Best December Events near Asheville, North Carolina
Your Guide To: Best December Events near Asheville, North Carolina. Looking for the best things to do in December near Asheville? Check out our round up of this coming month’s best events!
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1. Winter Lights at The NC Arboretum
Instagram: @thencarboretum
Date: November 19, 2021 -January 1, 2022
Address: 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way Asheville, NC
"The 2021 Winter Lights holiday event will welcome members and guests back into the gardens as it returns to the traditional outdoor walk-through open-air show format."
2. 2021 National Gingerbread House Display
Instagram: @omnigrovepark
Date: November 28, 2021 - January 02, 2022
Address: 290 Macon Ave, Asheville, NC
"The 29th Annual National Gingerbread House Competition will be a combination of aspects from 2020, while bringing back the in-person events that make this experience so special.
3. Candlelight Christmas Evenings
Instagram: @biltmoreestate
Date: November 05, 2021 - January 08, 2022
"A majestic Norway spruce and pathway luminaries welcome you to America’s Largest Home®. Inside, thousands of ornaments reflect the soft glow of candles, fireplaces, and twinkle lights."
4. Winter Tree Carnival
Instagram: @rabbitrabbitavl
Date: November 16 – Jan 2, 2022
"Walk through over 50 decorated trees will be on display, featuring creative, unique decor from local brands and non-profits. Enjoy fun holiday cocktails and non-alcoholic beverage choices, including house-made hot cider, hot chocolate, and more."
5. Christmas Lights at McAdenville
Location: Main St, McAdenville, NC
Dates: Dec 1 - Dec 26
"A nation wide survey in 2020, for the 10 Best Public Holiday Lights Display in the Nation conducted by USA TODAY Voted McAdenville, Christmas Town USA
# 4. Hundreds of thousands of visitors come to Christmas Town USA every December to drive through the 1.3-mile-long route through breathtaking holiday displays – a tradition that dates back to the ‘50s."
6. 2021 Dickens Festival
Instagram: @historicbiltmorevillage
Date: Dec 3rd & 4th
"In the spirit of caroling and sharing holiday cheer, over two dozen roving Dickens-themed acts will be performing throughout Historic Biltmore Village, including the chestnut roaster, as well as dance groups, instrumental acts, bubble makers, mimes, jugglers, etc"
7. SugarFest
Instagram: @skisugar
Date: Dec 10 - 12th
"A weekend full of fun includes consumer ski/snowboard equipment demos, the ribbon cutting celebration of the new, Big Birch quad chairlift, live music performed by the Glen Harlow & North Fork Band, fireworks at dusk, preseason ski clinic, Girls Go Shred Snowboard Day, appearances by Sweetie and Sugar Bear, and lodging specials."
8. 5th Annual Ugly Sweater Crawl
Instagram: @barcrawlusa
Date: Dec 18
"Join us for the 5th Annual Ugly Sweater Crawl! Get that Goodwill sweater, find those tacky holiday pants, and get ready to jingle bell ROCK on Dec. 18th, 2021. And make it to the end and get your holiday T-shirt!"
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