December Events in Transylvania County

Outdoor Bluegrass Jam and Community Potluck – Saturdays from 2 PM to 4 PM

From the Cedar Mountain Canteen: This jam will cater to musicians who love Bluegrass music, in its traditional and non-traditional styles. We will focus on songs that feature vocal melodies, harmonies, and instrumental breaks. Typical instrumentation includes guitars, banjos, mandolins, resophonic guitars (Dobros), fiddles, and a bass, but we welcome other instruments like the dulcimer, ukulele, harmonica, and autoharp, too. *This is a ZERO WASTE event, so bring what you need from home!*

Check out the Cedar Mountain Canteen’s Facebook page for the performance schedule!

Wild Souls Authentic Movement Class with Reneee Trudeau – Sundays from 9:30 AM to 11 AM

Join a supportive, relaxed, welcoming environment for an expressive movement class designed to help you get unstuck, enjoy cardio movement, boost immune health, dissolve anxiety/stress, and celebrate community. Show up 10 minutes early, and bring your yoga mat, water bottle, and journal! The class is located at the Dunn’s Rock Community Center at 461 Connestee Road in Brevard. Click here for more information.

Transylvania Farmers Market- Weekly on Saturdays

The Transylvania Farmers Market is a local favorite in Downtown Brevard. Held every Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM at 200 East Main Street. Browse local vendors for handmade and baked goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, live music, and more! Check out the vendor schedule here.

Transylvania Heritage Museum

The Transylvania Heritage Museum is located at 189 West Main Street in Brevard and is open every Thursday through Sunday from 12 PM to 4 PM.

Step into the 70’s with the wonderful ATOM Aluminum Tree Exhibit featuring Disco, AC/DC, and all those great things we experienced in the 70’s!!! It was the end of the ERA of the Aluminum Trees! It was a great run, with fun times in Avocado Green, Harvest Gold, Bell Bottoms, Crazy Daisies, and, of course, John Travolta!!! Have a good time remembering all those times of the 70’s at the Transylvania Heritage Museum Exhibit of the Aluminum Trees! We have the Second Largest Display of Vintage Aluminum Trees in the US on display from November 13 through January 17th, Thursday through Saturday, 12 noon to 4 pm (except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day).

Brevard Music Center

Brevard Music Center is a staple here in Brevard for concerts, festivals, and education. They host an annual Summer Festival that draws hundreds of music lovers to Brevard. Take a look at the remaining summer concerts and upcoming events here.

Song Swap with Paddle Faster – Every Thursday through December 25th

Prepare your songs to bring to the group, and help lead those who want to join you. All acoustic genres and instruments welcome. Click here for more information.

Mud Dabber’s Pottery Holiday Open House

Mud Dabber’s Pottery Holiday Open House will feature live music, pottery demonstrations, hot apple cider served in pottery cups, and beautiful locally made pottery. Located at 3623 Greenville Hwy, Brevard, NC 28712.

Christmas Parade & Light Up the Night – December 6

The Brevard / Transylvania Chamber of Commerce invites you to kick off the holiday season with this fun and festive holiday tradition! Get ready for a magical afternoon as the Brevard Christmas Parade brings “A Storybook Christmas” to life! Watch Main Street transform into a festive fairy tale with floats inspired by beloved stories, classic characters, and treasured holiday traditions. The parade will begin at 3:00 pm.

After the parade, stick around for Heart of Brevard’s Light Up the Night tree lighting celebration in Downtown Brevard! This community event immerses visitors in an evening of wonder, featuring twinkling lights, illuminated snowflakes, and beautifully decorated storefronts.  Join us for the official tree-lighting ceremony, live music, performances, ice skating, hayrides, food trucks, festive downtown shopping, a merry makers market, and more.

2:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Downtown Shopping & Dining

Merry Market

Food Trucks

Christmas Tree Lot

Holiday Windows Walking Tour presented by Comporium

Aluminum Tree & Ornament (ATOM Exhibit) at Heritage Museum

Ice Skating on Main Street sponsored by Meredith Baldridge State Farm

Inflatables

3:00 pm Brevard / Transylvania Chamber of Commerce Parade Departs Brevard High School

4:30 pm – 8:00 pm

S’mores Station and Fire Pit sponsored by D.D. Bullwinkel’s

DJ at the Courthouse

Selfies with Llamas

Hayrides

Letters to Santa at The Trust Center

Fire Pit on West Main sponsored by Pisgah Health Foundation

Fire Pits on East Main sponsored by Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce

Balloon Artist & Face Painting

Magic Book Bus

Christmas Characters & Carolers Strolling Downtown

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Visit with Santa in the Aethelwold

Shop Late Shop Local Begins

5:30 pm at the Gazebo

Carolina Dance Collective Performs

Reading of “The Night Before Christmas”

Christmas Carols performed by Brevard High School Chorus

Tree Lighting with Elected Officials

8:00 pm Event Closes

Ugly Sweater Run 5k & 10k – December 6

Ugly sweaters, festive miles, and holiday fun—be part of the 6th annual Ugly Sweater Run presented by Hunter Subaru!

The Ugly Sweater Run is back at Oskar Blues Brewery in Brevard, NC! Enjoy a scenic, mostly flat course along Brevard’s greenways, around the Sports Complex, and through charming neighborhood streets.

The 5K features under 100 feet of elevation gain, with a double loop for the 10K—perfect for runners, walkers, families, strollers, and even pets in their holiday best. With all-paved surfaces and easy spectator access, it’s a great way to soak up the festive fun. Join us for holiday cheer, fitness, and a community celebration!

A Lil’ LEAF Love Gathering at Weevil Gear & Beer – December 6, 3PM – 7PM

A community gathering to celebrate Weevil’s new outdoor store, our shared Pisgah roots, and a special sale on final vintage LEAF merchandise. Live music from Carol Rifkin Band!

Town of Rosman Christmas Parade

The Town of Rosman will host its 2025 Christmas Parade on December 7 at 2:00 PM, starting at Rosman Community Park and looping through town.

Winter Market at The Yard presented by ARTHOUSE – December 13

Join us for the Winter Market at The Yard presented by ARTHOUSE! Shop local and support small businesses while enjoying a festive seasonal atmosphere. You’ll find handmade goods, unique gifts, artisan foods, and holiday treats from a variety of local vendors. Whether you’re looking for the perfect present or simply want to soak in the community spirit, the Winter Market is the place to be.

The Nutcracker – December 13 and 14

Step into the magic of the season with The Nutcracker: Act I, a dazzling holiday tradition brought to life by over 80 local performers. Directed by Caroline Owings and produced by Rebecca Rainboldt Cook with Carolina Dance Collective, this festive performance invites you to delight in beloved music, enchanting choreography, and the timeless wonder of the holiday season.

Brevard High School Auditorium
609 N Country Club Rd, Brevard, NC 28712

Festival of Lights at Deerwoode Reserve

Get into the holiday spirit by visiting our 3rd Annual Festival of Lights Fundraising Event. It’s fun for the whole family!

Event takes place on four nights, from Thursday, December 18th through Sunday, December 21st, from 5:00 – 8:30 PM.

Enjoy an evening immersed in twinkling lights, festive hayrides, photos with Santa, warm snacks, fun crafts, live music and more. Make this family-friendly gathering a new holiday tradition to create fun memories and lots of smiles. All proceeds benefit The Family Place of Transylvania County whose mission is to build community & strengthen families.

Tickets are only sold at the door, and are $5/per person (ages 6 – adult, kids 5 & under are free). Free parking.

Included with Admission:

• Snack on Holiday Treats of hot cocoa, hot cider, popcorn, and warm up & roast your own s’mores around the firepits
• Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus (don’t forget to take photos!)
• Kids Crafts area for hands-on activities
• Hayrides around the property to see the decorated cabins
• Cabin decorating contest showcasing Holiday Classic Films, plus, vote for your favorite cabin!
• Festive live music and fun photo ops
• Raffle baskets with great holiday prizes you can win
• Check the website for updates to the nightly schedule of events & fun themed nights

Fleas Navidad – Christmas Market & Holiday Music Extravaganza with The Dancing Fleas

Celebrate the Season at Oskar Blues Brewery! 
Join us Saturday, December 20th for a festive Christmas Artist Market from 12 PM – 6 PM, featuring incredible local artists and makers. Find unique gifts, sip on your favorite brews, and soak in the holiday vibes!

 The Holiday Fun Continues at 6 PM!
Get ready for Fleas Navidad, a one-of-a-kind holiday performance by America’s premier ukulele band – The Dancing Fleas! If you catch only one ukulele-powered holiday show this year, make it this one!

 Free Admission
 Family-Friendly Fun
 Unforgettable Holiday Cheer

 Oskar Blues Brewery – Brevard, NC

Breakfast with Santa – December 21

Make this holiday season extra magical with a festive brunch alongside Santa himself! Start your morning with a delicious spread of holiday favorites, served from 8:30 a.m., and keep your eyes peeled—Santa makes his grand entrance at 9:00 a.m.!

He’ll spend the next two hours mingling with guests, chatting with kids, and posing for photos by the fireplace. Be sure to bring your wishlist (and your camera) for some unforgettable holiday moments.

Adults can sip on champagne mimosas, and, of course, we’ve got hot chocolate for everyone to enjoy. It’s a cozy, heartwarming way to celebrate the season! Located at Earthshine Lodge
1600 Golden Road, Lake Toxaway, NC 28747

Jólabókaflóð Celebration & Sale

What: Jólabókaflóð Celebration & Sale
When: Sunday, December 21st, from 10pm to 6pm
Where: Highland Books at 36 West Main Street, Brevard, NC 28712

A winter gift-giving holiday just for books? Sign us up!

Are you familiar with Jólabókaflóð [yo-la-bok-a-flot], the Icelandic word that translates roughly to “Book Flood?” It is a unique and cherished tradition in Iceland, celebrated on Christmas Eve. This tradition involves giving and receiving new books, but its essence lies in the joy of reading them together.

Join us on Sunday, December 21st, from 10am to 6pm, in-store for an all-day long celebration in preparation for Jólabókaflóð, featuring free chocolates & cookies, as well as a special sale!

Pretty Little Goat on New Year’s Eve – Fundraiser for Canteen’s music fund! – December 31

Join us for an evening of great music and food as we celebrate the new year with Pretty Little Goat and a community potluck!  This is a fundraising event to help the Canteen replenish our community-supported arts fund!  We need to raise $70,000 to keep our current music schedule going!  The event is free thanks to a donation from some members of our community.  Please join us and help us raise the funds to keep our musicians working.

Pretty Little Goat is grassroots music at its finest. The band formed in 2013 through their common grounding in the deep well of local tradition found in the mountains of Western North Carolina. As young lovers of old-time music, Pretty Little Goat began winning string band competitions right away. Over the last 12 years, the band has developed a unique sound, writing music inspired by the mountains and the musical traditions therein.

Members of the band are dedicated mentors to the next generation of musicians. Always looking for new and exciting ways to inspire young people, they have been deeply involved in the local JAM (Junior Appalachian Musicians) program, music camps, schools and more.