
South Asheville Turkey Trot
A festive Thanksgiving-morning 5K run walk through Biltmore Park’s neighborhood streets and Town Square, with plenty of turkey costumes and holiday cheer. USATF-certified course built for families, friends, and community-minded trotters.
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Thanksgiving Day 5K fun run through Black Mountain with a festive Turkey Trot atmosphere and community crowd support. An outdoor town square start makes it easy for runners, walkers, and families to kick off the holiday together.

Thanksgiving Day 5K fun run through Black Mountain with a festive Turkey Trot atmosphere and community crowd support. An outdoor town square start makes it easy for runners, walkers, and families to kick off the holiday together.
Thanksgiving Day 5K fun run through Black Mountain with a festive Turkey Trot atmosphere and community crowd support. An outdoor town square start makes it easy for runners, walkers, and families to kick off the holiday together.

Kick off the year with a scenic 5K or 10K through downtown Asheville and the historic Grove Park area. Runners finish on North Market Street’s distinctive cobblestone block.

Kick off the year with a scenic 5K or 10K through downtown Asheville and the historic Grove Park area. Runners finish on North Market Street’s distinctive cobblestone block.
Kick off the year with a scenic 5K or 10K through downtown Asheville and the historic Grove Park area. Runners finish on North Market Street’s distinctive cobblestone block.

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.
Moms on the Run
MoreA welcoming, all-pace 5K follows the French Broad River Greenway, with optional strollers and matched run buddies. Ease back into movement, run socially, or chase a personal best.
A welcoming, all-pace 5K follows the French Broad River Greenway, with optional strollers and matched run buddies. Ease back into movement, run socially, or chase a personal best.
A welcoming, all-pace 5K follows the French Broad River Greenway, with optional strollers and matched run buddies. Ease back into movement, run socially, or chase a personal best.

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 downtown holiday celebration brings a festive tree lighting, craft market shopping, live entertainment, seasonal drinks, and family traditions together for a cheerful start to Asheville’s holiday season.

A downtown holiday celebration brings a festive tree lighting, craft market shopping, live entertainment, seasonal drinks, and family traditions together for a cheerful start to Asheville’s holiday season.
A downtown holiday celebration brings a festive tree lighting, craft market shopping, live entertainment, seasonal drinks, and family traditions together for a cheerful start to Asheville’s holiday season.

Run a festive 5K starting and finishing at the middle school track, with holiday band music along the way. Proceeds support Asheville City School band programs, and runners receive a race tee.

Run a festive 5K starting and finishing at the middle school track, with holiday band music along the way. Proceeds support Asheville City School band programs, and runners receive a race tee.
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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 joy-filled 5K brings community runners from across Western North Carolina together for an end-of-season celebration. Expect an accessible, upbeat road race at Tanger Outlets Asheville.

A joy-filled 5K brings community runners from across Western North Carolina together for an end-of-season celebration. Expect an accessible, upbeat road race at Tanger Outlets Asheville.
A joy-filled 5K brings community runners from across Western North Carolina together for an end-of-season celebration. Expect an accessible, upbeat road race at Tanger Outlets Asheville.

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.

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.

Runners gather for an Asheville winter road race with a hot chocolate theme, bringing brisk outdoor miles and a sweet seasonal atmosphere. Registration opens May 1 for the January 23, 2027 race.

Runners gather for an Asheville winter road race with a hot chocolate theme, bringing brisk outdoor miles and a sweet seasonal atmosphere. Registration opens May 1 for the January 23, 2027 race.
Runners gather for an Asheville winter road race with a hot chocolate theme, bringing brisk outdoor miles and a sweet seasonal atmosphere. Registration opens May 1 for the January 23, 2027 race.
Take a festive trolley ride to view Winter Lights, then explore Biltmore Park Town Square. A seasonal outing centered on illuminated displays and holiday atmosphere.
Take a festive trolley ride to view Winter Lights, then explore Biltmore Park Town Square. A seasonal outing centered on illuminated displays and holiday atmosphere.
Take a festive trolley ride to view Winter Lights, then explore Biltmore Park Town Square. A seasonal outing centered on illuminated displays and holiday atmosphere.

A Thanksgiving prix fixe dinner centered on seasonal, farm to table flavors in a polished Biltmore Park dining room. Ideal for a relaxed holiday meal out with thoughtfully prepared plates and celebratory atmosphere.

A Thanksgiving prix fixe dinner centered on seasonal, farm to table flavors in a polished Biltmore Park dining room. Ideal for a relaxed holiday meal out with thoughtfully prepared plates and celebratory atmosphere.
A Thanksgiving prix fixe dinner centered on seasonal, farm to table flavors in a polished Biltmore Park dining room. Ideal for a relaxed holiday meal out with thoughtfully prepared plates and celebratory atmosphere.
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.

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.

Runners gather in festive ugly sweaters for an Asheville Hash House Harriers trail, with hares setting off at 2:30 p.m. and beer or nonalcoholic options available.

Runners gather in festive ugly sweaters for an Asheville Hash House Harriers trail, with hares setting off at 2:30 p.m. and beer or nonalcoholic options available.
Runners gather in festive ugly sweaters for an Asheville Hash House Harriers trail, with hares setting off at 2:30 p.m. and beer or nonalcoholic options available.
Timed, reservation-based Thanksgiving meal at Tryon International, with the booking fee applied toward your final bill at checkout. A holiday dining option at the equestrian resort in Mill Spring, ideal for groups planning ahead.
Timed, reservation-based Thanksgiving meal at Tryon International, with the booking fee applied toward your final bill at checkout. A holiday dining option at the equestrian resort in Mill Spring, ideal for groups planning ahead.
Timed, reservation-based Thanksgiving meal at Tryon International, with the booking fee applied toward your final bill at checkout. A holiday dining option at the equestrian resort in Mill Spring, ideal for groups planning ahead.
