Christmas Events: What to do this weekend in the mountains

Dec 9   SALUDA  Saluda Hometown Christmas   A Christmas celebration throughout this charming little town. Live music, holiday refreshments and merchants "open houses". The event ends with a services at the Saluda Presbyterian Church.    Get a link for more details...

Dec 9-11   LAKE JUNALUSKA   11th Annual Appalachian Christmas Celebration  Appalachian Christmas begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, in historic Stuart Auditorium with a performance by the Lake Junaluska Singers featuring Celtic sounds, traditional carols, and selections from Handel’s Messiah. This year’s Appalachian Christmas Celebration is perfect for the whole family.     Get a link for more details...

Dec 9   WEAVERVILLE   7th Annual Candlelight Christmas Stroll    6-9 PM Main Street in Weaverville will be aglow with luminaries along the streets, local choirs and bands will provide music, and horse and buggy rides will be available through town. Local businesses will be open late for Christmas shopping, and kids can visit with Santa.   Get a link for more details...

Dec 10      BRYSON CITY   37th Annual Bryson City Christmas Parade   Celebrate a Smoky Mountain Christmas at the Bryson City Christmas Parade - The Biggest Little Christmas Parade in the Smokies! There will be plenty of floats, bands, fire trucks, costumes, candy and, of course, Santa Claus will be there to bring in the Christmas season!   Get a link for more details...

Dec 10   CHIMNEY ROCK   Santa Climbs the Chimney and Holiday events   Guests also have an opportunity to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy live holiday music, complimentary hot cocoa, cookies and kids’ activities and see the Park's live critters.   Get a link for more details...

Dec 10   ASHEVILLE   Guild Artists’ Holiday Sale at the Folk Art Center    Members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild will be on  hand in the center’s auditorium  to sell select work 10-50% off retail.   Get a link for more details...

Dec 10   ASHEVILLE   16th Annual Monford Tour of Homes   1 PM - 5 PM - Tour holiday decorated homes in Asheville's oldest historic neighborhood. Enjoy Shakespearian actors, and homemade baked goods during the tour. Located down the street from Asheville Visitors Center.

Dec 10   ANDREWS   Andrews Nightime Christmas Parade   Andrews Night Time Christmas Parade will be held from 5 PM - 9 PM  in Downtown Andrews. 

Dec 10   WAYNESVILLE   "A Night Before Christmas"   Come share our Holiday Tradition downtown. Live music and caroling, Santa, old-fashioned wagon rides, storytelling, poetry, luminaries & more. Shops, galleries and restaurants remain open until 9pm.   Get a link for more details...

Dec 10   FLETCHER (ASHEVILLE)  Fletcher Christmas Parade  Town of Fletcher Christmas Parade features floats, musical groups & Santa traveling along Hwy. 25 between Old Airport Rd. & Town Hall.   Get a link for more details...

Dec 10   FLAT ROCK   Christmas at Connemara  The Carl Sandburg Home, National Historic Site is decorated as the Sandburg's did with traditional decorations, holiday music and programs. Take a leisurely stroll of the grounds and visit the goat barn.    Get a link for more details...

Dec 10   SALUDA   Saluda First Annual Christmas Parade  Witness the first annual Christmas Parade.  Celebrate the holidays in style,  for a wonderful holiday season.  For more information call the Town of Saluda at 828-749-2571   Get a link for more details...

Dec 10   ANDREWS   Nighttime Christmas Parade   Andrews Night Time Christmas Parade to be held in Downtown Andrews. 

Dec 10   WAYNESVILLE   A Night Before Christmas  Come share our holiday tradition downtown. Live music, and caroling, Santa Claus, old-fashioned wagon rides, storytelling, poetry, hundreds of luminaries & more! Shops, galleries, and restaurants remain open until 9pm.    Get a link for more details...

Dec 11   BLOWING ROCK   BRAHM  celebrates the holidays with a community Open House with FREE Admission to the Museum and light seasonal refreshments, including stolen from Stick Boy Bread Company.   Get a link for more details...

Dec 11 - 19   FLAT ROCK   Flat Rock Playhouse Music on the Rock  Flat Rock Family Christmas   Summer Music on the Rock Concerts offer audiences a variety of music of well-known artists performed by exceptional singers and musicians.            Get a link for more details...