GO: The Nutcracker Presented by The Asheville Ballet
“North Carolina’s oldest professional non-profit ballet company presents the full-length classical holiday tradition, with stars, story, and sugarplums.”
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts | 18 Biltmore Ave. Asheville, NC 28801
Friday, December 12th @ 7:30 PM | Saturday, December 13th @ 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM | Sunday, December 14th @2:30 PM
EAT: 828 Family Pizzeria
“828 Family Pizzeria continues the family business started in 1933 of cooking unparalleled New York Style Pizza in Asheville, North Carolina.” Enjoy “Italian favorites including salads, pastas, sandwiches, calzones, and strombolis.”
Open: Tuesday - Thursday from 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM | Friday & Saturday | 11:30 AM - 9 PM
715 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
DRINK: Ornament Painting
“Stop by anytime during our open hours throughout the month to create a beautiful, hand-painted ornament to take home. While you work on your customized addition to your tree, sip on a warm & cozy cacao, exotic coffee, traditional tea, matcha, boba, zero-proof botanical cocktail or hemp-infused beverage in our spacious and chill patio and lounge.”
Plant Bar- West Asheville | 919 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Through, December 31st | 8 AM - 10 PM
LISTEN: Christmas Jam by Day - Songwriters in the Round - Presented by Warren Haynes
“The pub will open at 11 AM to get you in the spirit before our lineup of singer-songwriters perform in the round throughout the afternoon! - Come grab a festive beverage or two & enjoy our celebrated pub fare while you sit back and take in this legendary holiday jam session!”
Benefitting Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity & BeLoved Asheville
Jack of the Wood Pub | 95 Patton Ave., Asheville, NC 28801
Saturday, December 13th | 11AM
ARTS: RAD Holiday Market
Discover handmade gifts from local artists! Enjoy warm cider, hot chocolate, and festive snacks, and take part in fun pop-up workshops. Come shop, sip, create, and celebrate the season by supporting local Artists!
River Arts District | 87 Roberts Street, Asheville, NC 28801
Saturday, December 13th & Sunday, December 14th | 11 AM - 5 PM
VOLUNTEER: Central United Methodist Kitchen - Cook for your Community at Equal Plates Project!
“Equal Plates Project is a local nonprofit that purchases from small farms at fair prices, transforms their quality ingredients into nourishing meals, and partners with community organizations to share thousands of meals each week with neighbors facing complex barriers to food access.”
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COMMUNITY: Weaverville's 20th Annual Candlelight Stroll
Take a candlelight stroll down Main Street and soak in the festive glow. Gather for the tree lighting at 6 PM, then enjoy an evening filled with storytelling, live music, unique gifts, kids’ crafts, a cheerful scavenger hunt, caroling, and a special visit from Santa. It’s a heartwarming holiday celebration for all ages.
Downtown Weaverville | Main Street, Weaverville, NC 28787
Friday, December 12th | 6 PM - 9 PM
YOU'RE INVITED: Home for the Holidays FUNdraiser
Enjoy an evening of holiday cheer featuring: Santa, face-painting, live music & entertainment, a silent auction, free food, drinks & treats, & community fun for all ages!
Your $10 min. donation is your entry: Every dollar raised will go directly to support 5 incredible, local nonprofits making a difference in our community!
The Orange Peel | 101 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Saturday, December 20th | 5 PM - 9 PM