Surrounded by North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Highlands beckons travelers seeking a charming Christmas getaway that blends small-town charm with festive events. Our picturesque mountain town provides a storybook setting for your celebrations, complemented by the Holidays in Highlands events. Choose Highlands Vacation Rentals as your lodging partner and join us for holiday markets, Santa visits, light displays, and parades.
5 Holiday Events in Highlands, NC
Make the most of your stay and plan your vacation around one of the annual Holidays in Highlands events:
1. The Bascom Holiday Market
Find the perfect gifts for your loved ones at The Bascom Holiday Market throughout November and December. Shop handcrafted gifts from local vendors and sign up for one of their holiday-themed classes, like make-and-take ornament workshops.
2. Light Up the Park & Santa in the Highlands
Kick off the Christmas season the day after Thanksgiving during Light Up in the Park at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park. Gather in the park and experience the festive atmosphere as you sip on hot chocolate and listen to Christmas carols. Stick around for Santa’s arrival and witness the park come alive with millions of twinkling lights that will stay on through the rest of the season.
Santa will return to Founders Park on Saturdays through the end of Christmas. You can visit Santa and take a turn on the ice skating rink during your stay.
3. Home for the Holidays
Every year, Mountain Theatre Company presents a special holiday show for families visiting Highlands. Join the tradition and purchase tickets to Home for the Holidays for a night of Christmas songs, original holiday arrangements, and dazzling costumes.
4. Olde Mountain Christmas Parade
Find a spot on Main Street and watch festive floats roll down the street during the Olde Mountain Christmas Parade.
5. Christmas Bird Count
Help the Highlands Audubon Society document local bird populations during the annual Christmas Bird Count.
Book Lodging for Your Highlands, NC, Christmas Getaway
Plan your Christmas getaway in Highlands, NC, and experience the festive atmosphere of our mountain town with Highlands Vacation Rentals. We offer family-friendly lodging for every preference—steps from town or in the mountains. No matter where you stay, you can enjoy amenities like fully-equipped kitchens, spacious living areas, fireplaces, WiFi, and linens. Elevate your stay with our guest services and reserve grocery delivery, private massages, and guided tours. Book with us today!
