📌 Sock It To Me Santa 5k
📍 Location: Asheville Middle School, 211 S French Broad Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
💲 Cost: Registration fee applies
📅 Date: December 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📖 Description: A festive holiday-themed 5k run supporting Asheville High Band Boosters.
📌 The Asheville Ballet presents The Nutcracker
📍 Location: Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
💲 Cost: Ticket prices vary
📅 Date: December 12 – December 14, 2025 (Various Times)
📖 Description: Asheville Ballet’s annual production of the holiday classic, performed at the Wortham Center.
📌 The Big Crafty
📍 Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Center, 87 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801
💲 Cost: Ticket prices vary
📅 Date: December 6 – December 7, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📖 Description: A juried art and craft festival showcasing the work of independent artists and makers.
📌 Winter Lights at The North Carolina Arboretum
📍 Location: The North Carolina Arboretum, Asheville, NC
💲 Cost: Ticket prices vary
📅 Date: Mid-November 2025 – Early January 2026
📖 Description: A dazzling holiday light show with more than half a million lights illuminating the gardens.
📌 South Asheville Turkey Trot
📍 Location: Town Square Blvd, Asheville, NC 28803
💲 Cost: Registration fee applies
📅 Date: November 27, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
📖 Description: A festive Thanksgiving Day 5k run/walk open to all ages and fitness levels.
📌 The National Gingerbread House Competition
📍 Location: The Omni Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
💲 Cost: Viewing included with select events or reservations
📅 Date: November 18, 2025 – January 4, 2026 (Recurring Daily)
📖 Description: A nationally recognized gingerbread house competition with breathtaking entries displayed throughout the historic inn.
📌 RADfest
📍 Location: River Arts District, Asheville, NC
💲 Cost: Free admission
📅 Date: November 8 – November 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📖 A two-day festival celebrating Asheville’s River Arts District with artist demonstrations, open studios, and live performances.
📌 Christmas at Biltmore
📍 Location: Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC 28803
💲 Cost: Admission included with Biltmore Estate ticket
📅 Date: November 1, 2025 – January 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Recurring Daily)
📖 Description: A magical holiday experience with twinkling lights, decorated trees, and festive events across the estate.
📌 LEAF Global Arts Festival
📍 Location: Lake Eden Retreat, 379 Lake Eden Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711
💲 Cost: Ticket prices vary
📅 Date: October 16 – October 19, 2025 (Recurring Daily)
📖 Description: A world music and cultural arts festival with performances, workshops, and global traditions.
📌 Oktoberfest Asheville
📍 Location: Pack Square Park, 80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801
💲 Cost: Ticket prices vary
📅 Date: October 4, 2025, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📖 Description: A Bavarian-style festival with craft beer, traditional German food, and live entertainment.
📌 Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville
📍 Location: 85 Expo Dr, Asheville, NC 28806
💲 Cost: Varies by age
📅 Date: October 3 – October 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📖 Description: A family-friendly haunted outdoor experience with spooky trails, live entertainment, and themed activities.
📌 Ooh La La Curiosity Market
📍 Location: 118 Cherry St, Asheville, NC
💲 Cost: Free admission
📅 Date: August 30 – October 25, 2025, Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Recurring Monthly)
📖 Description: A downtown Asheville market showcasing local art, crafts, and eclectic treasures.
📌 Shindig on the Green
📍 Location: Pack Square Park, 80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801
💲 Cost: Free admission
📅 Date: August 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Recurring Weekly)
📖 Description: A beloved mountain tradition featuring live bluegrass, clogging, and traditional Appalachian music and dance.
📌 North Asheville Tailgate Market’s 2025 Main Season
📍 Location: 275 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC 28804
💲 Cost: Free admission
📅 Date: August 23 – November 22, 2025, Saturdays, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Recurring Weekly)
📖 Description: A vibrant tailgate market with local farms, artisan foods, and handmade crafts, operating every Saturday morning.
📌 Biltmore Park Farmers Market
📍 Location: Biltmore Park Town Square, One Town Square Blvd, Asheville, NC 28803
💲 Cost: Free admission
📅 Date: August 21 – October 23, 2025, Thursdays, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Recurring Weekly)
📖 Description: A community farmers market featuring local produce, crafts, and seasonal goods in Biltmore Park Town Square.
📌 Jeter Mountain Farm
📍 Pack Square Park, Downtown Asheville
💲 Cost: Free entry
📅 Date: July 1- October 31
📖 This iconic apple orchard near Hendersonville is now open for the season! Enjoy the onsite cider and coffee, market, huge selection of U-pick apples, and newly opened ice cream shop.
