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Morning with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Come spend the morning with the jolliest of the jolly, Santa and Mrs. Claus! Gather around the table with your cookie and milk as Santa reads you a Christmas story book. Afterwards feel free to tell Santa your wish list as you take pictures for the Christmas card. When it’s all said and done, Santa will unfortunately have to head on his way back up to the North Pole. But don’t fret, you can still play the whole day away on our Toddler or Main Playfloor. Don’t forget to wear your most festive Christmas attire.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:
* 1 hour with Santa and Mrs. Claus. (story time, meet and greet, and photo opportunities)
* 1 Cookie and Jug of Milk
* All Day Play Admission to Mountain Play Lodge
* Free Adult Admission

FAQ:

What’s the refund policy?
All tickets are non refundable.

Is there a cost for Adults?
Adults are all free with the child/children’s ticket. However space is limited. We recommend limiting to one adult attending with each child to help prevent over crowding.

Do you have to pay for pictures?
No, photo opportunities are all free. Printed pictures are not provided, however you may take as many pictures as you would like with your personal phone or camera.

  • November, 17
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Choose & Cut Your Own Christmas Tree

Load up the kids and take them on an adventure to choose & cut your own Christmas tree! We are fortunate to have several Christmas Tree farms near the Asheville area to help you find your perfect tree, and walking the fields to find it is a fun, family friendly way to kick off the holiday cheer. Choose and cut it yourself, or they will cut it, bale, and load it for you. Check them all out at the link above!

  • November, 16
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19th Century Carolina Christmas

Wed-Sat 10:00am-4:00pm, Nov. 16-Jan. 6

Come and enjoy our beautiful Christmas decorations and learn about Christmas traditions!! You can also visit our Douglas Ellington: Asheville’s Boom Town Architect exhibition as well!!

  • November, 16
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Winter Wonderland Celebration

Mon-Sat 8:00am-6:00pm

Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm

The historic Grove Arcade in downtown Asheville is a special place to visit any time of year. From Nov. 17 to Jan. 4, Grove Arcade guests also can recapture the holiday magic of yesteryear with the annual Winter Wonderland celebration.

The Nov. 17 opening-night festivities from 5-8 p.m. include a Deck the Halls Lighting Celebration; a performance by the Asheville Symphony Chorus starting at 6 p.m.; Story Time and Photos with Santa Claus; Tree Ornament Making and Santa Paws Fund and Food Collection, benefiting Asheville Humane Society; Holiday Cider and Cookies; and, as always, Local Shopping and Dining in the alluring Grove Arcade. No admission is charged, but guests are encouraged to bring dog and/or cat food that evening to support the Santa Paws program.

In addition to shopping and dining, ongoing Winter Wonderland events at the Grove Arcade include return appearances by Santa Claus from 1-5 p.m. on Dec. 3, 10 and 17. And starting Nov. 22, the building features a Gingerbread House Display in partnership with The Omni Grove Park Inn, celebrating the 25th year of its National Gingerbread House Competition. It all adds up to a lengthy season of wonder in one of Asheville’s architectural treasures.

“The Grove Arcade is a beautiful, historic building; when she puts on her holiday finery she becomes a sparkling jewel not to be missed,” says Ruth Summers, Grove Arcade executive director. “Our opening-night celebration of Winter Wonderland is designed for the entire family: music with the Symphony Chorus, the jolly old fellow, cookies and cider, ornament decorating and more.

“We hope people of all ages will make the Grove Arcade part of their Christmas and holiday tradition, as they come see us for this free, family-friendly event.”

  • November, 16
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Fire on the Mountain Blacksmith Festival 2018

Join hundreds of blacksmiths and thousands of visitors in Spruce Pine, NC on April 30th for this annual festival celebrating the art of the blacksmith. Coordinated by Spruce Pine Main Street, Penland School of Crafts, the Toe River Arts Council and local smiths, the festival gets bigger and better every year!

  • November, 16
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Annual Holiday Open House

Come celebrate the holiday season with us at our annual Holiday Open House on November 18-19! Throughout the weekend we will have members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild demonstrating their process, as well as light fare and refreshments with music! Find out more below!

Featured Makers:

Amy Brandenburg of Amy Brandenburg Studio will demonstrate how she makes precious metal clay jewelry. “My jewelry is inspired by styles from the turn of the 20th century: predominantly Arts and Crafts, focusing on handmade items and Art Nouveau which embodies flowing lines, nature and an appreciation for beauty. My pieces are also influenced by my love of architecture and miniatures because I believe that objects altered from their original size provide a sense of magic and wonder. These pieces are modern heirlooms.”

Jeffrey Neil will showcase his wood working skills in creating wooden boxes. “I have mainly taught myself the pleasures and agonies of working with many of the American hardwoods. Over the past 35+ years, I have enjoyed crafting many pieces of furniture however I have found the most challenge in making small heirloom and jewelry boxes using many of the same techniques as fine furniture makers.”

Featured Music:

Pianist/composer, Robert Thomas will be performing Saturday, November 18th from 1-3pm. Robert’s compositions draw from a wide spectrum of influences ranging from jazz and blues to new age and Celtic.

Sue Richards specializes in traditional Irish, Scottish, and Scandinavian music on the Celtic harp and will be performing Sunday, Nov. 19th from 1-3

  • November, 16
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Listening Session

You’re cordially invited to participate in Montford North Star Academy’s Listening Session. It will be held on Thursday, November 16th from 5:30 – 7:30 PM.

Parents and community stakeholders from all of our schools are welcome to attend.

Montford North Star Academy is a STEAM focused school for middle grades students. STEAM provides students with the opportunity to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Our rising 6th and 7th graders will continue this focus for the next school year and 8th graders the following year.

On Thursday, we’re seeking feedback from our community about the possibilities of additional educational opportunities.

Your feedback is important, as Asheville City Schools looks to provide the best educational opportunities for all of our students.

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, November 16th from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at Montford North Star Academy.

  • November, 15
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