Sensory-Friendly Visits with Santa
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.
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Connect with more than 20 organizations offering mentorship, employment opportunities, and community resources for veterans, active-duty service members, and their families at this free information fair.
Connect with more than 20 organizations offering mentorship, employment opportunities, and community resources for veterans, active-duty service members, and their families at this free information fair.
Connect with more than 20 organizations offering mentorship, employment opportunities, and community resources for veterans, active-duty service members, and their families at this free information fair.
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.
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 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 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.
Browse a seasonal market for holiday shopping and gift ideas, with a festive community atmosphere at FIRSTwnc.
Browse a seasonal market for holiday shopping and gift ideas, with a festive community atmosphere at FIRSTwnc.
Browse a seasonal market for holiday shopping and gift ideas, with a festive community atmosphere at FIRSTwnc.
Adaptive recreation sessions provide inclusive, structured activities for children and young adults with disabilities during winter break. The eight-day daytime camp serves ages 6–22, with registration through city parks and recreation.
Adaptive recreation sessions provide inclusive, structured activities for children and young adults with disabilities during winter break. The eight-day daytime camp serves ages 6–22, with registration through city parks and recreation.
Adaptive recreation sessions provide inclusive, structured activities for children and young adults with disabilities during winter break. The eight-day daytime camp serves ages 6–22, with registration through city parks and recreation.
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.
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.
Santa's Workshop
MoreA $5 seasonal program for children ages 2–9 at a neighborhood community center, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opening 30 days before the event.
A $5 seasonal program for children ages 2–9 at a neighborhood community center, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opening 30 days before the event.
A $5 seasonal program for children ages 2–9 at a neighborhood community center, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opening 30 days before the event.
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 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.
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.