2025 National Gingerbread House Competition
The Omni Grove Park Inn 290 Macon Ave., Asheville, NC
Winter Lights at North Carolina Arboretum
NC Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC
Week of Events
Winter Lights at North Carolina Arboretum
We look forward to welcoming you back for another year of Asheville’s Brightest Holiday Tradition from November 15 to January 4! Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this year’s event features favorites like the famously tall […]
2025 National Gingerbread House Competition
The Omni Grove Park Inn invites guests to experience the 33rd Annual National Gingerbread House Competition, showcasing over 45 extraordinary edible creations from bakers of all ages. Entries will be displayed throughout the resort from November 18, 2025, to January 4, 2026. The competition, held on November 17, offers more than $40,000 in cash and […]
Wine in Winter Wonder at Marked Tree Vineyard
November 28-January 5 Wine in Winter Wonder at Marked Tree is a month-long celebration beginning the day after Thanksgiving, on November 28, and running through January 5. Marked Tree invites you to the winery for an enchanting evening experience unlike any other. Each night, the estate is transformed into a modern, illuminated holiday landscape, featuring […]
New Year’s Eve Bash at the Farm!
Ring in the New Year with J&M Farm - "farm-style", fun-filled, and family friendly! There will be a D& and line dancing from 6pm to 8pm. Live music to carry us all the way into the New Year! Start the night moving, laughing, and dancing together with Kristin Toole & The Toole Shed Band from […]
Point Lookout Vineyards New Years Eve 2025
Celebrate New Years Eve at Point Lookout Vineyards! Party starts at 7:30pm with live music by The Showboat Band at 9pm. Enjoy some fine wine, great music and dance the night away! Champagne available to toast the new year! Tickets are $35 and are available online at pointlookoutvineyards.com.
New Years Eve with Billingsley @ Oklawaha!
We’re closing out 2025 the right way — with a full night of live music, great beer, and a taproom packed with good people. Billingsley hits the stage at 9:30 PM, carrying us all the way through the countdown with a high-energy set that’ll take you straight into 2026. Expect grooves, riffs, and the kind […]
Art Night at Shakedown Lounge
Art Night is an opportunity to get creative with a bunch of other people wanting to get creative, materials provided.
Round Robin Open Mic
Open Mic in the round, one song at a time round the circle. A comfortable, encouraging environment for all styles and skill levels, a true music community event! Everyone is welcome!
The Eve of New Year’s Eve at Mills River
Get ready to kick off New Year’s Eve weekend in style. Guests can enjoy the afterglow of Christmas and the height of the holiday season while celebrating with great music and an unforgettable atmosphere.
Team Trivia @ Oklawaha!
Tuesday nights are for bragging rights at Oklawaha. Hosted by Team Trivia Western NC & The Upstate of SC, this weekly showdown mixes brainpower, beer, and plenty of laughs. Tony’s pop-up will be in the taproom serving up great food every week with a rotating menu, so you can fuel up between questions. Bring your […]
Tuesday Karaoke @ Oklawaha!
The mics come on and the fun kicks off every Tuesday night at 9:30, right after Team Trivia. Hosted by Elite Entertainment, this karaoke night keeps the energy rolling with great songs, cold beer, and a crowd that knows how to have a good time. Whether you’re showing off your pipes or just cheering from […]
The Ultimate Kids NYE Party
The Ultimate Kids NYE Party is coming to Asheville! Looking for something fun and exciting for the entire family on New Year's Eve? Come out and watch the UNC Asheville men's basketball team take on Big South Conference foe High Point in Kimmel Arena at 2 PM. There will be a kid zone, drink special […]
New Years Eve with the Hendersonville Swing Band
Join at Trailside Brewery from 3-5 for some great music and dancing.
The Annual New Year’s Eve Apple Rise
Celebrate New Year's Eve at the Historic Courthouse, the official Apple Rise ceremony, starting at 5pm leading up to the raising of the apple at 7pm. Noisemakers, glow sticks and hot beverages will be given out while supplies last, plus a DJ will play the top hits of 2025.
New Year’s Eve at The Silo Cookhouse
Ring in 2026 with style at The Silo Cookhouse’s New Year’s Eve Dinner, featuring a three-course prix fixe menu plus amuse, with an optional wine pairing. The perfect blend of culinary sophistication and cozy mountain ambiance, it’s an unforgettable way to toast the year ahead. $125 per guest
Acoustic Jam Session @ Sideways Farm & Brewery
Every Friday from 4-7 pm plan to collaborate with other musicians at Sideways Farm & Brewery in Etowah. Bring your instruments and voices and enjoy making music and networking with other artists, while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Food truck is on site and beverages available for purchase from Sideways (small batch craft beers, hard jun, […]
Christmas Tree Bonfire
Send off the holiday season in the coziest way possible! Join us for a Christmas Tree Bonfire featuring a giant fire ring where guests can responsibly dispose of their Christmas trees while enjoying warm drinks and even warmer vibes. Live Music: Iggy Radio | 5:00–8:00 PM
