Festival of Lights - Walk-Through Night
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.
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Stroll through a glowing winter wonderland of festive lights at Lake Julian Park, with an outdoor walk-through experience for families and visitors welcoming the holiday season.
Stroll through a glowing winter wonderland of festive lights at Lake Julian Park, with an outdoor walk-through experience for families and visitors welcoming the holiday season.
Stroll through a glowing winter wonderland of festive lights at Lake Julian Park, with an outdoor walk-through experience for families and visitors welcoming the holiday season.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Little hands explore animal-inspired polar crafts in a playful program designed for ages 2–5. A cozy winter activity gives toddlers a chance to create and enjoy a hands-on outing.
Little hands explore animal-inspired polar crafts in a playful program designed for ages 2–5. A cozy winter activity gives toddlers a chance to create and enjoy a hands-on outing.
Little hands explore animal-inspired polar crafts in a playful program designed for ages 2–5. A cozy winter activity gives toddlers a chance to create and enjoy a hands-on outing.
A $5 North Pole holiday program welcomes children ages 2–9 to a neighborhood community center. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the event.
A $5 North Pole holiday program welcomes children ages 2–9 to a neighborhood community center. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the event.
A $5 North Pole holiday program welcomes children ages 2–9 to a neighborhood community center. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the event.
Little hands explore polar-themed crafts and tiny-paw creations in a playful winter activity designed for children ages 2–5, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
Little hands explore polar-themed crafts and tiny-paw creations in a playful winter activity designed for children ages 2–5, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
Little hands explore polar-themed crafts and tiny-paw creations in a playful winter activity designed for children ages 2–5, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
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.
Quiet, guided shinrin-yoku through Blue Ridge spruce and hardwood trails at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow walking, breathwork, and sensory prompts to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
Quiet, guided shinrin-yoku through Blue Ridge spruce and hardwood trails at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow walking, breathwork, and sensory prompts to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
Quiet, guided shinrin-yoku through Blue Ridge spruce and hardwood trails at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow walking, breathwork, and sensory prompts to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
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.