Christmas in the Park & Lighting of the Town
Blowing Rock’s Christmas in the Park & Lighting of the Town celebration is an annual holiday event that you are sure to love. Join us for hot chocolate, caroling, and visits with Santa.
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Blowing Rock Memorial Park 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, United States
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Festival of Lights at Chetola
Chetola Resort 185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesChetola Resort features a sparkling display of lights each winter season! The “Festival of Lights” is free and open to the public, and you are invited to enjoy thousands of dazzling illuminations throughout the resort.
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Blowing Rock Christmas Parade
Main Street 1094 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesThe best small-town parade you'll find anywhere! Celebrate the Christmas season with us as Main Street hosts a parade of decorated vehicles, dancing, costumes, and more. A 10am start time gets you in the holiday spirit for the rest of the day!
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Annual Thanksgiving Kiln Opening at Bolick & Traditions Pottery
Traditions Pottery Studio 4443 Bolick Road, Blowing RockAlways the Saturday after Thanksgiving! Bolick and Traditions Pottery will host their Annual Thanksgiving Wood Kiln Opening on Saturday November 25. The groundhog style wood kiln will be unloaded at 10am on Saturday morning. Guests are encourage to be present at that time to watch the items being taken from the kiln and then make their selection.
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Children’s Council Gingerbread Building at Chetola Resort
Chetola Resort 185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesBuilding Sweet Futures: Gingerbread Competition. All proceeds go to Watauga County Children's Council.
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Quilts & Cocoa: Library Fundraiser
Blowing Rock Community Library 1022 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesSupport the Blowing Rock Community Library Association on November 29 from 11am-2pm. There will be a hot chocolate Story Time for kids at approximately 11:00am after the parade. There will also be a hand craft and quilt sale to support the Library!
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Artisan Holiday Market
The Mustard Seed Market is pleased to present its 6th Annual Artisan Holiday Market this December. The Artisan Holiday Market will take place on the Mustard Seed Market's flagship location Friday and Saturday, December 5th and 6th, from 10 AM to 5 PM.
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Blowing Rock Holiday Stroll
Downtown Blowing Rock 132 Park Avenue, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesJoin us in Blowing Rock for the Holiday Stroll, a celebration of winter and the Christmas season in December. It’s like a town-wide holiday open house! Shops are open late, and a number of special guests and activities will make the glowing streets even more festive.
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Evening of Live Holiday Music at Daingerfield’s
Daingerfield's 224 Westglow Cir., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesLive Holiday Music with Tanja & Jonah Bechtler.
When: Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 5:30-8:30
Where: Daingerfield’s Restaurant, Westglow Luxury Resort & Spa, Blowing Rock, NC
Music: Live performance featuring tangos, Christmas classics, spirituals, and more.
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See Santa at Memorial Park – BYO Camera
Memorial Park Gazebo 1036 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesMeet Santa in Memorial Park (1040 Main Street, Blowing Rock)
Fridays and Saturdays
December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, and 20th
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Christmas Eve Dining at Daingerfield’s
Daingerfield's 224 Westglow Cir., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesThis special holiday offering invites guests to enjoy a seasonal lunch or early dinner crafted by Executive Chef Michael Armes, blending classic Christmas comfort with refined mountain elegance.
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Christmas Day Skiing
Appalachian Ski Mountain 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesThe slopes will be open from 1 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, December 25. The day will serve as a fundraiser for Appalachian Ski Mtn’s Ski Patrol. Customers who purchase their tickets online before midnight on Dec. 24 will receive a 50 percent discount!