Nov 3 – Jan 10
Christmas at Biltmore Candlelight Evenings
Biltmore — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Asheville
Evening tours of decorated Biltmore House.
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Weekend of Nov 13–15
Big outings
Nov 13 – Jan 3
Winter Lights at the NC Arboretum
North Carolina Arboretum — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Asheville
Walk-through holiday light show.
Details at NC Arboretum ↗Nov 13 – Dec 13 · 6pm–10pm
Winter Lights
The North Carolina Arboretum — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · West Asheville & Candler
Winter Lights November 13 – January 3 Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show illuminating the gardens with millions of lights!
Details at The North Carolina Arboretum ↗Nov 14 – Nov 15
RADFest 2026
River Arts District — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Asheville
Two-day festival across the River Arts District with open studios, local artists, music, food, family activities and a kids' scavenger hunt.
Details at River Arts District Artists ↗Weekend of Nov 20–22
Big outings
Sat, Nov 21 · 11am
Holiday Parade
Downtown Asheville — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Central Asheville
Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local…
Details at Explore Asheville ↗Nov 3 – Jan 10
Christmas at Biltmore Candlelight Evenings
Biltmore — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Asheville
Evening tours of decorated Biltmore House.
Details at Biltmore ↗Nov 13 – Jan 3
Winter Lights at the NC Arboretum
North Carolina Arboretum — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Asheville
Walk-through holiday light show.
Details at NC Arboretum ↗Nov 13 – Dec 13 · 6pm–10pm
Winter Lights
The North Carolina Arboretum — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · West Asheville & Candler
Winter Lights November 13 – January 3 Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show illuminating the gardens with millions of lights!
Details at The North Carolina Arboretum ↗Weekend of Nov 27–29
Big outings
Nov 3 – Jan 10
Christmas at Biltmore Candlelight Evenings
Biltmore — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Asheville
Evening tours of decorated Biltmore House.
Details at Biltmore ↗Nov 13 – Jan 3
Winter Lights at the NC Arboretum
North Carolina Arboretum — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Asheville
Walk-through holiday light show.
Details at NC Arboretum ↗Nov 13 – Dec 13 · 6pm–10pm
Winter Lights
The North Carolina Arboretum — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · West Asheville & Candler
Winter Lights November 13 – January 3 Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show illuminating the gardens with millions of lights!
Details at The North Carolina Arboretum ↗Weekend of Dec 4–6
Big outings
Sat, Dec 5 · 5pm
Black Mountain Holly Jolly Celebration & Parade
Black Mountain — Black Mountain · Buncombe Co. · East (Black Mountain, Swannanoa, Fairview)
A small town holiday street celebration with a festive parade, twinkling lights, and classic seasonal cheer.
Details at Explore Asheville ↗Nov 3 – Jan 10
Christmas at Biltmore Candlelight Evenings
Biltmore — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Asheville
Evening tours of decorated Biltmore House.
Details at Biltmore ↗Nov 13 – Jan 3
Winter Lights at the NC Arboretum
North Carolina Arboretum — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · Asheville
Walk-through holiday light show.
Details at NC Arboretum ↗Nov 13 – Dec 13 · 6pm–10pm
Winter Lights
The North Carolina Arboretum — Asheville · Buncombe Co. · West Asheville & Candler
Winter Lights November 13 – January 3 Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show illuminating the gardens with millions of lights!
Details at The North Carolina Arboretum ↗Nothing matches those filters — try widening them.
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6 festivals, farms, shows and attraction events worth planning a day around over the next 4 weekends.
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