
Festival of Lights - Drive-Through Night
A nighttime drive through dazzling seasonal light displays creates a festive holiday outing for families and visitors, with illuminated decorations glowing against the winter darkness.
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Cruise past dazzling Christmas light displays in a festive drive-through outing, with brilliant illuminated scenes creating an easy, family-friendly seasonal tradition around Lake Julian Park.

Cruise past dazzling Christmas light displays in a festive drive-through outing, with brilliant illuminated scenes creating an easy, family-friendly seasonal tradition around Lake Julian Park.
Cruise past dazzling Christmas light displays in a festive drive-through outing, with brilliant illuminated scenes creating an easy, family-friendly seasonal tradition around Lake Julian Park.

A walk-through display transforms the park into an illuminated winter wonderland, inviting visitors to wander beneath seasonal lights and enjoy a festive outdoor evening with family and friends.

A walk-through display transforms the park into an illuminated winter wonderland, inviting visitors to wander beneath seasonal lights and enjoy a festive outdoor evening with family and friends.
A walk-through display transforms the park into an illuminated winter wonderland, inviting visitors to wander beneath seasonal lights and enjoy a festive outdoor evening with family and friends.
Take a festive trolley ride to view Winter Lights, then explore Biltmore Park Town Square. A seasonal outing centered on illuminated displays and holiday atmosphere.
Take a festive trolley ride to view Winter Lights, then explore Biltmore Park Town Square. A seasonal outing centered on illuminated displays and holiday atmosphere.
Take a festive trolley ride to view Winter Lights, then explore Biltmore Park Town Square. A seasonal outing centered on illuminated displays and holiday atmosphere.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Whimsical folk fusion blends cherished traditional songs with humorous banter and historical insights, creating a cozy, transportive performance for listeners of all ages amid a festive winter lights celebration.

Whimsical folk fusion blends cherished traditional songs with humorous banter and historical insights, creating a cozy, transportive performance for listeners of all ages amid a festive winter lights celebration.
Whimsical folk fusion blends cherished traditional songs with humorous banter and historical insights, creating a cozy, transportive performance for listeners of all ages amid a festive winter lights celebration.

Candlelit evening access to Biltmore’s historic estate with glowing holiday lights and lavish Christmas décor throughout the mansion and grounds. A classic seasonal sightseeing experience geared toward ambience, photo moments, and festive history.

Candlelit evening access to Biltmore’s historic estate with glowing holiday lights and lavish Christmas décor throughout the mansion and grounds. A classic seasonal sightseeing experience geared toward ambience, photo moments, and festive history.
Candlelit evening access to Biltmore’s historic estate with glowing holiday lights and lavish Christmas décor throughout the mansion and grounds. A classic seasonal sightseeing experience geared toward ambience, photo moments, and festive history.

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 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.

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 seasonal community effort centered on holiday wishes for foster youth and adults, with virtual participation or an in-person option at a downtown Asheville address.

A seasonal community effort centered on holiday wishes for foster youth and adults, with virtual participation or an in-person option at a downtown Asheville address.
A seasonal community effort centered on holiday wishes for foster youth and adults, with virtual participation or an in-person option at a downtown Asheville address.

Friendsgiving
MoreA free, all-ages Friendsgiving gathering from Asheville Parks & Recreation brings families and neighbors together for a relaxed seasonal celebration centered on community connection.

A free, all-ages Friendsgiving gathering from Asheville Parks & Recreation brings families and neighbors together for a relaxed seasonal celebration centered on community connection.
A free, all-ages Friendsgiving gathering from Asheville Parks & Recreation brings families and neighbors together for a relaxed seasonal celebration centered on community connection.
A festive, all-ages community celebration brings neighbors together for food, activities, and seasonal cheer, with a welcoming atmosphere centered on shared holiday fun.
A festive, all-ages community celebration brings neighbors together for food, activities, and seasonal cheer, with a welcoming atmosphere centered on shared holiday fun.
A festive, all-ages community celebration brings neighbors together for food, activities, and seasonal cheer, with a welcoming atmosphere centered on shared holiday fun.

A festive candlelit evening stroll through Weaverville with glowing winter lights and a small-town holiday atmosphere. Expect a walkable downtown vibe geared toward families and neighbors celebrating a long-running seasonal tradition.

A festive candlelit evening stroll through Weaverville with glowing winter lights and a small-town holiday atmosphere. Expect a walkable downtown vibe geared toward families and neighbors celebrating a long-running seasonal tradition.
A festive candlelit evening stroll through Weaverville with glowing winter lights and a small-town holiday atmosphere. Expect a walkable downtown vibe geared toward families and neighbors celebrating a long-running seasonal tradition.

Warm concert band melodies bring neighbors together for an all-ages evening of live music, welcoming families and listeners of every generation for a seasonal performance.

Warm concert band melodies bring neighbors together for an all-ages evening of live music, welcoming families and listeners of every generation for a seasonal performance.
Warm concert band melodies bring neighbors together for an all-ages evening of live music, welcoming families and listeners of every generation for a seasonal performance.
