November 1 - December 31, 2012
Historic Hendersonville and Village of Flat Rock, NC
Check the November & December calendar of events for times and locations of many other events or click on Christmas events.
Come Home for the Holidays to Historic Hendersonville and the Village of Flat Rock, North Carolina. Discover an old fashioned holiday with small town charm, sprinkled with excitement and nostalgic atmosphere.
The area abounds with holiday activities such as the Flat Rock Playhouse productions, an Olde Fashioned Hendersonville Christmas, holiday concerts, hometown Christmas parade, and many other events for the whole family.
The holiday season, with its many traditions, family gatherings and good cheer, will soon be upon us. Rediscover this magical time of the year and create cherished memories to last a lifetime. Catch the Christmas spirit in Historic Hendersonville and the Village of Flat Rock, North Carolina .
Click to receive a free Vacation Planner, or call Henderson County Tourism Development Authority at (828) 693-9708 / 800-828-4244 or come by the Visitors Information Center located at 201 South Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792. Visit our web site for seasonal events and holiday dining guide and lodging information at www.historichendersonville.org.
Featured Events
HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES
November 2 - December 24
Corner of Allen & Main Streets
Fridays 6-10pm, & Saturdays 1-5pm & 6-10pm
Explore downtown by the way of horse-drawn carriage. Rides are available every weekend unless of inclement weather, pick up a rack card at the visitors center and receive $5 off your ride good though 12/24/12. Hendersonville, NC 803- 209-1099 www.chcadventures.com
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Historic Courthouse on Main Street
November 23 / 5:00pm-8:00pm
The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse kicks-off the holiday season in Historic Downtown Hendersonville. Featuring storytelling and entertainment and a visit from Santa Claus. Hendersonville, NC 828-233-3216 www.downtownhendersonville.org
FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE presents The Nutcracker
November 28 - December 22
Wed-Sat 8:00pm / Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun 2:00pm
Prepare to experience The Nutcracker like you’ve never seen it before! This new interpretation of the holiday all-dance classic is choreographed by Playhouse YouTheatre alum Chase Brock, choreographer of the Broadway hit, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. A love letter to his hometown in North Carolina, Chase Brock’s adaptation of The Nutcracker is nestled in mountains like the Blue Ridge Mountains, set in a town like Hendersonville, on a tiny-but-bustling street like Main Street. For reservations, call 828-693-0731
or 866-732-8008. www.flatrockplayhouse.org
HENDERSONVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE
Main Street / Five Points-Caswell St.
December 1 / 10:30am
A traditional hometown Christmas parade travels along Main Street from Five Points to Caswell Street. The parade is sponsored by the Hendersonville Merchants & Business Association. Call 828-692-4179 nchmba.com
FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE DOWNTOWN presents A Celtic Christmas
December 5 - 22
Wed-Sat 8:00pm / Thurs, Sat & Sun 2:00pm
From the western shores of Ireland to the Great Glen Highlands of Scotland, the people of the British Isles have been infusing Christmas carols with their unique celtic sound for over a millennium. Three singer/storytellers and a group of unique musicians will ignite the Christmas spirit within you. Traditional carols like Silent Night, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, The Little Drummer Boy, O Holy Night, and many more. This is a show you will want to share with the entire family!. For reservations, call 828-693-0731
or 866-732-8008. www.flatrockplayhouse.org OLDE FASHIONED HENDERSONVILLE CHRISTMAS
Historic Downtown Hendersonville
December 7 / 5:00-8:00pm
Bring the whole family to charming Downtown Hendersonville and experience the atmosphere of an Olde Fashioned Christmas with carolers, entertainment, merchants' open houses and refreshments. Call 828-233-3216. www.downtownhendersonville.org
VISITORS CENTER HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Visitors Information Center / 201 South Main Street
December 7 / 5:00-8:00pm
Share holiday cheer and the warmth of the season at the Visitors Information Center Christmas Open House. In the spirit of the season, please stop by and enjoy holiday treats with the Center’s friendly staff and volunteers. Call 828-693-9708 or 800-828-4244. www.historichendersonville.org
CHRISTMAS AT CONNEMARA
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
December 8 / 11:00am-4:00pm
Celebrate Christmas as the Sandburgs did with traditional decorations and holiday music. The Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site presents a keen insight into the life and works of American author and poet Carl Sandburg. Hot cider and cookies will be served.The Sandburg Home was built in 1838 and now houses his collection of 10,000 books, notes and papers. For information, call 828-693-4178. www.nps.gov/carl
HOLIDAY TOUR OF HISTORIC INNS & COOKIE CAPER
City of Hendersonville
December 9 / 1:00 - 5:00pm / $20
Experience the ambiance of some of Hendersonville's finest historic homes during the holiday season. The self-guided tour will feature six inns, all decked out in a variety of holiday decorations. The Cookie Caper part of the tour is a Christmas treat from each inn. The inns included on the tour are the 1898 Waverly Inn, Aunt Adeline's, Claddagh Inn, Elizabeth Leigh Inn, Inn on Church and Pinebrook Manor. Sponsored by Hendersonville Historic Preservation Commission. For information, call 828-697-3088. |
