Attend a lively musical performance, go dancing at one of the many street festivals planned throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains, explore regional gem mines, sample your way across a food and wine festival, or explore a new art exhibit. There’s no shortage of cool things to do here in Western North Carolina. Here’s a list of some of the best events taking place this month.

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A Winter’s Tail
December 5, 2015 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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It’s time for the Nature Center’s holiday celebration! There will be festive crafts, face painting and of course, wild encounters. Make sure to stop by from 12 – 4 PM to take a photo with Santa! The festival runs from 10 AM – 4 PM. Regular admission rates apply. Friends members get in free.