Shifting forward - Top things to do in WNC this week – Nov. 24
As you make yet another plate of leftovers, plan your post-Thanksgiving week ahead. Christmas and holiday celebrations are all around, so it’s time to get some family memory-making fun on the calendar. While you’re at it, check out all of WNC Parent’s event listings, along with stories about adoption, new books, hot products, and columns to give you a laugh – all at wncparent.com. Coming soon, the annual holiday gift guide and a massive list of December events.
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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, 2024. For event details and tickets, visit biltmore.com/things-to-do/events/christmas. Naturalist Talks: Turkeys are at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday in November 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.
Thanksgiving Animal Encounters are at 2 p.m. Nov. 24 – 26 at Chimney Rock Park. Included with admission. For details, visit ChimneyRockPark.com.
Twilight in the Treetops Night Climb is at 5 p.m. Nov. 25 at Adventure Center of Asheville. The event is for ages 4 and older. Reservations are suggested. For details and reservations, call 877-247-5539 or visit ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/asheville-adventure-specials.
Community Holiday Make and Take is 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Nov. 26 at Local Cloth,
408 Depot St. The event is for the entire family. Crafts include indigo dyeing, felting, embroidery, card making and more. Admission is free, just pay for the materials you use. Cash is appreciated and most activities will be around $5 – $10. For details, visit localcloth.org.
$10 Sunday Funday is Nov. 26 at Kolo Bike Park. Call 828-225-2921for conditions. Visit ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/kolo-bike-park.
The Omni Grove Park Inn's National Gingerbread House display begins Nov. 27 and 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.
Read with Rascal the King Charles Spaniel 3 – 4 p.m. Nov. 28 at the East Asheville Library. All participants must register and sign a waiver to take part. Call the library at 828-250-4738 or email eastasheville.library@buncombecounty.org for more information.
Looking ahead:
Breakfast with Santa is Dec. 2 at River’s End Restaurant at Nantahala Outdoor Center. Reservations are required and must be booked online. The restaurant will be exclusively open for this special event. Bring your own camera or phone, a photographer will not be provided. Register at noc.com/events/breakfast-with-santa.
Christmas at Biltmore – Visit with Santa 1 – 5 p.m. Dec. 2, Dec. 9 – 10. Dec. 16 – 17, and Dec. 19 – 23 at Antler Hill Village at Biltmore Estate. For event details and tickets, visit biltmore.com/things-to-do/events/christmas.
A Critter Checkup is 10 a.m. – noon Dec. 9 at WNC Nature Center. Sign up for a vet checkup for your child and their favorite stuffed animal. Vet techs and veterinarians will be present to examine stuffies and issue a special health certificate. Children, parents, and plushies are then free to explore the WNC Nature Center. Tickets are $10 – $15. For details, visit wildwnc.org/events.
This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Shifting forward - Top things to do in WNC this week – Nov. 24
