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Event Series Dillsboro Lights & Luminaries

Dillsboro Lights & Luminaries

Front Street, Dillsboro 42 Front Street, Dillsboro, NC, United States

Celebrate the enchanting Dillsboro Lights & Luminaries festival, a dazzling holiday tradition held annually during the first two weeks of December in the quaint town of Dillsboro. This remarkable festival beckons visitors from all corners to experience the magical ambiance created by the illumination of 2,500 candles and twinkling white lights. This festive event, which started as a one-night showcase of luminaries in 1983, has since blossomed into a highly anticipated multi-day festival, drawing both locals and travelers to immerse themselves in the festive cheer and camaraderie. Explore the glowing downtown streets, where the air is filled with the harmonious sound of carolers and the sweet scent of cider and cocoa, generously offered by the welcoming shop owners. Enjoy live music while the children will experience a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Indulge in the nostalgia of the season with complimentary horse and buggy rides, offering a charming perspective of the twinkling surroundings. Whether you’re a longtime local or a first-time visitor, the Dillsboro Lights & Luminaries festival invites you to partake in the delightful festivities and create wonderful holiday memories in this charming locale. The allure of this radiant festival extends beyond the sparkling lights and warm melodies; it’s an annual gathering of joy, tradition, and community spirit, inviting one and all to bask in the glowing warmth of the holiday season.

Free

Sylva Tree Lighting

Downtown Sylva 773 W. Main Street, Sylva, NC, United States

Kick off the holidays with Christmas in Sylva! Experience the joy of the town's holiday centerpiece as it is brought to life with twinkling Christmas lights. The event will take place downtown on Main Street at the foot of the Historic Courthouse at 6 p.m.

Sylva Shop & Stroll

Downtown Sylva 773 W. Main Street, Sylva, NC, United States

Get into the holiday spirit with 3 Festive Thursdays Leading Up to Christmas! Join us downtown on December 6, 13, and 20 for three consecutive Thursdays filled with seasonal cheer and late-night shopping. Don’t miss these magical evenings and the chance to shop, sing, and celebrate!

Event Series Dillsboro Lights & Luminaries

Dillsboro Lights & Luminaries

Front Street, Dillsboro 42 Front Street, Dillsboro, NC, United States

Celebrate the enchanting Dillsboro Lights & Luminaries festival, a dazzling holiday tradition held annually during the first two weeks of December in the quaint town of Dillsboro. This remarkable festival beckons visitors from all corners to experience the magical ambiance created by the illumination of 2,500 candles and twinkling white lights. This festive event, which started as a one-night showcase of luminaries in 1983, has since blossomed into a highly anticipated multi-day festival, drawing both locals and travelers to immerse themselves in the festive cheer and camaraderie. Explore the glowing downtown streets, where the air is filled with the harmonious sound of carolers and the sweet scent of cider and cocoa, generously offered by the welcoming shop owners. Enjoy live music while the children will experience a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Indulge in the nostalgia of the season with complimentary horse and buggy rides, offering a charming perspective of the twinkling surroundings. Whether you’re a longtime local or a first-time visitor, the Dillsboro Lights & Luminaries festival invites you to partake in the delightful festivities and create wonderful holiday memories in this charming locale. The allure of this radiant festival extends beyond the sparkling lights and warm melodies; it’s an annual gathering of joy, tradition, and community spirit, inviting one and all to bask in the glowing warmth of the holiday season.

Free

Sylva Christmas Parade

Downtown Sylva 773 W. Main Street, Sylva, NC, United States

Organized by the Main Street Sylva Association, downtown Sylva's annual Christmas Parade takes place along Historic Main Street and offers plenty of holiday cheer along with marching bands, floats featuring community organizations and a chance to see Santa! The start time is 3 p.m., and the parade lasts approximately one hour. For more information please call 828-586-2719 or click here.

Event Series Dillsboro Lights & Luminaries

Dillsboro Lights & Luminaries

Front Street, Dillsboro 42 Front Street, Dillsboro, NC, United States

Celebrate the enchanting Dillsboro Lights & Luminaries festival, a dazzling holiday tradition held annually during the first two weeks of December in the quaint town of Dillsboro. This remarkable festival beckons visitors from all corners to experience the magical ambiance created by the illumination of 2,500 candles and twinkling white lights. This festive event, which started as a one-night showcase of luminaries in 1983, has since blossomed into a highly anticipated multi-day festival, drawing both locals and travelers to immerse themselves in the festive cheer and camaraderie. Explore the glowing downtown streets, where the air is filled with the harmonious sound of carolers and the sweet scent of cider and cocoa, generously offered by the welcoming shop owners. Enjoy live music while the children will experience a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Indulge in the nostalgia of the season with complimentary horse and buggy rides, offering a charming perspective of the twinkling surroundings. Whether you’re a longtime local or a first-time visitor, the Dillsboro Lights & Luminaries festival invites you to partake in the delightful festivities and create wonderful holiday memories in this charming locale. The allure of this radiant festival extends beyond the sparkling lights and warm melodies; it’s an annual gathering of joy, tradition, and community spirit, inviting one and all to bask in the glowing warmth of the holiday season.

Free

Sapphire Valley Ski Slopes Open

Sapphire Valley Resort 127 Cherokee Trail, Sapphire, NC, United States

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Sapphire Valley offers the area’s finest skiing facility, boasting a state-of-the-art quad lift, a learning center slope and newly expanded, multiple lane, 500-foot snow tubing run. The actual open date is weather dependent but typically around the second to third week of December. Just above 3,400 feet elevation, Sapphire Valley offers a 1,600-foot main run with a vertical drop of 200 feet and a 500-foot snow tubing run. And now, Sapphire Valley Ski Area offers a moving carpet to quickly transport you back to the top of the slopes for multiple runs throughout each 1.75 hour session.

Event Series Dillsboro Lights & Luminaries

Dillsboro Lights & Luminaries

Front Street, Dillsboro 42 Front Street, Dillsboro, NC, United States

Celebrate the enchanting Dillsboro Lights & Luminaries festival, a dazzling holiday tradition held annually during the first two weeks of December in the quaint town of Dillsboro. This remarkable festival beckons visitors from all corners to experience the magical ambiance created by the illumination of 2,500 candles and twinkling white lights. This festive event, which started as a one-night showcase of luminaries in 1983, has since blossomed into a highly anticipated multi-day festival, drawing both locals and travelers to immerse themselves in the festive cheer and camaraderie. Explore the glowing downtown streets, where the air is filled with the harmonious sound of carolers and the sweet scent of cider and cocoa, generously offered by the welcoming shop owners. Enjoy live music while the children will experience a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Indulge in the nostalgia of the season with complimentary horse and buggy rides, offering a charming perspective of the twinkling surroundings. Whether you’re a longtime local or a first-time visitor, the Dillsboro Lights & Luminaries festival invites you to partake in the delightful festivities and create wonderful holiday memories in this charming locale. The allure of this radiant festival extends beyond the sparkling lights and warm melodies; it’s an annual gathering of joy, tradition, and community spirit, inviting one and all to bask in the glowing warmth of the holiday season.

Free

Sylva Shop & Stroll

Downtown Sylva 773 W. Main Street, Sylva, NC, United States

Get into the holiday spirit with 3 Festive Thursdays Leading Up to Christmas! Join us downtown on December 6, 13, and 20 for three consecutive Thursdays filled with seasonal cheer and late-night shopping. Don’t miss these magical evenings and the chance to shop, sing, and celebrate!

Sylva Shop & Stroll

Downtown Sylva 773 W. Main Street, Sylva, NC, United States

Get into the holiday spirit with 3 Festive Thursdays Leading Up to Christmas! Join us downtown on December 6, 13, and 20 for three consecutive Thursdays filled with seasonal cheer and late-night shopping. Don’t miss these magical evenings and the chance to shop, sing, and celebrate!

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