The Laurel of Asheville‘s Community Events Calendar
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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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Asheville Outlets Annual Tree Lighting
November 25 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free
Asheville Outlets is celebrating the holiday season with a Tree Lighting Ceremony sponsored by Paramount Kia on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Santa will light the tree at 6 p.m. in center circle near Zales Outlets and Kay Jewelers. Prior to the tree lighting, visitors will enjoy festive music from the Enka High School Marching Band, strolling magic, stilt walkers, face painting, a visit from the Polo Bear and Vineyard Vines Whale, and more!
Josh and Ariel from STAR 104.3 will broadcast live from the event from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Immediately following the tree lighting ceremony, visit Santa in the food court for a FREE photo provided by TapSnap Phototainment. Visitors receive a FREE 4” by 6” photo and digital download of a single image. (While supplies last.) Free Santa Photos are sponsored by the North Carolina Arboretum Winter Lights. For more information, visit ShopAshevilleOutlets.com.
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