CALENDAR OF EVENTS - Hendersonville, NC OF EVENTS October 28-29 ... bakers 13 and under Narnia...
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS October 28-29 Christmas Tree Design, Step by Step: See a lovely Christmas tree designed from start to finish and get ideas for your own holiday decorating projects – Four Seasons Christmas Garden Decor & More – 225 North Main Street – 1:00-2:00 pm – 828-697-2232 - FREE November 4-5 St. James / Ten Thousand Villages Gifts of Hope Holiday Fair: Shoppers will be treated to unique gift items from around the world by Ten Thousand Villages, a fair-trade retailer of gifts, home decor, jewelry and more. Shoppers can also enjoy homemade soups and baked goods. Proceeds benefit St. James Outreach Commission – St. James Episcopal Church – 766 North Main – Saturday 10 am – 4 pm, Sunday 10 am -3 pm – 828-693-7458 – stjamesepiscopal.episcopalwnc.org – FREE November 11-12 The ICCC Women’s Guild Christmas Faire: Arts and crafts made by Women’s Guild members, jewelry, gift wrapping, elves’ workshop for children, gently used Christmas decor items, baked goods, numerous gifts and goodies – St. Francis Room, Immaculate Conception Church, 208 7th Avenue West – Saturday 10 am – 7 pm & Sunday 8 am – 5 pm – [email protected] - FREE November 17 – December 31 North Carolina Arboretum Winter Lights Holiday Tour: Let the trolley take you to an outdoor holiday light exhibit placed throughout the Arboretum’s nationally-known gardens. Walk through a winter wonderland and enjoy uniquely-lit displays and landscapes composed of nearly 500,000 energy-efficient LED lights. Listen to the sounds of your favorite holiday tunes and enjoy a cup of holiday-inspired cocoa. – The Trolley Co. – pickup location at Cascades Mountain Resort, 201 Sugarloaf Rd., Hendersonville - every Friday night, 5:30-8:30 pm – ncwinterlights.com - 828-606-8606 - $ November 18-December 24 Annual Christmas Display @ Carolina Ace Hardware: Celebrate 10 years of tradition as we open our annual Christmas display for free family photos – this year’s theme, “Santa’s Workshop,” will be revealed at 10 am on Saturday, Nov. 18 with cookies, cider & sales – 911 Greenville Hwy. – open daily – 828-697-2237 - FREE November 20 – December 1 12th Annual Gingerbread Cookie Contest: Bakers of every age are encouraged to create their best gingerbread man, woman, boy or girl - the four categories are traditional, unusual, teamwork & bakers 13 and under Narnia Studios, 315 North Main St. – 828-697-6393 – narniastudios.com - FREE November 23 Turkey Trot : Earn your holiday calories with a casual 5K run on Thanksgiving morning – 5th Avenue East, in front of City Hall – 8:30 am – for more information contact Amy @ 828-233-3227 or LuAnn @828-233-3204 - $ November 24 Downtown Holiday Street Lighting & Santa’s Arrival: Kick off the season with Christmas songs, shopping and a countdown as Santa arrives to switch on the lights along Main Street – music starts at 5:30, holiday lights go on at dark - free visits with Santa until 8 pm - Historic Courthouse Plaza downtownhendersonville.org/calendar-of-events - FREE Christmas Music at Mike’s on Main: Blissing a Cappella Trio performs holiday favorites - Mike’s on Main, 303 North Main Street – 6-7 pm – 828-685-2257 - FREE Downtown Merchant Decoration Contest: Downtown merchants vie for the honor of best holiday window displays and lighting – the lights go on November 25 and the winners will be selected December 15 – bring the family for a stroll downtown and see all the beautiful displays! - FREE November 24-December 23 Hot Mulled Cider at Mast General Store: Come warm up your holidays with a cup of free hot mulled cider as you shop at Mast General Store. Mast is open until 8 pm every Friday & Saturday, November 24 – December 23 – Cider is served 11 am – 5 pm - 527 N. Main St. – 828-696-1883 –MastGeneralStore.com - FREE November 25 Curb Market Christmas Open House: Old-timey Christmas with fresh greenery, wreaths, crafts, music & refreshment – Hendersonville Curb Market, 221 North Church Street – 8 am – 2 pm – 828-692-8012 – curbmarket.com – FREE Christmas at Connemara: Musicians and storytellers, crafts and sing-a-longs, hot cider and cookies. This free festive celebration will honor Carl Sandburg and his family holiday traditions. Young visitors will find many opportunities to participate in storytelling, sing-a-longs and crafts. The house will be decorated in the simple style of the Sandburgs with poinsettias and a traditionally decorated Christmas tree throughout December – Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, 81 Carl Sandburg Lane, Flat Rock – 10 am – 1 pm – 828-693-4178 – www.nps.gov/carl/index.htm - FREE Christmas Fun Craft Workshop: Make a holiday craft, do holiday rock painting or tie-dye a t-shirt in Christmas colors – fun for all ages – Jongo Java Coffeehouse, 117 South Main Street – 11 am – 3 pm - 828-696-9052 – jongojavacoffeehouse.com - $ (for craft materials) November 25-December 22 The Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas Spectacular – On the Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage, an original musical revue performed by your favorite Flat Rock Playhouse singers and dancers! – Wednesdays, 2 pm & 7:30 pm, Thursdays 2 pm & 7:30 pm, Fridays 8 pm, Saturdays 2 pm & 8 pm, Sundays 2 pm – 828-693-0731 - flatrockplayhouse.org - $ November 25-December 30 Historic Hendersonville Tour — The Trolley Company takes you on a tour of the special places in Hendo – fun, informative and memorable –Saturday, 9-11:30 am - 828-606-8606 – thetrolleycompany.com - $ November 30 – December 17 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown - this holiday classic tale tells the story of a couple struggling to put on the annual Christmas pageant. When the troubled Herdman children join the cast, the town discovers the true meaning of Christmas; Thurs. 7pm, Fri. 7 pm, Sat. 1 pm & 5 pm; Sun. 2 pm – 828-693-0731 – flatrockplayhouse.org - $ December 1 Ye Old Christmas at the Heritage Museum: The museum and gift shop will be open extended hours, offering music and light refreshments. – Henderson County Heritage Museum, 1 Historic Courthouse Square – 5-7:30 pm – hendersoncountymuseum.org 828-694-1619 - FREE December 1 – December 23 Carolers: Hear local church and community group singers perform beloved Christmas carols on weekend evenings. Times variable – look for singers on Historic Courthouse Square and the Downtown Hendersonville stage at 424 North Main Street – Friday and Saturday evenings - FREE December 1 & 2 Bullington Gardens Annual Holiday Sale & Open House: Botanical crafts, fairy-themed crafts, poinsettias, amaryllis, wreaths, swags, holiday items, plus holiday treats – 10 am-4 pm – 828-698-6104 – bullingtongardens.org – FREE admission Carolina Concert Choir – Bach and Holiday Pops: Bo Thomas Auditorium, Blue Ridge Community College – Friday, 7:30 pm; Saturday, 3 pm – [email protected] - carolinaconcertchoir.org - $ December 2 Hendersonville Christmas Parade: Enjoy a traditional small-town Christmas parade – route is from Five Points to Caswell Street, and the parade starts at 10:30 am – 828-692-4179 or 595-0901 – nchmba.com - FREE Spice It Up! hosts a Holiday Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar Tasting: A tasting of olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars and new “hot” balsamic vinegars. Featuring “Flavors of the Holidays” – Spice It Up!, 240 North Main Street – 5-8 pm – 828-692-6363 – spiceitupinc.com – FREE Pictures With Santa @ Carolina Ace Hardware: Come celebrate 10 years of family Christmas photos and experience “Santa’s Workshop”. Santa & his elves will be there with live music, cider and cookies. Bring a new unwrapped gift to donate to Toys for Tots or adopt an angel from the Salvation Army Angel Tree – 911 Greenville Hwy. – noon-2 pm – 828-697-2237 - FREE Christmas Movie Day: Enjoy your favorite holiday classics all day long – Jongo Java Coffeehouse, 117 South Main Street – 8 am – 4 pm – 828-696-9052 – jongojavacoffeehouse.com - FREE December 2 & December 9 Santa on the Chimney: watch Santa climb Chimney Rock and make daring 200-foot rappels, then enjoy hot cocoa and writing letters to Santa during this special event – Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park - 11am – 2pm – 828-625-9611- chimneyrockpark.com - $ (park admission) December 3 Hendersonville Community Band Holiday Concert: 75-member all-volunteer band plays holiday music appropriate for all ages – Blue Ridge Community College Conference Hall – 3:00-4:30 pm – 828-692-8801 – hcbmusic.com – $10 adults, students FREE Hendersonville Symphony Youth Orchestra and Children’s Choir Concert: the Youth Orchestra and Children’s Choir will perform classic holiday music and more; the Choir will join the Orchestra in selected works – Bo Thomas Auditorium, Blue Ridge Community College – 4 pm – 828-697-5884 – hendersonvillesymphony.org - $ Pictures With Pets @ Carolina Ace Hardware – Bring your favorite furry friend for a family photo in Santa’s Workshop – we will collect food and pet item donations for cats & dogs for the Blue Ridge Humane Society again this year - 911 Greenville Hwy. – noon-2 pm – 828-697-2237 – FREE (pet food donations encouraged) Beer & Christmas Carol Singing: Join Grace Lutheran members and praise band musicians for good old-fashioned fellowship, for a beer (or a glass of wine) and to enjoy singing all the familiar, classic Christmas carols – The Poe House, 105 First Avenue West – 4-6 pm – 828-693-4890 – GraceHendersonville.com - $ (for food/ drink) December 9 Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra presents “JOY: Christmas by the Masters”: Blue Ridge Community College Concert Hall – performances at 3 pm & 7:30 pm– 828-697-5884 – hendersonvillesymphony.org - $ Gem Mining With Santa: Enjoy gem mining with Santa, cider & cookies – Pisgah Forest Gem Mine, 507 North Main Street - 10 am – 2 pm - 828-367-8330 – pfgems.com - $ (for gem mining) December 9, 16, 23, 30 & 31 Carriage Rides on Main: Tour a festively decorated Main Street in one of two horse-drawn carriages. Rides start at the Hendersonville Visitor Center, 201 South Main by the skating rink – four Saturdays in a row, plus special New Year’s Eve rides – 6-9 pm – 828-693-9708 – visithendersonvillenc.org - $ December 10 Holiday Inn Tour & Cookie Caper: Visit beautiful historic inns around the Hendersonville area and collect tasty holiday treats at each stop – benefits Hendersonville’s Historic Preservation Commission – 1-4 pm – 828-697-3010 – hendersonvillehpc.org - $ Santa at Mast General Store: Come tell Santa what you want for Christmas this year. Bring your camera to save the memory! - 527 North Main Street – 2-5 pm - 828-696-1883 mastgeneralstore.com - FREE December 12 11th Annual Tannenbaum Tea: Ten or more downtown merchants will create specials that begin with the letter “T” and serve tea and treats to all customers – for information contact Narnia Studios, 315 North Main St. – 10 am – 6 pm – 828-697-6393 – narniastudios.com – FREE December 13; December 20 & 21 The Stories Behind Christmas Carols: An interactive celebration of the surprising stories behind familiar carols and well-known holiday songs 12/13 show - The Master Works Theater at Freeburg Pianos, 2314-D Asheville Highway, Hendersonville / 12/20 & 12/21 shows – The Stream, 1479 Oleta Road, Dana (the shows at The Stream have limited seating – shows are free, but seats must be reserved by phone); all shows 4-5 pm – 828-685-2577 - FREE December 15: Downtown Merchant Decoration Contest Judging: 6-8 pm - Judges will stroll through downtown in search of the most beautiful and creative window and store decorations. Prizes and certificates to the winners – go to visithendersonvillenc.org to see this year’s results December 15-16 Christmas Fun on the Farm: family-friendly event – holiday house tours, kids’ crafts, cake walk, pictures with Santa, raffle prizes and more - Historic Johnson Farm, 3346 Haywood Road - 4-7 pm – 828-891-6585 – historicjohnsonfarm.org – FREE admission; activity tickets $ December 16 Christmas Craft Show: Henderson County Crafters Association – juried craft show featuring 30 local vendors, free raffles during the show, unique gift items – National Guard Armory, 2025 Spartanburg Hwy. - Saturday 9 am – 3 pm – 828-674-5157 – hendersoncountycrafters.org - FREE admission Gingerbread House Competition: Build and decorate your own gingerbread house – fun for the whole family. Be as creative as you like! – Jongo Java Coffeehouse – 117 South Main Street – 1-4 pm – 828-696-9052 – jongojavacoffeehouse.com - $ (for gingerbread house kit) December 19 – January 1 Iceless Skating Rink: Glide over a special synthetic ice surface on real ice skates – fun for all ages - supports the America in Bloom program – Visitor Center Parking lot 201 South Main Street – regular hours 11 am – 7 pm; Sunday 1-4 pm; Christmas Eve 11 am – 3 pm ; Christmas Day – noon-4 pm; New Year’s Eve – 11 am – 5 pm; New Year’s Day – 828-768-4413 Information is subject to change. Please visit event websites or call ahead for information before making travel plans. FREE = no admission charge $ = fee charged for admission, materials, food or drink, etc.
Transcript of CALENDAR OF EVENTS - Hendersonville, NC OF EVENTS October 28-29 ... bakers 13 and under Narnia...
C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S October 28-29
Christmas Tree Design, Step by Step: See a lovely Christmas tree designed from start to fi nish and get ideas for your own holiday decorating projects – Four Seasons Christmas Garden Decor & More – 225 North Main Street – 1:00-2:00 pm – 828-697-2232 - FREE
November 4-5
St. James / Ten Thousand Villages Gifts of Hope Holiday Fair: Shoppers will be treated to unique gift items from around the world by Ten Thousand Villages, a fair-trade retailer of gifts, home decor, jewelry and more. Shoppers can also enjoy homemade soups and baked goods. Proceeds benefi t St. James Outreach Commission – St. James Episcopal Church – 766 North Main – Saturday 10 am – 4 pm, Sunday 10 am -3 pm – 828-693-7458 – stjamesepiscopal.episcopalwnc.org – FREE
November 11-12
The ICCC Women’s Guild Christmas Faire: Arts and crafts made by Women’s Guild members, jewelry, gift wrapping, elves’ workshop for children, gently used Christmas decor items, baked goods, numerous gifts and goodies – St. Francis Room, Immaculate Conception Church, 208 7th Avenue West – Saturday 10 am – 7 pm & Sunday 8 am – 5 pm – [email protected] - FREE
November 17 – December 31
North Carolina Arboretum Winter Lights Holiday Tour:Let the trolley take you to an outdoor holiday light exhibit placed throughout the Arboretum’s nationally-known gardens. Walk through a winter wonderland and enjoy uniquely-lit displays and landscapes composed of nearly 500,000 energy-effi cient LED lights. Listen to the sounds of your favorite holiday tunes and enjoy a cup of holiday-inspired cocoa. – The Trolley Co. – pickup location at Cascades Mountain Resort, 201 Sugarloaf Rd., Hendersonville - every Friday night, 5:30-8:30 pm – ncwinterlights.com - 828-606-8606 - $
November 18-December 24
Annual Christmas Display @ Carolina Ace Hardware: Celebrate 10 years of tradition as we open our annual Christmas display for free family photos – this year’s theme, “Santa’s Workshop,” will be revealed at 10 am on Saturday, Nov. 18 with cookies, cider & sales – 911 Greenville Hwy. – open daily – 828-697-2237 - FREE
November 20 – December 1
12th Annual Gingerbread Cookie Contest: Bakers of every age are encouraged to create their best gingerbread man, woman, boy or girl - the four categories are traditional, unusual, teamwork & bakers 13 and under Narnia Studios, 315 North Main St. – 828-697-6393 – narniastudios.com - FREE
November 23
Turkey Trot : Earn your holiday calories with a casual 5K run on Thanksgiving morning – 5th Avenue East, in front of City Hall – 8:30 am – for more information contact Amy @ 828-233-3227 or LuAnn @828-233-3204 - $
November 24
Downtown Holiday Street Lighting & Santa’s Arrival: Kick off the season with Christmas songs, shopping and a countdown as Santa arrives to switch on the lights along Main Street – music starts at 5:30, holiday lights go on at dark - free visits with Santa until 8 pm - Historic Courthouse Plaza downtownhendersonville.org/calendar-of-events - FREE
Christmas Music at Mike’s on Main: Blissing a Cappella Trio performs holiday favorites - Mike’s on Main, 303 North Main Street – 6-7 pm – 828-685-2257 - FREE
Downtown Merchant Decoration Contest: Downtown merchants vie for the honor of best holiday window displays and lighting – the lights go on November 25 and the winners will be selected December 15 – bring the family for a stroll downtown and see all the beautiful displays! - FREE
November 24-December 23
Hot Mulled Cider at Mast General Store: Come warm up your holidays with a cup of free hot mulled cider as you shop at Mast General Store. Mast is open until 8 pm every Friday & Saturday, November 24 – December 23 – Cider is served 11 am – 5 pm - 527 N. Main St. – 828-696-1883 –MastGeneralStore.com - FREE
November 25
Curb Market Christmas Open House: Old-timey Christmas with fresh greenery, wreaths, crafts, music & refreshment – Hendersonville Curb Market, 221 North Church Street – 8 am – 2 pm – 828-692-8012 – curbmarket.com – FREE
Christmas at Connemara: Musicians and storytellers, crafts and sing-a-longs, hot cider and cookies. This free festive celebration will honor Carl Sandburg and his family holiday traditions. Young visitors will fi nd many opportunities to participate in storytelling, sing-a-longs and crafts. The house will be decorated in the simple style of the Sandburgs with poinsettias and a traditionally decorated Christmas tree throughout December – Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, 81 Carl Sandburg Lane, Flat Rock – 10 am – 1 pm – 828-693-4178 – www.nps.gov/carl/index.htm - FREE
Christmas Fun Craft Workshop: Make a holiday craft, do holiday rock painting or tie-dye a t-shirt in Christmas colors – fun for all ages – Jongo Java Coffeehouse, 117 South Main Street – 11 am – 3 pm - 828-696-9052 – jongojavacoffeehouse.com - $ (for craft materials)
November 25-December 22
The Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas Spectacular – On the Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage, an original musical revue performed by your favorite Flat Rock Playhouse singers and dancers! – Wednesdays, 2 pm & 7:30 pm, Thursdays 2 pm & 7:30 pm, Fridays 8 pm, Saturdays 2 pm & 8 pm, Sundays 2 pm – 828-693-0731 - fl atrockplayhouse.org - $
November 25-December 30
Historic Hendersonville Tour — The Trolley Company takes you on a tour of the special places in Hendo – fun, informative and memorable –Saturday, 9-11:30 am - 828-606-8606 – thetrolleycompany.com - $
November 30 – December 17
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown - this holiday classic tale tells the story of a couple struggling to put on the annual Christmas pageant. When the troubled Herdman children join the cast, the town discovers the true meaning of Christmas; Thurs. 7pm, Fri. 7 pm, Sat. 1 pm & 5 pm; Sun. 2 pm – 828-693-0731 – fl atrockplayhouse.org - $
December 1Ye Old Christmas at the Heritage Museum: The museum and gift shop will be open extended hours, offering music and light refreshments. – Henderson County Heritage Museum, 1 Historic Courthouse Square – 5-7:30 pm – hendersoncountymuseum.org 828-694-1619 - FREE
December 1 – December 23Carolers: Hear local church and community group singers perform beloved Christmas carols on weekend evenings. Times variable – look for singers on Historic Courthouse Square and the Downtown Hendersonville stage at 424 North Main Street – Friday and Saturday evenings - FREE
December 1 & 2
Bullington Gardens Annual Holiday Sale & Open House: Botanical crafts, fairy-themed crafts, poinsettias, amaryllis, wreaths, swags, holiday items, plus holiday treats – 10 am-4 pm – 828-698-6104 – bullingtongardens.org – FREE admission
Carolina Concert Choir – Bach and Holiday Pops: Bo Thomas Auditorium, Blue Ridge Community College – Friday, 7:30 pm; Saturday, 3 pm – [email protected] - carolinaconcertchoir.org - $
December 2 Hendersonville Christmas Parade: Enjoy a traditional small-town Christmas parade – route is from Five Points to Caswell Street, and the parade starts at 10:30 am – 828-692-4179 or 595-0901 – nchmba.com - FREE
Spice It Up! hosts a Holiday Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar Tasting: A tasting of olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars and new “hot” balsamic vinegars. Featuring “Flavors of the Holidays” – Spice It Up!, 240 North Main Street – 5-8 pm – 828-692-6363 – spiceitupinc.com – FREE
Pictures With Santa @ Carolina Ace Hardware: Come celebrate 10 years of family Christmas photos and experience “Santa’s Workshop”. Santa & his elves will be there with live music, cider and cookies. Bring a new unwrapped gift to donate to Toys for Tots or adopt an angel from the Salvation Army Angel Tree – 911 Greenville Hwy. – noon-2 pm – 828-697-2237 - FREE
Christmas Movie Day: Enjoy your favorite holiday classics all day long – Jongo Java Coffeehouse, 117 South Main Street – 8 am – 4 pm – 828-696-9052 – jongojavacoffeehouse.com - FREE
December 2 & December 9
Santa on the Chimney: watch Santa climb Chimney Rock and make daring 200-foot rappels, then enjoy hot cocoa and writing letters to Santa during this special event – Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park - 11am – 2pm – 828-625-9611- chimneyrockpark.com - $ (park admission)
December 3 Hendersonville Community Band Holiday Concert: 75-member all-volunteer band plays holiday music appropriate for all ages – Blue Ridge Community College Conference Hall – 3:00-4:30 pm – 828-692-8801 – hcbmusic.com – $10 adults, students FREE
Hendersonville Symphony Youth Orchestra and Children’s Choir Concert: the Youth Orchestra and Children’s Choir will perform classic holiday music and more; the Choir will join the Orchestra in selected works – Bo Thomas Auditorium, Blue Ridge Community College – 4 pm – 828-697-5884 – hendersonvillesymphony.org - $
Pictures With Pets @ Carolina Ace Hardware – Bring your favorite furry friend for a family photo in Santa’s Workshop – we will collect food and pet item donations for cats & dogs for the Blue Ridge Humane Society again this year - 911 Greenville Hwy. – noon-2 pm – 828-697-2237 – FREE (pet food donations encouraged)
Beer & Christmas Carol Singing: Join Grace Lutheran members and praise band musicians for good old-fashioned fellowship, for a beer (or a glass of wine) and to enjoy singing all the familiar, classic Christmas carols – The Poe House, 105 First Avenue West – 4-6 pm – 828-693-4890 – GraceHendersonville.com - $ (for food/ drink)
December 9
Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra presents “JOY: Christmas by the Masters”: Blue Ridge Community College Concert Hall – performances at 3 pm & 7:30 pm–828-697-5884 – hendersonvillesymphony.org - $
Gem Mining With Santa: Enjoy gem mining with Santa, cider & cookies – Pisgah Forest Gem Mine, 507 North Main Street - 10 am – 2 pm - 828-367-8330 – pfgems.com - $ (for gem mining)
December 9, 16, 23, 30 & 31Carriage Rides on Main: Tour a festively decorated Main Street in one of two horse-drawn carriages. Rides start at the Hendersonville Visitor Center, 201 South Main by the skating rink – four Saturdays in a row, plus special New Year’s Eve rides – 6-9 pm – 828-693-9708 – visithendersonvillenc.org - $
December 10Holiday Inn Tour & Cookie Caper: Visit beautiful historic inns around the Hendersonville area and collect tasty holiday treats at each stop – benefi ts Hendersonville’s Historic Preservation Commission – 1-4 pm – 828-697-3010 – hendersonvillehpc.org - $
Santa at Mast General Store: Come tell Santa what you want for Christmas this year. Bring your camera to save the memory! - 527 North Main Street – 2-5 pm - 828-696-1883 mastgeneralstore.com - FREE
December 1211th Annual Tannenbaum Tea: Ten or more downtown merchants will create specials that begin with the letter “T” and serve tea and treats to all customers – for information contact Narnia Studios, 315 North Main St. – 10 am – 6 pm – 828-697-6393 – narniastudios.com – FREE
December 13; December 20 & 21The Stories Behind Christmas Carols: An interactive celebration of the surprising stories behind familiar carols and well-known holiday songs 12/13 show - The Master Works Theater at Freeburg Pianos, 2314-D Asheville Highway, Hendersonville / 12/20 & 12/21 shows – The Stream, 1479 Oleta Road, Dana (the shows at The Stream have limited seating – shows are free, but seats must be reserved by phone); all shows 4-5 pm – 828-685-2577 - FREE
December 15:Downtown Merchant Decoration Contest Judging: 6-8 pm - Judges will stroll through downtown in search of the most beautiful and creative window and store decorations. Prizes and certifi cates to the winners – go to visithendersonvillenc.org to see this year’s results
December 15-16Christmas Fun on the Farm: family-friendly event – holiday house tours, kids’ crafts, cake walk, pictures with Santa, raffl e prizes and more - Historic Johnson Farm, 3346 Haywood Road - 4-7 pm – 828-891-6585 – historicjohnsonfarm.org – FREE admission; activity tickets $
December 16
Christmas Craft Show: Henderson County Crafters Association – juried craft show featuring 30 local vendors, free raffl es during the show, unique gift items – National Guard Armory, 2025 Spartanburg Hwy. - Saturday 9 am – 3 pm – 828-674-5157 – hendersoncountycrafters.org - FREE admission
Gingerbread House Competition: Build and decorate your own gingerbread house – fun for the whole family. Be as creative as you like! – Jongo Java Coffeehouse – 117 South Main Street – 1-4 pm – 828-696-9052 – jongojavacoffeehouse.com - $ (for gingerbread house kit)
December 19 – January 1
Iceless Skating Rink: Glide over a special synthetic ice surface on real ice skates – fun for all ages - supports the America in Bloom program – Visitor Center Parking lot 201 South Main Street – regular hours 11 am – 7 pm; Sunday 1-4 pm; Christmas Eve 11 am – 3 pm ; Christmas Day – noon-4 pm; New Year’s Eve – 11 am – 5 pm; New Year’s Day – 828-768-4413
Information is subject to change. Please visit event websites or call
ahead for information before making travel plans.
FREE = no admission charge
$ = fee charged for admission, materials, food or drink, etc.
