November 1 - December 31, 2010
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
FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE presents Prisoner of Second Avenue
November 3 - 21
Wed-Sat 8:00PM / Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun 2:00PM
Tickets - $34
the Flat Rock Playhouse presents Neil Simon's brilliantly observed and award-wining comedy about a man at his breaking point. This bittersweet comic masterpiece follows a New York couple unraveling under the pressures of city life.
Mel Edison can’t sleep, and in the middle of a heat wave his air-conditioning is broken. His neighbors won’t shut-up, his job is hanging by a thread, and there is a gang of burglars on the prowl. As things go from bad to worse, Mel heads for a meltdown and his loyal wife Edna is left to pick up the pieces. Some adult language similar to network TV programming after 9PM. For reservations, call 828-693-0731 or 866-732-8008. .www.flatrockplayhouse.org
FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE presents A Christmas Carol
December 1 - 23
Flat Rock Playhouse presents A Christmas Carol, adapted by Christopher Schario and based on the story by Charles Dickens. As a young boy is reading A Christmas Carol for the first time, an enthusiastic cast of characters spring from his imagination, bringing the story to life. Focusing on Dickens' language, humor and warmth, this charming rendition tells the classic story of one man's redemption. The world of Scrooge, Fezziwig and Tiny Tim comes alive, igniting holiday spirit for young and old. For reservations, call 828-693-0731 or 866-732-8008. www.flatrockplayhouse.org
OLDE FASHIONED HENDERSONVILLE CHRISTMAS
Historic Downtown Hendersonville
December 3 / 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 3 / 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
HENDERSONVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE
Main Street / Five Points-Caswell St.
December 4 / 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
CHRISTMAS AT CONNEMARA
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
December 11 / 10:00am-3:00pm
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. 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
City of Hendersonville
December 12 / 1:00pm - 5:00pm / $20
Experience the ambiance of some of Hendersonville's finest historic homes during the holiday season. The self-guided tour will feature seven inns, all decked out in a variety of holiday decorations. Sponsored by Hendersonville Historic Preservation Commission. For information, For information, call 828-697-3088.
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