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.
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.
Chetola 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.
The 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!
Always 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.
Building Sweet Futures: Gingerbread Competition. All proceeds go to Watauga County Children's Council.
Support 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!
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.
Join 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.
Live 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.
Meet Santa in Memorial Park (1040 Main Street, Blowing Rock)
Fridays and Saturdays
December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, and 20th
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
This 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.
The 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!