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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Peppermint Bear Scavenger Hunt
New for the 2019 holiday season is the Peppermint Bear Scavenger Hunt! Head to Hendersonville to help mama bear, Peppermint, who's cubs have gone missing while shopping in Downtown Hendersonville for items to decorate their den. Find at least half of her cubs in this free scavenger hunt, then complete and return the form in […]
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Downtown Hendersonville Street Lighting & Santa’s Arrival
The lighting of Hendersonville’s downtown holiday lights and Santa’s arrival kick off the holiday season in Downtown Hendersonville. The evening features entertainment, sing-along, hot chocolate, carriage rides and an opportunity to visit with Santa Claus at the Historic Courthouse on Main Street after he lights up downtown.
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Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland at TIEC
Tryon International Equestrian Center is now host to Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland! The ultimate Christmas experience begins at Tryon Resort this November 15, 2019 through January 5, 2020, featuring a holidays lights driving tour with hundreds of thousands of lights, a Winterfest Village with Santa’s House and kids’ activities, plus shopping, diverse restaurants, and overnight lodging […]
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