Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

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Friday, December 13, 2024
Holiday Pop Up Shop
Dec 13 @ 10:00 am โ€“ 8:00 pm
Center for Craft

Find the perfect gift this holiday season for everyone on your list at the 10th annual ๐—›๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐—จ๐—ฝ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฝ! Shop local, shop small and support local artists, makers, and vintage collectors.

We’ve decked the halls of the Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft in Downtown Asheville. Shop over 100 vendors; housewares, handmade jewelry, ceramics, apparel, vintage clothes, ornaments, candles, gifts for our furry friends and more.

WHEN:
Open Nov 29 through Dec 24
10am-8pm daily

WHERE:
The Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft
67 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801

Winter Lights
Dec 13 @ 6:00 pm
North Carolina Arboretum

Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this yearโ€™s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. All prices are per vehicle. No pets allowed.

Winter Lights features live entertainment nightly and food and beverages from the Bent Creek Bistro, the Cocoa Shack and the Cocoa Cabin! Open nightly from 6:00 โ€“ 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 14, 2024
Holiday Pop Up Shop
Dec 14 @ 10:00 am โ€“ 8:00 pm
Center for Craft

Find the perfect gift this holiday season for everyone on your list at the 10th annual ๐—›๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐—จ๐—ฝ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฝ! Shop local, shop small and support local artists, makers, and vintage collectors.

We’ve decked the halls of the Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft in Downtown Asheville. Shop over 100 vendors; housewares, handmade jewelry, ceramics, apparel, vintage clothes, ornaments, candles, gifts for our furry friends and more.

WHEN:
Open Nov 29 through Dec 24
10am-8pm daily

WHERE:
The Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft
67 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801

Around the World Christmas Market
Dec 14 @ 12:00 pm โ€“ 5:00 pm
The Expo Center

๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ Step into a festive wonderland at the Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County’s Around the World Christmas Market! Join us on Saturday, December 14th, from 12 PM to 5 PM at the Expo Center for a dazzling day of holiday fun.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ With over 50 vendors, youโ€™ll find the perfect last-minute gifts for those hard-to-shop-for friends and family members. From unique crafts to artisan goodies, thereโ€™s something for everyone!
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Treat yourself to mouth-watering flavors from four food trucks and enjoy delicious locally sourced baked treats at our concessions.
๐ŸŽค Experience the magic with live performances from our talented Club Kids and capture the holiday spirit in every note.
๐ŸŽ… And donโ€™t miss out on a visit from Santa himselfโ€”ready to greet you with a ho-ho-ho and listen to all your Christmas wishes!
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets: $10 General Admission
๐Ÿต Special Feature: Upgrade your general admission with an Around the World Tea Tasting Package, which includes a tea-tasting experience with a Tea Sommelier, all for just $30.
All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County. Come celebrate the season of giving with us and help spread the Christmas cheer! ๐ŸŽ„โœจ

Winter Lights
Dec 14 @ 6:00 pm
North Carolina Arboretum

Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this yearโ€™s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. All prices are per vehicle. No pets allowed.

Winter Lights features live entertainment nightly and food and beverages from the Bent Creek Bistro, the Cocoa Shack and the Cocoa Cabin! Open nightly from 6:00 โ€“ 10:00 p.m.

Yule Faerie Masquerade Ball
Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm โ€“ Dec 15 @ 12:00 am
Club Eleven on Grove

Welcome to the Yule Faerie Masquerade Ball by Phoenix Fire Coffee in collaboration with Asheville Fusion!

25% of proceeds are going to nonprofit Beloved for Hurricane Helene Relief.

Come join us for a magical night at Club Eleven On Grove! Get ready to dance the night away, mingle with mystical creatures, and show off your most enchanting masquerade mask. This in-person event promises to be a night full of wonder and delight. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to celebrate the holiday season in a truly fantastical way. Get your tickets now and let the faerie magic begin!

Letโ€™s dance! (And drink if desired!) Our bodies release stress and trauma through movement, so let’s groove! Come dressed in what makes you feel most magical. Use the night to dance, decompress, hang out, snuggle, drink, snack, play games, do tarot. Anything you want! We’re bringing magic back into the holidays.

Sunday, December 15, 2024
Full Moon Serenity Sound Bath
Dec 15 @ 9:30 am โ€“ 10:30 am
Center or Spiritual Living Asheville

Celebrate the Full Moon by immersing yourself with the healing vibrations of a Sound Bath! The full moon offers a boost in healing to our energy field.

Join your host Kristin Hillegas, for a one-hour Serenity Sound Bath and experience a deeply immersive, full-body sound and vibrational experience. A sound bath can cleanse your soul, restore your balance, surround you with peace and tranquility and stimulate healing.

Note: Please bring a yoga mat/pillow/blanket since you will be lying on the floor. Wear warm, comfortable, and flexible clothing.

The Sound Bath will take place upstairs in the Education Building. Choose your space starting at 9:15 AM, doors close promptly at 9:30 AM.
This service is being offered on a Love Offering basis. Donations allow us to continue to provide these immersive experiences. (Retail value $25)

Accessible parking is available in the Center for Spiritual Living Asheville upper parking lot. The entrance to the upper parking lot is off of S. Bear Creek Rd between Science of Mind Way and Sand Hill Rd.
There is a boardwalk walk-way from the upper parking lot to the building entrance.

Holiday Pop Up Shop
Dec 15 @ 10:00 am โ€“ 8:00 pm
Center for Craft

Find the perfect gift this holiday season for everyone on your list at the 10th annual ๐—›๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐—จ๐—ฝ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฝ! Shop local, shop small and support local artists, makers, and vintage collectors.

We’ve decked the halls of the Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft in Downtown Asheville. Shop over 100 vendors; housewares, handmade jewelry, ceramics, apparel, vintage clothes, ornaments, candles, gifts for our furry friends and more.

WHEN:
Open Nov 29 through Dec 24
10am-8pm daily

WHERE:
The Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft
67 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801

Winter Lights
Dec 15 @ 6:00 pm
North Carolina Arboretum

Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this yearโ€™s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. All prices are per vehicle. No pets allowed.

Winter Lights features live entertainment nightly and food and beverages from the Bent Creek Bistro, the Cocoa Shack and the Cocoa Cabin! Open nightly from 6:00 โ€“ 10:00 p.m.

Monday, December 16, 2024
Holiday Pop Up Shop
Dec 16 @ 10:00 am โ€“ 8:00 pm
Center for Craft

Find the perfect gift this holiday season for everyone on your list at the 10th annual ๐—›๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐—จ๐—ฝ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฝ! Shop local, shop small and support local artists, makers, and vintage collectors.

We’ve decked the halls of the Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft in Downtown Asheville. Shop over 100 vendors; housewares, handmade jewelry, ceramics, apparel, vintage clothes, ornaments, candles, gifts for our furry friends and more.

WHEN:
Open Nov 29 through Dec 24
10am-8pm daily

WHERE:
The Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft
67 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801

Winter Lights
Dec 16 @ 6:00 pm
North Carolina Arboretum

Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this yearโ€™s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. All prices are per vehicle. No pets allowed.

Winter Lights features live entertainment nightly and food and beverages from the Bent Creek Bistro, the Cocoa Shack and the Cocoa Cabin! Open nightly from 6:00 โ€“ 10:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Holiday Pop Up Shop
Dec 17 @ 10:00 am โ€“ 8:00 pm
Center for Craft

Find the perfect gift this holiday season for everyone on your list at the 10th annual ๐—›๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐—จ๐—ฝ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฝ! Shop local, shop small and support local artists, makers, and vintage collectors.

We’ve decked the halls of the Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft in Downtown Asheville. Shop over 100 vendors; housewares, handmade jewelry, ceramics, apparel, vintage clothes, ornaments, candles, gifts for our furry friends and more.

WHEN:
Open Nov 29 through Dec 24
10am-8pm daily

WHERE:
The Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft
67 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801

Winter Lights
Dec 17 @ 6:00 pm
North Carolina Arboretum

Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this yearโ€™s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. All prices are per vehicle. No pets allowed.

Winter Lights features live entertainment nightly and food and beverages from the Bent Creek Bistro, the Cocoa Shack and the Cocoa Cabin! Open nightly from 6:00 โ€“ 10:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Holiday Pop Up Shop
Dec 18 @ 10:00 am โ€“ 8:00 pm
Center for Craft

Find the perfect gift this holiday season for everyone on your list at the 10th annual ๐—›๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐—จ๐—ฝ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฝ! Shop local, shop small and support local artists, makers, and vintage collectors.

We’ve decked the halls of the Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft in Downtown Asheville. Shop over 100 vendors; housewares, handmade jewelry, ceramics, apparel, vintage clothes, ornaments, candles, gifts for our furry friends and more.

WHEN:
Open Nov 29 through Dec 24
10am-8pm daily

WHERE:
The Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft
67 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801

Winter Lights
Dec 18 @ 6:00 pm
North Carolina Arboretum

Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this yearโ€™s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. All prices are per vehicle. No pets allowed.

Winter Lights features live entertainment nightly and food and beverages from the Bent Creek Bistro, the Cocoa Shack and the Cocoa Cabin! Open nightly from 6:00 โ€“ 10:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 19, 2024
Holiday Pop Up Shop
Dec 19 @ 10:00 am โ€“ 8:00 pm
Center for Craft

Find the perfect gift this holiday season for everyone on your list at the 10th annual ๐—›๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐—จ๐—ฝ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฝ! Shop local, shop small and support local artists, makers, and vintage collectors.

We’ve decked the halls of the Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft in Downtown Asheville. Shop over 100 vendors; housewares, handmade jewelry, ceramics, apparel, vintage clothes, ornaments, candles, gifts for our furry friends and more.

WHEN:
Open Nov 29 through Dec 24
10am-8pm daily

WHERE:
The Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft
67 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801

Winter Lights
Dec 19 @ 6:00 pm
North Carolina Arboretum

Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this yearโ€™s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. All prices are per vehicle. No pets allowed.

Winter Lights features live entertainment nightly and food and beverages from the Bent Creek Bistro, the Cocoa Shack and the Cocoa Cabin! Open nightly from 6:00 โ€“ 10:00 p.m.

Friday, December 20, 2024
Holiday Pop Up Shop
Dec 20 @ 10:00 am โ€“ 8:00 pm
Center for Craft

Find the perfect gift this holiday season for everyone on your list at the 10th annual ๐—›๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐—จ๐—ฝ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฝ! Shop local, shop small and support local artists, makers, and vintage collectors.

We’ve decked the halls of the Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft in Downtown Asheville. Shop over 100 vendors; housewares, handmade jewelry, ceramics, apparel, vintage clothes, ornaments, candles, gifts for our furry friends and more.

WHEN:
Open Nov 29 through Dec 24
10am-8pm daily

WHERE:
The Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft
67 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801

Winter Lights
Dec 20 @ 6:00 pm
North Carolina Arboretum

Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this yearโ€™s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. All prices are per vehicle. No pets allowed.

Winter Lights features live entertainment nightly and food and beverages from the Bent Creek Bistro, the Cocoa Shack and the Cocoa Cabin! Open nightly from 6:00 โ€“ 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 21, 2024
Holiday Pop Up Shop
Dec 21 @ 10:00 am โ€“ 8:00 pm
Center for Craft

Find the perfect gift this holiday season for everyone on your list at the 10th annual ๐—›๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐—จ๐—ฝ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฝ! Shop local, shop small and support local artists, makers, and vintage collectors.

We’ve decked the halls of the Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft in Downtown Asheville. Shop over 100 vendors; housewares, handmade jewelry, ceramics, apparel, vintage clothes, ornaments, candles, gifts for our furry friends and more.

WHEN:
Open Nov 29 through Dec 24
10am-8pm daily

WHERE:
The Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft
67 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801

Winter Solstice Sound Bath
Dec 21 @ 10:00 am โ€“ 11:00 am
Center or Spiritual Living Asheville

Join me in celebrating the Winter Solstice with a restorative Sound Bath! This Solstice offers a time of renewal, hope, & the triumph of light over darkness. It’s an auspicious time to let go of what’s no longer serving you and welcome new beginnings.

We will begin at 10:00 am to be in close alignment with the time of the Solstice and the coming of the Light.

For the meditation, we will experience the energies of the stars as the warmth of the sun rises basking you in it’s gentle rays & penetrating your body with healing energy.

Note: Please bring a mat/blankets/pillow since you will be lying on the floor.
Wear comfortable and flexible clothing.

Choose your space starting at 9:45 am, doors close promptly at 10:00 am.

NOTE: Accessible parking is available in the Center for Spiritual Living Asheville upper parking lot. The entrance to the upper parking lot is off of S. Bear Creek Rd between Science of Mind Way and Sand Hill Rd. (see map in comments).
There is a boardwalk walk way from the upper parking lot to the building entrance.

Winter Lights
Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm
North Carolina Arboretum

Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this yearโ€™s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. All prices are per vehicle. No pets allowed.

Winter Lights features live entertainment nightly and food and beverages from the Bent Creek Bistro, the Cocoa Shack and the Cocoa Cabin! Open nightly from 6:00 โ€“ 10:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 22, 2024
Holiday Pop Up Shop
Dec 22 @ 10:00 am โ€“ 8:00 pm
Center for Craft

Find the perfect gift this holiday season for everyone on your list at the 10th annual ๐—›๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐—จ๐—ฝ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฝ! Shop local, shop small and support local artists, makers, and vintage collectors.

We’ve decked the halls of the Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft in Downtown Asheville. Shop over 100 vendors; housewares, handmade jewelry, ceramics, apparel, vintage clothes, ornaments, candles, gifts for our furry friends and more.

WHEN:
Open Nov 29 through Dec 24
10am-8pm daily

WHERE:
The Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft
67 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801

Winter Lights
Dec 22 @ 6:00 pm
North Carolina Arboretum

Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this yearโ€™s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. All prices are per vehicle. No pets allowed.

Winter Lights features live entertainment nightly and food and beverages from the Bent Creek Bistro, the Cocoa Shack and the Cocoa Cabin! Open nightly from 6:00 โ€“ 10:00 p.m.

Monday, December 23, 2024
Holiday Pop Up Shop
Dec 23 @ 10:00 am โ€“ 8:00 pm
Center for Craft

Find the perfect gift this holiday season for everyone on your list at the 10th annual ๐—›๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐—จ๐—ฝ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฝ! Shop local, shop small and support local artists, makers, and vintage collectors.

We’ve decked the halls of the Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft in Downtown Asheville. Shop over 100 vendors; housewares, handmade jewelry, ceramics, apparel, vintage clothes, ornaments, candles, gifts for our furry friends and more.

WHEN:
Open Nov 29 through Dec 24
10am-8pm daily

WHERE:
The Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft
67 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801

Winter Lights
Dec 23 @ 6:00 pm
North Carolina Arboretum

Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this yearโ€™s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. All prices are per vehicle. No pets allowed.

Winter Lights features live entertainment nightly and food and beverages from the Bent Creek Bistro, the Cocoa Shack and the Cocoa Cabin! Open nightly from 6:00 โ€“ 10:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Holiday Pop Up Shop
Dec 24 @ 10:00 am โ€“ 8:00 pm
Center for Craft

Find the perfect gift this holiday season for everyone on your list at the 10th annual ๐—›๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐—จ๐—ฝ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฝ! Shop local, shop small and support local artists, makers, and vintage collectors.

We’ve decked the halls of the Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft in Downtown Asheville. Shop over 100 vendors; housewares, handmade jewelry, ceramics, apparel, vintage clothes, ornaments, candles, gifts for our furry friends and more.

WHEN:
Open Nov 29 through Dec 24
10am-8pm daily

WHERE:
The Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft
67 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801

Winter Lights
Dec 24 @ 6:00 pm
North Carolina Arboretum

Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this yearโ€™s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. All prices are per vehicle. No pets allowed.

Winter Lights features live entertainment nightly and food and beverages from the Bent Creek Bistro, the Cocoa Shack and the Cocoa Cabin! Open nightly from 6:00 โ€“ 10:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Winter Lights
Dec 25 @ 6:00 pm
North Carolina Arboretum

Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this yearโ€™s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. All prices are per vehicle. No pets allowed.

Winter Lights features live entertainment nightly and food and beverages from the Bent Creek Bistro, the Cocoa Shack and the Cocoa Cabin! Open nightly from 6:00 โ€“ 10:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 26, 2024
Winter Lights
Dec 26 @ 6:00 pm
North Carolina Arboretum

Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this yearโ€™s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. All prices are per vehicle. No pets allowed.

Winter Lights features live entertainment nightly and food and beverages from the Bent Creek Bistro, the Cocoa Shack and the Cocoa Cabin! Open nightly from 6:00 โ€“ 10:00 p.m.