Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

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Sunday, November 27, 2022
Museum Store Sunday
Nov 27 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum
On Sunday, November 27 more than 1,800 Museum Stores representing all 50 states, 24 countries, and five continents will celebrate Museum Store Sunday, the 5th global annual day to Be a Patron and shop conscientiously.

Just in time for the holidays, find distinctive gifts filled with inspiration and educational value. Through your purchases, you’re not only supporting the Asheville Art Museum, but you’re also championing small businesses, independent suppliers, and artisan makers whose products are featured in our Museum Store.

Friday, December 2, 2022
Bullington Gardens’ Annual Holiday Sale
Dec 2 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens, Inc.

Bullington Gardens’ Annual Holiday Sale

Join us for a two day hand made craft extravaganza! Our talented volunteers (Elves) have been busy creating unique holiday decor perfect for holiday gifts or to treat yourself.

Cybersecurity Basics + Fundamentals
Dec 2 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Henderson County Chamber of Commerce
Cyber-attacks are on the rise. Last year nearly 50% targeted small businesses. To help, the Carolina Cyber Center of Montreat College is presenting a jargon-free lunch and learn session to share basic and fundamental steps that can be taken to help keep individuals and organizations protected. We will introduce practical actions to raise awareness and give businesses and organizations concrete ways to become more cyber-secure. The steps can be implemented in a short time frame with no or limited experience and may greatly lower the risk of being damaged by a cyber-attack.
Companies attending can receive:
• FREE Security Vulnerability Report – on company domain
• FREE Cybersecurity Awareness Training – three months at no cost for up to 200 employees
Our Instructors are Ed Carroll and Joe Jakubielski, Carolina Cyber Center
Saturday, December 3, 2022
95th Annual Holiday Greens Market
Dec 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
French Broad River Garden Club in Clem's Cabin

The French Broad River Garden Club Foundation presents its 95th Annual Holiday Greens Market. This one-of-a-kind, historic event features unique, handcrafted works by regional artists including wreaths, centerpieces, pottery, ornaments, jewelery and many more items. It is a unique experience offering many options for holiday gift-giving and home decorating.

Bullington Gardens’ Annual Holiday Sale
Dec 3 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens, Inc.

Bullington Gardens’ Annual Holiday Sale

Join us for a two day hand made craft extravaganza! Our talented volunteers (Elves) have been busy creating unique holiday decor perfect for holiday gifts or to treat yourself.

French Broad River Garden Club Foundation’s 95th Annual Holiday Greens Market
Dec 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Clem's Cabin

The FBRGCF’s 95th Annual Holiday Greens Market is a historic event featuring unique, handcrafted works by regional artists including wreaths, centerpieces pottery, ornaments, jewelry, decorations, baked goods and many more items. This one-of-kind experience offers many options for holiday gift-giving and home decorating, marking the beginning of the holiday season. Proceeds from the sale support local horticultural and conservation scholarships and projects.

Holiday Sale Bullington Gardens, Inc.
Dec 3 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens, Inc.

Join us for a two day hand made craft extravaganza! Our talented volunteers (Elves) have been busy creating unique holiday decor perfect for holiday gifts or to treat yourself.

Holiday Sale

Land O’ Sky Garden Club Christmas Bazaar
Dec 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Land O' Sky Garden Club, J & D Produce

Come get your Christmas décor and gifts from the annual Land O’ Sky
Garden Club Christmas Bazaar, which includes all handmade, original and all-natural items, including pre-made wreaths, a
decorate your own wreath bar, gifts, greenery, Christmas aprons, vintage gift tags, yule logs, pine boughs, baked goods, jellies
and much more

The Big Crafty
Dec 3 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville

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.

Alcohol Ink Silk Scarf and Tote Workshop
Dec 3 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Purple Crayon

This holiday season, give your friends and family (or yourself) beautiful alcohol ink gifts that they can use to accessorize their home or wardrobe!

If you’ve been wanting to try a new and vibrant medium that works on a wide variety of materials and surfaces, you’ll love alcohol inks. As you drip, blow, and manipulate the brilliant colors of this art form, you’ll be amazed at the intricate patterns that emerge!

The multi-talented Deana Murchison will show you how to create beautiful, professional-looking artwork with very little effort. You’ll leave with at least one print, a ceramic coaster(s), a fashionable 11”x60” silk scarf, and a nifty stuffable cotton tote. Only you (and your fellow classmates, of course!) will know how quick and easy your masterpieces were to make!

No dyeing, drawing, or painting experience necessary!

Sunday, December 4, 2022
French Broad River Garden Club Foundation’s 95th Annual Holiday Greens Market
Dec 4 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Clem's Cabin

The FBRGCF’s 95th Annual Holiday Greens Market is a historic event featuring unique, handcrafted works by regional artists including wreaths, centerpieces pottery, ornaments, jewelry, decorations, baked goods and many more items. This one-of-kind experience offers many options for holiday gift-giving and home decorating, marking the beginning of the holiday season. Proceeds from the sale support local horticultural and conservation scholarships and projects.

Holiday Sale Bullington Gardens, Inc.
Dec 4 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens, Inc.

Join us for a two day hand made craft extravaganza! Our talented volunteers (Elves) have been busy creating unique holiday decor perfect for holiday gifts or to treat yourself.

Holiday Sale

95th Annual Holiday Greens Market
Dec 4 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
French Broad River Garden Club in Clem's Cabin

The French Broad River Garden Club Foundation presents its 95th Annual Holiday Greens Market. This one-of-a-kind, historic event features unique, handcrafted works by regional artists including wreaths, centerpieces, pottery, ornaments, jewelery and many more items. It is a unique experience offering many options for holiday gift-giving and home decorating.

Plant Sale at 12 Bones Brewing
Dec 4 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
12 Bones Brewing

What’s better than shopping for plants? How about wandering around the brewery while sipping on a delicious 12 Bones Brew! Enjoy a fun afternoon of sipping and shopping a wide array of houseplants to take home.

Pet friendly – $4 select drafts – $6 mimosas

The Big Crafty
Dec 4 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville

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.

Monday, December 5, 2022
Cookies with Santa
Dec 5 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Pisgah Forest Gem Mine
christmas cookies

Cookies provided for Customers while they shop

Saturday, December 10, 2022
Holiday Makers Sale
Dec 10 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Folk Art Center
Pop-Up Holiday Book Sale at the Black Mountain Library
Dec 10 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Black Mountain Library

Check out used books, jigsaw, puzzles, and more at this special event at the Black Mountain Library. On Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., the Friends of the Black Mountain Library will be having a special holiday pop-up book sale. We’ll have plenty of great gifts for readers including fiction, nonfiction, children’s, and vintage books. You can get a bag of books for $5, and children’s books will be 2 for $1. We’ll also be selling gift baskets and jigsaw puzzles!

The Friends of the Library preview sale will start at 9:30 a.m. and you can join the Friends on the spot for $15. Come by and shop locally to help the Black Mountain Library.

 

Second Saturday in the River Arts District
Dec 10 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
River Arts District

On the Second Saturday of each month, the River Arts District holds gallery walks with demonstrations, workshops, live music, wine tastings, delicious food, and more! We also have multiple artists now hosting online livestream events for those who wish to join us from home.

If you’re coming to the district you can meander the mile-long district and discover all that the “RAD” has to offer. There are more than 250 artists in the 23 buildings throughout the district. Most of them will be on hand to describe or show you their techniques and share their inspirations.

Most studios and galleries open 10am – 5 pm. Special events and Livestream/Online events listing on our website! Click through for the full events schedule and save the district map to your phone!

Uncommon Holiday Market
Dec 10 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mission Health/AB Tech Conference Center

The Uncommon Holiday Market is in it’s 8th season of gathering makers of art and handmade items as well as curators of antique & vintage finds.
The market will be held at the beautiful Mission Health/AB Tech Conference Center from 10 am – 4 pm both days.
$5 adult admission (good for both days)
Vintage Market Days Presents “Celebration”
Dec 10 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
WNC Agricultural Center

Vintage Market Days® is an upscale, vintage-inspired, indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, food trucks, seasonal plantings, and a little more. The market is a three day event held several times a year in varying communities throughout the United States. Each Vintage Market Days® event is a unique opportunity for vendors to display their talents and passions in creative venues throughout the country.

Ross Farm’s Holiday Bazaar with Appalachian Standard
Dec 10 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Ross Farm

Join us for the first-ever Holiday Bazaar, taking place at:
91 Holbrook Road, Candler, NC, 28571
December 10, 2022
11:00 AM to 4PM.
Our beautiful greenhouses will be transformed into a winter wonderland, full of unique plants, live music, hot beverages, goodies, and 2 greenhouses full of fantastic vendors, ready to complete your Christmas List!
Come experience one heck of a unique venue!
Join in the Holly Jolly cheer with a community Sing-A-Long, where Lauren Davis of @fiddyshadesofgreen and the rest of the Farm Fam will get together to sing Christmas classics! Mr. Boujee Bear may make an appearance and we’ll also have that 4:20 Burndown at 2:40 that the Hurricane cancelled.
Almost Madi will be joining us to play gentle tunes as you peruse our wonderful line-up of craft vendors, which will include artisan food vendors like Brew Naturals (y’all…that elderberry is amazing) and Planet Kitchen, as well as beautiful jewelry, amazing art, glass blowers, ceramics, and of course a wide selection (and maybe even a few special drops) of green goodness from Appalachian Standard!
The Holiday Bazaar is *FREE* to the public. Parking is available on site but can be limited so it is recommended that groups carpool. This is an indoor event.The first 100 people to join us will receive a goodie bag! See less
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Sunday, December 11, 2022
Uncommon Holiday Market
Dec 11 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mission Health/AB Tech Conference Center

The Uncommon Holiday Market is in it’s 8th season of gathering makers of art and handmade items as well as curators of antique & vintage finds.
The market will be held at the beautiful Mission Health/AB Tech Conference Center from 10 am – 4 pm both days.
$5 adult admission (good for both days)
Vintage Market Days Presents “Celebration”
Dec 11 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
WNC Agricultural Center

Vintage Market Days® is an upscale, vintage-inspired, indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, food trucks, seasonal plantings, and a little more. The market is a three day event held several times a year in varying communities throughout the United States. Each Vintage Market Days® event is a unique opportunity for vendors to display their talents and passions in creative venues throughout the country.

Needle Felted Snowman Workshop
Dec 11 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Purple Crayon

Though we usually don’t get a lot of snow in Asheville, this super cute needle felted snowman is sure to get you into the holiday spirit! Join us for this fun workshop with fiber artist, Camille Daunno.

In just a few hours, you’ll learn the basics of needle felting, including what fibers are appropriate for creating a needle felted structure, how to build a three-dimensional piece (and how to shorten the process by using a Styrofoam ball), and how to embellish creations by needle felting details and attaching accessories.

You’ll leave the class with an adorable 8-1/2” free-standing snowman that will make a charming addition to any seasonal décor!

Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Holiday Windows Walking Tour
Dec 13 @ 10:00 am
Downtown Asheville
Many downtown businesses have decorated their windows for the holiday season. Follow along our Holiday Windows Walking Tour as you shop for the perfect gift for everyone on your list and support small businesses.

Charmed Asheville is offering a special 10% discount to people who mention the Holiday Windows Walking Tour (some exclusions apply).

Also, are you have a holiday sale, event or promotion? We’re happy to share through our social media, newsletters and press releases.

All you need to do is fill out the brief form found here.

Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Holiday Windows Walking Tour
Dec 14 @ 10:00 am
Downtown Asheville
Many downtown businesses have decorated their windows for the holiday season. Follow along our Holiday Windows Walking Tour as you shop for the perfect gift for everyone on your list and support small businesses.

Charmed Asheville is offering a special 10% discount to people who mention the Holiday Windows Walking Tour (some exclusions apply).

Also, are you have a holiday sale, event or promotion? We’re happy to share through our social media, newsletters and press releases.

All you need to do is fill out the brief form found here.

Winter Wonderland at The Grove Arcade
Dec 14 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
The Grove Arcade

see the beautiful holiday decorations and lights. Plus find lots of great gifts at the many local shops and businesses
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Holiday Windows Walking Tour
Dec 15 @ 10:00 am
Downtown Asheville
Many downtown businesses have decorated their windows for the holiday season. Follow along our Holiday Windows Walking Tour as you shop for the perfect gift for everyone on your list and support small businesses.

Charmed Asheville is offering a special 10% discount to people who mention the Holiday Windows Walking Tour (some exclusions apply).

Also, are you have a holiday sale, event or promotion? We’re happy to share through our social media, newsletters and press releases.

All you need to do is fill out the brief form found here.

Winter Wonderland at The Grove Arcade
Dec 15 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
The Grove Arcade

see the beautiful holiday decorations and lights. Plus find lots of great gifts at the many local shops and businesses