ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — As November comes to a close, communities all over Asheville are preparing for the advent of the holiday season with tree lightings, parades and more. Check out our list of the festivities below.
Friday, Nov. 21
Town Square Tree Lighting & Holiday Market – 6:30 p.m., Biltmore Park Town Square
Biltmore Park will officially light up for the holidays during its Holiday Market, which features over 35 local vendors offering seasonal food, gifts and other festive treats. Locally-farmed Christmas trees and wreaths will be for sale as well. At 6:30 p.m., join in on the Tree Lighting Ceremony, where the large Biltmore Park tree will officially come to life with the holiday spirit.
Vintage Market Days Asheville Holiday Event – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., WNC Ag Center
Saturday, Nov. 22
Asheville Holiday Parade – 11 a.m., downtown Asheville
The Asheville Downtown Association will hold the Asheville Holiday Parade at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 22 across downtown Asheville. The parade lineup will begin at the intersection of Biltmore Avenue and Hilliard Avenue. All public parking garages will remain accessible throughout the event. Before the parade begins, attendees can participate in the Onesie One Miler, a one-mile downtown dash designed for runners in pajama accoutrement. Find more information here.
Santa’s Arrival + Tree Lighting Ceremony – 4-8 p.m., Tanger Outlets
Santa Claus is coming to town at the Tanger Outlets. This Saturday, guests at the outlet mall can enjoy festive booths and displays, as well as live music from the Enka High School Marching Band, stilt walkers, treats from The Hominy and appearances from the Grinch, Ted E. Tourist and Bluey. Santa himself will arrive at 5:45 p.m. in the Santa Parade, after which he will be in the food court for photos until the end of the night.
Holiday Book Sale – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Black Mountain-Tyson Library
Black Mountain readers are encouraged to participate in the library’s holiday book sale. A bag of books can be purchased for $5, with early entry for Friends of the Black Mountain Library members at 9:30 a.m.
Ross Farm Holiday Market – Noon to 4 p.m., 91 Holbrook Road, Candler
Ross Farm in Candler, N.C. will host a farm market this weekend, featuring local crafts, baked goods, a dessert food truck, caroling, holiday hot dogs and more.
Sunday, Nov. 23
Show & Tell Holiday Pop Up Shop – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Asheville Mall
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