
Holly Jolly
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.
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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.

Browse a festive Christmas market for seasonal gifts and holiday finds in a community shopping setting. A cheerful stop for discovering local vendors and adding a little Christmas spirit to the season.

Browse a festive Christmas market for seasonal gifts and holiday finds in a community shopping setting. A cheerful stop for discovering local vendors and adding a little Christmas spirit to the season.
Browse a festive Christmas market for seasonal gifts and holiday finds in a community shopping setting. A cheerful stop for discovering local vendors and adding a little Christmas spirit to the season.

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.

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 books and thoughtful gift finds for every age and interest at this festive community sale, with a relaxed library setting for discovering presents and seasonal reads.
Browse books and thoughtful gift finds for every age and interest at this festive community sale, with a relaxed library setting for discovering presents and seasonal reads.
Browse books and thoughtful gift finds for every age and interest at this festive community sale, with a relaxed library setting for discovering presents and seasonal reads.

Holiday gift hunting, seasonal promotions, and local-business discoveries fill a two-day shopping weekend, bringing Black Friday deals together with Small Business Saturday savings and community-minded browsing.

Holiday gift hunting, seasonal promotions, and local-business discoveries fill a two-day shopping weekend, bringing Black Friday deals together with Small Business Saturday savings and community-minded browsing.
Holiday gift hunting, seasonal promotions, and local-business discoveries fill a two-day shopping weekend, bringing Black Friday deals together with Small Business Saturday savings and community-minded browsing.

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.

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.

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.

Browse more than 100 local vendors selling handmade and vintage finds, from gourmet spice blends and handpoured candles to original artwork, clothing, decor, and thoughtful holiday gifts.

Browse more than 100 local vendors selling handmade and vintage finds, from gourmet spice blends and handpoured candles to original artwork, clothing, decor, and thoughtful holiday gifts.
Browse more than 100 local vendors selling handmade and vintage finds, from gourmet spice blends and handpoured candles to original artwork, clothing, decor, and thoughtful holiday gifts.

Thanksgiving Day 5K fun run through Black Mountain with a festive Turkey Trot atmosphere and community crowd support. An outdoor town square start makes it easy for runners, walkers, and families to kick off the holiday together.

Thanksgiving Day 5K fun run through Black Mountain with a festive Turkey Trot atmosphere and community crowd support. An outdoor town square start makes it easy for runners, walkers, and families to kick off the holiday together.
Thanksgiving Day 5K fun run through Black Mountain with a festive Turkey Trot atmosphere and community crowd support. An outdoor town square start makes it easy for runners, walkers, and families to kick off the holiday together.

Browse handmade art, crafts, and locally made holiday gifts from Asheville vendors, with classic seasonal tunes, Taqueria bites, and bar drinks creating a festive market atmosphere.

Browse handmade art, crafts, and locally made holiday gifts from Asheville vendors, with classic seasonal tunes, Taqueria bites, and bar drinks creating a festive market atmosphere.
Browse handmade art, crafts, and locally made holiday gifts from Asheville vendors, with classic seasonal tunes, Taqueria bites, and bar drinks creating a festive market atmosphere.

Browse one-of-a-kind handmade gifts and artwork by Asheville artists and makers, with afternoon music, delicious food, hot cocoa, and festive holiday cheer supporting local creators.

Browse one-of-a-kind handmade gifts and artwork by Asheville artists and makers, with afternoon music, delicious food, hot cocoa, and festive holiday cheer supporting local creators.
Browse one-of-a-kind handmade gifts and artwork by Asheville artists and makers, with afternoon music, delicious food, hot cocoa, and festive holiday cheer supporting local creators.
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.
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.
Browse holiday crafts and gifts from 26+ vendors while live music fills a family-friendly bazaar with a dedicated kids area and Bloody Mary bar.
Browse holiday crafts and gifts from 26+ vendors while live music fills a family-friendly bazaar with a dedicated kids area and Bloody Mary bar.
Browse holiday crafts and gifts from 26+ vendors while live music fills a family-friendly bazaar with a dedicated kids area and Bloody Mary bar.

Browse an evening market of local vendors while sipping craft beer in a cozy brewhouse. Find distinctive last-minute holiday gifts during a festive seasonal shopping event.

Browse an evening market of local vendors while sipping craft beer in a cozy brewhouse. Find distinctive last-minute holiday gifts during a festive seasonal shopping event.
Browse an evening market of local vendors while sipping craft beer in a cozy brewhouse. Find distinctive last-minute holiday gifts during a festive seasonal shopping event.
Browse local vendors for handmade gifts, cozy candles, seasonal décor, self-care favorites, and autumn treats. A family-friendly weekend market brings creative shopping and fall vibes to Asheville.
Browse local vendors for handmade gifts, cozy candles, seasonal décor, self-care favorites, and autumn treats. A family-friendly weekend market brings creative shopping and fall vibes to Asheville.
Browse local vendors for handmade gifts, cozy candles, seasonal décor, self-care favorites, and autumn treats. A family-friendly weekend market brings creative shopping and fall vibes to Asheville.
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.
