Pictures w/ Santa at Mills River Brewing co. FREE EVENT!
Capture a keepsake portrait with Santa in a cheerful, all-ages holiday photo session welcoming children, pets, and grandparents; professional pictures are free for the whole family.
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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.
Browse locally made gifts and seasonal goods while supporting independent regional vendors during an afternoon holiday market, with the casual taproom atmosphere of a neighborhood brewery.
Browse locally made gifts and seasonal goods while supporting independent regional vendors during an afternoon holiday market, with the casual taproom atmosphere of a neighborhood brewery.
Browse locally made gifts and seasonal goods while supporting independent regional vendors during an afternoon holiday market, with the casual taproom atmosphere of a neighborhood brewery.

Festive Christmas-season kickoff with free photos alongside Santa; bring a phone or camera to capture family holiday memories amid seasonal cheer in historic Biltmore Village.

Festive Christmas-season kickoff with free photos alongside Santa; bring a phone or camera to capture family holiday memories amid seasonal cheer in historic Biltmore Village.
Festive Christmas-season kickoff with free photos alongside Santa; bring a phone or camera to capture family holiday memories amid seasonal cheer in historic Biltmore Village.

A cheerful holiday gathering brings children and families together for Santa photos, hot chocolate and cookies, and hands-on ornament decorating, with a playful introduction to the world of dentistry.

A cheerful holiday gathering brings children and families together for Santa photos, hot chocolate and cookies, and hands-on ornament decorating, with a playful introduction to the world of dentistry.
A cheerful holiday gathering brings children and families together for Santa photos, hot chocolate and cookies, and hands-on ornament decorating, with a playful introduction to the world of dentistry.
Black-tie glamour and rockstar costumes set the tone for a New Year’s Eve celebration with live music, a $500 costume contest prize, and a festive midnight countdown.
Black-tie glamour and rockstar costumes set the tone for a New Year’s Eve celebration with live music, a $500 costume contest prize, and a festive midnight countdown.
Black-tie glamour and rockstar costumes set the tone for a New Year’s Eve celebration with live music, a $500 costume contest prize, and a festive midnight countdown.

A calm, low-stimulation Santa visit gives families with autistic children and other special needs a comfortable way to enjoy a holiday tradition, with keepsake photos available for visitors of all ages and abilities.

A calm, low-stimulation Santa visit gives families with autistic children and other special needs a comfortable way to enjoy a holiday tradition, with keepsake photos available for visitors of all ages and abilities.
A calm, low-stimulation Santa visit gives families with autistic children and other special needs a comfortable way to enjoy a holiday tradition, with keepsake photos available for visitors of all ages and abilities.

Young readers build confidence and fluency by sharing a preselected book in a 15-minute one-on-one session with a certified therapy dog. Advance registration is required.

Young readers build confidence and fluency by sharing a preselected book in a 15-minute one-on-one session with a certified therapy dog. Advance registration is required.
Young readers build confidence and fluency by sharing a preselected book in a 15-minute one-on-one session with a certified therapy dog. Advance registration is required.

A wintertime Santa meet-up set against the cliffs and panoramic overlooks of Chimney Rock State Park. Holiday cheer blends with crisp mountain air, family photo moments, and a festive community outing in the park.

A wintertime Santa meet-up set against the cliffs and panoramic overlooks of Chimney Rock State Park. Holiday cheer blends with crisp mountain air, family photo moments, and a festive community outing in the park.
A wintertime Santa meet-up set against the cliffs and panoramic overlooks of Chimney Rock State Park. Holiday cheer blends with crisp mountain air, family photo moments, and a festive community outing in the park.
A cozy holiday breakfast brings families together for a cheerful meal and a visit with Santa, creating a festive seasonal outing for children and adults.
A cozy holiday breakfast brings families together for a cheerful meal and a visit with Santa, creating a festive seasonal outing for children and adults.
A cozy holiday breakfast brings families together for a cheerful meal and a visit with Santa, creating a festive seasonal outing for children and adults.

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 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 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.
Cozy holiday storytime on a Leicester farm with Appalachian Santa sharing seasonal tales and warm, kid-friendly cheer. A family-focused community gathering centered on winter traditions and meet-and-greet moments.
Cozy holiday storytime on a Leicester farm with Appalachian Santa sharing seasonal tales and warm, kid-friendly cheer. A family-focused community gathering centered on winter traditions and meet-and-greet moments.
Cozy holiday storytime on a Leicester farm with Appalachian Santa sharing seasonal tales and warm, kid-friendly cheer. A family-focused community gathering centered on winter traditions and meet-and-greet moments.

Christmas stories read by a festive visitor from the North Pole bring children into the holiday spirit, with time afterward for photos with Mrs. Claus.

Christmas stories read by a festive visitor from the North Pole bring children into the holiday spirit, with time afterward for photos with Mrs. Claus.
Christmas stories read by a festive visitor from the North Pole bring children into the holiday spirit, with time afterward for photos with Mrs. Claus.

FREE Kids Movie!
MoreLow-key weekday evening kids movie nights screening family friendly childrens films in a casual pizza and brew taproom, with free admission and relaxed seating every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6pm.

Low-key weekday evening kids movie nights screening family friendly childrens films in a casual pizza and brew taproom, with free admission and relaxed seating every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6pm.
Low-key weekday evening kids movie nights screening family friendly childrens films in a casual pizza and brew taproom, with free admission and relaxed seating every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6pm.

Bluegrass Jam
MoreFiddle, banjo, and guitar drive an informal bluegrass jam, with local musicians gathering for traditional acoustic tunes and a welcoming community atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to join in or listen.

Fiddle, banjo, and guitar drive an informal bluegrass jam, with local musicians gathering for traditional acoustic tunes and a welcoming community atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to join in or listen.
Fiddle, banjo, and guitar drive an informal bluegrass jam, with local musicians gathering for traditional acoustic tunes and a welcoming community atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to join in or listen.

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.

Children practice reading aloud in relaxed 15-minute sessions with a certified therapy dog, building confidence and comfort with books. Bring a selected book; registration is required.

Children practice reading aloud in relaxed 15-minute sessions with a certified therapy dog, building confidence and comfort with books. Bring a selected book; registration is required.
Children practice reading aloud in relaxed 15-minute sessions with a certified therapy dog, building confidence and comfort with books. Bring a selected book; registration is required.

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 seasonal farm produce and locally made treats at an outdoor community market, with vendors and shoppers gathering rain or shine in Mills River.

Browse seasonal farm produce and locally made treats at an outdoor community market, with vendors and shoppers gathering rain or shine in Mills River.
Browse seasonal farm produce and locally made treats at an outdoor community market, with vendors and shoppers gathering rain or shine in Mills River.
