
Santa Photos
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.
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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.

Holiday festivities bring families together for face painting, kid-friendly activities, and stilt walkers. Watch Santa’s parade arrive before the annual tree lighting and seasonal visit with Santa.

Holiday festivities bring families together for face painting, kid-friendly activities, and stilt walkers. Watch Santa’s parade arrive before the annual tree lighting and seasonal visit with Santa.
Holiday festivities bring families together for face painting, kid-friendly activities, and stilt walkers. Watch Santa’s parade arrive before the annual tree lighting and seasonal visit with Santa.

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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.

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.
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.

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 $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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.
