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7 events,
Christmas at Biltmore
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
Winter Lights at the North Carolina Arboretum
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
National Gingerbread House Competition Public Display
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
Holiday Ice Rink at Asheville Yards
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
Magic of Christmas – Seneca
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/
Peppermint Bear Scavenger Hunt
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
A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas Show – 10th Anniversary Special
The State Theatre of North Carolina celebrates the tenth anniversary of its popular Christmas production.
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/home-for-the-holidays/holiday-events
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Night of Lights – Greenville
Downtown Greenville holiday celebration and lighting event kicking off one of the Upstate's busiest Christmas weekends.
$5792
Dillsboro Lights & Luminaries – Weekend 1
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,
The Big Crafty Holiday Market
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
Poinsettia Christmas Parade
Major downtown Greenville Christmas parade along Main Street, one of the city's signature holiday events.
$5792
Brevard Christmas Parade & Light Up the Night
Downtown Brevard's Christmas parade and holiday lighting celebration.
https://explorebrevard.com/events-calendar/
Jeter Mountain Farm Christmas – Final Weekend
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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7 events,
Christmas at Biltmore
Winter Lights at the North Carolina Arboretum
National Gingerbread House Competition Public Display
Holiday Ice Rink at Asheville Yards
Magic of Christmas – Seneca
Peppermint Bear Scavenger Hunt
A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas Show – 10th Anniversary Special
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8 events,
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Annual Cherokee Christmas Parade through the Qualla Boundary, a popular community holiday tradition.
$9
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8 events,
Festival of Lights at Deerwoode Reserve
Four-night Brevard-area holiday light festival at Deerwoode Reserve.
https://explorebrevard.com/events-calendar/
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10 events,
Dillsboro Lights & Luminaries – Weekend 2
Second weekend of Dillsboro's historic holiday tradition with 2,500 luminaries, white lights, carolers, live music, Santa, cider and horse-and-buggy rides.
$26 – $56
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Downtown Seneca holiday celebration with live seasonal music and Christmas atmosphere.
https://visitoconeesc.com/annual-events-in-oconee-county-sc/
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13 events,
Warren Haynes Presents The Christmas Jam
Major Asheville music event curated by Grammy Award-winning musician Warren Haynes, returning as a one-of-a-kind holiday music marathon.
https://www.exploreasheville.com/article/top-holiday-festivals-events-asheville
TD Saturday Market Holiday Edition
Holiday edition of Greenville's popular downtown Saturday Market with seasonal vendors and shopping.
$5792
Frosty’s Night Ride at Stumphouse Mountain Park
Holiday evening at historic Stumphouse Mountain Park, combining a seasonal celebration with one of Oconee County's most distinctive historic sites.
$03 – $2026
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Free guided bird outing at one of Henderson County's best-known birding locations.
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/events/list/
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7 events,
Christmas at Biltmore
Winter Lights at the North Carolina Arboretum
National Gingerbread House Competition Public Display
Holiday Ice Rink at Asheville Yards
Magic of Christmas – Seneca
Peppermint Bear Scavenger Hunt
A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas Show – 10th Anniversary Special
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6 events,
Christmas at Biltmore
Winter Lights at the North Carolina Arboretum
National Gingerbread House Competition Public Display
Holiday Ice Rink at Asheville Yards
Magic of Christmas – Seneca
Peppermint Bear Scavenger Hunt
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5 events,
Christmas at Biltmore
Winter Lights at the North Carolina Arboretum
National Gingerbread House Competition Public Display
Holiday Ice Rink at Asheville Yards
Magic of Christmas – Seneca
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