Come join The Haunted Farm in giving back to the community this Christmas season.
The farm’s inaugural toy drive takes place Dec. 7 and Dec. 8. This festive and fun event features Santa Claus, the Grinch and plenty of holiday cheer. There’s no charge to attend — the farm asks everyone to donate unwrapped toys that can be delivered to families in Western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene.
Although The Haunted Farm is known as one of the scariest haunted experiences in America, this is not a spooky or scary event, and there will be no tours of the haunted attraction.
Instead, folks are invited to take fun family photos, hang out by the bonfire and enjoy the sounds of happy kids and Christmas tunes. In addition to Santa Claus and the Grinch, there will be special appearances by Sprinkles and Trixie. Concessions will be available, including hot cocoa and cider.
Unveiled for the first time ever will be The Haunted Farm General Store, where purchases and donations will go to support the event and staff. Special ticket discounts for the 2025 Haunted Farm season will be offered.
For more info, go to www.NCHauntedFarm.com or call 828-702-7911.
Enjoy square dancing, apple canons, games. Sing along hayrides, farm tours, apple desserts contest, corn maze, corn hole and more!
RSVP here: https://steppapples.com/events/
Support Hurricane Affected Small Businesses at WNC Main Street. Shop your favorite WNC businesses from Chimney Rock, Lake Lure, Hendersonville, Asheville, and more, temporarily located in the International Pavilion while recovery and rebuilding efforts continue. Support small businesses this holiday season at Tryon International!
Hours:
Saturday, October 26-November 25
Thursdays-Sundays 10am-5pm
Nov 29-30: 10am-9pm
December 1: 12-5pm
Winterfest Hours: Starting December 5
Thursdays & Fridays: 4-9pm
Saturdays: 9am-9pm
Sundays: 12-5pm
Bringing together music lovers for a night of bluegrass and community support, with all proceeds benefiting the FIND Outdoors Hurricane Helene Relief Fund. Located at The Cradle of Forestry, prices vary, free for First Responder (advance ticket “purchase” required)
On Saturday, November 9th from 10am-5pm,come to Downtown Hendersonville to shop and support an amazing group of local artists, as well as enjoy some wonderful live music (11am, 1pm, and 3pm), demonstrating artists from Art League of Henderson County, and check out our raffle baskets of local goods! Drinks and baked goods will also be available for sale by two local vendors, Tart and Tonics and Mini Batch Bakery.
All proceeds from the raffle will benefit artists who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene. We can’t wait to see you at the Visitor’s Center Parking Lot! Don’t forget to invite your friends!
Join for an afternoon of music, food, fun, wine, and fellowship at Point Lookout Vineyard. We will be raising money and donations for storm victims and organizations assisting in the relief recovery mission. All aboard the Showboat!
Join for an evening of music and dance Friday, October 25th in Legends Plaza! This FREE event will serve as both a fundraising event AND a way to thank and acknowledge the hundreds of volunteers and first responders who mobilized in our community to provide relief after Hurricane Helene. While recovery work is ongoing, we want to take a moment and celebrate the unity and goodwill displayed throughout the local towns in the midst of this unprecedented crisis. Read below to learn more about each performer and to learn how to donate!
Stop by Grandad’s Apples and check out the creative resilience market to support local vendors in the Asheville region. Come by and shop for Christmas gifts, Thanksgiving decorations, grab an apple cider donut and relax in a rocking chair taking in the beautiful mountains that we all love.
Continuum Art is excited to invite you to a meaningful event supporting the local community! On October 26th, they’re hosting a Halloween Benefit for Hurricane Recovery at Continuum in Downtown Hendersonville. This event is a great opportunity to come together and make a difference for those affected by recent storms.
Here’s what is planned for the evening:
• “Memoria” Art Exhibit: Featuring new works from artists impacted by Hurricane Helene.
• Tattoo Flash Benefit: Hosted by Continuum Tattoo and displaced artists from Asheville, with designs priced between $80-$250 to support tattooers affected by the storm.
• Entertainment: Hillary Begley (from the movie “Dumplin'”) as your MC, DJ Dagget Productions keeping the energy high, and live music by the Liam Pendergrass Trio and Brother Maven from Nashville.
• Silent Auction: Supporting artists who lost their studios during the storm.
• Grazing Table & Specialty Cocktails: Provided by Hale Catering and Sundry House.
• Costume Contest: Show off your Halloween creativity and win exciting prizes!
VIP ticket holders will enjoy unlimited grazing, complimentary cocktails (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options), and free entry into the costume contest. Every part of this evening is being donated by local businesses and artists to maximize funds raised for the recovery efforts.
Proceeds from the event will support local businesses and artists, including the Marquee in Asheville, Foundation Studios, and the Hendersonville Arts Council, as well as those impacted by the floods in River Arts.
We hope to see you there! Your attendance will make a real difference in the community’s recovery.
In the wake of hurricane Helene’s devastation, the Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra (HSO) will present Orchestrating Hope, a free concert at Blue Ridge Community College We encourage you to spread the word, inviting friends, family, and neighbors to experience this meaningful musical gathering.
Highlights of the concert will include Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 Pastoral, Mendelssohn: Symphony No.4 Italian and Jessie Montgomery: Strum
Seating will be limited. To reserve your general admission seats for this special concert, you will need to call 828-697-5884, starting on Friday October 18th. Seats will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, visit our website at hendersonvillesymphony.org.
