Lighting of Lake Lure and the Flowering Bridge: 5:30 p.m. 16, Archetype Brewing West. To raise donations through photos with Santa for the furry friends at Asheville Humane Society. Photos with Santa Paws: Take your dog: 5-8 p.m. 1-4, 8-11 and 15-18, Darnell Farms, 2300 Governors Island Road, Bryson City. Guests will be able to reserve their day and one hour time slot. 1 at Smoky Mountain Event Center, Highway 209, Clyde. “Strand of Lights” drive-through Christmas light show: 5-10 p.m. Letters must include a valid return address, child’s name, age and gender. Express shipping to the North Pole included. Drop you letter in red mailbox at front entrance by Dec. Stop by Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, 100 N. Send Santa Claus a letter in time for Christmas. Train ride every 30 minutes, Santa, variety show, amusement rides, fire pits. Closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. Sundays or any time Monday-Thursday (based on parking availability). 2, Omni Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville. National Gingerbread House Competition: Through Jan. Visit for specific dates, time and tickets. 19, Flat Rock Playhouse, Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. “A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas” song and dance revue: Friday-Sunday through Dec. Bring the family, the pets and the camera and take your holiday pictures.
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1. A free elaborate Christmas display open to the public. Photo opportunity at Carolina Ace Hardware, 911 Greenville Highway, Hendersonville: Open Nov. 1007 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain (near Banner Elk). Snowmaking will continue as temperatures allow in preparation to open tubing as soon as possible. Visit Beech Mountain Ski Resort: Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit Sugar Mountain Resort: 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive, Banner Elk. Tube World, 4821 Soco Road, opens at 10 a.m. Online reservations will start early to mid-December. Tickets, lessons and rentals can be purchased on arrival. Ĭataloochee Ski Area in Maggie Valley: Open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 3, Tryon International Equestrian Center, 4066 Pea Ridge Road, Mill Spring. Shadrack’s Christmas Light Show: Drive through event 6-10 p.m. Admission is available at the gate for an additional $10 on the night of the event. Tickets for standard-size vehicles $25-$60 when purchased online in advance. Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville. Winter Lights walk-through open-air event: Through Jan. Visit or call 80 for dates, times and prices. $11-$93 free for infants up to 23 months in coach class. Enjoy cocoa and a treat while listening to story of “The Polar Express.” Santa will board the train and give each child a gift. 31 with Smoky Mountain Railroad, 45 Mitchell St., Bryson City. The Polar Express Train Ride: Through Dec.