Festival of Lights - Drive-Through Night
A nighttime drive through dazzling holiday light displays at Lake Julian Park, with glowing seasonal scenes and festive decorations creating an easy, family-friendly Christmas outing from the comfort of your car.
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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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Holly Jolly
MoreBrowse downtown shops with holiday promotions, then enjoy Santa’s tree lighting, music, performances, and kids’ activities. Saturday brings a festive scavenger hunt and Christmas parade for all ages.
Browse downtown shops with holiday promotions, then enjoy Santa’s tree lighting, music, performances, and kids’ activities. Saturday brings a festive scavenger hunt and Christmas parade for all ages.
Browse downtown shops with holiday promotions, then enjoy Santa’s tree lighting, music, performances, and kids’ activities. Saturday brings a festive scavenger hunt and Christmas parade for all ages.
Santa Photos
MoreFamilies gather for festive portraits with Appalachian Santa, with affordable photo packages starting at $10. Photos are available on a first come, first served basis, with payment accepted on site.
Families gather for festive portraits with Appalachian Santa, with affordable photo packages starting at $10. Photos are available on a first come, first served basis, with payment accepted on site.
Families gather for festive portraits with Appalachian Santa, with affordable photo packages starting at $10. Photos are available on a first come, first served basis, with payment accepted on site.
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.
Drop off new, unwrapped toys or make a monetary donation to bring holiday cheer to children and families in need across Western North Carolina.
Drop off new, unwrapped toys or make a monetary donation to bring holiday cheer to children and families in need across Western North Carolina.
Drop off new, unwrapped toys or make a monetary donation to bring holiday cheer to children and families in need across Western North Carolina.
A free Valentine’s Day dance for families with children ages three and up, centered on a festive chance to move, celebrate, and spend time together.
A free Valentine’s Day dance for families with children ages three and up, centered on a festive chance to move, celebrate, and spend time together.
A free Valentine’s Day dance for families with children ages three and up, centered on a festive chance to move, celebrate, and spend time together.