November 1 - December 31, 2011
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 Mountain Seasons Vacation Planner, or call Henderson County Travel & Tourism 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
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Historic Courthouse on Main Street
November 25 / 5:00PM
The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse kicks-off the holiday season in Historic Downtown Hendersonville. Santa Claus flips the switch to light the Christmas tree. Explore downtown by the way of horse-drawn carriage. Hendersonville, NC 828-233-3216 www.downtownhendersonville.org
FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE presents Plaid Tidings
November 30 - December 22
Wed-Sat 8:00PM / Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun 2:00PM
The four lads from Forever Plaid drop in from heaven to perform their Christmas special. It’s full of the Plaid’s trademark arrangements that seamlessly flow from Christmas standards to pop songs. For reservations, call 828-693-0731 or 866-732-8008. www.flatrockplayhouse.org OLDE FASHIONED HENDERSONVILLE CHRISTMAS
Historic Downtown Hendersonville
December 2 / 5:00PM-9:00pm
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 2 / 5:00pm-9:00pm
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
FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE DOWNTOWN
Home for the Holidays
December 2 - 22
Home for the Holidays is a fun-filled, high-spirited send up of the yuletide season. This warm hearted show will not disappoint those looking to laugh and recall happy memories of Christmases past. For reservations, call 828-693-0731 or 866-732-8008. www.flatrockplayhouse.org
HENDERSONVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE
Main Street / Five Points-Caswell St.
December 3 / 11:00am
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
CHRISTMAS AT CONNEMARA
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
December 10 / 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 |
