
Santa will be at LKN Cheesecakery!!
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.
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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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.
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.
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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Dickens-inspired caroling brings singers in topcoats, scarves, and hats to rotating Biltmore Village street corners and shops. Follow along with provided music for a festive, participatory afternoon.

Dickens-inspired caroling brings singers in topcoats, scarves, and hats to rotating Biltmore Village street corners and shops. Follow along with provided music for a festive, participatory afternoon.
Dickens-inspired caroling brings singers in topcoats, scarves, and hats to rotating Biltmore Village street corners and shops. Follow along with provided music for a festive, participatory afternoon.

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 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 one-of-a-kind handmade gifts and artwork by Asheville artists, with festive music, delicious food, and hot cocoa creating a cheerful seasonal shopping afternoon that supports local makers.

Browse one-of-a-kind handmade gifts and artwork by Asheville artists, with festive music, delicious food, and hot cocoa creating a cheerful seasonal shopping afternoon that supports local makers.
Browse one-of-a-kind handmade gifts and artwork by Asheville artists, with festive music, delicious food, and hot cocoa creating a cheerful seasonal shopping afternoon that supports local makers.

Young builders ages 6–16 create and compete with gingerbread houses in a free seasonal community program. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the event.

Young builders ages 6–16 create and compete with gingerbread houses in a free seasonal community program. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the event.
Young builders ages 6–16 create and compete with gingerbread houses in a free seasonal community program. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the event.

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.
