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Asheville Holiday Happenings
4th Annual Ornament Release Party
Saturday, November 24, 2018 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST
81 South Lexington Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
Get in the holiday spirit at our 4th Annual Ornament Release Party. A family-friendly event that has become a yearly tradition for both locals and out-of-towners. Free Range DJ will be spinning vintage holiday vinyl, Foundry Avl will be serving lattes and cappuccinos at their coffee cart and we'll have Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn at the bar! Make sure to get here early we only release 100 limited edition ornaments. Come out and enjoy the fun! This event will feature glassblowing demos, a giveaway, seasonal beer by Pisgah Brewing Company, hot cider, coffee, popcorn and holiday music. As always this is a FREE event open to the public, all are welcome!
Annual Home for the Holidays Fundraiser
Friday, November 30, 2018 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST
101 Biltmore Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
The Orange Peel
Join us and share the love as we celebrate the season by supporting local non-profits that concentrate on the homeless population and those in crisis throughout our Asheville and WNC community. *Admission is by donation at the door, you choose what you want to give!* Your gift will go a long way to help members of our community have a place to call HOME. We have chosen 5 local non-profits to help support this year: Homeward Bound of WNC, Helpmate, BeLoved Asheville, Eliada, & Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry's Steadfast House! We have set our goal to raise $20,000 and we will be matching all donations up to $10,000!
A Winter's Tail at the WNC Nature Center
Saturday, December 01, 2018 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
75 Gashes Creek Rd
Asheville, NC 28805
The WNC Nature Center
Join us for the Nature Center’s annual holiday celebration: A Winter's Tail! There will be festive crafts, games and of course, animal programs! Activities Include: Photos with Santa (12-4pm) Garland crafts Candle dipping Pine cone feeders Free temporary tattoos Special animal enrichment programs Standard admission rates apply, more info at wildwnc.org/plan-your-visit. As always, Friends members get in for free! Membership information: wildwnc.org/membership
Biltmore Park Town Square - Holiday Magic & Memories
Saturday, December 01, 2018 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM EST
One Town Square Boulevard, Ste 330
Asheville, NC 28803
Biltmore Park Town Square is located of immediately off Interstate 26, at exit 37 (Long Shoals Road).
Celebrate the magic of the holidays with Biltmore Park Town Square. This year, the annual Holiday Tree Lighting celebration features a festive wonderland of activities from the annual holiday parade and carriage rides, to live music, entertainment, and of course, a visit from Santa Clause himself! Hot cocoa, cider and other ho-ho-holiday treats will be available throughout the Park. Let’s come together, make memories and build new family traditions!
Furnace Side Concert ft Hot Point Trio
Friday, December 07, 2018 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
81 South Lexington Ave
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Lexington Glassworks
Join us for the last 1st Friday of the year. Warm up by the furnace and enjoy live music by HotPoint Trio, local beer, and Hot Apple Cider! As always, this event is FREE, all are welcome!
Holiday Sip & Shop
Friday, December 07, 2018 10:00 AM - Saturday, December 08, 2018 5:30 PM EST
111 Grovewood Rd
Asheville, NC 28804
Located in historic Grovewood Village adjacent to the Omni Grove Park Inn.
This holiday season, give the gift of handmade! On December 7 and 8, Grovewood Gallery will be offering a refreshing alternative to big-box retail chains during their annual Holiday Sip & Shop, which will take place from 10am-5:30pm on both days. Enjoy complimentary wine, warm cider and cookies while shopping for unique holiday gifts – all American made! Gallery merchandise will be discounted 10% during this event, and local makers will be on hand performing craft demonstrations and interacting with guests from 11am to 4pm (discounts do not apply to demonstrators' merchandise). Choose from a variety of artisan-made gift items, including wooden bowls and utensils, ceramic tableware, blown glass, fine jewelry, handwoven scarves, letterpress greeting cards and much more.
Pay It Forward
Monday, November 05, 2018 8:00 AM - Sunday, December 16, 2018 5:00 PM EST
1979 Hendersonville Rd. Suite B
Asheville, NC 28803
Give the gift of employment by joining Asheville Express Employment Professionals’ 6th Pay It Forward Hiring Drive as we work to place 100 job seekers from November 5th through December 16th, 2018. Being out of work during the holidays can be particularly tough and we would like to make sure as many people as possible earn a paycheck just in time for the season of giving. Join us in our effort to help put 100 people to work in our community, bringing hope and encouragement to them and their families. Here’s How You Can Help 1.Hire an Express employee for at least one week between November 5 and December 16. Not only will you gain a qualified worker to help meet your needs, but that worker will earn a paycheck before the holidays. 2.For each Express employee hired, we will make a $10 donation to MANNA Food bank. A single $10 donation will provide 35 meals to those in need. 3.Share our campaign with other area businesses to assist us with our vision of employing and providing a paycheck for 100 unemployed people during the holiday season. Make a Difference To learn more about the Pay It Forward Hiring Drive and how you can participate, contact your local Express office: 828-654-8101
Eat, Drink & Be Merry
Saturday, November 10, 2018 10:00 AM - Monday, December 31, 2018 5:30 PM EST
111 Grovewood Rd
Asheville, NC 28804
Located in Grovewood Village adjacent to The Omni Grove Park Inn.
Grovewood Gallery invites you to Eat, Drink & Be Merry - a showcase of artfully curated table settings for festive holiday entertaining, on view November 10 through December 31, 2018. Works will include ceramic tableware, wooden cutting boards, one-of-a-kind serving pieces, drinking vessels, and more - all displayed on handcrafted tables throughout the gallery. An opening celebration will take place on Saturday, November 10 from 2-5pm, where guests can enjoy locally crafted beverages from Noble Cider and Troy & Sons, as well as light appetizers from Golden Fleece Slow Earth Kitchen. This event is free and open to the public.