Read 2 Succeed’s 5th Annual Holiday Community Extravaganza
A festive, all-ages community celebration brings neighbors together for food, activities, and seasonal cheer, with a welcoming atmosphere centered on shared holiday fun.
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A relaxed annual December gathering brings adult readers together for book-club conversation, seasonal camaraderie, and community connection in a welcoming public-library setting with an easygoing social atmosphere.

A relaxed annual December gathering brings adult readers together for book-club conversation, seasonal camaraderie, and community connection in a welcoming public-library setting with an easygoing social atmosphere.
A relaxed annual December gathering brings adult readers together for book-club conversation, seasonal camaraderie, and community connection in a welcoming public-library setting with an easygoing social 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.

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 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.
Hands-on seasonal craftmaking anchors a family-friendly 4-H holiday gathering, with a complimentary supper and door prizes adding festive community fun for young makers and their families in Waynesville.
Hands-on seasonal craftmaking anchors a family-friendly 4-H holiday gathering, with a complimentary supper and door prizes adding festive community fun for young makers and their families in Waynesville.
Hands-on seasonal craftmaking anchors a family-friendly 4-H holiday gathering, with a complimentary supper and door prizes adding festive community fun for young makers and their families in Waynesville.

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.

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 Bingo
MoreA free, festive afternoon of bingo brings families together for a relaxed seasonal game at a neighborhood community center. Registration is through Asheville Parks & Recreation and opens 30 days ahead.

A free, festive afternoon of bingo brings families together for a relaxed seasonal game at a neighborhood community center. Registration is through Asheville Parks & Recreation and opens 30 days ahead.
A free, festive afternoon of bingo brings families together for a relaxed seasonal game at a neighborhood community center. Registration is through Asheville Parks & Recreation and opens 30 days ahead.

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 seasonal annual gathering for Asheville-Buncombe Community Land Trust members and supporters, centered on organizational updates and community connection around local land stewardship and equitable housing.
A seasonal annual gathering for Asheville-Buncombe Community Land Trust members and supporters, centered on organizational updates and community connection around local land stewardship and equitable housing.
A seasonal annual gathering for Asheville-Buncombe Community Land Trust members and supporters, centered on organizational updates and community connection around local land stewardship and equitable housing.
A festive seasonal gathering pairs a holiday party with a toy collection benefiting children in need, bringing Asheville neighbors together for a community-minded evening at a local pub.
A festive seasonal gathering pairs a holiday party with a toy collection benefiting children in need, bringing Asheville neighbors together for a community-minded evening at a local pub.
A festive seasonal gathering pairs a holiday party with a toy collection benefiting children in need, bringing Asheville neighbors together for a community-minded evening at a local pub.

Browse free children’s books, stickers, and bookmarks while meeting local literacy advocates during a school-age celebration of Children’s Book Week. A playful, community-centered outing for grades K–5.

Browse free children’s books, stickers, and bookmarks while meeting local literacy advocates during a school-age celebration of Children’s Book Week. A playful, community-centered outing for grades K–5.
Browse free children’s books, stickers, and bookmarks while meeting local literacy advocates during a school-age celebration of Children’s Book Week. A playful, community-centered outing for grades K–5.
A welcoming Friendsgiving potluck brings Asheville wellness enthusiasts together to share healthy dishes, connect over nourishing food, and celebrate community in a relaxed gathering open to all.
A welcoming Friendsgiving potluck brings Asheville wellness enthusiasts together to share healthy dishes, connect over nourishing food, and celebrate community in a relaxed gathering open to all.
A welcoming Friendsgiving potluck brings Asheville wellness enthusiasts together to share healthy dishes, connect over nourishing food, and celebrate community in a relaxed gathering open to all.

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.

An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.

An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.
An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.

Free food and essential community resources are available at a neighborhood outreach market, welcoming Buncombe County residents for practical support and connection in an accessible community setting.

Free food and essential community resources are available at a neighborhood outreach market, welcoming Buncombe County residents for practical support and connection in an accessible community setting.
Free food and essential community resources are available at a neighborhood outreach market, welcoming Buncombe County residents for practical support and connection in an accessible community setting.

A cozy, introvert-friendly reading ritual invites book lovers to set aside distractions and read quietly alongside neighbors. Come solo or with a friend for focused pages and gentle literary company.

A cozy, introvert-friendly reading ritual invites book lovers to set aside distractions and read quietly alongside neighbors. Come solo or with a friend for focused pages and gentle literary company.
A cozy, introvert-friendly reading ritual invites book lovers to set aside distractions and read quietly alongside neighbors. Come solo or with a friend for focused pages and gentle literary company.
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.

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.

A festive community theater production that leans into warm holiday nostalgia with seasonal storytelling and stage spectacle. Ideal for a cozy December night out centered on local performers and shared holiday cheer.

A festive community theater production that leans into warm holiday nostalgia with seasonal storytelling and stage spectacle. Ideal for a cozy December night out centered on local performers and shared holiday cheer.
A festive community theater production that leans into warm holiday nostalgia with seasonal storytelling and stage spectacle. Ideal for a cozy December night out centered on local performers and shared holiday cheer.
