WNC MOUNTAINS | EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

DARNELL FARMS PUMPKIN FEST

October 15, 2022 | Darnell Farms, Bryson City | Learn More

Vendors, crafters, artists, hayrides, live music, demonstrations, special activities, foods, and more.

THE POLAR EXPRESS™

November 10 - December 31, 2022 Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot, Bryson City | Learn More

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is back in 2022! The 1¼ hour round-trip passenger excursion comes to life as the train departs the Bryson City depot for a journey through the quiet wilderness for a special visit at the North Pole. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, guests on board will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while listening and reading along with the magical story. Children’s faces show the magic of the season when the train arrives at the North Pole to find Santa Claus waiting. Santa will board THE POLAR EXPRESS™, greeting each child and presenting them with a special gift as in the story, their own silver sleigh bell. Christmas carols will be sung as they return back to the Bryson City Depot.

HOLIDAY WINDOWS COMPETITION & WALKING TOUR

November 18 - December 3, 2022 Downtown Brevard | Learn More

Downtown businesses in the Heart of Brevard decorate their windows with spectacular, displays for all to enjoy. The holiday window competition showcases festive and fun windows, mirroring the Chamber’s annual Christmas parade theme. Visitors to downtown can also vote for their favorite window to win the People’s Choice Award!

HOLIDAY FIREWORKS SHOW

December 16, 2022 Downtown Sylva | Learn More

Special "Home for The Holidays” Concert by Terri Lynn Queen, Scott Baker & Special Guests on the porch of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce from 6:30-7:30 p.m., before the fireworks show.

MORE HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES

Visit our WNC Events Calendar for a complete list of upcoming events you don’t want to miss! Here are just a few of our favorites:

10/15: Darnell Farms Pumpkin Fest10/15: White Squirrel Cycling Classic10/15: Downtown Apple Festival, Waynesville10/29: Flight of the Vampire 5K – 202210/29: Halloweenfest & Spooky Stroll10/31: Downtown Trick or Treat10/31: Treats on the Street11/10 - 12/31: Letters to Santa, Cocoa & Cookies11/10 - 12/31: The Polar Express11/12: Couch Potato Race

11/16 - 12/23: Darnell Farms Christmas Wonderland

11/19 - 20: HeART of the Season

11/18 -12/3: Holiday Windows Competition & Walking Tour

12/3: Light Up the Night Celebration12/3: Cookie Walk & Christmas Bazaar12/5: Christmas Parade12/10 & 17: A Night Before Christmas12/17: Holiday Fireworks,

Fridays & Saturdays in December, Dillsboro Lights & Luminaries