National Gingerbread House Competition at the Grove Park Inn
National Gingerbread House Competition at Grove Park Inn and E.W. Grove Park, 338 Charlotte Street, featuring creative gingerbread houses, giant Christmas trees, festive lights, and hot chocolate served from a life-size gingerbread house. Targeted to adults in their 20s–40s (20s, 30s, 40s Friendly People).
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Intricate gingerbread house creations—from whimsical cottages to architectural showpieces—fill the grand resort halls as entries are judged and displayed. A festive holiday tradition that draws families and design lovers for photos, creativity, and winter cheer.
Intricate gingerbread house creations—from whimsical cottages to architectural showpieces—fill the grand resort halls as entries are judged and displayed. A festive holiday tradition that draws families and design lovers for photos, creativity, and winter cheer.
Intricate gingerbread house creations—from whimsical cottages to architectural showpieces—fill the grand resort halls as entries are judged and displayed. A festive holiday tradition that draws families and design lovers for photos, creativity, and winter cheer.
Young builders ages 6–16 create and compete with gingerbread houses in a free seasonal community program. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the event.
Young builders ages 6–16 create and compete with gingerbread houses in a free seasonal community program. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the event.
Young builders ages 6–16 create and compete with gingerbread houses in a free seasonal community program. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the event.
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Holiday ice rink and winter wonderland at Asheville Yards, featuring a real outdoor ice rink with twinkling lights and festive music, holiday-inspired cocktails and hot chocolate, festive photo ops, a winter market and weekly theme nights. Family-friendly and ideal for dates and group outings.
Holiday ice rink and winter wonderland at Asheville Yards, featuring a real outdoor ice rink with twinkling lights and festive music, holiday-inspired cocktails and hot chocolate, festive photo ops, a winter market and weekly theme nights. Family-friendly and ideal for dates and group outings.
Take a festive trolley ride to view Winter Lights, then explore Biltmore Park Town Square. A seasonal outing centered on illuminated displays and holiday atmosphere.
Take a festive trolley ride to view Winter Lights, then explore Biltmore Park Town Square. A seasonal outing centered on illuminated displays and holiday atmosphere.
Take a festive trolley ride to view Winter Lights, then explore Biltmore Park Town Square. A seasonal outing centered on illuminated displays and holiday atmosphere.
Candlelit evening access to Biltmore’s historic estate with glowing holiday lights and lavish Christmas décor throughout the mansion and grounds. A classic seasonal sightseeing experience geared toward ambience, photo moments, and festive history.
Candlelit evening access to Biltmore’s historic estate with glowing holiday lights and lavish Christmas décor throughout the mansion and grounds. A classic seasonal sightseeing experience geared toward ambience, photo moments, and festive history.
Candlelit evening access to Biltmore’s historic estate with glowing holiday lights and lavish Christmas décor throughout the mansion and grounds. A classic seasonal sightseeing experience geared toward ambience, photo moments, and festive history.
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A December group excursion pairs the Biltmore Estate’s Christmas season with a wine tasting at its winery, bringing travelers together for a festive getaway’s historic estate setting.
A December group excursion pairs the Biltmore Estate’s Christmas season with a wine tasting at its winery, bringing travelers together for a festive getaway’s historic estate setting.
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Daytime access to Biltmore House and the estate grounds dressed in classic Christmas décor, from grand wreaths and garlands to glittering trees. Explore at your own pace with mansion rooms, gardens, and scenic overlooks in a festive holiday atmosphere.
Daytime access to Biltmore House and the estate grounds dressed in classic Christmas décor, from grand wreaths and garlands to glittering trees. Explore at your own pace with mansion rooms, gardens, and scenic overlooks in a festive holiday atmosphere.
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Glowing botanical displays transform the arboretum into a festive evening walk, with colorful lights illuminating gardens and creating a seasonal outing for families and visitors of all ages.
Glowing botanical displays transform the arboretum into a festive evening walk, with colorful lights illuminating gardens and creating a seasonal outing for families and visitors of all ages.
Sip seasonal Halloween cocktails amid dark, spooky decor and meet other Asheville locals for casual mingling. A playful costume show-and-tell invites dressed-up guests to introduce their looks.
Sip seasonal Halloween cocktails amid dark, spooky decor and meet other Asheville locals for casual mingling. A playful costume show-and-tell invites dressed-up guests to introduce their looks.
Sip seasonal Halloween cocktails amid dark, spooky decor and meet other Asheville locals for casual mingling. A playful costume show-and-tell invites dressed-up guests to introduce their looks.
Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.
Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.
Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.
A wintery evening stroll through an adventure park dressed in seasonal lights and holiday atmosphere. A family friendly outing built for casual walking, photo moments, and community celebration after dark.
A wintery evening stroll through an adventure park dressed in seasonal lights and holiday atmosphere. A family friendly outing built for casual walking, photo moments, and community celebration after dark.
A wintery evening stroll through an adventure park dressed in seasonal lights and holiday atmosphere. A family friendly outing built for casual walking, photo moments, and community celebration after dark.
Team-based downtown scavenger hunt with brand-new clues and bonus questions, mixing exploration with playful competition. Start with a casual pre-game hangout for drinks or snacks, then split into teams for timed clue-solving and new-friend energy.
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Bavarian traditions meet Asheville’s eclectic vibe at a 21-and-over Oktoberfest with beer and hard cider tastings from 20 breweries, plus food and a ticketed Prost Pass experience.
Bavarian traditions meet Asheville’s eclectic vibe at a 21-and-over Oktoberfest with beer and hard cider tastings from 20 breweries, plus food and a ticketed Prost Pass experience.
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Yuletide grandeur fills a historic mansion and village with fragrant wreaths, glittering garland, thousands of ornaments, and a towering 35 foot Fraser fir in the Banquet Hall. Christmas Candlelight Evenings add warm glow, poinsettias, and seasonal live music across the estate.
Yuletide grandeur fills a historic mansion and village with fragrant wreaths, glittering garland, thousands of ornaments, and a towering 35 foot Fraser fir in the Banquet Hall. Christmas Candlelight Evenings add warm glow, poinsettias, and seasonal live music across the estate.
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Team building games and collaborative challenges unfold on a guided walk through downtown Asheville, blending local landmarks with problem solving activities. Designed for corporate groups to strengthen communication, leadership, and workplace connection.
Team building games and collaborative challenges unfold on a guided walk through downtown Asheville, blending local landmarks with problem solving activities. Designed for corporate groups to strengthen communication, leadership, and workplace connection.
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A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville that spotlights local history, architecture, and key stories from the city’s past. Meet at a bar and coffee shop for an early-evening, small-group stroll with plenty of context and Q&A.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville that spotlights local history, architecture, and key stories from the city’s past. Meet at a bar and coffee shop for an early-evening, small-group stroll with plenty of context and Q&A.
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Holiday pop-up shop at Asheville Mall, 3 S Tunnel Rd, featuring over 120 local vendors in a transformed storefront offering art, craft, vintage goods such as jewelry, ceramics, apparel, spices, gourmet popcorn, candles, home decor and pet items. Family-friendly shoppers seeking handmade gifts are welcome.
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An indoor holiday market fills the heated Davis Event Center with 200+ vendors selling handmade candles, jewelry, soaps, lotions, home decor, and Christmas decor. Free admission and parking make it an easy stop for family gift shopping and local makers.
An indoor holiday market fills the heated Davis Event Center with 200+ vendors selling handmade candles, jewelry, soaps, lotions, home decor, and Christmas decor. Free admission and parking make it an easy stop for family gift shopping and local makers.
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Tuesday-night trivia with a built-in, whoever-shows-up team vibe that turns strangers into tablemates. Sip Asheville-brewed beer in an unpretentious Biltmore Village taproom with an attached pizza kitchen and easy conversation.
Tuesday-night trivia with a built-in, whoever-shows-up team vibe that turns strangers into tablemates. Sip Asheville-brewed beer in an unpretentious Biltmore Village taproom with an attached pizza kitchen and easy conversation.
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Cryptid-themed pub crawl through downtown Asheville with stops centered around a local brewery hangout and a lively bar-hop vibe. Expect costumed creatures, spooky social energy, and plenty of craft beer along the route.
Cryptid-themed pub crawl through downtown Asheville with stops centered around a local brewery hangout and a lively bar-hop vibe. Expect costumed creatures, spooky social energy, and plenty of craft beer along the route.