GO: Winter Lights
“Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this year’s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise.”
The North Carolina Arboretum | 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806
On display through January 4th | 6 PM - 8 PM
EAT: Jargon
“Located in a small historic building in the heart of West Asheville, Jargon’s modern American cuisine is inspired by the world around us, unconstrained by borders, and intended to bring folks together to delight in a language we all understand…delicious food.”
715 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Open: Sunday - Thursday | 5 PM - 9 PM | Friday & Saturday | 5 PM - 10 PM
DRINK: Character Study
“West Asheville's literary-themed neighborhood cocktail bar, where literature and libations intertwine. Stop by for carefully crafted cocktails!”
797 Haywood Rd #100, Asheville, NC 28806
Open: Sunday - Thursday | 4 PM - 11 PM | Friday & Saturday | 4 PM - 12 AM
LISTEN: Yuletide Candlelight Presented by The Asheville Choral Society
“The 130 singers of the Asheville Choral Society presents a holiday celebration for the whole family, featuring new compositions for Hanukkah, exciting iterations of familiar Christmas carols and more.”
Central United Methodist Church | 27 Church Street, Asheville, NC 28801
Friday, December 5th | 7 PM & Saturday, December 6th | 4 PM
ARTS: The Big Crafty
“The Big Crafty is a hand-to-heart celebration of creative exuberance at the heart of Asheville, NC. We believe in supporting creative venturers by crafting warm communities of creative practice.”
Find your perfect holiday gifts while supporting local artists and businesses at this beloved annual craft market!
Harrah’s Cherokee Center | 87 Haywood St., Asheville 28801
Saturday, December. 6th & Sunday, December. 7th | 12PM - 6 PM
VOLUNTEER: 14th Annual Ingles Magical Christmas Toy Drive
“For three days, Ingles Markets, iHeart Asheville, WLOS and community partners will join together to collect brand-new, unwrapped toys for children from birth to age 18. Monetary donations will also be accepted throughout the event.”
Ingles - Smokey Park Highway | 151 Smokey Park Hwy, Asheville, NC 28715
Drop off through Saturday, December 6th | 6 AM - 7 PM
COMMUNITY: Holiday Ice Rink
“Step into the magic of the season at the Holiday Ice Rink at Asheville Yards - the destination for ice skating in Asheville, NC. Glide across our real, outdoor ice rink, surrounded by twinkling lights, festive music and holiday vibes.”
Asheville Yards | 75 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Friday, December 5th | 3 PM - 9:15 PM | Saturday, December 6th & Sunday, December 7th | 10 AM - 9:15 PM
Skating session tickets must be purchased in advance @ https://www.ashevilleyards.com/ice-rink/