The Laurel of Asheville‘s Community Events Calendar
If you would like to submit an event to appear in our online Community Events Calendar, please visit our submission page.
The Laurel of Asheville is a lifestyle magazine focused on the arts, culture, and communities of Western North Carolina, and submitted events should fall within this context. If your event occurs over several days, please submit multiple events. Events extending beyond a month will not be accepted. All submissions are subject to editorial approval and edits for clarity and style before being published online. If you are going to include a photograph, please be certain that you have the rights to utilize that image. If there is a question about image rights, we may remove the image. Also, images should be no larger than 2000 pixels wide. Large images will prevent the event from being submitted. Please allow up to 5 days for your even to be posted. If you encounter difficulties submitting an event, please email [email protected].
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2025 Community Holiday Extravaganza
December 14, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free
Celebrate the season through the joy of arts and literature at Read 2 Succeed’s 4th Annual Community Holiday Extravaganza! This free, family-friendly event invites families to explore storytelling, creativity, and culture with reading-themed games, hands-on art activities, and free books for every child. Enjoy a vibrant BIPOC Holiday Market featuring local artisans, plus special appearances by acclaimed children’s authors J.P. Miller, and Kelle Jolly, who will also share a live jazz performance. Join us for an inspiring afternoon where creativity, community, and the love of reading shine bright.

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