Nov 30th & Dec 1st 6:00pm-8:00pm
Special Twilight Tours. Reservations required at 15 minute intervals. A very special, unique presentation with costumed presentations featuring a readers theater. This is the only time of year the Smith-McDowell House is open for evening tours, so don’t miss this rare opportunity! Learn more HERE: http://www.wnchistory.org/calendar.html
The self-guided audio tour covers the history of E.W. Grove, the construction and early years of the resort, our Arts & Crafts style furniture collection and some of our most notable guests. The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes and consists of walking and long periods of standing.
We recommend bringing your own earphones for the tour. Phone adapters and headphones are available for purchase at the Marketplace if needed.
The Reuter Family YMCA in Biltmore Park will host two holiday markets this month, featuring about 20 vendors. Items for sale include local produce, crafts, cheese, baked goods, breads, meats, and specialty products. This is the YMCA Holiday Market’s second year. It serves as a preview for the YMCA Winter Markets, which start in January.
A Bug’s Life is a modernized retelling of the Aesop fable The Ant and the Grasshopper. Unpopular inventor-ant Flik accidentally destroys the colony’s yearly food offering to the gangster-grasshoppers. He leaves the anthill to look for bigger bugs to help fight the grasshoppers, and brings back a group of circus insects that he mistakenly believes are experienced fighters. Ultimately Flik convinces the colony to stand up to the grasshoppers and drive them away.
Showing before the movie: original theatrical Pixar short Geri’s Game. Coming in December: Monsters Inc. All films are free and the public is invited.
Theme for November: Things that go!
Roads close at 10 a.m., Antique Cars begin at 10:15 a.m., Parade begins at 10:30 a.m.
Celebrate the holidays with Town residents and local businesses at the Town of Fletcher’s Annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 9th. The parade includes musical groups, decorated floats, antique cars and the arrival of Santa! This year’s theme is “Let it Snow”.
Santa Clause returns to Mountain Made this Sunday, December 8th from 1-4pm! Have a special gift that you want for the holidays? Now is your chance to ask the man himself! This event is FREE to attend.
Mountain Made is located in the historic Grove Arcade in the heart of downtown Asheville.
Winter Wonderland is returning to Grove Arcade bigger, brighter, and snowier than ever before! It all starts with our must-see Opening Night on Friday, November 29th from 5:30-7:30pm at Grove Arcade. This is a FREE event, so bring your family and friends!!
Featuring:
– The Asheville Symphony Chorus
– Lighting Ceremony of trees & lights
– Indoor snow
– Refreshments
*** Kid-friendly
*** All ages welcome
Winter Wonderland lights, trees, and decorations will be up through the end of the year.
Saturday, November 3 – Saturday, December 23 — 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Visit Santa in Antler Hill Village
Included with estate admission.
Bring the family to visit Santa at the bandstand in Antler Hill Village on select dates through December 23. It’s the classic Christmas moment you never outgrow, and one your children will talk about forever and ever. Have your camera ready to capture it!
Available November 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 20-21, 23-25, and December 1-2, 8-9, 15-23.
Fridays & Saturdays, Nov 2nd-Jan 5th , 3:00pm-7:30pm
Included with estate admission, Biltmore Annual Pass, or overnight stay.
Enjoy traditional Christmas favorites sung by our roving bands of carolers. Performing 30-minute sets from various Antler Hill Village locations, these talented singers add to the festive holiday atmosphere of this charming part of the estate.