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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Hendersonville Iceless Skating Rink
December 18, 2019 - January 1, 2020
$5 – $8
Lace up your skates and take to the iceless skating rink located at the Hendersonville Visitor Center, at 201 South Main St. The synthetic ice-skating rink is made from special polymers so it can be enjoyed regardless of the temperature, plus has a section for curling. Open weather permitting. Regular hours: 11am-6pm, Christmas Eve 11am-3pm, Christmas Day Closed, New Year’s Eve 11am-3pm, and New Year’s Day from 1pm-6pm. Adults $10, Children $5 for ages 10 & under, group rates are available for 10 or more. Skate rental included in price of admission.