
Town Square Tree Lighting & Holiday Market
Twinkling tree lights set a festive scene for holiday shopping among 40-plus Western North Carolina artisans. Browse handcrafted gifts and seasonal specialties while sipping hot cocoa or cider with family and friends.
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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.

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.

Browse artists’ and craftspeople’s wares at an outdoor holiday market inspired by traditional European gatherings. Cozy fire pits, warm cider, and community-centered shopping create a festive seasonal atmosphere.

Browse artists’ and craftspeople’s wares at an outdoor holiday market inspired by traditional European gatherings. Cozy fire pits, warm cider, and community-centered shopping create a festive seasonal atmosphere.
Browse artists’ and craftspeople’s wares at an outdoor holiday market inspired by traditional European gatherings. Cozy fire pits, warm cider, and community-centered shopping create a festive seasonal atmosphere.

Browse more than 100 local vendors offering handmade gifts, vintage clothing and decor, gourmet spice and tea blends, candles, original artwork, beauty balms, and greeting cards in a festive holiday marketplace.

Browse more than 100 local vendors offering handmade gifts, vintage clothing and decor, gourmet spice and tea blends, candles, original artwork, beauty balms, and greeting cards in a festive holiday marketplace.
Browse more than 100 local vendors offering handmade gifts, vintage clothing and decor, gourmet spice and tea blends, candles, original artwork, beauty balms, and greeting cards in a festive holiday marketplace.

Browse one-of-a-kind handmade gifts and artwork by Asheville artists and makers, with afternoon music, delicious food, hot cocoa, and festive holiday cheer supporting local creators.

Browse one-of-a-kind handmade gifts and artwork by Asheville artists and makers, with afternoon music, delicious food, hot cocoa, and festive holiday cheer supporting local creators.
Browse one-of-a-kind handmade gifts and artwork by Asheville artists and makers, with afternoon music, delicious food, hot cocoa, and festive holiday cheer supporting local creators.

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.
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.
Browse local vendors and seasonal gifts in an indoor mall pop up, supporting Asheville small businesses while hunting for distinctive holiday finds and handcrafted goods.
Browse local vendors and seasonal gifts in an indoor mall pop up, supporting Asheville small businesses while hunting for distinctive holiday finds and handcrafted goods.
Browse local vendors and seasonal gifts in an indoor mall pop up, supporting Asheville small businesses while hunting for distinctive holiday finds and handcrafted goods.
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 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.
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.

An indoor holiday market fills the heated Davis Event Center with 200+ vendors selling handmade candles, jewelry, soaps, lotions, home decor, and Christmas decor. Free admission and parking make it an easy stop for family gift shopping and local makers.

An indoor holiday market fills the heated Davis Event Center with 200+ vendors selling handmade candles, jewelry, soaps, lotions, home decor, and Christmas decor. Free admission and parking make it an easy stop for family gift shopping and local makers.
An indoor holiday market fills the heated Davis Event Center with 200+ vendors selling handmade candles, jewelry, soaps, lotions, home decor, and Christmas decor. Free admission and parking make it an easy stop for family gift shopping and local makers.

Holiday Ice Rink
MoreGlide across a festive outdoor ice rink, then warm up with hot chocolate or holiday-inspired craft cocktails. Photo ops, weekly winter markets, and themed evenings add seasonal fun for families and date nights.

Glide across a festive outdoor ice rink, then warm up with hot chocolate or holiday-inspired craft cocktails. Photo ops, weekly winter markets, and themed evenings add seasonal fun for families and date nights.
Glide across a festive outdoor ice rink, then warm up with hot chocolate or holiday-inspired craft cocktails. Photo ops, weekly winter markets, and themed evenings add seasonal fun for families and date nights.

Browse handmade art, crafts, and locally made holiday gifts from Asheville vendors, with classic seasonal tunes, Taqueria bites, and bar drinks creating a festive market atmosphere.

Browse handmade art, crafts, and locally made holiday gifts from Asheville vendors, with classic seasonal tunes, Taqueria bites, and bar drinks creating a festive market atmosphere.
Browse handmade art, crafts, and locally made holiday gifts from Asheville vendors, with classic seasonal tunes, Taqueria bites, and bar drinks creating a festive market atmosphere.
Browse locally made gifts and seasonal goods while supporting independent regional vendors during an afternoon holiday market, with the casual taproom atmosphere of a neighborhood brewery.
Browse locally made gifts and seasonal goods while supporting independent regional vendors during an afternoon holiday market, with the casual taproom atmosphere of a neighborhood brewery.
Browse locally made gifts and seasonal goods while supporting independent regional vendors during an afternoon holiday market, with the casual taproom atmosphere of a neighborhood brewery.

Browse an evening market of local vendors while sipping craft beer in a cozy brewhouse. Find distinctive last-minute holiday gifts during a festive seasonal shopping event.

Browse an evening market of local vendors while sipping craft beer in a cozy brewhouse. Find distinctive last-minute holiday gifts during a festive seasonal shopping event.
Browse an evening market of local vendors while sipping craft beer in a cozy brewhouse. Find distinctive last-minute holiday gifts during a festive seasonal shopping event.

Holly Jolly
MoreBrowse downtown shops with holiday promotions, then enjoy Santa’s tree lighting, music, performances, and kids’ activities. Saturday brings a festive scavenger hunt and Christmas parade for all ages.

Browse downtown shops with holiday promotions, then enjoy Santa’s tree lighting, music, performances, and kids’ activities. Saturday brings a festive scavenger hunt and Christmas parade for all ages.
Browse downtown shops with holiday promotions, then enjoy Santa’s tree lighting, music, performances, and kids’ activities. Saturday brings a festive scavenger hunt and Christmas parade for all ages.

Cruise past dazzling Christmas light displays in a festive drive-through outing, with brilliant illuminated scenes creating an easy, family-friendly seasonal tradition around Lake Julian Park.

Cruise past dazzling Christmas light displays in a festive drive-through outing, with brilliant illuminated scenes creating an easy, family-friendly seasonal tradition around Lake Julian Park.
Cruise past dazzling Christmas light displays in a festive drive-through outing, with brilliant illuminated scenes creating an easy, family-friendly seasonal tradition around Lake Julian Park.

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.

Browse vintage Christmas décor, jewelry, plants, candles, artwork, and handmade gifts at a festive indoor market, with adoptable puppies adding a seasonal dose of cuteness.

Browse vintage Christmas décor, jewelry, plants, candles, artwork, and handmade gifts at a festive indoor market, with adoptable puppies adding a seasonal dose of cuteness.
Browse vintage Christmas décor, jewelry, plants, candles, artwork, and handmade gifts at a festive indoor market, with adoptable puppies adding a seasonal dose of cuteness.
