Holly, jolly week ahead - Top things to do in WNC this week – Dec. 22
Get in the last few Christmas events, pour a cup of hot chocolate, grab a new book for story time (we have some suggestions), and breathe it all in this week ahead. Find plenty to read and plenty to do, including a wintry outdoor activity, all at wncparent.com.
Day camp and overnight camp providers, don’t miss your free listing in WNC Parent’s camp guide, coming in February. Submit your listings by Jan. 3 at forms.gle/H9QuRtE9sqCjjGcQA.
Does your organization or business offer family-friendly events? Let us know! Stay in touch on social media @wncparent and get your events on our calendar by emailing chris@worthyplace.com.
“Elf the Musical” continues through Dec. 23 at Asheville Community Theatre. For details and tickets, visit ashevilletheatre.org.
Christmas at Biltmore – Visit with Santa 1 – 5 p.m. through Dec. 23 at Antler Hill Village at Biltmore Estate. For event details and tickets, visit biltmore.com/things-to-do/events/christmas.
Winter Lights continues through Dec. 31 at the North Carolina Arboretum. Winter Lights is a walk-through light show that also features story times, food for purchase, the “Polar Express”-themed Rocky Cove Railroad and more. For tickets and details, visit ncarboretum.org.
“Christmas at Biltmore” continues through Jan. 7. For event details and tickets, visit biltmore.com/things-to-do/events/christmas. Naturalist Talks: Deer are at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday in December at Biltmore Estate’s Antler Hill Village’s historic Horse Barn. No reservation required. No minimum age required. Parent or guardian must accompany guests under age 18. To participate in this activity, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s overnight properties. Visit biltmore.com/things-to-do/activities/outdoors/naturalist.
The Omni Grove Park Inn's National Gingerbread House display continues through Jan. 2. Guests not staying at the resort are invited to view the display after 4 p.m. on Sundays or anytime Monday – Thursday, based on parking availability and excluding holidays and the following dates: Dec. 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and Jan. 1. All Fridays and Saturdays are reserved for registered resort guests and those with confirmed dining reservations. For details, visit omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park.
Winter Wonder Walk is Dec. 27 – 30 at the Adventure Center of Asheville. Celebrate the Wonder of Winter with a live-action immersive story-walk on an outdoor trail complete with live characters, lights, and a blustery guest, Jack Frost. The Winter Wonder Walk follows the pages of the storybook of Winterland – full of holiday magic for all ages. The event also includes a holiday market with locally made gifts, a kids’ play area, and a warm festival tent with local vendors, concessions, and activities for the whole family. Treetops Adventure Park Glow Trail will also be available for guests ages 4 years or older. Climb on two aerial trails while they are illuminated with thousands of colorful lights. This is available with a combo pass only. Events begin at 6 p.m. The Winter Wonder Walk opens at 6:30 p.m., with the last entrance to the Winter Wonder Walk at 8:30 p.m. This event raises money for meals for Manna Foodbank with the Adventure Center’s Memories Making Meals program. Every ticket purchased donates $1 or four meals. For tickets and details, visit ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/winter-wonder-walks-2.
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