Get in the holiday spirit by watching the Christmas Parade in Downtown Columbus. Stay after the parade and gather at Stearns Park for Story Time, send a letter to Santa, and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus as they make a special appearance. At 5:30pm, gather around for the annual tree lighting ceremony.
Enjoy the Winterfest Village on weekends during December at Tryon International Equestrian Center. People of all ages can snap a photo, share a laugh, and make memories with famous Christmas characters. Travel to the fan favorite Whoville Experience, NEW petting zoo, festive bounce houses, decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, and more. Winterfest Village holds magic […]
Head to the second floor of the International Pavilion to snap a photo and catch up with Santa! Located by WNC Main Street, add last minute items to your wish list before delivering it to the North Pole Post Office. Come see him 5-10pm on the dates below: Nov 29-Dec 1, Dec 6-8, Dec 13-15, […]
Free Live Music at Green River Eddy’s Tap Room & Grill located inside Saluda Outfitters in Saluda, NC. Performer details will be included in each weekly events newsletter. You can always find our current weekly events newsletter here: https://firstpeaknc.com/first-peak-events/ Music is Fri-Sat 6-9pm December: 12/6 Seth and Sara, 12/7 Sketoes Ghost Band, 12/13 Bald Mountain […]
Join Huckleberrys for a night of gingerbread house decorating. Supplies include one pre-made gingerbread house, instructions, aprons, decorating items, and a take home gingerbread base. Learn some pro decorating tips from Pastry Chef Michaila, listen to Christmas music, sip on warm holiday beverages, and snack on a gingerbread dessert. Advance reservations required, $75 per person, […]
Ugly Sweater Party on December 7, 6pm, at Back Alley Barn, Saluda Enjoy food and drink specials, prizes, and DJ Fluff.
Nightly, beginning Nov 22 - Jan 5, 6-11pm. Tickets start at $35 per car on Mon-Wed and $45 per car on Thu-Sun. Load up your vehicle with friends and family and take a cruise through the fan-favorite Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland Drive-Thru Light Show! Featuring hundreds of thousands of dazzling lights dancing to the tune of […]
Enjoy the annual Charles Dickens' Dinners at The Orchard Inn/Newman's Restaurant. Enjoy the chef's memorable four-course dinner with readings from Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." Dinner will begin promptly at 6:30pm and will end in candlelight by the roaring fire with a Smoking Bishop. Seating is limited so make your reservation early. Advance reservations are required, […]
Saturdays and Sundays at 7pm, Dec 7-22. The Van in Black will provide shuttle runs departing from The Experience Center at Mountain Brook Vineyards through Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland at Tryon International Equestrian Center and back to Mountain Brook Vineyards. You will tour the lighted Wonderland in a large and comfortable Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for a […]
The Purple Onion is a favorite restaurant in Saluda. Thursday and Saturday music is played during normal dinner seating. On Sundays, the restaurant is closed for regular service so the music can be the focus, with small plates available before the show and beverages/desserts available throughout the evening. For details on music, event times, ticket […]