2024 Holiday Events

Waynesville Mistletoe Makers Market Sat, Nov 23, 10am – 4pm. Downtown Waynesville, Church St to the Courthouse.

Waynesville Christmas Tree Lighting Nov 23, 5pm. In front of Town Hall.

Turkey Trot 2024 Thurs, Nov 28, 9am. 5k at Lake Junaluska. $35, $15 under 13. lakejunaluska.com/

Balsam Christmas Concert Sat, Nov 30, 7 – 9pm at the Balsam Mountain Inn, 68 Seven Springs Dr, Balsam. Featuring the talented Darren Nicholson and Shawn Lane. Tickets: www.thebalsammountaininn.com/events

Hazelwood Christmas Parade Sun, Dec 1, 3 pm. Down Hazelwood Avenue. Sign up to be in it at Hazelwood Gun or call 452-7562

Waynesville Christmas Parade Mon, Dec 2, 6 pm. “Haywood Strong Mountain Traditions” theme of illuminated parade on Main St in Waynesville

Issues & Ornaments Member Mingle Jingle Wed, Dec 4, 8am. Chamber office, 28 Walnut St, Waynesville. $10. Register at www.haywoodchamber.com

Canton Christmas Parade Thurs, December 5, 6pm. A community favorite featuring area school groups, high school bands, Christmas music, dance teams, churches and local businesses, as well as horses, dogs, tractors, vintage cars and the flashing lights of our local emergency services. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be making an appearance! Theme: The Polar Express. To be in the parade, call Teresa (828-648-2363). Register to rent a commercial float by Nov 25

Kris Kringle Holiday Market Sat, Dec 6, 1:15 – 8:15pm at Milltown Farmer’s Market, Sorrells Street Park in Canton

Maggie Valley United Methodist Church Holiday Boutique & Bake Sale Sat, Dec 7, 9am – 2pm. 4192 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley. (828) 926-8036

Strand of Lights Christmas Light Show Nov 30 – Jan 6, 6 – 9 pm. Drive through Holiday lights at Balsam Mountain Inn 68 Seven Springs Dr, Balsam, NC. Free

Candlelight Tours of Shelton House Dec 6, 7, 13 & 15, 7pm.  Visit the 1875 farmhouse decked out for the holidays. Call (828)452-1551 for tickets. Shelton House is located at 49 Shelton Dr, Waynesville. sheltonhouse.org

Home for the Holidays Concert Sat, Dec 7, 3 – 5pm. The Blue Ridge Orchestra featuring classics & holiday Favorites. Haywood Community College, Hemlock Bldg Auditorium in Clyde

Holly Jolly Trolley Tour, 4 – 8pm, Fri Dec 13 at York Dining Commons. Join Jolly Elf as you tour the lake in the Holly Jolly Trolley. Festive Christmas lights, Christmas Carols, an onboard scavenger hunt, photo ops, hot cocoa, cider, a marshmallow roast and more. $20/Adult; $10/child for a one-hour tour. Tickets: bit.ly/ljChristmastrolleycarriagerides

Holiday Markets Saturdays, Dec 7, 14, and 21, 9am -12pm at Haywood Historic Farmers Market 250 Pigeon Rd, Waynesville

Carriage Rides, 4 – 7pm, Sun, Dec 15 at Harrell Center.  Enjoy a scenic 15-minute ride on a horse-drawn carriage with mountain views and the lakeside Rose Walk decorated for the holidays, a marshmallow roast, hot chocolate bar and more. $20/Adult; $10/child or reserve a private carriage.  Reserve tickets at bit.ly/ljChristmastrolleycarriage rides

Appalachian Family Christmas Sun, Dec 8, 5 – 7pm. Holiday music, Caroling, lights, decorations. Donation drive for gifts for Helene Relief. Shelton House is located at 49 Shelton Dr, Waynesville. sheltonhouse.org

Wreaths Across America Sat, Dec 14, 10 am. Wreath laying ceremony for veterans at Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesville

Smokey Mountain Santa Visits Wed, Dec 11, 5:30 – 8pm. With cookie decorating for children, Christmas carols by Kings’ Kids from Hazelwood Presbyterian. At Balsam Mountain Inn, 68 Seven Springs Dr, Balsam, NC

Eireann’s Call Thurs, Dec 12, 7pm. Celtic Rock band, Eireann’s Call with a family friendly holiday show. Folkmoot Friendship Center, 112 Virginia Ave, Waynesville. Donation.   www.folkmoot.org

Holly Jolly Trolley Tour, 4 – 8pm, Fri Dec 13 at York Dining Commons. Join Jolly Elf as you tour the lake in the Holly Jolly Trolley. Festive Christmas lights, Christmas Carols, an onboard scavenger hunt, photo ops, hot cocoa, cider, a marshmallow roast and more. $20/Adult; $10/child for a one-hour tour. Tickets: bit.ly/ljChristmastrolleycarriagerides

Holiday Markets Saturdays, Dec 7, 14, and 21, 9am -12pm at Haywood Historic Farmers Market 250 Pigeon Rd, Waynesville

Carriage Rides, 4 – 7pm, Sun, Dec 15 at Harrell Center.  Enjoy a scenic 15-minute ride on a horse-drawn carriage with mountain views and the lakeside Rose Walk decorated for the holidays, a marshmallow roast, hot chocolate bar and more. $20/Adult; $10/child or reserve a private carriage.  Reserve tickets at bit.ly/ljChristmastrolleycarriage rides

Sounds of the Season Concert Sat, Dec 14, 4pm. Calvary Road Baptist Church,2701 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley. Visit  Haywoodcommunityband.com

Smoky Mountain Christmas Sat, Dec 14, 6 – 9 pm. Luminaries lining the sidewalks, carolers, live music, Santa, Shops and restaurants open. Elf Trail for kids

Festival of Lessons and Carols, 6:45pm, Sat, Dec 14 at Memorial Chapel. Feel the spirit of Advent and Christmas this holiday season during a one-hour traditional English service featuring Scripture readings and corresponding music. Free

Gingerbread House Decorating Sat, Dec 21, 2 – 4pm. For ages 6 and up, $20. Balsam Mountain Inn, 68 Seven Springs Dr, Balsam, NC

Santa & Family Dinner Sat, Dec 21, 4 – 5pm. Visit with Smoky Mountain Santa before enjoying the pasta bar. $40/Adult; $20/Child. Balsam Mountain Inn, 68 Seven Springs Dr, Balsam, NC.