, with plenty of pints and community mingling. A fundraising night supporting the NC Brook Trout Association and local conservation work.

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.

An upbeat tea dance brings neighbors together in a spirit of gratitude, with donations supporting Loving Food Resources and its work to serve and uplift communities across Western North Carolina.

An upbeat tea dance brings neighbors together in a spirit of gratitude, with donations supporting Loving Food Resources and its work to serve and uplift communities across Western North Carolina.
An upbeat tea dance brings neighbors together in a spirit of gratitude, with donations supporting Loving Food Resources and its work to serve and uplift communities across Western North Carolina.

Intricate gingerbread house creations—from whimsical cottages to architectural showpieces—fill the grand resort halls as entries are judged and displayed. A festive holiday tradition that draws families and design lovers for photos, creativity, and winter cheer.

Intricate gingerbread house creations—from whimsical cottages to architectural showpieces—fill the grand resort halls as entries are judged and displayed. A festive holiday tradition that draws families and design lovers for photos, creativity, and winter cheer.
Intricate gingerbread house creations—from whimsical cottages to architectural showpieces—fill the grand resort halls as entries are judged and displayed. A festive holiday tradition that draws families and design lovers for photos, creativity, and winter cheer.

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 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.

A relaxed annual December gathering brings adult readers together for book-club conversation, seasonal camaraderie, and community connection in a welcoming public-library setting with an easygoing social atmosphere.

A relaxed annual December gathering brings adult readers together for book-club conversation, seasonal camaraderie, and community connection in a welcoming public-library setting with an easygoing social atmosphere.
A relaxed annual December gathering brings adult readers together for book-club conversation, seasonal camaraderie, and community connection in a welcoming public-library setting with an easygoing social atmosphere.

Browse vintage Christmas décor, jewelry, plants, candles, artwork, and handmade gifts at a festive indoor market, with adoptable puppies adding a seasonal dose of cuteness.

Browse vintage Christmas décor, jewelry, plants, candles, artwork, and handmade gifts at a festive indoor market, with adoptable puppies adding a seasonal dose of cuteness.
Browse vintage Christmas décor, jewelry, plants, candles, artwork, and handmade gifts at a festive indoor market, with adoptable puppies adding a seasonal dose of cuteness.

Seasonal choral singing helps launch Ingles and MANNA Food Bank’s annual food drive, bringing warm harmonies and community spirit to a festive ceremony supporting local food access.

Seasonal choral singing helps launch Ingles and MANNA Food Bank’s annual food drive, bringing warm harmonies and community spirit to a festive ceremony supporting local food access.
Seasonal choral singing helps launch Ingles and MANNA Food Bank’s annual food drive, bringing warm harmonies and community spirit to a festive ceremony supporting local food access.

Browse a seasonal market for holiday shopping and gift ideas, with a festive community atmosphere at FIRSTwnc.

A community Thanksgiving food drive distributes 800 turkeys and all the fixings, helping local families in need prepare a traditional holiday meal.

A community Thanksgiving food drive distributes 800 turkeys and all the fixings, helping local families in need prepare a traditional holiday meal.
A community Thanksgiving food drive distributes 800 turkeys and all the fixings, helping local families in need prepare a traditional holiday meal.
A winter themed craft and vendor market with local makers selling handmade goods and giftable finds. Browse booths in an outlet mall setting for seasonal shopping and community browsing.
A winter themed craft and vendor market with local makers selling handmade goods and giftable finds. Browse booths in an outlet mall setting for seasonal shopping and community browsing.
A winter themed craft and vendor market with local makers selling handmade goods and giftable finds. Browse booths in an outlet mall setting for seasonal shopping and community browsing.

A festive community theater production that leans into warm holiday nostalgia with seasonal storytelling and stage spectacle. Ideal for a cozy December night out centered on local performers and shared holiday cheer.

A festive community theater production that leans into warm holiday nostalgia with seasonal storytelling and stage spectacle. Ideal for a cozy December night out centered on local performers and shared holiday cheer.
A festive community theater production that leans into warm holiday nostalgia with seasonal storytelling and stage spectacle. Ideal for a cozy December night out centered on local performers and shared holiday cheer.

Browse one-of-a-kind handmade gifts and artwork by Asheville artists, with festive music, delicious food, and hot cocoa creating a cheerful seasonal shopping afternoon that supports local makers.

Browse one-of-a-kind handmade gifts and artwork by Asheville artists, with festive music, delicious food, and hot cocoa creating a cheerful seasonal shopping afternoon that supports local makers.
Browse one-of-a-kind handmade gifts and artwork by Asheville artists, with festive music, delicious food, and hot cocoa creating a cheerful seasonal shopping afternoon that supports local makers.
