Your Guide To: Things To Do This Holiday Season in Asheville, North Carolina
Your Guide To: Things To Do This Holiday Season in Asheville, North Carolina
Looking for things to do in Asheville throughout the holiday season? Check out our guide for family fun, shopping experiences, and events in the area this month ⤵️
1. Asheville Salt Cave
Instagram: @avlsaltcave
Location: 16 N Liberty St, Asheville, NC
Grab your bestie, your love, a family member, or just yourself and join us for The Salty Social on Thursday, December 7th! This blissful 2 hour self care retreat is designed to bring you into a deep state of relaxation and to guide you through intention setting, calling in your deepest desires and releasing what no longer serves you, as we move into a new year. Tickets are limited, visit our website to purchase!
2. Fox-N-Otter Escape Rooms
Instagram: @foxnotter
Locations: South Tunnel Rd. Asheville, NC • Sweeten Creek Rd Unit 2, Arden, NC • 4 Seasons Blvd D21, Hendersonville, NC
FOX-N-OTTER is the favorite memory-maker for couples, families, and friend groups wanting an exciting immersive experience. We offer 5-STAR fun for your group of 2-10 people with 3 LOCATIONS from Asheville to Hendersonville, NC!
3. Uncommon Holiday Market
Instagram: @uncommonmarketasheville
Location: 16 Fernihurst Drive, Asheville, NC
Join us December 9th and 10th from 10am-4pm for The Uncommon Holiday Market! This is their 9th season of gathering makers of art and handmade items as well as curators of antique & vintage finds. You’re sure to find the perfect gift for your loved ones this holiday season. Parking and Admission are FREE!
4. Winter Lights
Instagram: @thencarboretum
Location: 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC
Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! 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.
5. National Gingerbread House Competition
Instagram: @omnigrovepark
Location: 290 Macon Ave, Asheville, NC
Celebrate the 32nd Annual National Gingerbread House Competition winners and view their gingerbread house creations at the Omni Grove Park Inn! This family friendly event is free with the cost of parking ($25 self-parking), grab a hot chocolate at the life-size gingerbread house in The Great Hall and browse hundreds of exquisitely designed gingerbread house creations - it’s a nationally renowned event!
6. Show & Tell Holiday Pop Up Shop
Instagram: @showandtellpopupshop
Location: 67 Broadway St, Asheville, NC
Shop over 100 vendors inside our curated pop up retail holiday store open now through December 24th. There’s no better place to support local + indie craft, design, and vintage and shop housewares, handmade jewelry, ceramics, apparel, vintage clothes, ornaments, candles, gifts for our furry friends and more. With a collection of a wide variety of items you’re sure to find a gift for everyone on your list!
7. Miracle at Marquee
Instagram: @marqueeasheville
Location: 36 Foundy St, Asheville, NC
Join us at Marquee on Thursday, December 7th from 6-9pm for this FREE celebration for all. Sip on delicious cocktails from Saint Brighid's, enjoy tracks from our featured DJ Ganymede, and be on the lookout for Bad Santa, who's bringing some unexpected holiday mischief to the party. Participate in our Uglier Sweater Competition by taking your ugly Christmas sweater and make it even UGLIER.
8. Candlelight Christmas Evenings
Instagram: @biltmoreestate
Location: 67 Broadway St, Asheville, NC
Enjoy America's Largest Home in the winter lights decorated with dozens of Christmas trees, wreaths, and Christmas decorations. Inside, thousands of ornaments reflect the soft glow of candles, fireplaces, and twinkle lights. The magic continues in Antler Hill Village, which is festooned with glittering lights, ornaments, and displays.
9. Holiday Sip & Shop
Instagram: @grovewoodgallery
Location: 111 Grovewood Rd, Asheville, NC
This holiday season, give the gift of handmade! Grovewood Gallery will host its annual Holiday Sip & Shop on Friday and Saturday, December 8-9, from 11 am to 4 pm both days. In addition to 10 percent off select merchandise in the gallery, visitors can enjoy artist demonstrations and complimentary wine and warm cider.
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