Winter Lights returns to the gardens November 19-January 1

Tickets are now sold PER VEHICLE, not per person.

We are thrilled to announce that 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. The famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden will be back, outfitted with new designs in lights, while throughout the gardens, popular arrangements will mingle with ones never seen before.

You can find everything you need to know about Asheville’s Brightest Holiday Tradition at the tabs above, and be sure to secure your tickets now.

We hope you will join us this holiday season!

Winter Lights is the Arboretum’s largest annual fundraiser, and supports many parts of its mission driven programming.

We’re transforming our showroom’s home theater into a dance floor with DJ MadSci aka Tommy Calloway, our President/CEO. We’ll have drinks and snacks on hand, and proceeds from tickets and donations will go to Save Our Stages, with our fundraising goal in 2021 to be to pay one month of rent for Asheville’s music venues. Tickets are $25 and limited to 30 people. Come celebrate 2021 with us and share some holiday cheer to kick off December! Need a space for your small business’s holiday party? Our showroom is available for rent! Email us at [email protected] to save your date. We can also help you coordinate your food, drink, and entertainment.

A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas

From November 10th to December 14th, Food Lion is hosting their Food Lion Feeds For the Holidays campaign. Customers have the opportunity to participate in the in-store food drive at Food Lion stores by purchasing and donating a Food Lion Feeds For the Holidays box of food, which will then be donated to MANNA. When you are next at Food Lion be on the lookout for their Food Lion Feeds For the Holidays food boxes.

Celebrate our TENTH ANNIVERSARY and SMALL BUSINESS WEEK with a plethora of deals! Save on your favorite brands of food, treats, and more, and be entered into our giveaway for a chance to win some fantastic prizes.

In honor of our 10th anniversary, we are taking 10% off some of our bestselling brands! Save on pet food, cat litter, CBD, and more! Brands include Orijen, Acana, The Honest Kitchen, Farmina, Pet Releaf, Primal & many more!

We are also running a GIVEAWAY up until the end of December! Top prizes include a pet-friendly vacation worth $500, a fancy cat tree worth $400, a $100 gift card to Patton Avenue Pet Company, and more! Both in store and online purchases will be eligible to enter!

Save 40% on select apparel from RC Pet and Rubie’s! Also take 40% off all Hanukkah products and Hugglehounds Holiday Knotties.

After spending $20 or more on cat toys, receive a free Yeowww catnip toy – choose from either a stocking or adorable mitten!

Spend $75 or more on any items, and receive a free tote bag filled with special goodies – while supplies last!

Take $10 off all advent calendars! Choose from adorable fill-it-yourself cloth calendars or a musical version from Bosco & Roxy’s.

For stocking stuffers (or calendars!), check out our 10 for $10 deal! With select products, buy any 10 for $1 each – mixing and matching encouraged!

DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE

offering a free wellness gift with every $50 purchase in store and with each paid tour or donation to YMI Cultural Center. This offer applies from Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 4 pm and can be claimed at Noir Collective AVL

 

Twisted Laurel is offering family style seating in The Daphne Room, their private event space, for groups of 9-20 people – perfect for holiday celebrations!

Planning something special? From rehearsal dinners to business meetings to graduation parties, we will work with your vision and budget to give your guests an exceptional experience. Fill out the Inquiry Form below and we will get right back with you.

Between our private event space options such as The Daphne Room in downtown Asheville and The Side Bar in Weaverville along with our on and off-site catering choices, we can work with you to plan and execute the perfect menu and event.

Rental of each restaurant entirely for large-scale, private engagements is also available.

Tickets must be purchased online this year. Your ticket is valid for a one-time use any night of the festival; tickets are not date-specific.

• $10 for personal vehicles (standard cars/vans)
• $25 for sprinter vans, trailblazers, and conversion vans
• $50 for buses and motorcoaches
• 20% of the proceeds benefit Special Olympics Buncombe County

Lake Julian Festival of Lights has become a tradition for many mountain families and visitors. Visitors are invited to watch the lights twinkle over the lake and listen to their favorite seasonal tunes while driving through the magical wonderland.

Lake Julian Festival of Lights takes place nightly from December 1-23 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Please check our Facebook page for information on closings due to winter weather.

Winter Lights returns to the gardens November 19-January 1

Tickets are now sold PER VEHICLE, not per person.

We are thrilled to announce that 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. The famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden will be back, outfitted with new designs in lights, while throughout the gardens, popular arrangements will mingle with ones never seen before.

You can find everything you need to know about Asheville’s Brightest Holiday Tradition at the tabs above, and be sure to secure your tickets now.

We hope you will join us this holiday season!

Winter Lights is the Arboretum’s largest annual fundraiser, and supports many parts of its mission driven programming.

It’s Thanksgiving Eve, and Jean and Doug couldn’t be more excited about the holiday season. The halls are decked, the trees are up, and the kids, Rosemary and Bing, will be arriving any minute. Son-in-law Mike and new grandbaby Suzie round out the family gathering, and loving tolerance and charity abounds. But Jean has arranged a surprise for them all that makes them question her sanity, and as Thanksgiving Day dawns, the family must decide: How far will they go to make Jean’s ultimate Christmas wish come true?

A European inspired production that brings all of Clara’s adventures and excitement home to Greenville. Continuing our reinvented holiday classic, the production highlights Victorian societal expectations and prosperity while Clara and her beloved Nutcracker dance their way through the cherished landmarks and stunning scenery of Greenville and into the hearts of the audience.

The libretto is adapted from E.T. A. Hoffmann’s classic story, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. Choreographed by Hernan Justo, the refreshed ballet is based on the original Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov ballet.

A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas

From November 10th to December 14th, Food Lion is hosting their Food Lion Feeds For the Holidays campaign. Customers have the opportunity to participate in the in-store food drive at Food Lion stores by purchasing and donating a Food Lion Feeds For the Holidays box of food, which will then be donated to MANNA. When you are next at Food Lion be on the lookout for their Food Lion Feeds For the Holidays food boxes.

– Dust off those ugly sweaters and elf ears because it’s time to register for the 2nd Annual
Ugly Sweater Run presented by Hunter Subaru on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 8:30am. This local favorite,
holiday-themed, running event takes place in Mills River, NC at the Riveter, a premier indoor climbing gym,
bike park, and wellness arena. Runners can choose from a 5k or 10k. A Virtual race option for each distance is
also available. Holiday cheer is strongly encouraged!

The courses start at the Riveter and run along scenic, rural paved and farm roads, and then return to the
Riveter for even more merriment. After your run, don’t forget to doll yourself up for our Ugly Sweater Costume
contest, prizes for winners from the Riveter. There’ll be delicious food from the Taste Buds Food Truck, holiday
drinks, and refreshments (including adult beverages and coffee), and plenty of activities including a premier
bike park and a climbing wall. Chill out after the race and unwind at the Riveter’s wellness studio with a post
race massage. Check out the Riveter for more details.
Both the 5k and 10k races include something for everyone. Sign up for the event and get a cozy, ugly-sweater
t-shirt, a Hunter Subaru swag bag, and an Ugly Sweater Christmas Ornament at the finish line. There is no
better way to celebrate a great race than to hang your finisher bling on the Christmas tree! All levels are
welcome, so you can run at a relaxed pace and take selfies, or run your heart out and get a personal best.

Even though it’s getting colder, you can still find fresh, local food at area farmers tailgate markets. Several markets in Buncombe County will offer holiday markets or extended seasons in November and December. In addition to seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, and bread, these markets feature local artists and handmade goods, such as wreaths, pottery, jewelry, and more.