Biltmore Park Town Square will kick off the holiday season with the annual celebration and lighting on Saturday, December 2nd, 2017, from 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Get in the holiday spirit with festive music, free activities, carriage rides, an appearance from Jolly Old Saint Nick and the wonderful tree lighting.
Strolling entertainment with jugglers, magicians and stilt walkers will fill Town Square Boulevard. There will be face painting, balloon art, crafts for kids and refreshments for all.
Be sure to bring your camera to capture that special moment with Santa Claus as he visits with children from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Schedule of Events:
2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Take the family for a stroll along Town Square for children’s activities, face painting, balloon art, craft activities, complimentary hot chocolate, cider and more.
- Tasty bites courtesy of Luella's Bar-B-Que.
- Balloon Art from Blackbeard Balloons.
- Children's activities from High Touch High Tech.
- Hot Chocolate & Hot Apple Cider stations provided by Beverly Hanks, Coldwell Banker King, My Food Experience and Printville.
- Face Painting from Asheville Face Painting
- Make and Take Ornament Station provided Claying Around.
- Ignite your imagination at the Zaniac booth with littleBits circuitry and Rubik's Cube Solver. Preview special 3d printed holiday ornaments.
2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Visit the many stores for special sales, in-store samplings, giveaways and much more!
- Altar'd State – Enter for a chance to win $100 gift card.
- Baggie Goose/Blossoms – Be sure to stop in and write your letter to Santa. Shop and save 10% off holiday gift wrap and cards.
- Cheveux Salon – Enter for a chance to win a free service. Complimentary hot cider.
- Coldwell Banker King – Enter for a chance to win an Echo Dot – Smart Home exclusive.
- Inspired Change Yoga – Bring your gifts to the gift wrapping station inside the studio. All yoga leggings are 35% off.
- Oil & Vinegar – Enjoy complimentary cider and samples. Receive a free bottle with your purchase of any on tap oil or vinegar.
- Oodles & Maggie – Save 15% off apparel including sale merchandise.
- Printville – Enjoy complimentary hot cider.
- Sensibilities Day Spa – Complimentary travel candle with your purchase of a gift certificate of $50 or more. Enter for a chance to win a gift basket valued at $200.
- Smallcakes Cupcakery & Creamery – Save 15% off or choose a scratch off to see if you win a free or discounted purchase.
- Spice & Tea Merchants – Complimentary mulled cider, White Christmas tea other tasty samples. Save 25% off select merchandise throughout the store.
- Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming – Enjoy complimentary wassail and for the furry friends enjoy complimentary dog treats. For one night only $10 nail trim with proceeds to benefit local animal rescue. Cash only please.
- YMCA – 3:30 – 5:30 – Sit and listen in for story time, create a holiday craft and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. Pick up a 3 day YMCA pass while you visit.
- Zaniac – Practice designing your own ornament and take one home. Plus, receive a surprise gift of a free class at Zaniac.
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Santa parades through Town Square led by the T.C. Roberson High School Marching Band and accompanied by Fearless Athletics Cheerleading.
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Enjoy a carriage ride through Town Square.
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Bring the kids for a visit with Santa near the Christmas Tree. Be sure to bring you camera to capture the magical moment.
6:00 p.m. – Help us countdown the for the first lighting of the Christmas Tree to kick off the holidays at Biltmore Park Town Square.
For more information about this free event, please call 828.210.1660.