Creative scarecrow displays line downtown throughout October, with visitors able to stroll Main Street and see the entries.
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Halloween-themed harvest market with vendors, trick-or-treating, and a children's costume parade. |
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Free downtown Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating, carnival games, costumes, entertainment and family activities.
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4 events,Halloween celebration and downtown trick-or-treating for children and families. Time TBA. Community Halloween celebration with costumes, candy and family activities. Time TBA.
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Annual downtown Halloween celebration with Main Street trick-or-treating, costumes, and participating businesses. |
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2 events,Major regional holiday attraction at the historic Biltmore Estate, with more than 100 decorated trees, thousands of ornaments, garlands, poinsettias and holiday displays throughout the house and grounds.
https://www.exploreasheville.com/article/christmas-at-biltmore
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Traditional bluegrass and old-time musicians gather around downtown Pickens for an evening of authentic Appalachian music.
https://cityofpickens.com/event/pickin-in-pickens-downtown-bluegrass-jam/
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Holiday craft fair kicking off the Hendersonville holiday shopping season.
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/home-for-the-holidays/holiday-events
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Major Western North Carolina arts festival featuring more than 40 master potters and live demonstrations. Organizers report annual attendance of several thousand visitors.
https://www.wncpotteryfestival.com/
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3 events,Major Asheville holiday light attraction transforming the North Carolina Arboretum into an illuminated winter experience.
https://www.exploreasheville.com/article/top-places-to-see-holiday-lights-asheville-nc
Three-day Asheville celebration at Highland Brewing featuring the annual Cold Mountain Winter Ale release and a lineup of local musicians and performing artists.
https://www.exploreasheville.com/article/top-holiday-festivals-events-asheville
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Downtown Pickens soap box derby hosted by the Pickens Police Department, with racing on Main Street and Pendleton Street.
https://cityofpickens.com/venue/main-street/
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3 events,Asheville's long-running gingerbread tradition returns for its 34th year with hundreds of edible creations. Public viewing is available on designated days and times; check restrictions before visiting.
https://www.exploreasheville.com/article/top-holiday-festivals-events-asheville
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7 events,Two-day rodeo at T. Ed Garrison Arena, one of the Upstate's major agricultural and equestrian event venues.
https://visitanderson.com/event-location/t-ed-garrison-arena/
Downtown Asheville outdoor ice skating with holiday lights, music, a winter wonderland, markets, themed skate nights and seasonal activities.
https://www.exploreasheville.com/article/top-holiday-festivals-events-asheville
Hendersonville holiday market featuring vintage-inspired finds, local goods and one-of-a-kind gifts.
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/home-for-the-holidays/holiday-events
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Free Hendersonville-area holiday market featuring handmade gifts and local makers.
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/home-for-the-holidays/holiday-events
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10 events,Family Christmas experience at Jeter Mountain Farm with fresh-cut Fraser firs, hot chocolate, holiday hard cider, live music and fireside gathering areas.
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/home-for-the-holidays/holiday-events
Free nightly holiday light celebration in Seneca with a musical light show, photo opportunities, train rides and visits with Santa on select dates.
https://visitoconeesc.com/annual-events-in-oconee-county-sc/
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Major downtown Asheville holiday parade featuring decorated floats, vehicles, community groups, schools and live performances.
https://www.exploreasheville.com/article/top-holiday-festivals-events-asheville
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Brevard holiday artisan market featuring local and regional handmade goods.
https://explorebrevard.com/events-calendar/
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11 events,Free family scavenger hunt through downtown Hendersonville businesses, turning a holiday shopping trip into a seasonal activity.
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/home-for-the-holidays/holiday-events
The State Theatre of North Carolina celebrates the tenth anniversary of its popular Christmas production.
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/home-for-the-holidays/holiday-events
Holiday weekend at Jeter Mountain Farm with fresh-cut Fraser firs, hot chocolate, cider, music and fireside gathering areas.
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/home-for-the-holidays/holiday-events
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Downtown Pickens holiday market featuring seasonal shopping and community activities.
$11 – $2026
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Downtown Hendersonville holiday kickoff with the annual Christmas tree lighting, music, hot drinks, Santa and carriage rides.
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/home-for-the-holidays/holiday-events
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Annual City of Pickens Christmas tree lighting and community holiday celebration.
https://visitpickens.org/christmas/
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9 events,Free Asheville holiday block party with live jazz, Asheville Ballet performances, street entertainment and an outdoor holiday market.
https://www.exploreasheville.com/article/top-holiday-festivals-events-asheville
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10 events,Downtown Greenville holiday celebration and lighting event kicking off one of the Upstate's busiest Christmas weekends.
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Historic Dillsboro glows with 2,500 luminaries and white lights, with carolers, cider, cocoa, live music, Santa and complimentary horse-and-buggy rides.
$26 – $56
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Downtown Pickens Christmas parade celebrating Appalachian holiday heritage, music, craftsmanship and community traditions.
https://visitpickens.org/christmas/
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12 events,Major Asheville indie craft fair filling the arena with handmade work from more than 100 local and regional makers, plus food, drinks and live music.
https://www.exploreasheville.com/article/top-holiday-festivals-events-asheville
Major downtown Greenville Christmas parade along Main Street, one of the city's signature holiday events.
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Downtown Brevard's Christmas parade and holiday lighting celebration.
https://explorebrevard.com/events-calendar/
Final 2026 weekend of the Hendersonville farm's Christmas season with Fraser firs, seasonal drinks, music and family activities.
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/home-for-the-holidays/holiday-events
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Annual downtown Anderson Christmas parade with floats, performers and community groups.
https://visitanderson.com/event-location/downtown-anderson/
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