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, December 4, 2022
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.

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
Friday, December 16, 2022
Holiday Windows Walking Tour
Dec 16 @ 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 16 @ 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
Roaring Twenties NYE Celebration
Dec 16 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Grove Arcade

Mr. & Mrs. Claus are back from the North Pole for the second time this season and joining us in the Grove Arcade halls to grant Holiday wishes and take family photos! Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to meet Santa while he takes time off of his busy schedule

 

EXPERIENCE THE HOLIDAY MAGIC

The holiday spirit in Asheville lives at the Grove Arcade. For 16 years, the merchants and residents of the Grove Arcade have come together to turn our beloved 1920’s architecture into a Winter paradise! From November 19th through January 2nd, you can shop, dine and explore through Winter Wonderland! Our events this year include our annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony, kids movies and book readings, holiday bar-crawls, holiday gift specials, and so much more. We are thrilled to present a truly unforgettable Winter Wonderland experience. Happy Holidays, Asheville!
Saturday, December 17, 2022
Festivus for the Rest of Us Holiday Market
Dec 17 – Dec 18 all-day
Haiku I Do

A Festivus for the Rest of Us Holiday Market is a 3 day shopping experience for the last last minute shopper. Explore the market style boutiques of talented local and regional artists, craftsman and more! With each day showcasing different shops, foods, and music, you should have no excuse in procuring the perfect gift.

This event is free to the public. **Other than Sarge’s pet adoption, this is a dog free event…please leave your fur babies at home.

Follow Haiku I Do on Instagram for more vendor information and their booth dates.

Holiday Windows Walking Tour
Dec 17 @ 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.

Merry + Bright Holiday Market
Dec 17 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Homemade Pasta Noodles

Join Homemade Pasta Noodles for our first annual Merry & Bright Holiday Market. Shop local vendors for the perfect Holiday gift. Pick up fresh pasta. Listen to Holiday music. Enjoy a fresh, roasted chestnut and so much more! All the Holiday feels!!!
Open to the public. No ticket required.
Winter Wonderland at The Grove Arcade
Dec 17 @ 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
Merry Maker’s Market
Dec 17 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Atelier Maison & Co.

Experience the unique crafts of Asheville’s artisan makers — and give a gift you know won’t be collecting dust throughout the year — at the Merry Makers Market by Show & Tell Pop Up Shop at Atelier Maison & Co. in the Asheville Design District.

The event (a holiday version of the Makers Market, held every third Saturday) promises the same unique selection of locally-made + sourced housewares, vintage clothing, original art, handmade crafts, jewelry, fair trade imports, and more — but with a seasonal touch, including:

  • Homegrown gifts for everyone on your list (or yourself) from dozens of local vendors and artists
  • Craft workshops
  • Food trucks offering seasonal eats + drinks, including:
    • aThoke Lay (a Burmese pop-up chef)
    • Chai For (serving hand-crafted Masala Chai)

With roots in the Asheville Design District, Atelier Maison & Co. is the area’s home furnishings destination offering healthy, design-forward furniture, accessories, and our own exclusive line of green, envy-worthy pieces. Atelier Maison believes living green is not only better for the environment but essential in building a happier, healthier home.

Sunday, December 18, 2022
Holiday Windows Walking Tour
Dec 18 @ 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 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Grove Arcade

see the beautiful holiday decorations and lights. Plus find lots of great gifts at the many local shops and businesses
Winter Wonderland at The Grove Arcade
Dec 18 @ 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
Monday, December 19, 2022
Holiday Windows Walking Tour
Dec 19 @ 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.